Florida § 569.0073 - Special provisions; smoking pipes and smoking devices.
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§ 569.0073. Special provisions; smoking pipes and smoking devices.
(1) It is unlawful for any person to offer for sale at retail any of the items listed in subsection (2) unless such person: (a) Has a retail tobacco products dealer permit under s. 569.003. The provisions of this chapter apply to any person that offers for retail sale any of the items listed in subsection (2); and (b)1. Derives at least 75 percent of its annual gross revenues from the retail sale of cigarettes, cigars, and other tobacco products; or 2. Derives no more than 25 percent of its annual gross revenues from the retail sale of the items listed in subsection (2). (2) The following smoking pipes and smoking devices are subject to the provisions of this section: (a) Metal, wooden, acrylic, glass, stone, plastic, or ceramic smoking pipes, with or without screens, permanent screens, or punctured metal bowls. (b) Water pipes. (c) Carburetion tubes and devices. (d) Chamber pipes. (e) Carburetor pipes. (f) Electric pipes. (g) Air-driven pipes. (h) Chillums. (i) Bongs. (j) Ice pipes or chillers. (3) Any person who violates this section commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Florida Statutes § 569.0073 cover?
Section 569.0073 ("Special provisions; smoking pipes and smoking devices.") 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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