Florida Statutes

Fla. Stat. § 849.46 (2025)

Exercise of police power.

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849.46 Exercise of police power.—It is deemed by the Legislature that this chapter is necessary for the more efficient and proper enforcement of the statutes and laws of this state prohibiting lotteries and gambling, and a lawful exercise of the police power of the state for the protection of the public welfare, health, safety and morals of the people of the state. All the provisions of this chapter shall be liberally construed for the accomplishment of these purposes.

History.—s. 12, ch. 29712, 1955.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases, 1986–2008 · leading case: Rowe v. Cnty. of Duval, 975 So. 2d 526 (Fla. 1st DCA 2008).

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Rowe v. Cnty. of Duval, 975 So. 2d 526 (Fla. 1st DCA 2008). · cites it 2× “" § 849.46, Fla. Stat. (2005). Accordingly, when interpreting section 849.”

Megaphone Co. v. S. Bell Tel. & Tel. Co., 643 F. Supp. 1386 (S.D. Fla. 1986). · cites it 2× “Defendant contends that the tariff imposed upon it by the Public Service Commission prohibits it from disseminating illegal material or material which is against public policy.”

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