Unlawful sale of lottery tickets; penalty.

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Text — 2026 Florida Statutes

Any person who knowingly:

(1) Sells a state lottery ticket when not authorized by the department or this act to engage in such sale;

(2) Sells a state lottery ticket to a minor; or

(3) Sells a state lottery ticket at any price other than that established by the department;

is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

Notes and commentary — not statutory text

History

s. 17, ch. 87-65.

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