Among the most notable changes to the criminal laws:
* In an effort to keep nonnative creatures from harming Florida's ecosystem, the personal ownership of Burmese pythons and six other reptiles is being outlawed.
* Only stores that deal mostly in tobacco will be allowed to sell water pipes - more commonly used for the consumption of illicit drugs.
* In an effort to cut down on the theft of horses, the Florida legislature is adding rules and some restrictions on the transportation, distribution and purchase of equine meat. What is interesting about this item is that almost every news outlet is reporting that it is now illegal to sell horse meat. That isn't true at all, the unregulated sale is the only thing that has become illegal.
* A lot of state are backing off gambling laws in the hopes of bringing or keeping gambling revenues into their respecitve states. Florida is no different. In 1997 low limit poker games ($10 a pot) became allowed per the statute. In 2003, the $10 pot limit was removed, replaced by a $2 maximum bet per round with a limit of three raises per betting round. In 2007 a maximum buy in of $100 was established. As of today, poker games in the State of Florida have NO LIMIT.
* A lot of state are backing off gambling laws in the hopes of bringing or keeping gambling revenues into their respecitve states. Florida is no different. In 1997 low limit poker games ($10 a pot) became allowed per the statute. In 2003, the $10 pot limit was removed, replaced by a $2 maximum bet per round with a limit of three raises per betting round. In 2007 a maximum buy in of $100 was established. As of today, poker games in the State of Florida have NO LIMIT.
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