Illegal Gaming

Florida Senate
-
2026

CS for CS for SB 1580

By
the Committees on Rules; and Regulated Industries; and
Senator Martin

595-03402-26 20261580c2
1 A bill to be entitled
2 An act relating to illegal gaming; repealing s.
3 849.23, F.S., relating to penalties and violations
4 related to illegal gambling; amending s. 16.71, F.S.;
5 requiring that the Florida Gaming Control Commission,
6 rather than the chair of the commission, appoint an
7 inspector general; authorizing the commission to
8 delegate any of the duties and powers of an agency
9 head to a commissioner, with an exception; amending s.
10 16.712, F.S.; revising the information to be included
11 in the commission’s annual report to the Governor and
12 the Legislature; amending s. 16.713, F.S.; authorizing
13 a person who is ineligible for employment with the
14 commission to submit a waiver request to the
15 commission asking to be considered eligible for
16 employment if the person possesses certain expertise
17 or experience; requiring the commission to consider
18 such requests on a case-by-case basis and to approve
19 or deny such requests; providing that such person is
20 eligible for employment with the commission if the
21 waiver request is approved by the commission;
22 providing applicability; providing the standard of
23 review for such waiver requests; authorizing the
24 commission to adopt rules; amending s. 16.715, F.S.;
25 revising the standards of conduct for current and
26 former commissioners and employees of the commission;
27 revising the persons who may not hold permits or
28 licenses relating to gaming within a certain
29 timeframe; prohibiting such persons from accepting
30 employment or compensation from or engaging in any
31 business activity with certain persons or entities for
32 a specified timeframe; authorizing certain employees
33 to request that the commission waive certain
34 postemployment restrictions for a certain purpose;
35 requiring the commission to consider and approve or
36 deny each waiver request on a case-by-case basis;
37 authorizing the commission to adopt rules; amending s.
38 20.055, F.S.; conforming a provision to changes made
39 by the act; amending s. 546.10, F.S.; authorizing
40 certain veterans’ service organizations to petition
41 the commission for a declaratory statement to
42 determine whether a game or machine is authorized by
43 law before such organizations purchase or install such
44 game or machine; prohibiting the purchase or
45 installation of a game or machine awaiting such
46 declaratory statement until the declaratory statement
47 has been issued; authorizing veterans’ service
48 organizations that have a game or machine already
49 installed on their premises to petition the commission
50 for a declaratory statement to determine whether a
51 game or machine is authorized by law; prohibiting such
52 veterans’ service organizations from petitioning the
53 commission if the game, machine, premises, or
54 organization is the subject of an ongoing criminal
55 investigation; requiring the commission to issue the
56 declaratory statement or deny the petition for a
57 declaratory statement within a specified timeframe;
58 prohibiting the commission from denying a veterans’
59 service organization’s petition that is validly
60 requested; providing that a petition is deemed
61 complete if the petition includes certain information;
62 providing that the declaratory statement is valid only
63 for the game or machine for which it was requested;
64 providing that a declaratory statement is invalid if
65 the specifications of the game or machine have
66 changed; providing that the declaratory statement is
67 binding on the commission and may be introduced in
68 subsequent proceedings as evidence of a good faith
69 effort to comply with certain provisions; providing
70 construction; amending s. 551.107, F.S.; requiring the
71 commission to consider and approve or deny waiver
72 requests on a case-by-case basis; providing the
73 standard of review for certain actions of the
74 commission; making technical changes; amending s.
75 551.114, F.S.; authorizing a slot machine licensee to
76 apply to the commission to change the location of its
77 designated slot machine gaming area under certain
78 circumstances; requiring the licensed pari-mutuel
79 permitholder to submit to the commission a survey
80 indicating specified information; providing that the
81 commission is responsible for approving or denying the
82 application to change the location of the designated
83 slot machine gaming area; requiring a slot machine
84 licensee to apply to the commission using forms
85 adopted by the commission; requiring the commission to
86 examine the application and approve or deny the
87 application within a specified timeframe; authorizing
88 the commission to adopt rules; amending s. 782.04,
89 F.S.; revising the underlying felonies for felony
90 murder of the second degree to include keeping a
91 gambling house; amending s. 838.12, F.S.; providing
92 criminal penalties for persons who stake, bet, or
93 wager any money or other thing of value upon the
94 result of certain games, contests, matches, races, or
95 sports if such persons have knowledge that the outcome
96 of the games, contests, matches, races, or sports is
97 prearranged or predetermined; making technical
98 changes; amending s. 843.08, F.S.; revising a
99 prohibition on false personation of certain persons to
100 include any personnel or representative of the
101 commission; amending ss. 849.01 and 849.02, F.S.;
102 revising the criminal penalties for persons who keep a
103 gambling house or are agents or employees of a keeper
104 of a gambling house, respectively; defining the term
105 “course of conduct”; prohibiting a person from
106 knowingly or recklessly benefit or participate in a
107 course of conduct in furtherance of illegal gambling;
108 creating s. 849.021, F.S.; defining the terms
109 “government employee” and “political subdivision”;
110 prohibiting a government employee from knowingly
111 certifying, licensing, approving, aiding,
112 facilitating, or concealing the operation of a
113 gambling house; providing criminal penalties;
114 providing applicability; creating s. 849.023, F.S.;
115 defining terms; providing that violations of certain
116 laws are deemed immediate and serious dangers to
117 public health, safety, and welfare; authorizing the
118 Department of Business and Professional Regulation,
119 the commission, or the Office of Financial Regulation
120 to summarily suspend the license of certain persons
121 violating such laws; authorizing a licensee or an
122 applicant to retain, apply for, or be reissued a
123 license if the license-issuing agency finds that such
124 licensee has removed the controlling person violating
125 such laws from the business; providing that a licensee
126 is subject to a specified fine; amending s. 849.03,
127 F.S.; revising the criminal penalties for persons who
128 rent or lease a house for gambling purposes; defining
129 the term “knowingly”; amending s. 849.08, F.S.;
130 defining terms; providing criminal penalties for
131 persons who play, engage in, operate, conduct, or
132 promote Internet gambling or Internet sports wagering;
133 providing applicability; amending s. 849.086, F.S.;
134 revising the prohibited activities of licensed
135 cardrooms; providing criminal penalties for violations
136 of such prohibitions; republishing s. 849.09, F.S.,
137 relating to the prohibition against lotteries;
138 amending s. 849.11, F.S.; providing criminal penalties
139 for persons who play in person, or by the use of the
140 Internet, certain games of chance; providing criminal
141 penalties for persons who set up, operate, conduct,
142 promote, or receive any money or other thing of value
143 for certain prohibited conduct; amending s. 849.13,
144 F.S.; revising the criminal penalties for persons
145 convicted of a second or subsequent violation in
146 connection with lotteries; reclassifying certain
147 criminal violations to the next level higher in the
148 Criminal Punishment Code’s offense severity ranking
149 chart; amending s. 849.14, F.S.; making technical
150 changes; amending s. 849.15, F.S.; defining terms;
151 revising criminal penalties relating to persons owning
152 or operating slot machines or devices; providing that
153 all shipments of legal slot machines into Indian lands
154 are deemed legal shipments under certain
155 circumstances; creating s. 849.155, F.S.; providing
156 criminal penalties for persons who knowingly sell,
157 purchase, manufacture, transport, deliver, or bring
158 into this state more than a specified number of slot
159 machines or devices or any parts thereof; defining the
160 term “parts thereof”; providing for fines for
161 specified violations; providing that any county in
162 which slot machine gaming is authorized is exempt from
163 certain federal provisions; providing that all
164 shipments of slot machines into any county in this
165 state are deemed legal shipments if specified
166 requirements are met; providing that all shipments of
167 legal gaming devices into Indian lands located within
168 this state are deemed legal shipments under certain
169 circumstances; requiring that any fines imposed and
170 collected be deposited into the Pari-mutuel Wagering
171 Trust Fund to be used for a specified purpose;
172 creating s. 849.157, F.S.; prohibiting persons from
173 knowingly and willfully making or disseminating
174 materially false or misleading statements or
175 information regarding the legality of a slot machine
176 or device to facilitate the sale of such slot machine
177 or device; providing criminal penalties; amending s.
178 849.18, F.S.; revising the circumstances under which a
179 judge may order a slot machine, apparatus, or device
180 seized; authorizing the commission to destroy a seized
181 machine, apparatus, or device after a specified
182 timeframe if no arrests or criminal charges have been
183 filed and no person files a claim for such machine,
184 apparatus, or device; creating s. 849.181, F.S.;
185 providing legislative intent; defining terms;
186 authorizing a criminal justice agency having custody
187 of excess slot machines related to a legal proceeding
188 or ongoing criminal investigation to destroy such
189 machines if the criminal justice agency takes certain
190 actions; requiring that written descriptions of such
191 slot machines be made under oath by the investigating
192 law enforcement officer before the slot machines are
193 destroyed; requiring that photographs and video
194 recordings of such slot machines be authenticated by
195 the photographer’s or videographer’s signature;
196 requiring that a law enforcement officer create
197 written and sworn documentation of certain information
198 regarding a destroyed slot machine; providing that
199 such photographs or video recordings may be deemed
200 competent evidence and may be admissible in a
201 prosecution to the same extent as if such slot
202 machines were introduced as evidence; providing
203 severability; creating s. 849.47, F.S.; defining the
204 term “illegal gambling”; prohibiting persons from
205 knowingly and willfully transporting, or procuring the
206 transportation of, certain persons into this state for
207 the purpose of illegal gambling; providing criminal
208 penalties; creating s. 849.48, F.S.; defining the term
209 “illegal gambling”; prohibiting persons from
210 advertising illegal gambling or setting up any type or
211 plate for any type for advertising illegal gambling;
212 providing criminal penalties; providing exceptions;
213 creating s. 849.49, F.S.; providing legislative
214 findings and intent; prohibiting counties,
215 municipalities, or other political subdivisions from
216 enacting or enforcing any ordinance or local rule
217 relating to certain gaming and gambling activities;
218 providing applicability; creating s. 849.51, F.S.;
219 providing legislative findings; creating the Limited
220 Slot Machine Surrender Program within the commission;
221 providing the purpose of the program; providing that
222 the surrender of any slot machine to the commission is
223 irrevocable and final; providing that an individual or
224 organization that surrenders a slot machine pursuant
225 to the program is immune from criminal prosecution;
226 requiring that the program begin and end within
227 specified timeframes; requiring the commission to
228 advertise the program before a specified timeframe;
229 providing that a person or entity that surrenders a
230 gaming device does not have any rights to the property
231 in any of the devices surrendered; authorizing the
232 commission to enter into memoranda of understanding
233 with other criminal justice agencies to administer the
234 program; amending s. 903.046, F.S.; revising the
235 circumstances a court must consider when determining
236 whether to release a defendant on bail or other
237 conditions; amending s. 921.0022, F.S.; revising the
238 ranking of certain offenses on the offense severity
239 ranking chart of the Criminal Punishment Code;
240 amending ss. 772.102, 849.17, 849.18, 849.20, 849.21,
241 849.22, and 895.02, F.S.; conforming provisions to
242 changes made by the act; providing effective dates.
243
244 Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida:
245
246 Section 1.
Section 849.23, Florida Statutes, is repealed.

247 Section 2. Subsection (5) of section 16.71, Florida
248 Statutes, is amended to read:
249 16.71 Florida Gaming Control Commission; creation;
250 meetings; membership.—
251 (5) INSPECTOR GENERAL.—The
chair of the
commission shall
252 appoint an inspector general who shall perform the duties of an
253 inspector general under s. 20.055.
Except for the appointment of

254
an inspector general under s. 20.055(3)(a)1., the commission may

255
delegate any of the duties and powers of an agency head under s.

256
20.055 to a commissioner serving on the commission.

257 Section 3. Paragraph (h) of subsection (3) of section
258 16.712, Florida Statutes, is amended, and paragraphs (i) and (j)
259 are added to that subsection, to read:
260 16.712 Florida Gaming Control Commission authorizations,
261 duties, and responsibilities.—
262 (3) By December 1 of each year, the commission shall make
263 an annual report to the Governor, the President of the Senate,
264 and the Speaker of the House of Representatives. The report
265 must, at a minimum, include all of the following:
266 (h) A summary of actions taken and investigations conducted
267 by the commission
, including the number of investigations that

268
led to criminal charges being filed and the resolution of such

269
criminal cases
.
270
(i) The number of complaints received by the commission,

271
categorized by subject matter or type of complaint
,
and a

272
summary of the action taken
by the commission
on each complaint.

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(j) A list of property seized by the commission during the

274
course of its investigations, and the disposition of such

275
property, including a list of forfeiture actions.

276 Section 4. Paragraph (d) is added to subsection (2) of
277 section 16.713, Florida Statutes, to read:
278 16.713 Florida Gaming Control Commission; appointment and
279 employment restrictions.—
280 (2) PROHIBITIONS FOR EMPLOYEES AND COMMISSIONERS; PERSONS
281 INELIGIBLE FOR APPOINTMENT TO AND EMPLOYMENT WITH THE
282 COMMISSION.—
283
(d)
1.
A person who is ineligible for employment with the

284
commission under this subsection may submit a waiver request
to

285
the commission
to be considered eligible for employment as a

286
c
areer
s
ervice or
other-personal-services
employee if
such

287
person
possess
es
industry expertise in pari-mutuel wagering,

288
cardrooms, or slot machine operations.

289
2.

The commission shall consider
waiver requests on a case

290
by-case basis
and
shall
approve or deny
each request
.
If the

291
commission approves the waiver request, the person is eligible

292
for employment with the commission.

This paragraph does not

293
apply to persons seeking appoi
ntment to the commission. The

294
standard of review applicable to the commission under this

295
subsection is whether the commission’s action was an abuse of

296
discretion. The commission may adopt rules to implement the

297
provisions of this subsection.

