(1) A person in this state may not wager or accept money or any other thing of value on the outcome of a live dog race occurring in this state. A person who violates this subsection commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. A person who commits a second or subsequent violation commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.
(2) Any person who aids, abets, influences, or has any understanding or connivance with any person associated with or interested in any race of or wager on greyhounds or other dogs in this state, to organize or arrange a race of or wager on greyhounds or other dogs in this state, commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. A person who commits a second or subsequent violation commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.
(3) Notwithstanding the provisions of s. 948.01, any person convicted under subsection (1) or subsection (2) may not have adjudication of guilt suspended, deferred, or withheld.
(4) This section does not apply to pari-mutuel wagering authorized under chapter 550.
History.—s. 37, ch. 2021-271.
Structure Florida Statutes
849.01 - Keeping Gambling Houses, Etc.
849.02 - Agents or Employees of Keeper of Gambling House.
849.03 - Renting House for Gambling Purposes.
849.04 - Permitting Minors and Persons Under Guardianship to Gamble.
849.05 - Prima Facie Evidence.
849.07 - Permitting Gambling on Billiard or Pool Table by Holder of License.
849.085 - Certain Penny-Ante Games Not Crimes; Restrictions.
849.086 - Cardrooms Authorized.
849.09 - Lottery Prohibited; Exceptions.
849.091 - Chain Letters, Pyramid Clubs, etc., Declared a Lottery; Prohibited; Penalties.
849.092 - Motor Fuel Retail Business; Certain Activities Permitted.
849.0931 - Bingo Authorized; Conditions for Conduct; Permitted Uses of Proceeds; Limitations.
849.094 - Game Promotion in Connection With Sale of Consumer Products or Services.
849.10 - Printing Lottery Tickets, etc., Prohibited.
849.11 - Plays at Games of Chance by Lot.
849.12 - Money and Prizes to Be Forfeited.
849.13 - Punishment on Second Conviction.
849.14 - Unlawful to Bet on Result of Trial or Contest of Skill, Etc.
849.141 - Bowling Tournaments Exempted From Chapter.
849.142 - Exempted Activities.
849.15 - Manufacture, Sale, Possession, etc., of Slot Machines or Devices Prohibited.
849.16 - Machines or Devices Which Come Within Provisions of Law Defined.
849.17 - Confiscation of Machines by Arresting Officer.
849.18 - Disposition of Machines Upon Conviction.
849.19 - Property Rights in Confiscated Machine.
849.20 - Machines and Devices Declared Nuisance; Place of Operation Subject to Lien for Fine.
849.21 - Injunction to Restrain Violation.
849.22 - Fees of Clerk of Circuit Court and Sheriff.
849.23 - Penalty for Violations of Ss. 849.15-849.22.
849.231 - Gambling Devices; Manufacture, Sale, Purchase or Possession Unlawful.
849.232 - Property Right in Gambling Devices; Confiscation.
849.233 - Penalty for Violation of S. 849.231.
849.235 - Possession of Certain Gambling Devices; Defense.
849.25 - “Bookmaking” Defined; Penalties; Exceptions.
849.26 - Gambling Contracts Declared Void; Exception.
849.29 - Persons Against Whom Suits May Be Brought to Recover on Gambling Contracts.
849.30 - Plaintiff Entitled to Writs of Attachment, Garnishment and Replevin.
849.31 - Loser’s Testimony Not to Be Used Against Her or Him.
849.32 - Notice to State Attorney; Prosecution of Suit.
849.33 - Judgment and Collection of Money; Execution.
849.34 - Loser’s Judgment; Recovery of Property; Writ of Assistance.
849.36 - Seizure and Forfeiture of Property Used in the Violation of Lottery and Gambling Statutes.
849.37 - Disposition and Appraisal of Property Seized Under This Chapter.
849.38 - Proceedings for Forfeiture; Notice of Seizure and Order to Show Cause.
849.39 - Delivery of Property to Claimant.
849.40 - Proceeding When No Claim Filed.
849.41 - Proceeding When Claim Filed.
849.42 - State Attorney to Represent State.
849.43 - Judgment of Forfeiture.