Florida § 551.117 - Penalties.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 551.117 — Penalties., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 551.117. Penalties.
The commission may revoke or suspend any slot machine license issued under this chapter upon the willful violation by the slot machine licensee of any provision of this chapter or of any rule adopted under this chapter. In lieu of suspending or revoking a slot machine license, the commission may impose a civil penalty against the slot machine licensee for a violation of this chapter or any rule adopted by the commission. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the penalty so imposed may not exceed $100,000 for each count or separate offense. All penalties imposed and collected must be deposited into the Pari-mutuel Wagering Trust Fund.
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 551.117
What does Florida Statutes § 551.117 cover?
Section 551.117 ("Penalties.") 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.
How do I cite Florida § 551.117?
A common citation format is "Florida Statutes § 551.117" (Florida). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Florida law?
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How does Florida § 551.117 apply to my situation?
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