298
299 For the purposes of this subsection, the term “relative” means a
300 spouse, father, mother, son, daughter, grandfather, grandmother,
301 brother, sister, uncle, aunt, cousin, nephew, niece, father-in
302 law, mother-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, brother-in-law,
303 sister-in-law, stepfather, stepmother, stepson, stepdaughter,
304 stepbrother, stepsister, half brother, or half sister.
305 Section 5. Paragraph (b) of subsection (1) and paragraph
306 (c) of subsection (2) of section 16.715, Florida Statutes, are
307 amended to read:
308 16.715 Florida Gaming Control Commission standards of
309 conduct; ex parte communications.—
310 (1) STANDARDS OF CONDUCT.—
311 (b)1. A commissioner or employee of the commission may not
312 accept anything from any business entity that, either directly
313 or indirectly, owns or controls any person regulated by the
314 commission or from any business entity that, either directly or
315 indirectly, is an affiliate or subsidiary of any person
316 regulated by the commission.
317 2. A commissioner or an employee may attend conferences,
318 along with associated meals and events that are generally
319 available to all conference participants, without payment of any
320 fees in addition to the conference fee. Additionally, while
321 attending a conference, a commissioner or an employee may attend
322 meetings, meals, or events that are not sponsored, in whole or
323 in part, by any representative of any person regulated by the
324 commission and that are limited to commissioners or employees
325 only, committee members, or speakers if the commissioner or
326 employee is a member of a committee of the association of
327 regulatory agencies which organized the conference or is a
328 speaker at the conference. It is not a violation of this
329 subparagraph for a commissioner or an employee to attend a
330 conference for which conference participants who are employed by
331 a person regulated by the commission have paid a higher
332 conference registration fee than the commissioner or employee,
333 or to attend a meal or event that is generally available to all
334 conference participants without payment of any fees in addition
335 to the conference fee and that is sponsored, in whole or in
336 part, by a person regulated by the commission.
337 3. While employed,
and for 2 years after service as a

338
commissioner or for 2 years after employment with the

339
commission,
a commissioner or an employee may not accept any
340 form of employment with or engage in any business activity with
341 any business entity that, either directly or indirectly, owns or
342 controls any person regulated by the commission; any person
343 regulated by the commission; or any business entity that, either
344 directly or indirectly, is an affiliate or subsidiary of any
345 person regulated by the commission.
346 4. While employed, and for 2 years after service as a
347 commissioner or for 2 years after employment with the
348 commission, a commissioner, an employee, or a relative living in
349 the same household as a commissioner or an employee may not have
350 any financial interest, other than shares in a mutual fund, in
351 any person regulated by the commission; in any business entity
352 that, either directly or indirectly, owns or controls any person
353 regulated by the commission; or in any business entity that,
354 either directly or indirectly, is an affiliate or a subsidiary
355 of any person regulated by the commission. If a commissioner, an
356 employee, or a relative living in the same household as a
357 commissioner or an employee acquires any financial interest
358 prohibited by this subsection during the commissioner’s term of
359 office or the employee’s employment with the commission as a
360 result of events or actions beyond the commissioner’s, the
361 employee’s, or the relative’s control, he or she
must

shall

362 immediately sell such financial interest. For the purposes of
363 this subsection, the term “relative” has the same meaning as in
364 s. 16.713(2)(b).
365 5. A commissioner or an employee may not accept anything
366 from a party in a proceeding currently pending before the
367 commission.
368 6. A commissioner may not serve as the representative of
369 any political party or on any executive committee or other
370 governing body of a political party; serve as an executive
371 officer or employee of any political party, committee,
372 organization, or association; receive remuneration for
373 activities on behalf of any candidate for public office; engage
374 on behalf of any candidate for public office in the solicitation
375 of votes or other activities on behalf of such candidacy; or
376 become a candidate for election to any public office without
377 first resigning from office.
378 7. A commissioner, during his or her term of office, may
379 not make any public comment regarding the merits of any
380 proceeding under ss. 120.569 and 120.57 currently pending before
381 the commission.
382 8. A commissioner or an employee may not act in an
383 unprofessional manner at any time during the performance of
384 official duties.
385 9. A commissioner or an employee
shall

must
avoid
386 impropriety in all activities and
shall

must
act at all times in
387 a manner that promotes public confidence in the integrity and
388 impartiality of the commission.
389 10. A commissioner or an employee may not directly or
390 indirectly, through staff or other means, solicit anything of
391 value from any person regulated by the commission, or from any
392 business entity that, whether directly or indirectly, is an
393 affiliate or a subsidiary of any person regulated by the
394 commission, or from any party appearing in a proceeding
395 considered by the commission in the last 2 years.
396 11. A commissioner may not lobby the Governor or any agency
397 of the state, members or employees of the Legislature, or any
398 county or municipal government or governmental agency except to
399 represent the commission in an official capacity.
400 (2) FORMER COMMISSIONERS AND EMPLOYEES.—
401 (c) A person employed by the commission
and classified as

402
Senior Management Service, Selected Exempt Service, or career

403
service
may not, for the 2 years immediately following the date
404 of termination or resignation from employment with the
405 commission:
406 1. Hold a permit or license issued under chapter 550, or a
407 license issued under chapter 551 or chapter 849; be an officer,
408 official, or employee of such permitholder or licensee; or be an
409 ultimate equitable owner, as defined in s. 550.002(37), of such
410 permitholder or licensee;
or

411 2.
Accept employment or compensation from, or engage in any

412
business activity with, a business entity that, directly or

413
indirectly, owns or controls a person regulated by the

414
commission; any person regulated by the commission; any business

415
entity
that
, directly or indirectly, is an affiliate or

416
subsidiary of a person regulated by the commission; or any

417
business entity or trade association that has been a party to a

418
commission proceeding within the 2 years preceding the

419
employee’s resignation or termination of employment from the

420
commission; or

421
3.
Be a bingo game operator or an employee of a bingo game
422 operator.
423
424
Notwithstanding any other law, an employee classified as
c
areer

425
s
ervice may request
that
the commission waive the postemployment

426
restrictions of subparagraph 1., but only for the purpose of

427
obtaining a
n occupational
license
under
s. 550.105,
s.
551.107,

428
or
s.
849.086(6)
; or for any other postemployment restrictions

429
under
subparagraph 2
.
or subparagraph 3. If the commission

430
approves the request, the
employee
is exempt from paragraph (d).

431
The commission shall consider and approve or deny waiver

432
requests on a case-by-case basis.
The commission may adopt rules

433
to implement this paragraph.

434 Section 6. Paragraph (a) of subsection (1) of section
435 20.055, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:
436 20.055 Agency inspectors general.—
437 (1) As used in this section, the term:
438 (a) “Agency head” means the Governor, a Cabinet officer, or
439 a secretary or executive director as those terms are defined in
440 s. 20.03, the chair of the Public Service Commission, the
441 Director of the Office of Insurance Regulation of the Financial
442 Services Commission, the Director of the Office of Financial
443 Regulation of the Financial Services Commission, the board of
444 directors of the Florida Housing Finance Corporation, the
445
commissioners

chair
of the Florida Gaming Control Commission,
446 and the Chief Justice of the State Supreme Court.
447 Section 7. Subsection (10) of section 546.10, Florida
448 Statutes, is added to read:
449 546.10 Amusement games or machines.—
450
(10)(a)
1.

Before purchasing or installing a game or machine

451
on the premises of any veterans’ service organization granted a

452
federal charter under Title 36, U.S.C., or a division,

453
department, post, or chapter of such organization, for which an

454
alcoholic beverage license has been issued, the organization may

455
petition the Florida Gaming Control Commission for a declaratory

456
statement under s. 120.565 on whether the operation of
such
game

457
or machine
is
authorized under this section or
is
a violation of

458
this section or chapter 849. A game or machine awaiting
such

459
declaratory statement from the commission may not be purchased

460
or installed until the declaratory statement

is issued.

461
2.
A veterans’ service organization as described in

462
subparagraph 1. which has a game or machine already installed on

463
its premises may petition the commission for a declaratory

464
statement under s. 120.565 on whether the operation of such game

465
or machine is authorized under this section or is a violation of

466
this section or chapter 849. I
f the game, machine, premises, or

467
organization is the subject of an ongoing criminal

468
investigation, the organization may not petition the commission

469
for a declaratory statement under this
subsection
.

470
3. The commission
must
issue a declaratory statement
or

471
deny
the petition within 60 days after completing its

472
investigation of the game or machine subject to the statement or

473
90 days after receiving a complete petition requesting such

474
statement
, whichever is earlier
. The commission may not
deny a

475
petition that is validly requested pursuant to this subsection

476
and s. 120.565.

477
(b) A petition for a declaratory statement made pursuant to

478
paragraph (a) is deemed complete if it provides the information

479
required for the commission to issue the declaratory statement

480
and is accompanied by the specifications, including all

481
pertinent information and documentation and access to hardware

482
and associated software by the commission’s contracted testing

483
lab, for the type of game or machine that the organization will

484
purchase or install or
has
already installed on the premises.

485
The declaratory statement issued under this subsection is valid

486
only for the game or machine for which it is requested and is

487
invalid if the specifications for the game or the machine have

488
been changed.

489
(c)

A declaratory statement issued under this subsection is

490
binding on the commission and may be introduced in any

491
subsequent proceedings relating to the game or machine for which

492
the declaratory statement is requested as evidence of a good

493
faith effort to comply with this section or chapter 849.

494
(d) This subsection does not prevent the commission or any

495
other criminal justice agency as defined in s. 943.045 from

496
detecting, apprehending, and arresting a person for any alleged

497
violation of this chapter, chapter 24, part II of chapter 285,

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chapter 550, chapter 551, or chapter 849, or any rule adopted

499
pursuant thereto, or of any law of this state.

500
(e) This subsection does not require an owner or an

501
operator of an amusement game or machine under this
section to

502
request or obtain a declaratory statement in
order to operate

503
pursuant to this section.

504 Section 8. Paragraph (b) of subsection (6) of section
505 551.107, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:
506 551.107 Slot machine occupational license; findings;
507 application; fee.—
508 (6)
509 (b) The commission may deny, revoke, or refuse to renew any
510 slot machine occupational license if the applicant for such
511 license or the licensee has been convicted of a felony or
512 misdemeanor in this state, in any other state, or under the laws
513 of the United States if such felony or misdemeanor is related to
514 gambling or bookmaking as described in s. 849.25. The
515 restrictions
excluding offenders under this section

authorized

516
in this paragraph
may be waived by the commission if the
517 applicant establishes that she or he is of good moral character,
518 that she or he has been rehabilitated, and that the crime she or
519 he was convicted of is not related to slot machine gaming and is
520 not a capital offense.
The commission shall consider and approve

521
or deny wai
ver requests on a case-by-case basis. The standard of

522
review applicable to the commission under this paragraph is

523
whether the commission’s action was an abuse of discretion.

524 Section 9. Subsection (4) of section 551.114, Florida
525 Statutes, is amended to read:
526 551.114 Slot machine gaming areas.—
527 (4)
(a)
Designated slot machine gaming areas must be located
528 at the address specified in the licensed permitholder’s slot
529 machine license issued for fiscal year 2020-2021.
530
(b)

Notwithstanding paragraph (a), a slot machine licensee

531
may apply to the commission to change the location of
its

532
designated slot machine gaming area
if all of the following

533
apply:

534
1.

The location of the designated slot machine gaming area

535
is in the same county as the address specified in the licensed

536
permitholder’s slot machine license issued for fiscal year 2020

537
2021.

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2. The location of the designated slot machine gaming area

539
is within 1,320 feet on a straight line of any outermost

540
boundary of the licensed permitholder’s designated slot machine

541
gaming area as of January 1, 2026.

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3. The designated slot machine gaming area is at a location

543
where the licensed permitholder is authorized to conduct pari

544
mutuel wagering activities pursuant to the licensed

545
permitholder’s valid pari-mutuel permit.

546
4. The location is owned by the licensed pari-mutuel

547
permitholder.

548
5. The location is approved under the zoning regulations of

549
the county or municipality where the
permitted slot machine

550
gaming area is to be located
as a planned development use,

551
consistent with the comprehensive plan.

552
6. The location does not violate any of the provisions of

553
any tribal-state gaming compact with a federally recognized

554
Indian tribe located within this state pursuant to the Indian

555
Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988, 18 U.S.C. ss. 1166-1168, and 25

556
U.S.C. ss. 2701 et seq.

557
(c)
Before submitting an application to the commission to

558
change the location of the designated slot machine gaming area,

559
the licensed pari-mutuel permitholder must submit a survey

560
indicating the existing location of the designated slot machine

561
gaming area and the proposed location of the new designated slot

562
machine gaming area.

563
(
d
)

The commission is responsible for approving or denying

564
the application to change the location of the designated slot

565
machine gaming area. A slot machine licensee
must
apply to the

566
commission using forms adopted by the commission. The commission

567
shall examine the application and approve or deny the change of

568
location of the designated slot machine gaming area within the

569
timeframes required by s. 120.60. The commission may adopt rules

570
to implement this subsection.

571 Section 10. Subsection (3) of section 782.04, Florida
572 Statutes, is amended to read:
573 782.04 Murder.—
574 (3) When a human being is killed during the perpetration
575 of, or during the attempt to perpetrate, any:
576 (a) Trafficking offense prohibited by s. 893.135(1),
577 (b) Arson,
578 (c) Sexual battery,
579 (d) Robbery,
580 (e) Burglary,
581 (f) Kidnapping,
582 (g) Escape,
583 (h) Aggravated child abuse,
584 (i) Aggravated abuse of an elderly person or disabled
585 adult,
586 (j) Aircraft piracy,
587 (k) Unlawful throwing, placing, or discharging of a
588 destructive device or bomb,
589 (l) Carjacking,
590 (m) Home-invasion robbery,
591 (n) Aggravated stalking,
592 (o) Murder of another human being,
593 (p) Aggravated fleeing or eluding with serious bodily
594 injury or death,
595 (q) Resisting an officer with violence to his or her
596 person,
or

597 (r) Felony that is an act of terrorism or is in furtherance
598 of an act of terrorism, including a felony under s. 775.30, s.
599 775.32, s. 775.33, s. 775.34, or s. 775.35,
or

600
(s) Keeping a gambling house under s. 849.01,

601
602 by a person other than the person engaged in the perpetration of
603 or in the attempt to perpetrate such felony, the person
604 perpetrating or attempting to perpetrate such felony commits
605 murder in the second degree, which constitutes a felony of the
606 first degree, punishable by imprisonment for a term of years not
607 exceeding life or as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s.
608 775.084.
609 Section 11. Subsections (1) and (2) of section 838.12,
610 Florida Statutes, are amended, and subsection (3) is added to
611 that section, to read:
612 838.12 Bribery in athletic contests.—
613 (1)
A person who

Whoever
gives, promises, offers or
614 conspires to give, promise or offer, to anyone who participates
615 or expects to participate in any professional or amateur game,
616 contest, match, race or sport; or to any umpire, referee, judge
617 or other official of such game, contest, match, race or sport;
618 or to any owner, manager, coach or trainer of, or to any
619 relative of, or to any person having any direct, indirect,
620 remote or possible connection with, any team, individual,
621 participant or prospective participant in any such professional
622 or amateur game, contest, match, race or sport, or the officials
623 aforesaid, any bribe, money, goods, present, reward or any
624 valuable thing whatsoever, or any promise, contract or agreement
625 whatsoever, with intent to influence him or her or them to lose
626 or cause to be lost any game, contest, match, race or sport, or
627 to limit his or her or their or any person’s or any team’s
628 margin of victory in any game, contest, match, race, or sport,
629 or to fix or throw any game, contest, match, race or sport,
630
commits

shall be guilty of
a felony of the third degree,
631 punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.
632 (2) Any participant or prospective participant in any
633 professional or amateur game, contest, match, race or sport; or
634 any umpire, referee, judge or other official of such game,
635 contest, match, race or sport; or any owner, manager, coach or
636 trainer of, or any relative of, or any person having any direct,
637 indirect, remote or possible connection with, any team,
638 individual, participant or prospective participant in any such
639 professional or amateur game, contest, match, race or sport, or
640 the officials aforesaid; who in any way solicits, receives or
641 accepts, or agrees to receive or accept, or who conspires to
642 receive or accept, any bribe, money, goods, present, reward or
643 any valuable thing whatsoever, or any promise, contract or
644 agreement whatsoever, with intent to lose or cause to be lost
645 any game, contest, match, race or sport, or to limit his, her,
646 their or any person’s or any team’s margin of victory in any
647 game, contest, match, race or sport, or to fix or throw any
648 game, contest, match, race or sport,
commits

shall be guilty of

649 a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s.
650 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.
651
(3) A

person who stakes, bets, or wagers any money or other

652
thing of value upon the result of any professional or amateur

653
game, contest, match, race, or sport with knowledge that the

654
outcome
of such professional or amateur game, contest, match,

655
race, or sport
is
prearranged or predetermined as described in

656
subsection (1) or subsection (2) commits a felony of the third

657
degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s.

