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FL S1714

Bill

Status

Failed

5/2/2014

Primary Sponsor

Rules

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Origin

Senate

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows breweries to hold a single vendor's license to sell malt beverages on-premises and off-premises in growlers and sealed containers, with off-premises sealed container sales limited to 2,000 kegs per year or up to 20 percent above that threshold if needed.

  • Permits malt beverages from a brewery's other licensed premises to be sold on-premises, but amounts exceeding 2,000 kegs must be obtained through a distributor.

  • Prohibits delivery of growlers and sealed containers from the licensed premises; consumers may only transport purchased beverages themselves in personal vehicles.

  • Reduces surety bond requirements for brewers from $20,000 to $5,000 (minimum $2,500) and clarifies bond requirements for wine manufacturers at $5,000 and various distributor categories.

  • Creates new "growler" definition and regulations allowing refillable containers (32, 64, or 128 ounces) to be filled or refilled by qualifying breweries and vendors for off-premises consumption only, with specific labeling and sealing requirements.

Legislative Description

Malt Beverages

Last Action

Died in Messages

5/2/2014

Committee Referrals

Rules4/11/2014
Community Affairs4/1/2014

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