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.
Cited 1 times | Published | Florida 1st District Court of Appeal | 2008 WL 189899
...The legislature has expressly stated that these statutes are to be "liberally" construed, not strictly construed, in the "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." § 849.46, Fla....
...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; ... These provisions are to be liberally construed, as provided by Florida Statutes, Section 849.46: Exercise of police power....
...Plaintiffs contend that Defendant’s interpretation of the statute is unwarranted and overbroad as applied to their service. 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. Because § 849.46 compels a liberal construction of § 849.09, Defendant argues, it is justified in terminating Plaintiffs’ service based upon its application of the statutes to the factual circumstances....
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