§ 849.23, Fla. Stat. · Chapter 849. GAMBLING
Penalty for violations of ss. 849.15-849.22.
Text — 2026 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.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
s. 3, ch. 18143, 1937; CGL 1940 Supp. 8135(21); s. 1070, ch. 71-136.
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This section cites
Provisions in this library that the text above cites, as it prints each citation. A range cited as “ss. 61.13-61.16” links its first and last provisions.
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
- § 849.15, Fla. Stat.Manufacture, sale, possession, etc., of slot machines or devices prohibited.Printed as ss. 849.15-849.22
Cited by 7 provisions
Provisions in this library whose text cites § 849.23, Fla. Stat.. Each shows the citation as that text prints it.
The Florida Statutes
- § 772.102, Fla. Stat.Definitions.Printed as s. 849.23
- § 849.17, Fla. Stat.Confiscation of machines by arresting officer.Printed as ss. 849.15-849.23
- § 849.18, Fla. Stat.Disposition of machines upon conviction.Printed as ss. 849.15-849.23
- § 849.20, Fla. Stat.Machines and devices declared nuisance; place of operation subject to lien for fine.Printed as ss. 849.15-849.23
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