Fla. Stat. 775.16
Drug offenses; additional penalties


(1)

Disqualified from applying for employment by any agency of the state, unless:The person has completed all sentences of imprisonment or supervisory sanctions imposed by the court, by the Florida Commission on Offender Review, or by law; orThe person has complied with the conditions of subparagraphs 1. and 2. which shall be monitored by the Department of Corrections while the person is under any supervisory sanctions. The person under supervision may:
Seek evaluation and enrollment in, and once enrolled maintain enrollment in until completion, a drug treatment and rehabilitation program which is approved by the Department of Children and Families, unless it is deemed by the program that the person does not have a substance abuse problem. The treatment and rehabilitation program may be specified by:
The court, in the case of court-ordered supervisory sanctions;
The Florida Commission on Offender Review, in the case of parole, control release, or conditional release; or
The Department of Corrections, in the case of imprisonment or any other supervision required by law.
Submit to periodic urine drug testing pursuant to procedures prescribed by the Department of Corrections. If the person is indigent, the costs shall be paid by the Department of Corrections.

(a)

The person has completed all sentences of imprisonment or supervisory sanctions imposed by the court, by the Florida Commission on Offender Review, or by law; or

(b)

The person has complied with the conditions of subparagraphs 1. and 2. which shall be monitored by the Department of Corrections while the person is under any supervisory sanctions. The person under supervision may:Seek evaluation and enrollment in, and once enrolled maintain enrollment in until completion, a drug treatment and rehabilitation program which is approved by the Department of Children and Families, unless it is deemed by the program that the person does not have a substance abuse problem. The treatment and rehabilitation program may be specified by:
The court, in the case of court-ordered supervisory sanctions;
The Florida Commission on Offender Review, in the case of parole, control release, or conditional release; or
The Department of Corrections, in the case of imprisonment or any other supervision required by law.
Submit to periodic urine drug testing pursuant to procedures prescribed by the Department of Corrections. If the person is indigent, the costs shall be paid by the Department of Corrections.
1. Seek evaluation and enrollment in, and once enrolled maintain enrollment in until completion, a drug treatment and rehabilitation program which is approved by the Department of Children and Families, unless it is deemed by the program that the person does not have a substance abuse problem. The treatment and rehabilitation program may be specified by:a. The court, in the case of court-ordered supervisory sanctions;b. The Florida Commission on Offender Review, in the case of parole, control release, or conditional release; orc. The Department of Corrections, in the case of imprisonment or any other supervision required by law.
a. The court, in the case of court-ordered supervisory sanctions;
b. The Florida Commission on Offender Review, in the case of parole, control release, or conditional release; or
c. The Department of Corrections, in the case of imprisonment or any other supervision required by law.
2. Submit to periodic urine drug testing pursuant to procedures prescribed by the Department of Corrections. If the person is indigent, the costs shall be paid by the Department of Corrections.

(2)

Disqualified from applying for a license, permit, or certificate required by any agency of the state to practice, pursue, or engage in any occupation, trade, vocation, profession, or business, unless:The person has completed all sentences of imprisonment or supervisory sanctions imposed by the court, by the Florida Commission on Offender Review, or by law;The person has complied with the conditions of subparagraphs 1. and 2. which shall be monitored by the Department of Corrections while the person is under any supervisory sanction. If the person fails to comply with provisions of these subparagraphs by either failing to maintain treatment or by testing positive for drug use, the department shall notify the licensing, permitting, or certifying agency, which may refuse to reissue or reinstate such license, permit, or certification. The licensee, permittee, or certificateholder under supervision may:
Seek evaluation and enrollment in, and once enrolled maintain enrollment in until completion, a drug treatment and rehabilitation program which is approved or regulated by the Department of Children and Families, unless it is deemed by the program that the person does not have a substance abuse problem. The treatment and rehabilitation program may be specified by:
The court, in the case of court-ordered supervisory sanctions;
The Florida Commission on Offender Review, in the case of parole, control release, or conditional release; or
The Department of Corrections, in the case of imprisonment or any other supervision required by law.
Submit to periodic urine drug testing pursuant to procedures prescribed by the Department of Corrections. If the person is indigent, the costs shall be paid by the Department of Corrections; or
The person has successfully completed an appropriate program under the Correctional Education Program.

