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FL H1165

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/8/2020

Primary Sponsor

Commerce Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands craft distillery definition from 75,000 to 250,000 gallons annual production and allows craft distilleries to obtain up to three vendor licenses and distributor licenses if open 30+ hours weekly for tours, tastings, and sales

  • Authorizes licensed vendors to allow dogs in designated indoor and outdoor areas where food sales comprise no more than 10% of gross revenue, with requirements for leashing and sanitation

  • Establishes malt beverage return procedures prohibiting consignment sales while permitting returns of damaged, undamaged (within 7 days), and out-of-code products with specific documentation requirements and civil penalties up to $1,000 per violation

  • Permits malt beverage manufacturers to enter brand-naming rights agreements with theme park vendors (25+ contiguous acres, 1 million+ annual visitors) for fair market value, with civil penalties up to $25,000 for first violation and $100,000 for second violation

  • Repeals wine and cider container size limitations and simplifies restaurant wine takeaway rules by removing the "full course meal" requirement while maintaining resealing and transport requirements

Legislative Description

Beverage Law

Last Action

Died on Calendar

3/14/2020

Committee Referrals

Commerce Committee2/4/2020
Government Operations and Technology Appropriations Subcommittee1/28/2020
Business and Professions Subcommittee1/13/2020

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