658
775.084.

659 Section 12. Section 843.08, Florida Statutes, is amended to
660 read:
661 843.08 False personation.—A person who falsely assumes or
662 pretends to be a firefighter, a sheriff, an officer of the
663 Florida Highway Patrol, an officer of the Fish and Wildlife
664 Conservation Commission, an officer of the Department of
665 Environmental Protection, an officer of the Department of
666 Financial Services,
any personnel or representative of the

667
Florida Gaming Control Commission,
any personnel or
668 representative of the Division of Criminal Investigations, an
669 officer of the Department of Corrections, a correctional
670 probation officer, a deputy sheriff, a state attorney or an
671 assistant state attorney, a statewide prosecutor or an assistant
672 statewide prosecutor, a state attorney investigator, a coroner,
673 a police officer, a lottery special agent or lottery
674 investigator, a beverage enforcement agent, a school guardian as
675 described in s. 30.15(1)(k), a security officer licensed under
676 chapter 493, any member of the Florida Commission on Offender
677 Review or any administrative aide or supervisor employed by the
678 commission, any personnel or representative of the Department of
679 Law Enforcement, or a federal law enforcement officer as defined
680 in s. 901.1505, and takes upon himself or herself to act as
681 such, or to require any other person to aid or assist him or her
682 in a matter pertaining to the duty of any such officer, commits
683 a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s.
684 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084. However, a person who
685 falsely personates any such officer during the course of the
686 commission of a felony commits a felony of the second degree,
687 punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.
688 If the commission of the felony results in the death or personal
689 injury of another human being, the person commits a felony of
690 the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s.
691 775.083, or s. 775.084. In determining whether a defendant has
692 violated this section, the court or jury may consider any
693 relevant evidence, including, but not limited to, whether the
694 defendant used lights in violation of s. 316.2397 or s. 843.081.
695 Section 13. Section 849.01, Florida Statutes, is amended to
696 read:
697 849.01 Keeping gambling houses, etc.—
698
(1)
A person who,

Whoever
by herself or himself, her or his
699
servant,
clerk or agent, or in any other manner has, keeps,
700 exercises
,
or maintains a gaming table or room, or gaming
701 implements or apparatus, or house, booth, tent, shelter
,
or
702 other place for the purpose of gaming or gambling or in any
703 place of which she or he may directly or indirectly have charge,
704 control
,
or management, either exclusively or with others,
705 procures, suffers
,
or permits any person to play for money or
706 other valuable thing at any game whatever
, whether heretofore

707
prohibited or not,
commits
the offense of keeping a gambling

708
house.

709
(
2)
(a)
For a first offense,
a
person who
violates

710
subsection (1)
commits
a f
elony

misdemeanor
of the
third

second

711 degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082
,

or
s. 775.083
, or

712
s. 775.084
.
713
(b) For a second or subsequent offense, a person who

714
violates subsection (1) commits a felony of the second degree,

715
punishable as provided in s. 775.082,
s.
775.083, or s. 775.084.

716
(3)

As used in this subsection, the term “course of

717
conduct” means a pattern of conduct composed of a series of acts

718
over a period of time, however short, which evidences a

719
continuity of purpose.

720
(a)

A person may not knowingly, or in reckless disregard of

721
the fact:

722
1.

Benefit financially or receive anything of value,

723
whether or not as a legal entity
,
in furtherance of a violation

724
of subsection (1); or

725
2.

Participate in a course of conduct in providing any

726
service, product, or material benefit in the furtherance of a

727
violation of subsection (1).

728
(b) A person who violates paragraph (a) commits a felony of

729
the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s.

730
775.083, or s. 775.084.

731
(
c
) A person found in violation of paragraph (a) shall be

732
ordered to pay a fine of $50,000 for each violation.

733
(4) Notwithstanding subsection (2), a person who violates

734
subsection (1) commits a felony of the second degree, punishable

735
as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084, if, during

736
the commission of an offense under this section,
an individual

737
suffers great bodily harm, permanent disability, or permanent

738
disfigurement.

739 Section 14. Section 849.02, Florida Statutes, is amended to
740 read:
741 849.02 Agents or employees of keeper of gambling house.—
742
(1)
A person who

Whoever
acts as
servant,
clerk, agent, or
743 employee of any person in the violation of s. 849.01
commits:

744
(a) For a first offense, a misdemeanor of the first degree,

745
punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

746
(b) For a second offense, a felony of the third degree,

747
punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

748
(c) For a third or subsequent offense, a felony of the

749
second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083,

750
or s. 775.084

shall be punished in the manner and to the extent

751
therein mentioned
.
752
(2)(a) Notwithstanding subsection (1), if the

clerk, agent,

753
or employee is authorized to
bind the gambling house
in

754
violation of s. 849.01 or act on behalf of any person in the

755
violation of s. 849.01
, he or she commits
a felony of the third

756
degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s.

757
755.084.

758
(b) For a second or subsequent offense,
a person commits
a

759
felony of the second degree, punishable as provided in s.

760
775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

761 Section 15. Section 849.021, Florida Statutes, is created
762 to read:
763
849.021 Government employee misconduct.—

764
(1) As used in this section, the term:

765
(a)

“Government employee” means any person employed by, or

766
acting on behalf of,
the state
or any political subdivision

767
thereof.

768
(b)

“Political subdivision” means a county, municipality,

769
department, commission, district, board, or other public body,

770
whether corporate or otherwise, created by or under state law.

771
(2) A government employee may not knowingly certify,

772
license, approve, aid, facilitate, or conceal the operation of a

773
gambling house in violation of s. 849.01.

774
(3) A person who violates subsection (2) commits:

775
(a) For a first offense, a felony of the third degree,

776
punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

777
(b) For a second or subsequent offense, a felony of the

778
second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083,

779
or s. 775.084.

780
(
4
)

This section does not apply to any person who is acting

781
in the scope of his or her employment and, in good faith,

782
reports suspected violations of chapter 849 to law enforcement

783
or regulatory agencies.

784 Section 16. Section 849.023, Florida Statutes, is created
785 to read:
786
849.023 Licensure disqualifying offenses; corporate

787
shielding prohibited.—

788
(1) DEFINITIONS.—As used in this section, the term:

789
(a) “Commission” means the Florida Gaming Control

790
Commission.

791
(
b
)

“Controlling person” means:

792
1. A corporate officer or director, or, if a limited

793
liability company, a manager
,
of the licensee or applicant for a

794
license;

795
2.

A general partner, member, or owner of more than 5

796
percent of any equity interest, direct or indirect, in the

797
licensee or applicant; or

798
3. An owner of any interest in the licensee or applicant,

799
including any immediate family member of the owner, or holder of

800
any debt, mortgage, contract, or concession from the licensee or

801
applicant, who by virtue thereof is able to control the business

802
of the licensee or applicant.

803
(
c
)

“Conviction” means a determination of guilt which is

804
the result of a plea or trial, regardless of whether

805
adjudication is withheld or a plea of nolo contendere is

806
entered.

807
(
d
)

“License” has the same meaning as in s. 120.52
and
is

808
issued by:

809
1. The Department of Business and Professional Regulation

810
pursuant to chapter 509, chapter 561, chapter 562, chapter 563,

811
chapter 564, chapter 565, chapter 567, chapter 568, or chapter

812
569;

813
2. The commission pursuant to chapter 550, chapter 551, or

814
s. 849.086; or

815
3. The Office of Financial Regulation pursuant to chapter

816
560.

817
(
e
)

“Licensee” means a holder of a license.

818
(
f
)

“Owner” means a sole member or owner of 100 percent of

819
any equity interest, direct or indirect, in the licensee or

820
applicant.

821
(2) PENALTIES.—

822
(a)1. Notwithstanding subsection (1), pursuant to s.

823
120.60(6), a violation of s. 849.01, s. 849.03, or s. 849.15 is

824
deemed an immediate and serious danger to public health, safety,

825
and welfare, and the Department of Business and Professional

826
Regulation, the commission, or the Office of Financial

827
Regulation may summarily suspend the license of any person found

828
in violation of s. 849.01, s. 849.03, or 849.15, or of any

829
business entity if its controlling person or sole owner is found

830
to be in violation of s. 849.01, s. 849.03, or s. 849.15.

831
2.
In addition to any other penalty provided by law
,
a

832
licensee or an applicant may have a license revoked or any

833
application thereof denied or not reissued if the licensee or

834
applicant, the controlling person of the licensee or applicant,

835
or the sole owner of the licensee or applicant is convicted of a

836
violation of s. 849.01, s. 849.03, or s. 849.15.

837
3. Notwithstanding subparagraph 2., a licensee or applicant

838
may retain, apply for,
or
be reissued a license if the
license

839
issuing agency
finds that such licensee has removed the

840
controlling person from the business.

841
(b)

Notwithstanding paragraph (a), a licensee is subject to

842
a fine of up to $75,000 for a violation of s. 849.01, s. 849.03,

843
or s. 849.15.

844 Section 17. Section 849.03, Florida Statutes, is amended to
845 read:
846 849.03 Renting
or leasing
house for gambling purposes.—
847
(1)
A person who

Whoever
, whether as owner or agent,
848 knowingly rents
or leases
to another a house, room, booth, tent,
849 shelter
,
or place for the purpose of gaming
commits:

850
(a) For a first offense, a felony of the third degree,

851
punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

852
(b) For a second or subsequent offense, a felony of the

853
second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083,

854
or s. 775.084

shall be punished in the manner and to the extent

855
mentioned in s. 849.01
.
856
(2) For purposes of this section, the term “knowingly”

857
means having general or reasonable knowledge of, or reasonable

858
belief or grounds for belief that
,
a violation of s. 849.01 is

859
occurring.

860 Section 18. Section 849.08, Florida Statutes, is amended to
861 read:
862 849.08 Gambling.—
863
(1) As used in this section, the term:

864
(a)
“Internet gambling” means to play or engage in a game

865
in which money or other thing of value is awarded based on

866
chance, regardless of any application of skill,
which game
is

867
available on the Internet and accessible on a mobile device,

868
computer
terminal
, or other similar access device and simulates

869
casino-style gaming, including, but not limited to, slot

870
machines, video poker, and table games.

871
(b)

“Internet sports wagering” me
ans to stake, bet, or

872
wager money or other thing of value upon the result of any trial

873
or contest of skill, speed, power, or endurance of human or

874
beast, other than pari-mutuel wagering conducted pursuant to

875
chapter 550
, which is available on the Internet and accessible

876
on a mobile device, computer terminal, or other similar access

877
device
.

878
(2) A person who

Whoever
plays or engages in
Internet

879
gambling or
any game at cards, keno, roulette, faro
,
or other
880 game of chance, at any place, by any device whatever, for money
881 or other thing of value,
commits

shall be guilty of
a
882 misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s.
883 775.082 or s. 775.083.
884
(3)

A person who plays or engages in Internet sports

885
wagering commits:

886
(a)

For a first
violation
, a misdemeanor of the second

887
degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

888
(b)

For a second or subsequent violation, a misdemeanor of

889
the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s.

890
775.083.

891
(4)

A person who operates, conducts, or promotes Internet

892
gambling or Internet sports wagering, or receives in any manner

893
money or other thing of value offered for the purpose of

894
Internet gambling or Internet sports wagering, or who knowingly

895
becomes the custodian or depositary of any money or other thing

896
of value so offered, or who aids, assists, abets, or influences

897
in any manner in any such acts, commits a felony of the third

898
degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s.

899
775.084.

900
(5)

This section does not apply to participation in, or the

901
conduct of, any gaming activities authorized under s.

902
285.710(13) and conducted pursuant to a gaming compact ratified

903
and approved under s. 285.710(3).

904 Section 19. Paragraph (e) is added to subsection (12) of
905 section 849.086, Florida Statutes, to read:
906 849.086 Cardrooms authorized.—
907 (12) PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES.—
908
(e) A person who manipulates or attempts to manipulate the

909
playing cards, outcome, or payoff of a card game in a licensed

910
cardroom by physical tampering or by use of any object,

911
instrument, or device, whether mechanical, electrical, magnetic,

912
or involving other means, commits a felony of the third degree,

913
punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

914 Section 20. Section 849.09, Florida Statutes, is
915 republished to read:
916 849.09 Lottery prohibited; exceptions.—
917 (1) It is unlawful for any person in this state to:
918 (a) Set up, promote, or conduct any lottery for money or
919 for anything of value;
920 (b) Dispose of any money or other property of any kind
921 whatsoever by means of any lottery;
922 (c) Conduct any lottery drawing for the distribution of a
923 prize or prizes by lot or chance, or advertise any such lottery
924 scheme or device in any newspaper or by circulars, posters,
925 pamphlets, radio, telegraph, telephone, or otherwise;
926 (d) Aid or assist in the setting up, promoting, or
927 conducting of any lottery or lottery drawing, whether by
928 writing, printing, or in any other manner whatsoever, or be
929 interested in or connected in any way with any lottery or
930 lottery drawing;
931 (e) Attempt to operate, conduct, or advertise any lottery
932 scheme or device;
933 (f) Have in her or his possession any lottery wheel,
934 implement, or device whatsoever for conducting any lottery or
935 scheme for the disposal by lot or chance of anything of value;
936 (g) Sell, offer for sale, or transmit, in person or by mail
937 or in any other manner whatsoever, any lottery ticket, coupon,
938 or share, or any share in or fractional part of any lottery
939 ticket, coupon, or share, whether such ticket, coupon, or share
940 represents an interest in a live lottery not yet played or
941 whether it represents, or has represented, an interest in a
942 lottery that has already been played;
943 (h) Have in her or his possession any lottery ticket, or
944 any evidence of any share or right in any lottery ticket, or in
945 any lottery scheme or device, whether such ticket or evidence of
946 share or right represents an interest in a live lottery not yet
947 played or whether it represents, or has represented, an interest
948 in a lottery that has already been played;
949 (i) Aid or assist in the sale, disposal, or procurement of
950 any lottery ticket, coupon, or share, or any right to any
951 drawing in a lottery;
952 (j) Have in her or his possession any lottery
953 advertisement, circular, poster, or pamphlet, or any list or
954 schedule of any lottery prizes, gifts, or drawings; or
955 (k) Have in her or his possession any so-called “run down
956 sheets,” tally sheets, or other papers, records, instruments, or
957 paraphernalia designed for use, either directly or indirectly,
958 in, or in connection with, the violation of the laws of this
959 state prohibiting lotteries and gambling.
960
961 Provided, that nothing in this section shall prohibit
962 participation in any nationally advertised contest, drawing,
963 game or puzzle of skill or chance for a prize or prizes unless
964 it can be construed as a lottery under this section; and,
965 provided further, that this exemption for national contests
966 shall not apply to any such contest based upon the outcome or
967 results of any horserace, harness race, dograce, or jai alai
968 game.
969 (2) Any person who is convicted of violating any of the
970 provisions of paragraph (a), paragraph (b), paragraph (c), or
971 paragraph (d) of subsection (1) is guilty of a felony of the
972 third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083,
973 or s. 775.084.
974 (3) Any person who is convicted of violating any of the
975 provisions of paragraph (e), paragraph (f), paragraph (g),
976 paragraph (i), or paragraph (k) of subsection (1) is guilty of a
977 misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s.
978 775.082 or s. 775.083. Any person who, having been convicted of
979 violating any provision thereof, thereafter violates any
980 provision thereof is guilty of a felony of the third degree,
981 punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.
982 The provisions of this section do not apply to bingo as provided
983 for in s. 849.0931.
984 (4) Any person who is convicted of violating any of the
985 provisions of paragraph (h) or paragraph (j) of subsection (1)
986 is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as
987 provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. Any person who, having
988 been convicted of violating any provision thereof, thereafter
989 violates any provision thereof is guilty of a felony of the
990 third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083,
991 or s. 775.084.
992 Section 21. Section 849.11, Florida Statutes, is amended to
993 read:
994 849.11 Plays at games of chance by lot.—
995
(1) A person who

Whoever sets up, promotes or
plays
in

996
person or by the use, in whole or in part, of the Internet,
at
997 any game of chance by lot or with dice, cards, numbers, hazards
998 or any other gambling device whatever for, or for the disposal
999 of money or other thing of value or under the pretext of a sale,
1000 gift or delivery thereof, or for any right, share or interest
1001 therein,
commits

shall be guilty of
a misdemeanor of the second
1002 degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.
1003
(2)
A person who sets up, operates, conducts, promotes, or

1004
receives in any manner any money or other thing of value offered

1005
for the purpose of conduct prohibited in subsection (1), or who

1006
knowingly becomes the custodian or depositary of any money or

1007
other thing of value so offered, or who aids, assists, abets, or

1008
influences in any manner in any such acts, commits a felony of

1009
the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s.

