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The 2023 Florida Statutes (including Special Session C)

Title XXXIV
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND TOBACCO
Chapter 569
TOBACCO AND NICOTINE PRODUCTS
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F.S. 569.14
569.14 Posting of a sign stating that the sale of tobacco products or nicotine products to persons under 21 years of age is unlawful; enforcement; penalty.
(1) A dealer that sells tobacco products shall post a clear and conspicuous sign in each place of business where such products are sold which substantially states the following:

THE SALE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS TO PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 21 IS AGAINST FLORIDA LAW. PROOF OF AGE IS REQUIRED FOR PURCHASE.

(2) A dealer that sells tobacco products and nicotine products or nicotine dispensing devices may use a sign that substantially states the following:

THE SALE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS, NICOTINE PRODUCTS, OR NICOTINE DISPENSING DEVICES TO PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 21 IS AGAINST FLORIDA LAW. PROOF OF AGE IS REQUIRED FOR PURCHASE.

A dealer that uses a sign as described in this subsection meets the signage requirements of subsection (1) and s. 569.43(1).

(3) The division shall make available to dealers of tobacco products signs that meet the requirements of subsection (1) or subsection (2).
(4) Any dealer that sells tobacco products shall provide at the checkout counter in a location clearly visible to the dealer or the dealer’s agent or employee instructional material in a calendar format or similar format to assist in determining whether a person is of legal age to purchase tobacco products. This point of sale material must contain substantially the following language:

IF YOU WERE NOT BORN BEFORE THIS DATE

  (insert date and applicable year)  

YOU CANNOT BUY TOBACCO PRODUCTS,
NICOTINE PRODUCTS, OR NICOTINE DISPENSING DEVICES.

Upon approval by the division, in lieu of a calendar a dealer may use card readers, scanners, or other electronic or automated systems that can verify whether a person is of legal age to purchase tobacco products. Failure to comply with the provisions contained in this subsection shall result in imposition of administrative penalties as provided in s. 569.006.

(5) The division, through its agents and inspectors, shall enforce this section.
(6) Any person who fails to comply with subsection (1) is guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.
History.s. 1, ch. 89-259; s. 12, ch. 92-285; s. 252, ch. 94-218; s. 10, ch. 97-162; s. 1, ch. 2014-65; s. 18, ch. 2021-14.
Note.Former s. 859.061.

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Amendments to 569.14


Arrestable Offenses / Crimes under Fla. Stat. 569.14
Level: Degree
Misdemeanor/Felony: First/Second/Third

S569.14 - PUBLIC ORDER CRIMES - REMOVED - M: S
S569.14 1 - PUBLIC ORDER CRIMES - FAIL TO POST SIGN ABOUT UNDERAGE TOBACCO SALES - M: S



Annotations, Discussions, Cases:

Cases from cite.case.law:

In WEEKS, SSN XXX- XX- XXXX, 106 B.R. 257 (Bankr. E.D. Okla. 1989)

. . . the retirement account contained $835.45 and the thrift account contained employee contributions of $569.14 . . .

In A. CRABTREE a k a, 45 B.R. 463 (Bankr. E.D. Tenn. 1984)

. . . Compensation is allowed for these charges at the rate of forty percent of the amount requested, or $569.14 . . .