Florida Statute 849.09 | Lawyer Caselaw & Research

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Title XLVI
CRIMES

Chapter 849
GAMBLING

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F.S. 849.09

849.09 Lottery prohibited; exceptions.—

(1) It is unlawful for any person in this state to:

(a) Set up, promote, or conduct any lottery for money or for anything of value;

(b) Dispose of any money or other property of any kind whatsoever by means of any lottery;

(c) Conduct any lottery drawing for the distribution of a prize or prizes by lot or chance, or advertise any such lottery scheme or device in any newspaper or by circulars, posters, pamphlets, radio, telegraph, telephone, or otherwise;

(d) Aid or assist in the setting up, promoting, or conducting of any lottery or lottery drawing, whether by writing, printing, or in any other manner whatsoever, or be interested in or connected in any way with any lottery or lottery drawing;

(e) Attempt to operate, conduct, or advertise any lottery scheme or device;

(f) Have in her or his possession any lottery wheel, implement, or device whatsoever for conducting any lottery or scheme for the disposal by lot or chance of anything of value;

(g) Sell, offer for sale, or transmit, in person or by mail or in any other manner whatsoever, any lottery ticket, coupon, or share, or any share in or fractional part of any lottery ticket, coupon, or share, whether such ticket, coupon, or share represents an interest in a live lottery not yet played or whether it represents, or has represented, an interest in a lottery that has already been played;

(h) Have in her or his possession any lottery ticket, or any evidence of any share or right in any lottery ticket, or in any lottery scheme or device, whether such ticket or evidence of share or right represents an interest in a live lottery not yet played or whether it represents, or has represented, an interest in a lottery that has already been played;

(i) Aid or assist in the sale, disposal, or procurement of any lottery ticket, coupon, or share, or any right to any drawing in a lottery;

(j) Have in her or his possession any lottery advertisement, circular, poster, or pamphlet, or any list or schedule of any lottery prizes, gifts, or drawings; or

(k) Have in her or his possession any so-called “run down sheets,” tally sheets, or other papers, records, instruments, or paraphernalia designed for use, either directly or indirectly, in, or in connection with, the violation of the laws of this state prohibiting lotteries and gambling.

Provided, that nothing in this section shall prohibit participation in any nationally advertised contest, drawing, game or puzzle of skill or chance for a prize or prizes unless it can be construed as a lottery under this section; and, provided further, that this exemption for national contests shall not apply to any such contest based upon the outcome or results of any horserace, harness race, dograce, or jai alai game.

(2) Any person who is convicted of violating any of the provisions of paragraph (a), paragraph (b), paragraph (c), or paragraph (d) of subsection (1) is guilty of a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

(3) Any person who is convicted of violating any of the provisions of paragraph (e), paragraph (f), paragraph (g), paragraph (i), or paragraph (k) of subsection (1) is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. Any person who, having been convicted of violating any provision thereof, thereafter violates any provision thereof is guilty of a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084. The provisions of this section do not apply to bingo as provided for in s. 849.0931.

(4) Any person who is convicted of violating any of the provisions of paragraph (h) or paragraph (j) of subsection (1) is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. Any person who, having been convicted of violating any provision thereof, thereafter violates any provision thereof is guilty of a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

History.—s. 1, ch. 4373, 1895; GS 3582; RGS 5509; CGL 7667; s. 1, ch. 26765, 1951; s. 1, ch. 67-72; s. 1, ch. 67-435; ss. 1, 2, ch. 69-91; s. 1064, ch. 71-136; s. 168, ch. 83-216; s. 4, ch. 91-206; ss. 4, 6, ch. 92-280; s. 1, ch. 93-160; s. 1359, ch. 97-102; s. 155, ch. 2007-5.

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Amendments to 849.09

Arrestable Offenses / Crimes under Fla. Stat. 849.09

Level: Degree
Misdemeanor/Felony: First/Second/Third

S849.09 1a - LOTTERY-OPERATING - SET UP PROMOTE CONDUCT FOR MONEY - F: T

S849.09 1b - LOTTERY - DISPOSE OF MONEY OR PROPERTY BY - F: T

S849.09 1c - LOTTERY-OPERATING - CONDUCT ADVERTISE DRAWING SCHEME - F: T

S849.09 1d - LOTTERY-OPERATING - ASSIST IN SET UP OR CONDUCTING - F: T

S849.09 1e - LOTTERY-OPERATING - ATTEMPT OPERATE CONDUCT ADVERTISE SUBSQ VIOL - F: T

S849.09 1e - LOTTERY-OPERATING - ATTEMPT OPERATE CONDUCT ADVERTISE 1ST VIOL - M: F

S849.09 1f - LOTTERY - POSSESS IMPLEMENTS OR DEVICES SUBSQ VIOL - F: T

S849.09 1f - LOTTERY - POSSESS IMPLEMENTS OR DEVICES 1ST VIOL - M: F

S849.09 1g - LOTTERY - SELL OR TRANSMIT TICKET OR SHARE SUBSQ VIOL - F: T

S849.09 1g - LOTTERY - SELL OR TRANSMIT TICKET OR SHARE 1ST VIOL - M: F

S849.09 1h - LOTTERY-PLAYING - POSS TICKET SUBSQ VIOL - F: T

S849.09 1h - LOTTERY-PLAYING - POSS TICKET 1ST VIOL - M: F

S849.09 1i - LOTTERY - ASSIST IN SALE OF TICKET SUBSQ VIOL - F: T

S849.09 1i - LOTTERY - ASSIST IN SALE OF TICKET 1ST VIOL - M: F

S849.09 1j - LOTTERY - POSS ADVERTISEMENT FOR SUBSQ VIOL - F: T

S849.09 1j - LOTTERY - POSS ADVERTISEMENT FOR 1ST VIOL - M: F

S849.09 1k - LOTTERY-RUNNER - POSS PARAPHERNALIA TALLY SHEET REC SUBSQ VIOL - F: T

S849.09 1k - LOTTERY-RUNNER - POSS PARAPHERNALIA OR TALLY SHEET REC 1ST VIOL - M: F

Annotations, Discussions, Cases:

Cases Citing Statute 849.09

Total Results: 20

In Re: Standard Jury Instructions in Criminal Cases - Report 2019-05

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 2019-12-19

Snippet: CONDUCTING A LOTTERY § 849.09(1)(a), Fla. Stat. To prove the crime of

In Re: Standard Jury Instructions in Criminal Cases-Report 2018-10.

