§ 550.3616, Fla. Stat. · Chapter 550. PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING
Racing greyhounds or other dogs prohibited; penalty.
Text — 2026 Florida Statutes
A person authorized to conduct gaming or pari-mutuel operations in this state may not race greyhounds or any member of the Canis familiaris subspecies in connection with any wager for money or any other thing of value in this state. A person who violates this section commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. A person who commits a second or subsequent violation commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084. Notwithstanding the provisions of s. 948.01, any person convicted under this section may not have adjudication of guilt suspended, deferred, or withheld.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
s. 24, ch. 2021-271.
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The Florida Statutes
- § 775.082, Fla. Stat.Penalties; applicability of sentencing structures; mandatory minimum sentences for certain reoffenders previously released from prison.Printed as s. 775.082
- § 775.083, Fla. Stat.Fines.Printed as s. 775.083
- § 775.084, Fla. Stat.Violent career criminals; habitual felony offenders and habitual violent felony offenders; three-time violent felony offenders; definitions; procedure; enhanced penalties or mandatory minimum prison terms.Printed as s. 775.084
- § 948.01, Fla. Stat.When court may place defendant on probation or into community control.Printed as s. 948.01
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