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FL S0166

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/14/2016

Primary Sponsor

Appropriations

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Origin

Senate

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the limit on retail sales by craft distilleries to consumers from two to four individual containers to a maximum of six individual containers of each branded product per face-to-face transaction.

  • Requires craft distilleries to sell only at their souvenir gift shops on private property contiguous to the licensed distillery premises, with division approval for any location revisions.

  • Prohibits craft distilleries from shipping spirits to consumers; allows only face-to-face sales and delivery within the state, with exceptions for sales to distributors, bonded warehouses, and exporters.

  • Requires craft distilleries to report to the division within 5 days of reaching production limitations of 75,000 gallons per calendar year, after which retail sales are prohibited.

  • Restricts ownership transfers and affiliations of craft distilleries that produce 75,000 or fewer gallons annually to prevent consolidation with other distilleries.

Legislative Description

Craft Distilleries

Last Action

Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 141 (Ch. 2017-46)

5/4/2017

Committee Referrals

Appropriations4/17/2017
Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government4/6/2017
Commerce And Tourism2/10/2017
Regulated Industries1/10/2017

Full Bill Text

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