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FL S0596

Bill

Status

Passed

5/22/2015

Primary Sponsor

Commerce and Tourism

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Defines "branded product" as distilled spirits manufactured on-site that require federal certificate and label approval under the Federal Alcohol Administration Act.

  • Revises purchase limits for craft distillery consumers to allow purchase of no more than two containers per branded product, three containers of one product plus one of another, or four containers of a single branded product per calendar year.

  • Prohibits craft distilleries from shipping or arranging to ship distilled spirits to consumers, allowing only face-to-face sales and delivery at the distillery location within the state.

  • Requires the Department of Transportation to install directional signs for craft distilleries on highway rights-of-way under Florida's Highway Guide Sign Program upon request, with all associated costs paid by the requesting distillery.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2015.

Legislative Description

Craft Distilleries

Last Action

Chapter No. 2015-52, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 186 (Ch. 2015-12)

5/22/2015

Committee Referrals

Fiscal Policy4/2/2015
Commerce And Tourism3/17/2015
Regulated Industries2/5/2015

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