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FL S0822

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/8/2017

Primary Sponsor

Rules

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Origin

Senate

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits manufacturers, distributors, importers, and brand owners from directly or indirectly assisting vendors through furnishing vehicles, equipment, furniture, fixtures, signs, supplies, credit, slotting fees, advertising, services, gifts, loans, or rebates.

  • Allows vendors to display one neon, electric, or similar sign requiring a power source per brand in window displays, with definitions added for "decalcomania" (designs transferred to glass surfaces).

  • Creates exemption for sales of merchandise (commodities, supplies, fixtures, furniture, equipment) between manufacturers and vendors if sold at fair market value, not bundled with alcoholic beverage sales, and separately itemized with records maintained.

  • Permits brand-naming rights agreements for manufacturers and vendors at theme parks of at least 25 contiguous acres with 1 million annual visitors, provided agreements are negotiated at arm's length, do not provide preferential treatment, and are filed with the division within 10 days.

  • Establishes civil penalties for violations: up to $25,000 for first violation, up to $100,000 for second violation within 36 months, and potential license suspension or revocation for third violation, with penalties capped at the financial value of brand-naming rights agreements.

Legislative Description

Beverage Law

Last Action

Died on Calendar

3/10/2018

Committee Referrals

Rules2/8/2018
Commerce And Tourism1/12/2018
Regulated Industries11/17/2017

Full Bill Text

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