1010
775.083, or s. 775.084.

1011 Section 22. Section 849.13, Florida Statutes, is amended to
1012 read:
1013 849.13 Punishment on second
or subsequent
conviction.—
A

1014
person who is convicted of a second or subsequent violation of

1015
the same

Whoever, after being convicted of an
offense
forbidden

1016
by law
in connection with lotteries
for which there is no

1017
penalty specified for a second or subsequent violation shall

1018
have the offense reclassified to an offense of the next higher

1019
degree
,
commits the like offense, shall be guilty of a

1020
misdemeanor of the first degree
, punishable as provided in s.
1021 775.082
,

or
s. 775.083
, or s. 775.084. For purposes of

1022
sentencing under chapter 921, a felony offense that is

1023
reclassified under this section is ranked one level above the

1024
ranking under s. 921.0022 or s. 921.0023 of the felony offense

1025
committed
.
1026 Section 23. Section 849.14, Florida Statutes, is amended to
1027 read:
1028 849.14 Unlawful to bet on result of trial or contest of
1029 skill, etc.—
A person who

Whoever
stakes, bets, or wagers any
1030 money or other thing of value upon the result of any trial or
1031 contest of skill, speed or power or endurance of human or beast,
1032 or
who

whoever
receives in any manner whatsoever any money or
1033 other thing of value staked, bet, or wagered, or offered for the
1034 purpose of being staked, bet, or wagered, by or for any other
1035 person upon any such result, or
who

whoever
knowingly becomes
1036 the custodian or depositary of any money or other thing of value
1037 so staked, bet, or wagered upon any such result, or
who

whoever

1038 aids, or assists, or abets, or influences in any manner in any
1039 of such acts
all of which are hereby forbidden
, commits a felony
1040 of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082
,

or
s.
1041 775.083
, or s. 775.084
.
1042 Section 24. Section 849.15, Florida Statutes, is amended to
1043 read:
1044 849.15 Manufacture, sale, possession, etc., of slot
1045 machines or devices prohibited.—
1046 (1)
As used in this section, the term:

1047
(a) “Conviction” means a determination of guilt
which
is

1048
the result of a plea or trial, regardless of whether

1049
adjudication is withheld or a plea of nolo contendere is

1050
entered.

1051
(b) “Part thereof” means any equipment, subassembly, or

1052
other part of a slot machine or device, whether attached to the

1053
slot machine or device or separate therefrom,
which
was used,

1054
attempted to be used, or intended to be used in connection with

1055
the play or operation of the slot machine or device.

1056
(c) “Person of authority” means a person who, at any

1057
business, establishment, premises, or other location at which a

1058
slot machine or device is offered for play, has:

1059
1. Actual authority to act on behalf of
such
business,

1060
establishment, premises, or other location; or

1061
2. Any ownership interest in
such
business, establishment,

1062
premises, or other location.
For purposes of this paragraph,

t
he

1063
term “ownership interest” includes an officer, a director, or a

1064
managing member of the business, establishment, premises, or

1065
other location.

1066
(2)
It is unlawful:
1067 (a) To manufacture, own, store, keep, possess, sell, rent,
1068 lease, let on shares, lend or give away, transport, or expose
1069 for sale or lease, or to offer to sell, rent, lease, let on
1070 shares, lend or give away, or permit the operation of, or for
1071 any person to permit to be placed, maintained, or used or kept
1072 in any room, space, or building owned, leased or occupied by the
1073 person or under the person’s management or control, any slot
1074 machine or device or any part thereof
.
; or

1075 (b) To make or to permit to be made with any person any
1076 agreement with reference to any slot machine or device, pursuant
1077 to which the user thereof, as a result of any element of chance
1078 or other outcome unpredictable to him or her, may become
1079 entitled to receive any money, credit, allowance, or thing of
1080 value or additional chance or right to use such machine or
1081 device, or to receive any check, slug, token or memorandum
1082 entitling the holder to receive any money, credit, allowance or
1083 thing of value.
1084
(3)(a)
Except as provided in paragraphs (b) and (c), a

1085
person who violates subsection (2) commits a misdemeanor of the

1086
first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s.

1087
775.083.

1088
(b) A person commits a felony of the third degree,

1089
punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084,

1090
if he or she violates subsection (2), and:

1091
1. At the time of the violation, the person was a person of

1092
authority; or

1093
2. The person has one prior conviction for a violation of

1094
this section.

1095
(c) A person commits a felony of the second degree,

1096
punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084,

1097
if he or she violates subsection (2), and:

1098
1.a. At the time of the violation, the person was a person

1099
of authority; and

1100
b. The violation involves five or more slot machines or

1101
devices; or

1102
2. The person has two or more prior convictions for a

1103
violation of this section.

1104
(4)
(2)
Pursuant to section 2 of that chapter of the
1105 Congress of the United States entitled “An act to prohibit
1106 transportation of gaming devices in interstate and foreign
1107 commerce,” approved January 2, 1951, being ch. 1194, 64 Stat.
1108 1134, and also designated as 15 U.S.C. ss. 1171-1177, the State
1109 of Florida, acting by and through the duly elected and qualified
1110 members of its Legislature, does hereby in this section, and in
1111 accordance with and in compliance with the provisions of section
1112 2 of such chapter of Congress, declare and proclaim that any
1113 county of the State of Florida within which slot machine gaming
1114 is authorized pursuant to chapter 551 is exempt from the
1115 provisions of section 2 of that chapter of the Congress of the
1116 United States entitled “An act to prohibit transportation of
1117 gaming devices in interstate and foreign commerce,” designated
1118 as 15 U.S.C. ss. 1171-1177, approved January 2, 1951. All
1119 shipments of gaming devices, including slot machines, into any
1120 county of this state within which slot machine gaming is
1121 authorized pursuant to chapter 551 and the registering,
1122 recording, and labeling of which have been duly performed by the
1123 manufacturer or distributor thereof in accordance with sections
1124 3 and 4 of that chapter of the Congress of the United States
1125 entitled “An act to prohibit transportation of gaming devices in
1126 interstate and foreign commerce,” approved January 2, 1951,
1127 being ch. 1194, 64 Stat. 1134, and also designated as 15 U.S.C.
1128 ss. 1171-1177,
are

shall be
deemed legal shipments thereof into
1129 this state provided the destination of such shipments is an
1130 eligible facility as defined in s. 551.102 or the facility of a
1131 slot machine manufacturer or slot machine distributor as
1132 provided in s. 551.109(2)(a).
1133
(5) All shipments of legal gaming devices, including legal

1134
slot machines, into Indian lands located within this state
are

1135
deemed legal shipments
,
provided that such Indian lands are held

1136
in federal trust for the benefit of a federally recognized

1137
Indian tribe that is a party to a tribal-state compact with the

1138
state pursuant to the federal Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of

1139
1988, 18 U.S.C. ss. 1166-1168 and 25 U.S.C. ss. 2701 et seq.

1140 Section 25. Section 849.155, Florida Statutes, is created
1141 to read:
1142
849.155
Trafficking in slot machines, devices, or parts

1143
thereof
.—

1144
(1) Any
person who knowingly sells, purchases,

1145
manufactures, transports, delivers, or brings into this state

1146
more than 15 slot machines or devices or any parts thereof

1147
commits a felony of the first degree, punishable as provided in

1148
s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084. For purposes of this

1149
section, the term “parts thereof”
has
the same meaning as in s.

1150
849.15. If the quantity of slot machines or devices or any parts

1151
thereof involved is:

1152
(
a
)

More than 15 slot machines or devices or any parts

1153
thereof, but
fewer
than 25 slot machines or devices or any parts

1154
thereof, such person must be fined $100,000.

1155
(
b
)
More than 25
slot machines or devices or any parts

1156
thereof, but
fewer
than 50 slot machines or devices or any parts

1157
thereof, such person must be fined $250,000.

1158
(
c
)
More than 50
slot machines or devices or any parts

1159
thereof or more, such person must be fined $500,000.

1160
(
2
) Pursuant to section 2 of
that
chapter of the Congress

1161
of the United States entitled “An act to prohibit transportation

1162
of gaming devices in interstate and foreign commerce,” approved

1163
January 2, 1951, being ch. 1194, 64 Stat. 1134, and also

1164
designated as 15 U.S.C. ss. 1171-1177,
relating to

1165
transportation of gambling devices in interstate and foreign

1166
commerce,
the State of Florida, acting by and through the duly

1167
elected and qualified members of its Legislature, does hereby in

1168
this section, and in accordance with and in compliance with

1169
section 2 of such chapter of Congress, declare and proclaim that

1170
any county of the State of Florida within which slot machine

1171
gaming is authorized pursuant to chapter 551 is exempt from

1172
section 2 of that chapter of the Congress of the United States

1173
entitled “An act to prohibit transportation of gaming devices in

1174
interstate and foreign commerce,” designated as 15 U.S.C. ss.

1175
1171-1177, approved January 2, 1951. All shipments of slot

1176
machines into any county of this state in which slot machine

1177
gaming is authorized pursuant to chapter 551 and the

1178
registering, recording, and labeling of which have been duly

1179
performed by the manufacturer or distributor thereof in

1180
accordance with sections 3 and 4 of that chapter of the Congress

1181
of the United States entitled “An act to prohibit transportation

1182
of gaming devices in interstate and foreign commerce,” approved

1183
January 2, 1951, being ch. 1194, 64 Stat. 1134, and also

1184
designated as 15 U.S.C. ss. 1171-1177,
are
deemed legal

1185
shipments thereof into this state
,
provided the destination of

1186
such shipments is an eligible facility as defined in s. 551.102

1187
or the facility of a slot machine manufacturer or slot machine

1188
distributor as provided in s. 551.109(2)(a).

1189
(
3
) All shipments of legal gaming devices, including legal

1190
slot machines,
o
nto Indian lands located within this state
are

1191
deemed legal shipments thereof
,
provided that such Indian lands

1192
are held in federal trust for the benefit of a federally

1193
recognized Indian tribe that is a party to a tribal-state

1194
compact with the state pursuant to the federal Indian Gaming

1195
Regulatory Act of 1988, 18 U.S.C. ss. 1166-1168 and 25 U.S.C.

1196
ss. 2701 et seq.

1197
1198
Notwithstanding any other law, all fines imposed and collected

1199
pursuant to this section
shall
be deposited into the Pari-mutuel

1200
Wagering Trust Fund
to
be used
by the Florida Gaming Control

1201
Commission
for the enforcement of this chapter and chapters 546,

1202
550, and 551.

1203 Section 26. Section 849.157, Florida Statutes, is created
1204 to read:
1205
849.157
Making a false or misleading statement regarding

1206
the legality of slot machines or devices to facilitate sale
.—

1207
(1)

Except as provided in subsection (2), a person
may not

1208
knowingly and willfully make a materially false or misleading

1209
statement or knowingly and willfully disseminate false or

1210
misleading information regarding the legality of a slot machine

1211
or device for the purpose of facilitating the sale or delivery

1212
of
such
slot machine or device for any money or other
thing of

1213
value. A person who violates this subsection
commits a felony of

1214
the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s.

1215
775.083, or s. 775.084.

1216
(2) A person who violates subsection (1), when such a

1217
violation involves the sale or delivery, or attempted sale or

1218
delivery, of five or more slot machines or devices, commits a

1219
felony of the second degree, punishable as provided in s.

1220
775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

1221 Section 27. Section 849.18, Florida Statutes, is amended to
1222 read:
1223 849.18 Disposition of machines upon conviction.—
1224
(1) For any slot machine or device
prohibited pursuant to

1225
s. 849.15
which
is not destroyed pursuant to s. 849.18
1
, upon
a

1226
person
entering a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to,

1227
regardless of adjudication, the filing of a
n
olle
p
rosequi or

1228
upon the successful completion of a diversion program or a

1229
deferred prosecution agreement, the filing of a
n
o
-i
nformation,

1230
or
upon conviction of the person arrested for the violation of
1231
ss. 849.15-849.22

any of the provisions of ss. 849.15-849.23
,
1232 the judge of the court trying the case, after such notice to the
1233 person convicted, and any other person whom the judge may be of
1234 the opinion is entitled to such notice, and as the judge may
1235 deem reasonable, shall issue to the sheriff of the county a
1236 written order adjudging and declaring any such machine,
1237 apparatus or device forfeited, and directing such sheriff to
1238 destroy the same, with the exception of the money. The order of
1239 the court
must

shall
state the time and place and the manner in
1240 which such property
must

shall
be destroyed
, and the sheriff

1241
shall destroy the same in the presence of the clerk of the

1242
circuit court of such county
.
1243
(2)
For any slot machine or device
prohibited pursuant to

1244
s. 849.15
which
is not destroyed pursuant to s. 849.18
1
, if no

1245
arrests or criminal charges have been filed against any person

1246
for violations of ss. 849.15-849.22, the Florida Gaming Control

1247
Commission may destroy
such

seized
machine, apparatus, or device

1248
under s. 849.16 if, 60 days
after
the conclusion of a lawful

1249
investigation, no claim has been filed in any court of competent

1250
jurisdiction for such machine, apparatus, or device.

1251 Section 28. Section 849.181, Florida Statutes, is created
1252 to read:
1253
849.181 Destruction of excess machines.—

1254
(1) It is the intent of the Legislature to protect the

1255
public health, safety, and welfare of the residents of
this

1256
state by removing slot machines or devices
as defined in
s.

1257
849.16 from public circulation and preventing the warehousing of

1258
large quantities of such slot machines or devices.

1259
(2) As used in this section, the term:

1260
(
a
) “Criminal justice agency”
has the
same meaning as

1261
provided in s. 943.045.

1262
(b) “Excess slot machines” means more than five slot

1263
machines seized during an investigation.

