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FL H0645

Bill

Status

Failed

3/11/2016

Primary Sponsor

Business and Professions Subcommittee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Exempts railroad transit stations from the standard prohibition on selling alcoholic beverages between midnight and 7 a.m.

  • 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

  • Removes the 2-ounce miniature bottle size restriction for liquor sold within railroad transit station properties (restriction remains for sales on train cars)

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Regulatory Affairs1/28/2016
Business and Professions Subcommittee11/23/2015

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