Florida § 550.255 - Penalty for conducting unauthorized race meeting.
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§ 550.255. Penalty for conducting unauthorized race meeting.
Every race meeting at which racing is conducted for any stake, purse, prize, or premium, except as allowed by this chapter, is prohibited and declared to be a public nuisance, and every person acting or aiding therein or conducting, or attempting to conduct, racing in this state not in conformity with this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 550.255
What does Florida Statutes § 550.255 cover?
Section 550.255 ("Penalty for conducting unauthorized race meeting.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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