(a)

The person has completed all sentences of imprisonment or supervisory sanctions imposed by the court, by the Florida Commission on Offender Review, or by law;

(b)

The person has complied with the conditions of subparagraphs 1. and 2. which shall be monitored by the Department of Corrections while the person is under any supervisory sanction. If the person fails to comply with provisions of these subparagraphs by either failing to maintain treatment or by testing positive for drug use, the department shall notify the licensing, permitting, or certifying agency, which may refuse to reissue or reinstate such license, permit, or certification. The licensee, permittee, or certificateholder under supervision may:Seek evaluation and enrollment in, and once enrolled maintain enrollment in until completion, a drug treatment and rehabilitation program which is approved or regulated by the Department of Children and Families, unless it is deemed by the program that the person does not have a substance abuse problem. The treatment and rehabilitation program may be specified by:
The court, in the case of court-ordered supervisory sanctions;
The Florida Commission on Offender Review, in the case of parole, control release, or conditional release; or
The Department of Corrections, in the case of imprisonment or any other supervision required by law.
Submit to periodic urine drug testing pursuant to procedures prescribed by the Department of Corrections. If the person is indigent, the costs shall be paid by the Department of Corrections; or
1. Seek evaluation and enrollment in, and once enrolled maintain enrollment in until completion, a drug treatment and rehabilitation program which is approved or regulated by the Department of Children and Families, unless it is deemed by the program that the person does not have a substance abuse problem. The treatment and rehabilitation program may be specified by:a. The court, in the case of court-ordered supervisory sanctions;b. The Florida Commission on Offender Review, in the case of parole, control release, or conditional release; orc. The Department of Corrections, in the case of imprisonment or any other supervision required by law.
a. The court, in the case of court-ordered supervisory sanctions;
b. The Florida Commission on Offender Review, in the case of parole, control release, or conditional release; or
c. The Department of Corrections, in the case of imprisonment or any other supervision required by law.
2. Submit to periodic urine drug testing pursuant to procedures prescribed by the Department of Corrections. If the person is indigent, the costs shall be paid by the Department of Corrections; or

(c)

The person has successfully completed an appropriate program under the Correctional Education Program.

Source: Section 775.16 — Drug offenses; additional penalties, https://www.­flsenate.­gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0775.­16 (accessed Aug. 7, 2025).

775.01
Common law of England
775.02
Punishment of common-law offenses
775.03
Benefit of clergy
775.04
What penal acts or omissions not public offenses
775.08
Classes and definitions of offenses
775.011
Short title
775.012
General purposes
775.13
Registration of convicted felons, exemptions
775.14
Limitation on withheld sentences
775.15
Time limitations
775.16
Drug offenses
775.21
The Florida Sexual Predators Act
775.021
Rules of construction
775.022
Effect of reenactment or amendment of criminal statutes
775.24
Duty of the court to uphold laws governing sexual predators and sexual offenders
775.25
Prosecutions for acts or omissions
775.26
Registration of career offenders and public notification
775.027
Insanity defense
775.30
Terrorism
775.31
Facilitating or furthering terrorism
775.32
Use of military-type training provided by a designated foreign terrorist organization
775.33
Providing material support or resources for terrorism or to terrorist organizations
775.34
Membership in a designated foreign terrorist organization
775.35
Agroterrorism
775.051
Voluntary intoxication
775.081
Classifications of felonies and misdemeanors
775.082
Penalties
775.083
Fines
775.084
Violent career criminals
775.085
Evidencing prejudice while committing offense
775.087
Possession or use of weapon
775.089
Restitution
775.091
Public service
775.215
Residency restriction for persons convicted of certain sex offenses
775.261
The Florida Career Offender Registration Act
775.0823
Violent offenses committed against specified justice system personnel
775.0824
Dangerous unauthorized alien offender
775.0835
Fines
775.0837
Habitual misdemeanor offenders
775.0841
Legislative findings and intent
775.0842
Persons subject to career criminal prosecution efforts
775.0843
Policies to be adopted for career criminal cases
775.0844
White Collar Crime Victim Protection Act
775.0845
Wearing mask while committing offense
775.0846
Possession of bulletproof vest while committing certain offenses
775.0847
Possession or promotion of certain images of child pornography
775.0849
Public service announcements
775.0861
Offenses against persons on the grounds of religious institutions
775.0862
Sexual offenses against students by authority figures
775.0863
Evidencing prejudice while committing offense against person with mental or physical disability
775.0871
Public service announcements
775.0875
Unlawful taking, possession, or use of law enforcement officer’s firearm
775.0877
Criminal transmission of HIV
775.08435
Prohibition on withholding adjudication in felony cases

Current through Fall 2025

§ 775.16. Drug offenses; additional penalties's source at flsenate​.gov