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FL H0499
Bill
Status
Failed
6/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee
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AI Summary
- Malt beverage manufacturers producing less than 31,000 gallons per calendar year may sell and deliver their products directly to vendors, bypassing the traditional distributor requirement under Florida's "tied house" laws
- Manufacturers that produced less than 31,000 gallons in the 12 months before entering a franchise agreement may terminate, cancel, nonrenew, or discontinue that agreement with a distributor, provided they give at least 24 months' written notice before the effective date and provide notice between 36 and 38 months after the agreement's effective date
- Manufacturers terminating franchise agreements under these provisions are not required to pay reasonable compensation to distributors, and such terminations are not considered violations of unlawful acts and practices provisions
- The Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco may, upon a manufacturer's request (limited to once per 12-month period), certify the manufacturer's yearly production amount in writing, which serves as prima facie evidence; a determination of production under 31,000 gallons is effective for 3 years
- Applies to all franchise agreements entered into on or after July 1, 2025, may not be waived by any party, and takes effect July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Malt Beverages
Last Action
Died in Commerce Committee
6/16/2025
Committee Referrals
Commerce Committee4/2/2025
State Administration Budget Subcommittee3/27/2025
Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee2/19/2025
Full Bill Text
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