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FL S0578

Bill

Status

Passed

5/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Commerce and Tourism

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Florida Statute 564.05 to remove the requirement that 5.16-gallon wine containers be "reusable," allowing any 5.16-gallon container regardless of reusability
  • Maintains the existing 1-gallon maximum capacity for individual wine containers sold in Florida, with exceptions for specific sizes (5.16 gallons, 4.5L, 6L, 9L, 12L, and 15L)
  • Continues to allow qualified distributors and manufacturers to sell wine to each other in any size container without restriction
  • Violations remain classified as a second-degree misdemeanor under Florida law
  • Effective date is July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Wine Containers

Last Action

Chapter No. 2025-24

5/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules3/26/2025
Commerce And Tourism3/12/2025

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