Florida Statute 849.46 | Lawyer Caselaw & Research

The 2024 Florida Statutes

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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Arrestable Offenses / Crimes under Fla. Stat. 849.46

Level: Degree
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Current data shows no reason an arrest or criminal charge should have occurred directly under Florida Statute 849.46.

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Cases Citing Statute 849.46

Total Results: 3

Rowe v. County of Duval

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2008-01-24

Citation: 975 So. 2d 526, 2008 WL 189899

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

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Court: Florida Attorney General Reports | Date Filed: 2002-09-30

Snippet: forfeiture from that described in sections 849.36-849.46, Florida Statutes. However, because the possession

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Court: Florida Attorney General Reports | Date Filed: 1998-06-26

Snippet: evidence in criminal prosecutions. Sections 849.36-849.46, Florida Statutes, set forth a procedure for the