1264
(
c
) “Slot
m
achine”
has
the same meaning as the term “
s
lot

1265
m
achine or device”
as defined
in s. 849.16
(1)
and includes the

1266
definition of “parts thereof” provided in s. 849.15.

1267
(3
)
Notwithstanding any other law, a criminal justice

1268
agency having custody of excess slot machines may destroy such

1269
slot machines during the pendency of any related legal

1270
proceedings or ongoing criminal investigations, provided that

1271
such criminal justice agency:

1272
(a) Retains at least five slot machines seized during an

1273
investigation until such time as the slot machines may be

1274
destroyed as provided in s. 849.18;

1275
(b) Notifies the appropriate U
nited States
Attorney
or

1276
a
ssistant U
nited
S
tates

A
ttorney, the responsible state or local

1277
prosecutor, or a criminal justice agency conducting a criminal

1278
investigation that the excess slot machines will be destroyed

1279
after 60 days from the date notice is provided, unless the

1280
entity receiving the notice under this paragraph requests
in

1281
writing

that
the criminal justice agency not destroy the excess

1282
slot machines;

1283
(c) Photographs and
records on video
each excess slot

1284
machine
before
its destruction to serve as evidentiary exhibits

1285
for use at trial.
Each
photograph
and
video recording
must

1286
include a written description of the name of the violator of

1287
this chapter, the location where the alleged violation occurred,

1288
the name of the investigating law enforcement officer, the date

1289
the photograph or video recording was taken, and the name of the

1290
photographer or
videographer
. Such writing
must
be made under

1291
oath by the investigating law enforcement officer, and the

1292
photograph and video recording
must
be authenticated by the

1293
photographer’s or videographer’s signature;

1294
(d) Destroys each excess slot machine in the presence of a

1295
law enforcement officer
. The law enforcement officer
shall

1296
create a written and properly sworn documentation of the date,

1297
time, location, and number of excess slot machines destroyed;

1298
and

1299
(e) Maintains the written and properly sworn documentation

1300
created by the witnessing law enforcement officer
pursuant to

1301
paragraph (d) as required under s. 119.021.

1302
(4) In any prosecution for a violation of this chapter, a

1303
photograph and video recording of an excess slot machine

1304
captured and documented pursuant to paragraph (c) may be deemed

1305
competent evidence and may be admissible in the prosecution to

1306
the same extent as if such excess slot machine were introduced

1307
as evidence.

1308
(5) If
any provision of
this section or its application to

1309
any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity does

1310
not affect other provisions or applications of this section or

1311
chapter which can be given effect without the invalid provision

1312
or application, and to this end the provisions of this section

1313
are severable.

1314 Section 29. Section 849.47, Florida Statutes, is created to
1315 read:
1316
849.47 Transporting or procuring the transportation of

1317
persons to facilitate illegal gambling.—

1318
(1) As used in this section, the term “illegal gambling”

1319
means any criminal violation of this chapter, chapter 546,

1320
chapter 550, or chapter 551
which
occurs at any business,

1321
establishment, premises, or other location.

1322
(2)
Except as provided in subsection (3), a person who

1323
knowingly and willfully transports, or procures the

1324
transportation of, five or more other persons into or within

1325
this state when he or she knows or reasonably should know that

1326
such transportation is for the purpose of facilitating illegal

1327
gambling,
commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable

1328
as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

1329
(3)(a) A person who transports, or procures the

1330
transportation of, a minor or a person 65 years of age or older

1331
into or within this state when he or she knows or reasonably

1332
should know that such transportation is for the purpose of

1333
facilitating illegal gambling
commits a felony of the third

1334
degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s.

1335
775.084.

1336
(b) A person who transports, or procures the transportation

1337
of, 12 or more persons in violation of subsection (2) commits a

1338
felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s.

1339
775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

1340 Section 30. Section 849.48, Florida Statutes, is created to
1341 read:
1342
849.4
8

Gambling or gaming advertisements; prohibited
.—

1343
(1)

As used in this section, the term “illegal gambling”

1344
has the same meaning as in s.
849.47
(1).

1345
(2)(a)

Except as otherwise authorized by law, a person may

1346
not knowingly and intentionally make, publish, disseminate,

1347
circulate, or place before the public, or cause, directly or

1348
indirectly, to be made, published, disseminated, circulated, or

1349
placed before the public in this state, in any manner, whether

1350
in person or by the use, at least in part, of the Internet, any

1351
advertisement, circular, bill, poster, pamphlet, list, schedule,

1352
announcement, or notice for the purpose of promoting or

1353
facilitating illegal gambling.

1354
(b)

Except as otherwise authorized by law, a person may not

1355
set up any type or plate for any type of advertisement,

1356
circular, bill, poster, pamphlet, list, schedule, announcement,

1357
or notice when he or she knows or reasonably should know that

1358
such material will be used for the purpose of promoting or

1359
facilitating illegal gambling.

1360
(c)

A person who violates this subsection commits:

1361
1.

For a first offense, a misdemeanor of the first degree,

1362
punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

1363
2.

For a second or subsequent offense, a felony of the

1364
third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083,

1365
or s. 775.084.

1366
(3)

This section does not prohibit the printing or

1367
producing of any advertisement, circular, bill, poster,

1368
pamphlet, list, schedule, announcement, or notice to be used for

1369
the purpose of promoting or facilitating gambling conducted in

1370
any other state or nation, outside of this state, where such

1371
gambling is not prohibited.

1372 Section 31. Section 849.49, Florida Statutes, is created to
1373 read:
1374
849.49
Preemption.—

1375
(1)

T
he Legislature
finds
that illegal gambling is a

1376
detriment to public safety and pervasive
in
local communities

1377
throughout
this
state.
It is the intent of t
he Legislature that
,

1378
in order to preserve the safety and welfare of
residents,

laws

1379
regarding
illegal gambling be enforced uniformly throughout th
is

1380
state and regardless of local jurisdiction. Any ordinance,

1381
regulation, resolution, rule, or other policy
relating to

1382
illegal gambling which is
passed by any county, municipality, or

1383
political subdivision commenced
or
in effect
on or after October

1384
1, 2026,
is deemed null and void and of no legal force and

1385
effect unless authorized
in
subsection (2).

1386
(2)

A county, municipality, or other political subdivision

1387
of the state may not enact or enforce any ordinance or local

1388
rule relating to gaming, gambling, lotteries, or any activit
y

1389
described in s. 546.10

or this
chapter, except as otherwise

1390
expressly provided by general law, special law, or the State

1391
Constitution.
This subsection does not apply to a local land use

1392
or zoning regulation that prohibits gaming, gambling, lotteries,

1393
or any activity described in s. 546.10 or this chapter.

1394 Section 32. Effective July 1, 2026, section 849.51, Florida
1395 Statutes, is created to read:
1396
849.51 Limited
Slot Machine

S
urrender
P
rogram.—

1397
(1) The Legislature finds that illegal gaming operations

1398
not only undermine public trust but also expose
citizens of this

1399
state
to organized criminal conduct, financial exploitation, and

1400
a host of other social harms.
Furthermore, t
he Legislature

finds

1401
that certain persons or entities owning, storing, keeping,

1402
possessing, transporting, permitting the operation of, or

1403
otherwise offering illegal gaming devices for play
may have
been

1404
misled regarding the legality of the otherwise illegal gaming

1405
devices. Therefore, the Legislature finds that there is a

1406
compelling state interest in creating a limited period of time

1407
in which otherwise illegal gaming devices may be surrendered

1408
without penalty to ensure that any unknowing or otherwise

1409
innocent party
may
avoid criminal prosecution or civil penalty.

1410
(2) The
re is created within the
commission
the Limited Slot

1411
Machine Surrender Program. The purpose of the program is to

1412
allow
individuals and organizations
an opportunity to
surrender

1413
or otherwise disclaim any and all interest in
any gaming

1414
devices, including
,
but not limited to
,
those devices
or games

1415
described in ss. 849.09 and 849.16, and devices
or games

1416
purported to be authorized by ss. 546.10, 849.0931, 849.094, and

1417
849.14,
and convey such gaming devices
to the commission.
The

1418
surrender of a gaming device pursuant to the program
is
deemed

1419
irrevocable and final.

1420
(3) Any individual or organization that
surrenders
a gaming

1421
device to the commission
pursuant to the program

is immune

from

1422
criminal prosecution for a violation of this chapter related to

1423
any of the
surrendered
devices.

1424
(4) The
program

shall
begin
by September 1,
2026
,
and end

1425
on October 1, 202
6
.

1426
(5) The commission shall advertise the program no
earlier

1427
than 60 days before October 1, 2026.

1428
(6)
A person or an entity does not have any right to

1429
property in any of the devices surrendered to the commission

1430
pursuant to this section.

1431
(7) The commission may execute memorand
a
of understanding

1432
with other criminal justice agencies to
administer the program
.

1433 Section 33. Present paragraphs (i) through (m) of
1434 subsection (2) of section 903.046, Florida Statutes, are
1435 redesignated as paragraphs (j) through (n), respectively, and a
1436 new paragraph (i) is added to that subsection, to read:
1437 903.046 Purpose of and criteria for bail determination.—
1438 (2) When determining whether to release a defendant on bail
1439 or other conditions, and what that bail or those conditions may
1440 be, the court shall consider:
1441
(i) The amount of currency seized
which
is connected to or

1442
involved in a violation of chapter 546, chapter 550, chapter

1443
551, or chapter 849.

1444 Section 34. Paragraphs (c), (e), (g), and (h) of subsection
1445 (3) of section 921.0022, Florida Statutes, are amended to read:
1446 921.0022 Criminal Punishment Code; offense severity ranking
1447 chart.—
1448 (3) OFFENSE SEVERITY RANKING CHART
1449 (c) LEVEL 3
1450
1451 FloridaStatute FelonyDegree Description
1452 119.10(2)(b) 3rd Unlawful use of confidential information from police reports.
1453 316.066 (3)(b)-(d) 3rd Unlawfully obtaining or using confidential crash reports.
1454 316.193(2)(b) 3rd Felony DUI, 3rd conviction.
1455 316.1935(2) 3rd Fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement officer in patrol vehicle with siren and lights activated.
1456 319.30(4) 3rd Possession by junkyard of motor vehicle with identification number plate removed.
1457 319.33(1)(a) 3rd Alter or forge any certificate of title to a motor vehicle or mobile home.
1458 319.33(1)(c) 3rd Procure or pass title on stolen vehicle.
1459 319.33(4) 3rd With intent to defraud, possess, sell, etc., a blank, forged, or unlawfully obtained title or registration.
1460 327.35(2)(b) 3rd Felony BUI.
1461 328.05(2) 3rd Possess, sell, or counterfeit fictitious, stolen, or fraudulent titles or bills of sale of vessels.
1462 328.07(4) 3rd Manufacture, exchange, or possess vessel with counterfeit or wrong ID number.
1463 376.302(5) 3rd Fraud related to reimbursement for cleanup expenses under the Inland Protection Trust Fund.
1464 379.2431 (1)(e)5. 3rd Taking, disturbing, mutilating, destroying, causing to be destroyed, transferring, selling, offering to sell, molesting, or harassing marine turtles, marine turtle eggs, or marine turtle nests in violation of the Marine Turtle Protection Act.
1465 379.2431 (1)(e)6. 3rd Possessing any marine turtle species or hatchling, or parts thereof, or the nest of any marine turtle species described in the Marine Turtle Protection Act.
1466 379.2431 (1)(e)7. 3rd Soliciting to commit or conspiring to commit a violation of the Marine Turtle Protection Act.
1467 400.9935(4)(a) or (b) 3rd Operating a clinic, or offering services requiring licensure, without a license.
1468 400.9935(4)(e) 3rd Filing a false license application or other required information or failing to report information.
1469 440.1051(3) 3rd False report of workers’ compensation fraud or retaliation for making such a report.
1470 501.001(2)(b) 2nd Tampers with a consumer product or the container using materially false/misleading information.
1471 624.401(4)(a) 3rd Transacting insurance without a certificate of authority.
1472 624.401(4)(b)1. 3rd Transacting insurance without a certificate of authority; premium collected less than $20,000.
1473 626.902(1)(a) & (b) 3rd Representing an unauthorized insurer.
1474 697.08 3rd Equity skimming.
1475 790.15(3) 3rd Person directs another to discharge firearm from a vehicle.
1476 794.053 3rd Lewd or lascivious written solicitation of a person 16 or 17 years of age by a person 24 years of age or older.
1477 800.045(3) 3rd Possess, control, or intentionally view any photographic material, motion picture, etc., which includes a lewd or lascivious image.
1478 806.10(1) 3rd Maliciously injure, destroy, or interfere with vehicles or equipment used in firefighting.
1479 806.10(2) 3rd Interferes with or assaults firefighter in performance of duty.
1480 810.09(2)(b) 3rd Trespass on property other than structure or conveyance armed with firearm or dangerous weapon.
1481 810.145(2)(c) 3rd Digital voyeurism; 19 years of age or older.
1482 812.014(2)(c)2. 3rd Grand theft; $5,000 or more but less than $10,000.
1483 812.0145(2)(c) 3rd Theft from person 65 years of age or older; $300 or more but less than $10,000.
1484 812.015(8)(b) 3rd Retail theft with intent to sell; conspires with others.
1485 812.081(2) 3rd Theft of a trade secret.
1486 815.04(4)(b) 2nd Computer offense devised to defraud or obtain property.
1487 817.034(4)(a)3. 3rd Engages in scheme to defraud (Florida Communications Fraud Act), property valued at less than $20,000.
1488 817.233 3rd Burning to defraud insurer.
1489 817.234 (8)(b) & (c) 3rd Unlawful solicitation of persons involved in motor vehicle accidents.
1490 817.234(11)(a) 3rd Insurance fraud; property value less than $20,000.
1491 817.236 3rd Filing a false motor vehicle insurance application.
1492 817.2361 3rd Creating, marketing, or presenting a false or fraudulent motor vehicle insurance card.
1493 817.413(2) 3rd Sale of used goods of $1,000 or more as new.
1494 817.49(2)(b)1. 3rd Willful making of a false report of a crime causing great bodily harm, permanent disfigurement, or permanent disability.
1495 831.28(2)(a) 3rd Counterfeiting a payment instrument with intent to defraud or possessing a counterfeit payment instrument with intent to defraud.
1496 831.29 2nd Possession of instruments for counterfeiting driver licenses or identification cards.
1497 836.13(2) 3rd Generating an altered sexual depiction of an identifiable person without consent.
1498 836.13(4) 3rd Promoting, or possessing with intent to promote, an altered sexual depiction of an identifiable person without consent.
1499 838.021(3)(b) 3rd Threatens unlawful harm to public servant.
1500
838.12

3rd

Bribery in athletic contests.

1501 847.01385 3rd Harmful communication to a minor.
1502
849.01
(2)(a)

3rd

Keeping a gambling house.

1503
849.01(3)(b)

3rd

Knowingly benefitting from or participating in the operation of a gambling house.

1504
849.02(1)(b) & (2)(a)

3rd

Agents or employees of keeper of gambling house.

1505
849.021(3)(a)

3rd

Government employee misconduct relating to gambling houses.

1506
849.03(1)(a)

3rd

Renting space at a gambling house.

1507
849.08(4)

3rd

Internet wagering.

1508
849.086(12)(e)

3rd

Manipulating playing cards.

