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FL S1714
Bill
AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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Prohibits delivery of growlers and sealed containers from the licensed premises; consumers may only transport purchased beverages themselves in personal vehicles.
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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.
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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