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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 21
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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