1509
849.09(2)

3rd

Illegal lottery.

1510
849.11(2)

3rd

Operating or playing games of chance by lot.

1511
849.14

3rd

Betting on result of trial or
contest of skill.

1512
849.15(3)(b)

3rd

Manufacture, sale, possession, etc. of slot machines or devices.

1513
849.157(
1)

3rd

False or misleading statement to facilitate sale of slot machines or devices.

1514
849.25(2)

3rd

Bookmaking.

1515
849.47(3)(a)&(b)

3rd

Transporting or procuring transportation of certain persons to facilitate gambling.

1516
849.48(2)(c)2.

3rd

Prohibited gambling or gaming advertisements.

1517 860.15(3) 3rd Overcharging for repairs and parts.
1518 870.01(2) 3rd Riot.
1519 870.01(4) 3rd Inciting a riot.
1520 893.13(1)(a)2. 3rd Sell, manufacture, or deliver cannabis (or other s. 893.03(1)(c), (2)(c)1., (2)(c)2., (2)(c)3., (2)(c)6., (2)(c)7., (2)(c)8., (2)(c)9., (2)(c)10., (3), or (4) drugs).
1521 893.13(1)(d)2. 2nd Sell, manufacture, or deliver s. 893.03(1)(c), (2)(c)1., (2)(c)2., (2)(c)3., (2)(c)6., (2)(c)7., (2)(c)8., (2)(c)9., (2)(c)10., (3), or (4) drugs within 1,000 feet of university.
1522 893.13(1)(f)2. 2nd Sell, manufacture, or deliver s. 893.03(1)(c), (2)(c)1., (2)(c)2., (2)(c)3., (2)(c)6., (2)(c)7., (2)(c)8., (2)(c)9., (2)(c)10., (3), or (4) drugs within 1,000 feet of public housing facility.
1523 893.13(4)(c) 3rd Use or hire of minor; deliver to minor other controlled substances.
1524 893.13(6)(a) 3rd Possession of any controlled substance other than felony possession of cannabis.
1525 893.13(7)(a)8. 3rd Withhold information from practitioner regarding previous receipt of or prescription for a controlled substance.
1526 893.13(7)(a)9. 3rd Obtain or attempt to obtain controlled substance by fraud, forgery, misrepresentation, etc.
1527 893.13(7)(a)10. 3rd Affix false or forged label to package of controlled substance.
1528 893.13(7)(a)11. 3rd Furnish false or fraudulent material information on any document or record required by chapter 893.
1529 893.13(8)(a)1. 3rd Knowingly assist a patient, other person, or owner of an animal in obtaining a controlled substance through deceptive, untrue, or fraudulent representations in or related to the practitioner’s practice.
1530 893.13(8)(a)2. 3rd Employ a trick or scheme in the practitioner’s practice to assist a patient, other person, or owner of an animal in obtaining a controlled substance.
1531 893.13(8)(a)3. 3rd Knowingly write a prescription for a controlled substance for a fictitious person.
1532 893.13(8)(a)4. 3rd Write a prescription for a controlled substance for a patient, other person, or an animal if the sole purpose of writing the prescription is a monetary benefit for the practitioner.
1533 918.13(1) 3rd Tampering with or fabricating physical evidence.
1534 944.47 (1)(a)1. & 2. 3rd Introduce contraband to correctional facility.
1535 944.47(1)(c) 2nd Possess contraband while upon the grounds of a correctional institution.
1536 985.721 3rd Escapes from a juvenile facility (secure detention or residential commitment facility).
1537
1538 (e) LEVEL 5
1539
1540 FloridaStatute FelonyDegree Description
1541 316.027(2)(a) 3rd Accidents involving personal injuries other than serious bodily injury, failure to stop; leaving scene.
1542 316.1935(3)(a) 2nd Driving at high speed or with wanton disregard for safety while fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement officer who is in a patrol vehicle with siren and lights activated.
1543 316.80(2) 2nd Unlawful conveyance of fuel; obtaining fuel fraudulently.
1544 322.34(6) 3rd Careless operation of motor vehicle with suspended license, resulting in death or serious bodily injury.
1545 327.30(5)(a)2. 3rd Vessel accidents involving personal injuries other than serious bodily injury; leaving scene.
1546 365.172 (14)(b)2. 2nd Misuse of emergency communications system resulting in death.
1547 379.365(2)(c)1. 3rd Violation of rules relating to: willful molestation of stone crab traps, lines, or buoys; illegal bartering, trading, or sale, conspiring or aiding in such barter, trade, or sale, or supplying, agreeing to supply, aiding in supplying, or giving away stone crab trap tags or certificates; making, altering, forging, counterfeiting, or reproducing stone crab trap tags; possession of forged, counterfeit, or imitation stone crab trap tags; and engaging in the commercial harvest of stone crabs while license is suspended or revoked.
1548 379.367(4) 3rd Willful molestation of a commercial harvester’s spiny lobster trap, line, or buoy.
1549 379.407(5)(b)3. 3rd Possession of 100 or more undersized spiny lobsters.
1550 381.0041(11)(b) 3rd Donate blood, plasma, or organs knowing HIV positive.
1551 440.10(1)(g) 2nd Failure to obtain workers’ compensation coverage.
1552 440.105(5) 2nd Unlawful solicitation for the purpose of making workers’ compensation claims.
1553 440.381(2) 3rd Submission of false, misleading, or incomplete information with the purpose of avoiding or reducing workers’ compensation premiums.
1554 624.401(4)(b)2. 2nd Transacting insurance without a certificate or authority; premium collected $20,000 or more but less than $100,000.
1555 626.902(1)(c) 2nd Representing an unauthorized insurer; repeat offender.
1556 790.01(3) 3rd Unlawful carrying of a concealed firearm.
1557 790.162 2nd Threat to throw or discharge destructive device.
1558 790.163(1) 2nd False report of bomb, explosive, weapon of mass destruction, or use of firearms in violent manner.
1559 790.221(1) 2nd Possession of short-barreled shotgun or machine gun.
1560 790.23 2nd Felons in possession of firearms, ammunition, or electronic weapons or devices.
1561 796.05(1) 2nd Live on earnings of a prostitute; 1st offense.
1562 800.04(6)(c) 3rd Lewd or lascivious conduct; offender less than 18 years of age.
1563 800.04(7)(b) 2nd Lewd or lascivious exhibition; offender 18 years of age or older.
1564 806.111(1) 3rd Possess, manufacture, or dispense fire bomb with intent to damage any structure or property.
1565 810.145(4) 3rd Commercial digital voyeurism dissemination.
1566 810.145(7)(a) 2nd Digital voyeurism; 2nd or subsequent offense.
1567 810.145(8)(a) 2nd Digital voyeurism; certain minor victims.
1568 812.014(2)(d)3. 2nd Grand theft, 2nd degree; theft from 20 or more dwellings or their unenclosed curtilage, or any combination.
1569 812.0145(2)(b) 2nd Theft from person 65 years of age or older; $10,000 or more but less than $50,000.
1570 812.015 (8)(a) & (c)-(e) 3rd Retail theft; property stolen is valued at $750 or more and one or more specified acts.
1571 812.015(8)(f) 3rd Retail theft; multiple thefts within specified period.
1572 812.015(8)(g) 3rd Retail theft; committed with specified number of other persons.
1573 812.019(1) 2nd Stolen property; dealing in or trafficking in.
1574 812.081(3) 2nd Trafficking in trade secrets.
1575 812.131(2)(b) 3rd Robbery by sudden snatching.
1576 812.16(2) 3rd Owning, operating, or conducting a chop shop.
1577 817.034(4)(a)2. 2nd Communications fraud, value $20,000 to $50,000.
1578 817.234(11)(b) 2nd Insurance fraud; property value $20,000 or more but less than $100,000.
1579 817.2341(1), (2)(a) & (3)(a) 3rd Filing false financial statements, making false entries of material fact or false statements regarding property values relating to the solvency of an insuring entity.
1580 817.568(2)(b) 2nd Fraudulent use of personal identification information; value of benefit, services received, payment avoided, or amount of injury or fraud, $5,000 or more or use of personal identification information of 10 or more persons.
1581 817.611(2)(a) 2nd Traffic in or possess 5 to 14 counterfeit credit cards or related documents.
1582 817.625(2)(b) 2nd Second or subsequent fraudulent use of scanning device, skimming device, or reencoder.
1583 825.1025(4) 3rd Lewd or lascivious exhibition in the presence of an elderly person or disabled adult.
1584 828.12(2) 3rd Tortures any animal with intent to inflict intense pain, serious physical injury, or death.
1585 836.14(4) 2nd Person who willfully promotes for financial gain a sexually explicit image of an identifiable person without consent.
1586
838.12

3rd

Bribery in athletic contest
s

(2nd or subsequent conviction).

1587 839.13(2)(b) 2nd Falsifying records of an individual in the care and custody of a state agency involving great bodily harm or death.
1588 843.01(1) 3rd Resist officer with violence to person; resist arrest with violence.
1589 847.0135(5)(b) 2nd Lewd or lascivious exhibition using computer; offender 18 years or older.
1590 847.0137 (2) & (3) 3rd Transmission of pornography by electronic device or equipment.
1591 847.0138 (2) & (3) 3rd Transmission of material harmful to minors to a minor by electronic device or equipment.
1592
849.01(2)(b)

2nd

Keeping a gambling house (2nd or subsequent offense).

1593
849.02(1)(c)&(2)(b)

2nd

Agents or employees of keeper of gambling house (2nd or subsequent offense).

1594
849.021(3)(b)

2nd

Government employee misconduct relating to gambling houses (2nd or subsequent offense).

1595
849.03(1)(b)

2nd

Renting
space at a gambling house (2nd or subsequent offense).

1596
849.08(4)

2nd

Operating, conducting, promoting, aiding,
assisting, abetting, influencing Internet gambling and Internet sports wagering (2nd or subsequent conviction).

1597
849.086(12)(e)

2nd

Tampering with cards or card games (2nd or subsequent conviction).

1598
849.11(2)

2nd

Offenses related to games of chance (2nd or subsequent conviction).

1599
849.14

2nd

Betting on result of trial or contest of skill (2nd or subsequent conviction).

1600
849.15(3)(c)

2nd

Manufacture, sale, possession, etc. of slot machines or devices.

1601
849.47(3)(a)&(b)

2nd

Transporting persons to facilitate illegal gambling; minor, person 65 years of age or older, or 12 or more persons
(2nd or subsequent conviction).

1602
849.48(2)(c)2.

2nd

Prohibited gambling or gaming advertisements (2nd or subsequent offense).

