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Can you summarize FLCL 849.09?
GAMBLING > Lottery prohibited; exceptions.
Short Summary
This Florida statute prohibits any person in the state from setting up, promoting, or conducting any lottery for money or anything of value. It also prohibits disposing of money or property through lotteries, conducting lottery drawings, advertising lottery schemes, aiding or assisting in lottery activities, attempting to operate or advertise lottery schemes, possessing lottery wheels or devices, selling or transmitting lottery tickets, and possessing lottery tickets or evidence of lottery shares or rights. The statute provides exemptions for participation in nationally advertised contests, drawings, games, or puzzles of skill or chance, except those based on the outcome or results of horseraces, harness races, dog races, or jai alai games. Violations of the statute can result in felony or misdemeanor charges, depending on the specific provision violated.
Whom does it apply to?
Any person in the state of Florida
What does it govern?
Lottery
What are exemptions?
Participation in nationally advertised contests, drawings, games, or puzzles of skill or chance for a prize or prizes, except those based on the outcome or results of horseraces, harness races, dog races, or jai alai games
What are the Penalties?
For violating provisions (a), (b), (c), or (d) of subsection (1): felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084. For violating provisions (e), (f), (g), (i), or (k) of subsection (1): misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. For violating provisions (h) or (j) of subsection (1): misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.
Jurisdiction
Florida