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FL H0645
Bill
Status
3/11/2016
Primary Sponsor
Business and Professions Subcommittee
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AI Summary
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Defines "railroad transit station" as platforms or terminals where scheduled passenger trains stop, including waiting lounges and any dining, retail, entertainment, or recreational facilities on the premises
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Exempts railroad transit stations from the standard prohibition on selling alcoholic beverages between midnight and 7 a.m.
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Authorizes railroad transit station operators to obtain a statewide license for $2,500 annually to sell alcoholic beverages, with no additional local licenses or taxes required
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Removes the 2-ounce miniature bottle size restriction for liquor sold within railroad transit station properties (restriction remains for sales on train cars)
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Allows alcoholic beverages to be served and consumed in all areas within a railroad transit station property, and permits restaurants, shops, and other facilities serving the station to obtain standard beverage licenses
Legislative Description
Alcoholic Beverage Permits
Last Action
Died in Regulatory Affairs Committee, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 698 (Ch. 2016-190)
3/11/2016