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Dear Chief Chudnow:

You have asked for my opinion on substantially the following question:

Pursuant to section 561.25, Florida Statutes, may a law enforcement officer, employed by the Oviedo Police Department, serve or sell alcoholic beverages as an unpaid volunteer at activities or functions which occur at a licensed alcoholic beverage establishment?

In sum:

Section 561.25(1), Florida Statutes, would prohibit a municipal law enforcement officer employed by the Oviedo Police Department from selling alcoholic beverages as an unpaid volunteer at activities or functions which occur at licensed…