1603 874.05(1)(b) 2nd Encouraging or recruiting another to join a criminal gang; second or subsequent offense.
1604 874.05(2)(a) 2nd Encouraging or recruiting person under 13 years of age to join a criminal gang.
1605 893.13(1)(a)1. 2nd Sell, manufacture, or deliver cocaine (or other s. 893.03(1)(a), (1)(b), (1)(d), (2)(a), (2)(b), or (2)(c)5. drugs).
1606 893.13(1)(c)2. 2nd Sell, manufacture, or deliver cannabis (or other s. 893.03(1)(c), (2)(c)1., (2)(c)2., (2)(c)3., (2)(c)6., (2)(c)7., (2)(c)8., (2)(c)9., (2)(c)10., (3), or (4) drugs) within 1,000 feet of a child care facility, school, or state, county, or municipal park or publicly owned recreational facility or community center.
1607 893.13(1)(d)1. 1st Sell, manufacture, or deliver cocaine (or other s. 893.03(1)(a), (1)(b), (1)(d), (2)(a), (2)(b), or (2)(c)5. drugs) within 1,000 feet of university.
1608 893.13(1)(e)2. 2nd Sell, manufacture, or deliver cannabis or other drug prohibited under s. 893.03(1)(c), (2)(c)1., (2)(c)2., (2)(c)3., (2)(c)6., (2)(c)7., (2)(c)8., (2)(c)9., (2)(c)10., (3), or (4) within 1,000 feet of property used for religious services or a specified business site.
1609 893.13(1)(f)1. 1st Sell, manufacture, or deliver cocaine (or other s. 893.03(1)(a), (1)(b), (1)(d), or (2)(a), (2)(b), or (2)(c)5. drugs) within 1,000 feet of public housing facility.
1610 893.13(4)(b) 2nd Use or hire of minor; deliver to minor other controlled substance.
1611 893.1351(1) 3rd Ownership, lease, or rental for trafficking in or manufacturing of controlled substance.
1612
1613
1614 (g) LEVEL 7
1615
1616 FloridaStatute FelonyDegree Description
1617 316.027(2)(c) 1st Accident involving death, failure to stop; leaving scene.
1618 316.193(3)(c)2. 3rd DUI resulting in serious bodily injury.
1619 316.1935(3)(b) 1st Causing serious bodily injury or death to another person; driving at high speed or with wanton disregard for safety while fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement officer who is in a patrol vehicle with siren and lights activated.
1620 327.35(3)(a)3.b. 3rd Vessel BUI resulting in serious bodily injury.
1621 402.319(2) 2nd Misrepresentation and negligence or intentional act resulting in great bodily harm, permanent disfiguration, permanent disability, or death.
1622 409.920 (2)(b)1.a. 3rd Medicaid provider fraud; $10,000 or less.
1623 409.920 (2)(b)1.b. 2nd Medicaid provider fraud; more than $10,000, but less than $50,000.
1624 456.065(2) 3rd Practicing a health care profession without a license.
1625 456.065(2) 2nd Practicing a health care profession without a license which results in serious bodily injury.
1626 458.327(1) 3rd Practicing medicine without a license.
1627 459.013(1) 3rd Practicing osteopathic medicine without a license.
1628 460.411(1) 3rd Practicing chiropractic medicine without a license.
1629 461.012(1) 3rd Practicing podiatric medicine without a license.
1630 462.17 3rd Practicing naturopathy without a license.
1631 463.015(1) 3rd Practicing optometry without a license.
1632 464.016(1) 3rd Practicing nursing without a license.
1633 465.015(2) 3rd Practicing pharmacy without a license.
1634 466.026(1) 3rd Practicing dentistry or dental hygiene without a license.
1635 467.201 3rd Practicing midwifery without a license.
1636 468.366 3rd Delivering respiratory care services without a license.
1637 483.828(1) 3rd Practicing as clinical laboratory personnel without a license.
1638 483.901(7) 3rd Practicing medical physics without a license.
1639 484.013(1)(c) 3rd Preparing or dispensing optical devices without a prescription.
1640 484.053 3rd Dispensing hearing aids without a license.
1641 494.0018(2) 1st Conviction of any violation of chapter 494 in which the total money and property unlawfully obtained exceeded $50,000 and there were five or more victims.
1642 560.123(8)(b)1. 3rd Failure to report currency or payment instruments exceeding $300 but less than $20,000 by a money services business.
1643 560.125(5)(a) 3rd Money services business by unauthorized person, currency or payment instruments exceeding $300 but less than $20,000.
1644 655.50(10)(b)1. 3rd Failure to report financial transactions exceeding $300 but less than $20,000 by financial institution.
1645 775.21(10)(a) 3rd Sexual predator; failure to register; failure to renew driver license or identification card; other registration violations.
1646 775.21(10)(b) 3rd Sexual predator working where children regularly congregate.
1647 775.21(10)(g) 3rd Failure to report or providing false information about a sexual predator; harbor or conceal a sexual predator.
1648 782.051(3) 2nd Attempted felony murder of a person by a person other than the perpetrator or the perpetrator of an attempted felony.
1649 782.07(1) 2nd Killing of a human being by the act, procurement, or culpable negligence of another (manslaughter).
1650 782.071 2nd Killing of a human being or unborn child by the operation of a motor vehicle in a reckless manner (vehicular homicide).
1651 782.072 2nd Killing of a human being by the operation of a vessel in a reckless manner (vessel homicide).
1652 784.045(1)(a)1. 2nd Aggravated battery; intentionally causing great bodily harm or disfigurement.
1653 784.045(1)(a)2. 2nd Aggravated battery; using deadly weapon.
1654 784.045(1)(b) 2nd Aggravated battery; perpetrator aware victim pregnant.
1655 784.048(4) 3rd Aggravated stalking; violation of injunction or court order.
1656 784.048(7) 3rd Aggravated stalking; violation of court order.
1657 784.07(2)(d) 1st Aggravated battery on law enforcement officer.
1658 784.074(1)(a) 1st Aggravated battery on sexually violent predators facility staff.
1659 784.08(2)(a) 1st Aggravated battery on a person 65 years of age or older.
1660 784.081(1) 1st Aggravated battery on specified official or employee.
1661 784.082(1) 1st Aggravated battery by detained person on visitor or other detainee.
1662 784.083(1) 1st Aggravated battery on code inspector.
1663 787.025(2)(b) 2nd Luring or enticing a child; second or subsequent offense.
1664 787.025(2)(c) 2nd Luring or enticing a child with a specified prior conviction.
1665 787.06(3)(a)2. 1st Human trafficking using coercion for labor and services of an adult.
1666 787.06(3)(e)2. 1st Human trafficking using coercion for labor and services by the transfer or transport of an adult from outside Florida to within the state.
1667 790.07(4) 1st Specified weapons violation subsequent to previous conviction of s. 790.07(1) or (2).
1668 790.16(1) 1st Discharge of a machine gun under specified circumstances.
1669 790.165(2) 2nd Manufacture, sell, possess, or deliver hoax bomb.
1670 790.165(3) 2nd Possessing, displaying, or threatening to use any hoax bomb while committing or attempting to commit a felony.
1671 790.166(3) 2nd Possessing, selling, using, or attempting to use a hoax weapon of mass destruction.
1672 790.166(4) 2nd Possessing, displaying, or threatening to use a hoax weapon of mass destruction while committing or attempting to commit a felony.
1673 790.23 1st,PBL Possession of a firearm by a person who qualifies for the penalty enhancements provided for in s. 874.04.
1674 794.08(4) 3rd Female genital mutilation; consent by a parent, guardian, or a person in custodial authority to a victim younger than 18 years of age.
1675 796.05(1) 1st Live on earnings of a prostitute; 2nd offense.
1676 796.05(1) 1st Live on earnings of a prostitute; 3rd and subsequent offense.
1677 800.04(5)(c)1. 2nd Lewd or lascivious molestation; victim younger than 12 years of age; offender younger than 18 years of age.
1678 800.04(5)(c)2. 2nd Lewd or lascivious molestation; victim 12 years of age or older but younger than 16 years of age; offender 18 years of age or older.
1679 800.04(5)(e) 1st Lewd or lascivious molestation; victim 12 years of age or older but younger than 16 years; offender 18 years or older; prior conviction for specified sex offense.
1680 806.01(2) 2nd Maliciously damage structure by fire or explosive.
1681 810.02(3)(a) 2nd Burglary of occupied dwelling; unarmed; no assault or battery.
1682 810.02(3)(b) 2nd Burglary of unoccupied dwelling; unarmed; no assault or battery.
1683 810.02(3)(d) 2nd Burglary of occupied conveyance; unarmed; no assault or battery.
1684 810.02(3)(e) 2nd Burglary of authorized emergency vehicle.
1685 812.014(2)(a)1. 1st Property stolen, valued at $100,000 or more or a semitrailer deployed by a law enforcement officer; property stolen while causing other property damage; 1st degree grand theft.
1686 812.014(2)(b)2. 2nd Property stolen, cargo valued at less than $50,000, grand theft in 2nd degree.
1687 812.014(2)(b)3. 2nd Property stolen, emergency medical equipment; 2nd degree grand theft.
1688 812.014(2)(b)4. 2nd Property stolen, law enforcement equipment from authorized emergency vehicle.
1689 812.014(2)(g) 2nd Grand theft; second degree; firearm with previous conviction of s. 812.014(2)(c)5.
1690 812.0145(2)(a) 1st Theft from person 65 years of age or older; $50,000 or more.
1691 812.019(2) 1st Stolen property; initiates, organizes, plans, etc., the theft of property and traffics in stolen property.
1692 812.131(2)(a) 2nd Robbery by sudden snatching.
1693 812.133(2)(b) 1st Carjacking; no firearm, deadly weapon, or other weapon.
1694 817.034(4)(a)1. 1st Communications fraud, value greater than $50,000.
1695 817.234(8)(a) 2nd Solicitation of motor vehicle accident victims with intent to defraud.
1696 817.234(9) 2nd Organizing, planning, or participating in an intentional motor vehicle collision.
1697 817.234(11)(c) 1st Insurance fraud; property value $100,000 or more.
1698 817.2341 (2)(b) & (3)(b) 1st Making false entries of material fact or false statements regarding property values relating to the solvency of an insuring entity which are a significant cause of the insolvency of that entity.
1699 817.418(2)(a) 3rd Offering for sale or advertising personal protective equipment with intent to defraud.
1700 817.504(1)(a) 3rd Offering or advertising a vaccine with intent to defraud.
1701 817.535(2)(a) 3rd Filing false lien or other unauthorized document.
1702 817.611(2)(b) 2nd Traffic in or possess 15 to 49 counterfeit credit cards or related documents.
1703 825.102(3)(b) 2nd Neglecting an elderly person or disabled adult causing great bodily harm, disability, or disfigurement.
1704 825.103(3)(b) 2nd Exploiting an elderly person or disabled adult and property is valued at $10,000 or more, but less than $50,000.
1705 827.03(2)(b) 2nd Neglect of a child causing great bodily harm, disability, or disfigurement.
1706 827.04(3) 3rd Impregnation of a child under 16 years of age by person 21 years of age or older.
1707 827.071(2) & (3) 2nd Use or induce a child in a sexual performance, or promote or direct such performance.
1708 827.071(4) 2nd Possess with intent to promote any photographic material, motion picture, etc., which includes child pornography.
1709 837.05(2) 3rd Giving false information about alleged capital felony to a law enforcement officer.
1710 838.015 2nd Bribery.
1711 838.016 2nd Unlawful compensation or reward for official behavior.
1712 838.021(3)(a) 2nd Unlawful harm to a public servant.
1713 838.22 2nd Bid tampering.
1714 843.0855(2) 3rd Impersonation of a public officer or employee.
1715 843.0855(3) 3rd Unlawful simulation of legal process.
1716 843.0855(4) 3rd Intimidation of a public officer or employee.
1717 847.0135(3) 3rd Solicitation of a child, via a computer service, to commit an unlawful sex act.
1718 847.0135(4) 2nd Traveling to meet a minor to commit an unlawful sex act.
1719
849.01(4)

2nd

Keeping a gambling house; great bodily harm, permanent disability, or permanent disfigurement.

1720
849.157(2)

2nd

False or misleading statement to facilitate sale of 5 or more slot machines or devices.

1721 872.06 2nd Abuse of a dead human body.
1722 874.05(2)(b) 1st Encouraging or recruiting person under 13 to join a criminal gang; second or subsequent offense.
1723 874.10 1st,PBL Knowingly initiates, organizes, plans, finances, directs, manages, or supervises criminal gang-related activity.
1724 893.13(1)(c)1. 1st Sell, manufacture, or deliver cocaine (or other drug prohibited under s. 893.03(1)(a), (1)(b), (1)(d), (2)(a), (2)(b), or (2)(c)5.) within 1,000 feet of a child care facility, school, or state, county, or municipal park or publicly owned recreational facility or community center.
1725 893.13(1)(e)1. 1st Sell, manufacture, or deliver cocaine or other drug prohibited under s. 893.03(1)(a), (1)(b), (1)(d), (2)(a), (2)(b), or (2)(c)5., within 1,000 feet of property used for religious services or a specified business site.
1726 893.13(4)(a) 1st Use or hire of minor; deliver to minor other controlled substance.
1727 893.135(1)(a)1. 1st Trafficking in cannabis, more than 25 lbs., less than 2,000 lbs.
1728 893.135 (1)(b)1.a. 1st Trafficking in cocaine, more than 28 grams, less than 200 grams.
1729 893.135 (1)(c)1.a. 1st Trafficking in illegal drugs, more than 4 grams, less than 14 grams.
1730 893.135 (1)(c)2.a. 1st Trafficking in hydrocodone, 28 grams or more, less than 50 grams.
1731 893.135 (1)(c)2.b. 1st Trafficking in hydrocodone, 50 grams or more, less than 100 grams.
1732 893.135 (1)(c)3.a. 1st Trafficking in oxycodone, 7 grams or more, less than 14 grams.
1733 893.135 (1)(c)3.b. 1st Trafficking in oxycodone, 14 grams or more, less than 25 grams.
1734 893.135 (1)(c)4.b.(I) 1st Trafficking in fentanyl, 4 grams or more, less than 14 grams.
1735 893.135 (1)(d)1.a. 1st Trafficking in phencyclidine, 28 grams or more, less than 200 grams.
1736 893.135(1)(e)1. 1st Trafficking in methaqualone, 200 grams or more, less than 5 kilograms.
1737 893.135(1)(f)1. 1st Trafficking in amphetamine, 14 grams or more, less than 28 grams.
1738 893.135 (1)(g)1.a. 1st Trafficking in flunitrazepam, 4 grams or more, less than 14 grams.
1739 893.135 (1)(h)1.a. 1st Trafficking in gamma-hydroxybutyric acid (GHB), 1 kilogram or more, less than 5 kilograms.
1740 893.135 (1)(j)1.a. 1st Trafficking in 1,4-Butanediol, 1 kilogram or more, less than 5 kilograms.
1741 893.135 (1)(k)2.a. 1st Trafficking in Phenethylamines, 10 grams or more, less than 200 grams.
1742 893.135 (1)(m)2.a. 1st Trafficking in synthetic cannabinoids, 280 grams or more, less than 500 grams.
1743 893.135 (1)(m)2.b. 1st Trafficking in synthetic cannabinoids, 500 grams or more, less than 1,000 grams.
1744 893.135 (1)(n)2.a. 1st Trafficking in n-benzyl phenethylamines, 14 grams or more, less than 100 grams.
1745 893.1351(2) 2nd Possession of place for trafficking in or manufacturing of controlled substance.
1746 896.101(5)(a) 3rd Money laundering, financial transactions exceeding $300 but less than $20,000.
1747 896.104(4)(a)1. 3rd Structuring transactions to evade reporting or registration requirements, financial transactions exceeding $300 but less than $20,000.
1748 943.0435(4)(c) 2nd Sexual offender vacating permanent residence; failure to comply with reporting requirements.
1749 943.0435(8) 2nd Sexual offender; remains in state after indicating intent to leave; failure to comply with reporting requirements.
1750 943.0435(9)(a) 3rd Sexual offender; failure to comply with reporting requirements.
1751 943.0435(13) 3rd Failure to report or providing false information about a sexual offender; harbor or conceal a sexual offender.
1752 943.0435(14) 3rd Sexual offender; failure to report and reregister; failure to respond to address verification; providing false registration information.
1753 944.607(9) 3rd Sexual offender; failure to comply with reporting requirements.
1754 944.607(10)(a) 3rd Sexual offender; failure to submit to the taking of a digitized photograph.
1755 944.607(12) 3rd Failure to report or providing false information about a sexual offender; harbor or conceal a sexual offender.
1756 944.607(13) 3rd Sexual offender; failure to report and reregister; failure to respond to address verification; providing false registration information.
1757 985.4815(10) 3rd Sexual offender; failure to submit to the taking of a digitized photograph.
1758 985.4815(12) 3rd Failure to report or providing false information about a sexual offender; harbor or conceal a sexual offender.
1759 985.4815(13) 3rd Sexual offender; failure to report and reregister; failure to respond to address verification; providing false registration information.
1760
1761
1762 (h) LEVEL 8
1763
1764 FloridaStatute FelonyDegree Description
1765 316.193 (3)(c)3.a. 2nd DUI manslaughter.
1766 316.1935(4)(b) 1st Aggravated fleeing or attempted eluding with serious bodily injury or death.
1767 327.35 (3)(a)3.c.(I) 2nd Vessel BUI manslaughter.
1768 499.0051(6) 1st Knowing trafficking in contraband prescription drugs.
1769 499.0051(7) 1st Knowing forgery of prescription labels or prescription drug labels.
1770 560.123(8)(b)2. 2nd Failure to report currency or payment instruments totaling or exceeding $20,000, but less than $100,000 by money transmitter.
1771 560.125(5)(b) 2nd Money transmitter business by unauthorized person, currency or payment instruments totaling or exceeding $20,000, but less than $100,000.
1772 655.50(10)(b)2. 2nd Failure to report financial transactions totaling or exceeding $20,000, but less than $100,000 by financial institutions.
1773 777.03(2)(a) 1st Accessory after the fact, capital felony.
1774
782.04(3)

1st

Killing of a human being during the attempt or perpetration of certain felonies.

