Florida § 812.174 - Training of employees.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 812.174 — Training of employees., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 812.174. Training of employees.
The owner or principal operator of a convenience business or convenience businesses shall provide proper robbery deterrence and safety training by an approved curriculum to its retail employees within 60 days of employment. A proposed curriculum shall be submitted in writing to the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco with an administrative fee not to exceed $100. The Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco shall review and approve or disapprove the curriculum in writing within 60 days after receipt. The state shall have no liability for approving or disapproving a training curriculum under this section. Approval shall be given to a curriculum which trains and familiarizes retail employees with the security principles, devices, and measures required by s. 812.173. Disapproval of a curriculum shall be subject to the provisions of chapter 120. No person shall be liable for ordinary negligence due to implementing an approved curriculum if the training was actually provided. A curriculum must be submitted for reapproval biennially on or before the date established by rule by the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco and must be accompanied by an administrative fee not to exceed $100.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 812.174
What does Florida Statutes § 812.174 cover?
Section 812.174 ("Training of employees.") 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 § 812.174?
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