FL H1107

Creates a legal framework for contract brewing and alternating proprietorship brewing of malt beverages, defining roles for contract brewers, contracting brewers, host brewers, and guest brewers, with requirements for monthly reporting to the division, recordkeeping, and federal/state tax compliance (new s. 563.042)

Authorizes licensed craft breweries to conduct tastings and sell their malt beverages at state fairs, trade shows, farmers markets, expositions, and festivals, with permits issued by the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco limited to event duration and location

Changes the annual brewing cap for vendor-manufacturers from 10,000 kegs to 5,000 barrels (a barrel defined as 31 gallons) and raises the reduced license tax threshold for smaller manufacturers from 10,000 kegs to 60,000 barrels annually

Removes the surety bond requirement for manufacturers (including brewers and wine/cordial manufacturers), retaining bond requirements only for distributors ranging from $1,000 to $25,000 depending on business volume and county population

Reorganizes and renumbers definitions in s. 561.01, adds a new definition for "barrel," requires malt beverage brand/label registration only for those sold to a distributor, and conforms cross-references throughout multiple Florida statutes, with an effective date of July 1, 2024