1775 782.04(4) 2nd Killing of human without design when engaged in act or attempt of any felony other than arson, sexual battery, robbery, burglary, kidnapping, aggravated fleeing or eluding with serious bodily injury or death, aircraft piracy, or unlawfully discharging bomb.
1776 782.051(2) 1st Attempted felony murder while perpetrating or attempting to perpetrate a felony not enumerated in s. 782.04(3).
1777 782.071(1)(b) 1st Committing vehicular homicide and failing to render aid or give information.
1778 782.071(1)(c) 1st Vehicular homicide with a prior conviction for DUI manslaughter, BUI manslaughter, vehicular homicide, or vessel homicide.
1779 782.072(2)(b) 1st Committing vessel homicide and failing to render aid or give information.
1780 782.072(3) 1st Vessel homicide with a prior conviction for DUI manslaughter, BUI manslaughter, vehicular homicide, or vessel homicide.
1781 787.06(3)(a)1. 1st Human trafficking for labor and services of a child.
1782 787.06(3)(b) 1st Human trafficking using coercion for commercial sexual activity of an adult.
1783 787.06(3)(c)2. 1st Human trafficking using coercion for labor and services of an unauthorized alien adult.
1784 787.06(3)(e)1. 1st Human trafficking for labor and services by the transfer or transport of a child from outside Florida to within the state.
1785 787.06(3)(f)2. 1st Human trafficking using coercion for commercial sexual activity by the transfer or transport of any adult from outside Florida to within the state.
1786 790.161(3) 1st Discharging a destructive device which results in bodily harm or property damage.
1787 794.011(5)(a) 1st Sexual battery; victim 12 years of age or older but younger than 18 years; offender 18 years or older; offender does not use physical force likely to cause serious injury.
1788 794.011(5)(b) 2nd Sexual battery; victim and offender 18 years of age or older; offender does not use physical force likely to cause serious injury.
1789 794.011(5)(c) 2nd Sexual battery; victim 12 years of age or older; offender younger than 18 years; offender does not use physical force likely to cause injury.
1790 794.011(5)(d) 1st Sexual battery; victim 12 years of age or older; offender does not use physical force likely to cause serious injury; prior conviction for specified sex offense.
1791 794.08(3) 2nd Female genital mutilation, removal of a victim younger than 18 years of age from this state.
1792 800.04(4)(b) 2nd Lewd or lascivious battery.
1793 800.04(4)(c) 1st Lewd or lascivious battery; offender 18 years of age or older; prior conviction for specified sex offense.
1794 806.01(1) 1st Maliciously damage dwelling or structure by fire or explosive, believing person in structure.
1795 810.02(2)(a) 1st,PBL Burglary with assault or battery.
1796 810.02(2)(b) 1st,PBL Burglary; armed with explosives or dangerous weapon.
1797 810.02(2)(c) 1st Burglary of a dwelling or structure causing structural damage or $1,000 or more property damage.
1798 812.014(2)(a)2. 1st Property stolen; cargo valued at $50,000 or more, grand theft in 1st degree.
1799 812.015(11)(b) 1st Retail theft; possession of a firearm during commission of offense.
1800 812.13(2)(b) 1st Robbery with a weapon.
1801 812.135(2)(c) 1st Home-invasion robbery, no firearm, deadly weapon, or other weapon.
1802 817.418(2)(b) 2nd Offering for sale or advertising personal protective equipment with intent to defraud; second or subsequent offense.
1803 817.504(1)(b) 2nd Offering or advertising a vaccine with intent to defraud; second or subsequent offense.
1804 817.505(4)(c) 1st Patient brokering; 20 or more patients.
1805 817.535(2)(b) 2nd Filing false lien or other unauthorized document; second or subsequent offense.
1806 817.535(3)(a) 2nd Filing false lien or other unauthorized document; property owner is a public officer or employee.
1807 817.535(4)(a)1. 2nd Filing false lien or other unauthorized document; defendant is incarcerated or under supervision.
1808 817.535(5)(a) 2nd Filing false lien or other unauthorized document; owner of the property incurs financial loss as a result of the false instrument.
1809 817.568(6) 2nd Fraudulent use of personal identification information of an individual under the age of 18.
1810 817.611(2)(c) 1st Traffic in or possess 50 or more counterfeit credit cards or related documents.
1811 825.102(2) 1st Aggravated abuse of an elderly person or disabled adult.
1812 825.1025(2) 2nd Lewd or lascivious battery upon an elderly person or disabled adult.
1813 825.103(3)(a) 1st Exploiting an elderly person or disabled adult and property is valued at $50,000 or more.
1814 837.02(2) 2nd Perjury in official proceedings relating to prosecution of a capital felony.
1815 837.021(2) 2nd Making contradictory statements in official proceedings relating to prosecution of a capital felony.
1816
849.155

1st

Trafficking in slot machines or devices.

1817 860.121(2)(c) 1st Shooting at or throwing any object in path of railroad vehicle resulting in great bodily harm.
1818 860.16 1st Aircraft piracy.
1819 893.13(1)(b) 1st Sell or deliver in excess of 10 grams of any substance specified in s. 893.03(1)(a) or (b).
1820 893.13(2)(b) 1st Purchase in excess of 10 grams of any substance specified in s. 893.03(1)(a) or (b).
1821 893.13(6)(c) 1st Possess in excess of 10 grams of any substance specified in s. 893.03(1)(a) or (b).
1822 893.135(1)(a)2. 1st Trafficking in cannabis, more than 2,000 lbs., less than 10,000 lbs.
1823 893.135 (1)(b)1.b. 1st Trafficking in cocaine, more than 200 grams, less than 400 grams.
1824 893.135 (1)(c)1.b. 1st Trafficking in illegal drugs, more than 14 grams, less than 28 grams.
1825 893.135 (1)(c)2.c. 1st Trafficking in hydrocodone, 100 grams or more, less than 300 grams.
1826 893.135 (1)(c)3.c. 1st Trafficking in oxycodone, 25 grams or more, less than 100 grams.
1827 893.135 (1)(c)4.b.(II) 1st Trafficking in fentanyl, 14 grams or more, less than 28 grams.
1828 893.135 (1)(d)1.b. 1st Trafficking in phencyclidine, 200 grams or more, less than 400 grams.
1829 893.135 (1)(e)1.b. 1st Trafficking in methaqualone, 5 kilograms or more, less than 25 kilograms.
1830 893.135 (1)(f)1.b. 1st Trafficking in amphetamine, 28 grams or more, less than 200 grams.
1831 893.135 (1)(g)1.b. 1st Trafficking in flunitrazepam, 14 grams or more, less than 28 grams.
1832 893.135 (1)(h)1.b. 1st Trafficking in gamma-hydroxybutyric acid (GHB), 5 kilograms or more, less than 10 kilograms.
1833 893.135 (1)(j)1.b. 1st Trafficking in 1,4-Butanediol, 5 kilograms or more, less than 10 kilograms.
1834 893.135 (1)(k)2.b. 1st Trafficking in Phenethylamines, 200 grams or more, less than 400 grams.
1835 893.135 (1)(m)2.c. 1st Trafficking in synthetic cannabinoids, 1,000 grams or more, less than 30 kilograms.
1836 893.135 (1)(n)2.b. 1st Trafficking in n-benzyl phenethylamines, 100 grams or more, less than 200 grams.
1837 893.1351(3) 1st Possession of a place used to manufacture controlled substance when minor is present or resides there.
1838 895.03(1) 1st Use or invest proceeds derived from pattern of racketeering activity.
1839 895.03(2) 1st Acquire or maintain through racketeering activity any interest in or control of any enterprise or real property.
1840 895.03(3) 1st Conduct or participate in any enterprise through pattern of racketeering activity.
1841 896.101(5)(b) 2nd Money laundering, financial transactions totaling or exceeding $20,000, but less than $100,000.
1842 896.104(4)(a)2. 2nd Structuring transactions to evade reporting or registration requirements, financial transactions totaling or exceeding $20,000 but less than $100,000.
1843
1844
1845 Section 35. Paragraph (a) of subsection (1) and paragraph
1846 (a) of subsection (2) of section 772.102, Florida Statutes, are
1847 amended to read:
1848 772.102 Definitions.—As used in this chapter, the term:
1849 (1) “Criminal activity” means to commit, to attempt to
1850 commit, to conspire to commit, or to solicit, coerce, or
1851 intimidate another person to commit:
1852 (a) Any crime that is chargeable by indictment or
1853 information under the following provisions:
1854 1. Section 210.18, relating to evasion of payment of
1855 cigarette taxes.
1856 2. Section 414.39, relating to public assistance fraud.
1857 3. Section 440.105 or s. 440.106, relating to workers’
1858 compensation.
1859 4. Part IV of chapter 501, relating to telemarketing.
1860 5. Chapter 517, relating to securities transactions.
1861 6. Section 550.235 or s. 550.3551, relating to dogracing
1862 and horseracing.
1863 7. Chapter 550, relating to jai alai frontons.
1864 8. Chapter 552, relating to the manufacture, distribution,
1865 and use of explosives.
1866 9. Chapter 562, relating to beverage law enforcement.
1867 10. Section 624.401, relating to transacting insurance
1868 without a certificate of authority, s. 624.437(4)(c)1., relating
1869 to operating an unauthorized multiple-employer welfare
1870 arrangement, or s. 626.902(1)(b), relating to representing or
1871 aiding an unauthorized insurer.
1872 11. Chapter 687, relating to interest and usurious
1873 practices.
1874 12. Section 721.08, s. 721.09, or s. 721.13, relating to
1875 real estate timeshare plans.
1876 13. Chapter 782, relating to homicide.
1877 14. Chapter 784, relating to assault and battery.
1878 15. Chapter 787, relating to kidnapping or human
1879 trafficking.
1880 16. Chapter 790, relating to weapons and firearms.
1881 17. Former s. 796.03, s. 796.04, s. 796.05, or s. 796.07,
1882 relating to prostitution.
1883 18. Chapter 806, relating to arson.
1884 19. Section 810.02(2)(c), relating to specified burglary of
1885 a dwelling or structure.
1886 20. Chapter 812, relating to theft, robbery, and related
1887 crimes.
1888 21. Chapter 815, relating to computer-related crimes.
1889 22. Chapter 817, relating to fraudulent practices, false
1890 pretenses, fraud generally, and credit card crimes.
1891 23. Section 827.071, relating to commercial sexual
1892 exploitation of children.
1893 24. Chapter 831, relating to forgery and counterfeiting.
1894 25. Chapter 832, relating to issuance of worthless checks
1895 and drafts.
1896 26. Section 836.05, relating to extortion.
1897 27. Chapter 837, relating to perjury.
1898 28. Chapter 838, relating to bribery and misuse of public
1899 office.
1900 29. Chapter 843, relating to obstruction of justice.
1901 30. Section 847.011, s. 847.012, s. 847.013, s. 847.06, or
1902 s. 847.07, relating to obscene literature and profanity.
1903 31. Section 849.09, s. 849.14, s. 849.15,
s. 849.23,
or s.
1904 849.25, relating to gambling.
1905 32. Chapter 893, relating to drug abuse prevention and
1906 control.
1907 33. Section 914.22 or s. 914.23, relating to witnesses,
1908 victims, or informants.
1909 34. Section 918.12, s. 918.125, or s. 918.13, relating to
1910 tampering with or harassing court officials, retaliating against
1911 court officials, and tampering with evidence.
1912 (2) “Unlawful debt” means any money or other thing of value
1913 constituting principal or interest of a debt that is legally
1914 unenforceable in this state in whole or in part because the debt
1915 was incurred or contracted:
1916 (a) In violation of any one of the following provisions of
1917 law:
1918 1. Section 550.235 or s. 550.3551, relating to dogracing
1919 and horseracing.
1920 2. Chapter 550, relating to jai alai frontons.
1921 3. Section 687.071, relating to criminal usury and loan
1922 sharking.
1923 4. Section 849.09, s. 849.14, s. 849.15,
s. 849.23,
or s.
1924 849.25, relating to gambling.
1925 Section 36. Section 849.17, Florida Statutes, is amended to
1926 read:
1927 849.17 Confiscation of machines by arresting officer.—Upon
1928 the arrest of any person charged with the violation of
ss.

1929
849.15-849.22
,

any of the provisions of ss. 849.15-849.23
the
1930 arresting officer shall take into his or her custody any such
1931 machine, apparatus or device, and its contents, and the
1932 arresting agency, at the place of seizure, shall make a complete
1933 and correct list and inventory of all such things so taken into
1934 his or her custody, and deliver to the person from whom such
1935 article or articles may have been seized, a true copy of the
1936 list of all such articles. The arresting agency shall retain all
1937 evidence seized and shall have the same forthcoming at any
1938 investigation, prosecution
,
or other proceedings
,
incident to
1939 charges of violation of
ss. 849.15-849.22

any of the provisions

1940
of ss. 849.15-849.23
.
1941 Section 37. Section 849.18, Florida Statutes, is amended to
1942 read:
1943 849.18 Disposition of machines upon conviction.—Upon
1944 conviction of the person arrested for the violation of
ss.

1945
849.15-849.22

any of the provisions of ss. 849.15-849.23
, the
1946 judge of the court trying the case, after such notice to the
1947 person convicted, and any other person whom the judge may be of
1948 the opinion is entitled to such notice, and as the judge may
1949 deem reasonable, shall issue to the sheriff of the county a
1950 written order adjudging and declaring any such machine,
1951 apparatus or device forfeited, and directing such sheriff to
1952 destroy the same, with the exception of the money. The order of
1953 the court
must

shall
state the time and place and the manner in
1954 which such property
must

shall
be destroyed, and the sheriff
1955 shall destroy the same in the presence of the clerk of the
1956 circuit court of such county.
1957 Section 38. Section 849.20, Florida Statutes, is amended to
1958 read:
1959 849.20 Machines and devices declared nuisance; place of
1960 operation subject to lien for fine.—Any room, house, building,
1961 boat, vehicle, structure
,
or place wherein any machine or
1962 device, or any part thereof, the possession, operation
,
or use
1963 of which is prohibited by
ss. 849.15-849.22

ss. 849.15-849.23
,
1964
must

shall
be maintained or operated, and each of such machines
1965 or devices, is declared to be a common nuisance. If a person has
1966 knowledge, or reason to believe, that his or her room, house,
1967 building, boat, vehicle, structure
,
or place is occupied or used
1968 in violation of
ss. 849.15-849.22

the provisions of ss. 849.15

1969
849.23
and by acquiescence or consent suffers the same to be
1970 used, such room, house, building, boat, vehicle, structure
,
or
1971 place
is

shall be
subject to a lien for and may be sold to pay
1972 all fines or costs assessed against the person guilty of such
1973 nuisance, for such violation, and the several state attorneys
1974 shall enforce such lien in the courts of this state having
1975 jurisdiction.
1976 Section 39. Section 849.21, Florida Statutes, is amended to
1977 read:
1978 849.21 Injunction to restrain violation.—An action to
1979 enjoin any nuisance as herein defined may be brought by any
1980 person in the courts of equity in this state. If it is made to
1981 appear by affidavit or otherwise, to the satisfaction of the
1982 court, or judge in vacation, that such nuisance exists, a
1983 temporary writ of injunction shall forthwith issue restraining
1984 the defendant from conducting or permitting the continuance of
1985 such nuisance until the conclusion of the action. Upon
1986 application of the complainant in such a proceeding, the court
1987 or judge may also enter an order restraining the defendant and
1988 all other persons from removing, or in any way interfering with
1989 the machines or devices or other things used in connection with
1990 the violation of
ss. 849.15-849.22

ss. 849.15-849.23

1991 constituting such a nuisance.
A

No
bond
is not

shall be
required
1992 in instituting such proceedings.
1993 Section 40. Section 849.22, Florida Statutes, is amended to
1994 read:
1995 849.22 Fees of clerk of circuit court and sheriff.—The
1996 clerks of the courts and the sheriffs performing duties under
1997
ss. 849.15-849.22

the provisions of ss. 849.15-849.23
shall
1998 receive the same fees as prescribed by general law for the
1999 performance of similar duties, and such fees
must

shall
be paid
2000 out of the fine and forfeiture fund of the county as costs are
2001 paid upon conviction of an insolvent person.
2002 Section 41. Paragraph (a) of subsection (12) of section
2003 895.02, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:
2004 895.02 Definitions.—As used in ss. 895.01-895.08, the term:
2005 (12) “Unlawful debt” means any money or other thing of
2006 value constituting principal or interest of a debt that is
2007 legally unenforceable in this state in whole or in part because
2008 the debt was incurred or contracted:
2009 (a) In violation of any one of the following provisions of
2010 law:
2011 1. Section 550.235 or s. 550.3551, relating to dogracing
2012 and horseracing.
2013 2. Chapter 550, relating to jai alai frontons.
2014 3. Section 551.109, relating to slot machine gaming.
2015 4. Chapter 687, relating to interest and usury.
2016 5. Section 849.09, s. 849.14, s. 849.15,
s. 849.23,
or s.
2017 849.25, relating to gambling.
2018 Section 42. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this
2019 act and except for this section, which shall take effect July 1,
2020 2026, this act shall take effect October 1, 2026.