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Fla. Stat. § 849.23 — Penalty for violations of ss. 849.15-849.22

Current through 2025 Florida Statutes

Part of Chapter 849: Gambling, Florida Statutes.

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Full text of Fla. Stat. § 849.23

Statutory text current through the 2025 Florida Statutes. This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Florida.

Fla. Stat. § 849.23Primary source, current through the 2025 Florida Statutes
Whoever shall violate any of the provisions of ss. 849.15-849.22 shall, upon conviction thereof, be guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. Any person convicted of violating any provision of ss. 849.15-849.22, a second time shall, upon conviction thereof, be guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. Any person violating any provision of ss. 849.15-849.22 after having been twice convicted already shall be deemed a “common offender,” and shall be guilty of a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

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Is penalty for violations of ss. 849.15-849.22 a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?

It depends on the circumstances: penalty for violations of ss. 849.15-849.22 ranges from a Misdemeanor of the Second Degree to a Felony of the Third Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 849.23.

First violation: Misdemeanor of the Second Degree (Fla. Stat. § 849.23) · Second violation: Misdemeanor of the First Degree (Fla. Stat. § 849.23) · Third or subsequent violation (common offender): Felony of the Third Degree (Fla. Stat. § 849.23)

Which Florida statute covers penalty for violations of ss. 849.15-849.22?

Penalty for violations of ss. 849.15-849.22 is governed by Fla. Stat. § 849.23 (Penalty for violations of ss. 849.15-849.22).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.