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 2018-12-13

Citation: 259 So. 3d 765

Snippet: 22.10 POSSESSING A LOTTERY TICKET § 849.09(1)(h), Fla. Stat. *782 To prove the

In Re STANDARD JURY INSTRUCTIONS IN CRIMINAL CASES-REPORT NO. 2016-02

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 2016-08-25

Citation: 199 So. 3d 234, 2016 WL 4480340

Snippet: 849.0935(2), Fla. Stat., the lottery laws in § 849,09, Fla. Stat., do not prohibit an organization from

In Re STANDARD JURY INSTRUCTIONS IN CRIMINAL CASES-REPORT NO. 2014-08

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 2015-10-08

Citation: 176 So. 3d 938, 2015 WL 5853925

Snippet: SETTING UP, PROMOTING, CONDUCTING A LOTTERY § 849.09(l)(a), Fla. Stat. To prove the crime of [Setting

In Re STANDARD JURY INSTRUCTIONS IN CRIMINAL CASES—REPORT NO. 2013-07

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 2014-07-10

Citation: 143 So. 3d 893, 2014 WL 3361905

Snippet: lottery-related offenses proscribed by section 849.09, Florida Statutes (2013). See Fla. Std

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Court: Florida Attorney General Reports | Date Filed: 2008-07-08

Snippet: section 849.16, Florida Statutes. Moreover, section 849.09, Florida Statutes, generally prohibits a person

Bradenton Group, Inc. v. State

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2007-11-09

Citation: 970 So. 2d 403

Snippet: 0931, did not constitute a "lottery" under section 849.09 and was not racketeering subject to RICO liability

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Court: Florida Attorney General Reports | Date Filed: 2007-11-07

Snippet: chance constitutes a lottery pursuant to section 849.09, Florida Statutes. Your description of the operation

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Court: Florida Attorney General Reports | Date Filed: 2004-12-10

Snippet: to section 849.0935, Florida Statutes? Section 849.09, Florida Statutes, makes it unlawful for any person

Advisory Opinion to the Attorney General re Authorizes Miami-Dade & Broward County Voters to Approve Slot Machines in Parimutuel Facilities

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 2004-05-13

Citation: 880 So. 2d 522, 29 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 233, 2004 Fla. LEXIS 667, 2004 WL 1064930

Snippet: Statutes continue to differentiate the two. See § 849.09, Fla. Stat. (2003) (prohibiting “persons” from

State v. Croy

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2002-03-20

Citation: 813 So. 2d 993, 2002 WL 424603

Snippet: an information alleging a violation of section 849.09(1)(d), Florida Statutes (1999), which makes setting

3B TV, INC. v. State, Office of Atty. Gen.

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2001-09-24

Citation: 794 So. 2d 744, 2001 WL 1110559

Snippet: a lottery drawing for money contrary to section 849.09, an unlawful game promotion contrary to section

Eight Hundred, Inc. v. State

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2001-04-12

Citation: 781 So. 2d 1187, 2001 Fla. App. LEXIS 5048, 2001 WL 359272

Snippet: the Florida RICO laws, and sections 849.01 and 849.09, Florida Statues (1995). [3] For brevity, we will

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Court: Florida Attorney General Reports | Date Filed: 2000-05-16

Snippet: proceeds generated by the organization. Section 849.09, Florida Statutes, makes it unlawful for any person

DEPT. of LEGAL AFFAIRS v. Bradenton Group

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 1998-09-24

Citation: 727 So. 2d 199, 23 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 485, 1998 Fla. LEXIS 1824, 1998 WL 650595

Snippet: CONSTITUTES A "LOTTERY" AS THAT TERM IS USED IN SECTION 849.09, FLORIDA STATUTES, AND, THUS, IS RACKETEERING ACTIVITY

Standard Jury Instructions

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 1998-07-16

Citation: 723 So. 2d 123

Snippet: gambling None Lottery - 849.09(1)(f) house

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Court: Florida Attorney General Reports | Date Filed: 1998-02-05

Snippet: constitutes a lottery within the scope of section 849.09, Florida Statutes. 3. Whether the opportunity to

Bradenton Group, Inc. v. Dept. of Legal Affairs

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 1997-10-03

Citation: 701 So. 2d 1170, 1997 Fla. App. LEXIS 11137, 1997 WL 609982

Snippet: 05, Florida Statutes ("civil RICO"), and section 849.09, Florida Statutes ["the lottery statute"], *1172

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Court: Florida Attorney General Reports | Date Filed: 1997-09-10

Snippet: 0931(1)(c), Florida Statutes.1 Question One Section 849.09, Florida Statutes, makes it unlawful for any person

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Court: Florida Attorney General Reports | Date Filed: 1997-08-13

Snippet: questions about the effect of the amendment. Section 849.09, Florida Statutes, makes it unlawful for any person