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Florida Statutes - Laws pertaining to alcohol use and sale of alcohol to minors

Chapter 561. BEVERAGE LAW: ADMINISTRATION
Sections of interest: 561.701-706. "Florida Responsible Vendor Act"

Chapter 562. BEVERAGE LAW: ENFORCEMENT
Sections of interest:
     562.11. Selling, giving, or serving alcoholic beverages to persons under age 21
     562.111. Possession of alcoholic beverages by persons under age 2
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Chapter 1003. PUBLIC K-12 EDUCATION
Sections of interest: 1003.31. Students subject to control of school (school child's daily conduct pledge)

Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles

Zero Tolerance for DUI
Policy Overview: "Drivers under the age of 21 with a blood alcohol level of .02% or more will have their license immediately suspended for six months.  This administrative action is for a first offense; a second offense will result in a one year suspension.  Refusal to submit to testing (first offense) results in a suspension of 12 months; 18 months on a second offense."

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