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FL S0046
Bill
Status
Passed
7/6/2021
Primary Sponsor
Commerce and Tourism
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AI Summary
- Redefines "craft distillery" as a licensed distillery in Florida that distills, rectifies, or blends 250,000 gallons or less of distilled spirits per calendar year, up from the previous 75,000-gallon limit
- Allows craft distilleries to sell up to 75,000 gallons per calendar year of branded products directly to consumers by the drink (on-premises) or by the package (off-premises) in factory-sealed containers at their souvenir gift shop or tasting room
- Creates a "destination entertainment venue" designation for venues of at least 15 acres in community redevelopment areas, allowing up to three commonly owned craft distilleries within such venues to obtain vendor licenses for on-premises consumption of other manufacturers' alcoholic beverages obtained through a distributor
- Limits common ownership to no more than 10 craft distilleries per person (with caps of 4 producing up to 250,000 gallons and 6 producing up to 50,000 gallons each), and requires that by July 1, 2026, at least 60% of a craft distillery's finished branded products be distilled in Florida using Florida agricultural products
- Authorizes craft distilleries to conduct tastings and sales of their distilled spirits at Florida fairs, trade shows, farmers markets, expositions, and festivals through division-issued permits, effective July 1, 2021
Legislative Description
Craft Distilleries
Last Action
Chapter No. 2021-166
7/6/2021
Committee Referrals
Rules2/18/2021
Commerce And Tourism1/28/2021
Regulated Industries12/21/2020
Full Bill Text
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