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Bingo authorized; conditions for conduct; permitted uses of proceeds; limitations in Florida
Bingo authorized; conditions for conduct; permitted uses of proceeds; limitations is a criminal offense under Florida law, defined by Fla. Stat. § 849.0931. Its classification is not fixed: Florida assigns a different penalty class depending on the circumstances of the offense. The class that applies — and the sentencing range that follows from it — depends on which statutory variant fits the facts.
Defined by Fla. Stat. § 849.0931.
What is the penalty for bingo authorized; conditions for conduct; permitted uses of proceeds; limitations in Florida?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 1 year (Willful and knowing violation — first offense — An organization or other person willfully and knowingly violates any provision of this section, for a first offense.; county jail, not state prison (s. 775.08(2))) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $1,000 (Willful and knowing violation — first offense — An organization or other person willfully and knowingly violates any provision of this section, for a first offense.; or up to double the pecuniary gain/loss (s. 775.083(1)(f)); statutes may authorize higher (s. 775.083(1)(g))) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Jail / prison | up to 5 years (Willful and knowing violation — second or subsequent offense — An organization or other person willfully and knowingly violates any provision of this section, for a second or subsequent offense.) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $5,000 (Willful and knowing violation — second or subsequent offense — An organization or other person willfully and knowingly violates any provision of this section, for a second or subsequent offense.; or up to double the pecuniary gain/loss (s. 775.083(1)(f)); statutes may authorize higher (s. 775.083(1)(g))) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
Applies to current (2025 Florida Statutes).
How is bingo authorized; conditions for conduct; permitted uses of proceeds; limitations classified in Florida?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willful and knowing violation — first offense | Misdemeanor of the First Degree | An organization or other person willfully and knowingly violates any provision of this section, for a first offense. | Fla. Stat. § 849.0931(14) |
| Willful and knowing violation — second or subsequent offense | Felony of the Third Degree | An organization or other person willfully and knowingly violates any provision of this section, for a second or subsequent offense. | Fla. Stat. § 849.0931(14) |
Common questions about bingo authorized; conditions for conduct; permitted uses of proceeds; limitations in Florida
Is bingo authorized; conditions for conduct; permitted uses of proceeds; limitations a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
It depends on the circumstances: bingo authorized; conditions for conduct; permitted uses of proceeds; limitations ranges from a Misdemeanor of the First Degree to a Felony of the Third Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 849.0931.
Willful and knowing violation — first offense: Misdemeanor of the First Degree (Fla. Stat. § 849.0931(14)) · Willful and knowing violation — second or subsequent offense: Felony of the Third Degree (Fla. Stat. § 849.0931(14))
What are the penalties for bingo authorized; conditions for conduct; permitted uses of proceeds; limitations in Florida?
Penalties for bingo authorized; conditions for conduct; permitted uses of proceeds; limitations in Florida depend on how it is classified — from a Misdemeanor of the First Degree up to a Felony of the Third Degree — with the ranges set by Fla. Stat. § 775.082; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Florida statute covers bingo authorized; conditions for conduct; permitted uses of proceeds; limitations?
Bingo authorized; conditions for conduct; permitted uses of proceeds; limitations is governed by Fla. Stat. § 849.0931 (Bingo authorized; conditions for conduct; permitted uses of proceeds; limitations).
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This reference is informational and is not legal advice. Penalty ranges are the statutory classification ranges; sentencing in a specific case depends on its facts and history.