Florida Statute 849.46 - Full Text and Legal Analysis

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Title XLVI
CRIMES

Chapter 849
GAMBLING

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F.S. 849.46

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.

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Rowe v. County of Duval

975 So. 2d 526, 2008 WL 189899

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 24, 2008 | Docket: 5501

Cited 1 times | Published

safety and morals of the people of the state." § 849.46, Fla. Stat. (2005). Accordingly, when interpreting

Megaphone Co. v. Southern Bell Telephone & Telegraph Co.

643 F. Supp. 1386, 1986 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 20840

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Sep 3, 1986 | Docket: 66168963

Published

construed, as provided by Florida Statutes, Section 849.46: Exercise of police power. It is deemed by