FL S1552

Amends licensure definitions for "American source of supply" to include any licensee who has lawfully purchased products directly from manufacturers, vintners, wineries, or bottlers within or outside Florida, expanding beyond the previous "primary" source definition.

Establishes new prohibition on altering trademarks of manufacturers, rectifiers, bottlers, or brand owners on products shipped into Florida.

Revises terminology throughout beverage law statutes to replace "primary American source of supply" with "licensed American source of supply" and updates related cross-references in ss. 561.14, 561.42, and 562.46.

Maintains annual license fees of $15 per brand for wine licensees and $30 per brand for distilled spirits licensees, with fees required at application and renewal based on brands shipped into the state.

Takes effect July 1, 2014.