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FL H0161
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Yvonne Hayes Hinson
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AI Summary
- Amends Section 564.05, Florida Statutes, to expand the exception to the 1-gallon maximum container size for wine sold in Florida by adding "reusable or recyclable" containers holding 5.16 gallons as a permitted option (previously only "recyclable" containers qualified)
- Permits wine sales in glass containers holding 4.5 liters, 6 liters, 9 liters, 12 liters, or 15 liters as additional exceptions to the 1-gallon limit
- Qualified distributors and manufacturers may continue to sell wine to other qualified distributors or manufacturers in any size container without restriction
- Violation of the container size limitations remains a second-degree misdemeanor
- Effective date is July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Wine Container Size Limitations
Last Action
Withdrawn prior to introduction, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 578 (Ch. 2025-24)
2/11/2025
Committee Referrals
Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee1/22/2025
Full Bill Text
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