Florida § 768.125 - Liability for injury or damage resulting from intoxication.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 768.125 — Liability for injury or damage resulting from intoxication., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 768.125. Liability for injury or damage resulting from intoxication.
A person who sells or furnishes alcoholic beverages to a person of lawful drinking age shall not thereby become liable for injury or damage caused by or resulting from the intoxication of such person, except that a person who willfully and unlawfully sells or furnishes alcoholic beverages to a person who is not of lawful drinking age or who knowingly serves a person habitually addicted to the use of any or all alcoholic beverages may become liable for injury or damage caused by or resulting from the intoxication of such minor or person.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 768.125
What does Florida Statutes § 768.125 cover?
Section 768.125 ("Liability for injury or damage resulting from intoxication.") 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 § 768.125?
A common citation format is "Florida Statutes § 768.125" (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 § 768.125 apply to my situation?
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