FL S1254

Expands liability for furnishing alcoholic beverages to include: persons who are visibly intoxicated, minors, and persons habitually addicted to alcohol.

Creates a rebuttable presumption that alcoholic beverages were knowingly furnished to a minor, which can only be rebutted by proof the person checked specified government-issued identification.

Makes property owners/controllers criminally liable for misdemeanor of the second degree if they have actual knowledge that minors possess or consume alcohol or drugs on their property and fail to take reasonable steps to prevent it; second or subsequent violations are misdemeanor of the first degree.

Expands the definition of "open party" location from "residence" to include vacant structures and open land, and defines "property" accordingly.

Imposes civil liability on property controllers for any injury or damage caused by or resulting from possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages or drugs at an open party.