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FL Stat § 561.411 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIV - Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco|Chapter 561 - Beverage Law: Administration|561.411 - Qualifications for Distributors.

561.411 Qualifications for distributors.—No distributor’s license shall be issued to or held by any person or business which does not meet and maintain the following qualifications with respect to its warehouse inventory and sales.(1) The distributor must maintain warehouse space which is either owned or leased by the distributor, or dedicated to the distributor’s use in a public warehouse, which is sufficient to store at one time:(a) An inventory of alcoholic beverages which is equal to at least 10 percent of the distributor’s annual case sales to licensed vendors within this state or to licensed vendors within the malt beverage distributor’s exclusive sales territory; or(b) An inventory for which the cost of acquisition is not less than $100,000.(2) The distributor must maintain at all times, in a warehouse which is either owned or leased by the distributor or in public warehouse space dedicated to the distributor’s use, an inventory of alcoholic beverages:(a) Which consists of not less than 5 percent of the distributor’s annual sales to licensed vendors within this state or within the malt beverage distributor’s exclusive sales territory; or(b) For which the cost of acquisition is not less than $100,000. The inventory required herein shall be owned by the distributor, not held on consignment, and not acquired pursuant to a prior agreement to sell it to a specific licensee or licensees.(c) For purposes of calculating inventory or percentage of annual sales as required by paragraphs (a) and (b), the calculation shall not include private label inventory whose label is owned by a vendor.(3) The distributor must sell alcoholic beverages to licensed vendors generally rather than a selected few licensed vendors. For purposes of this section, a distributor shall be conclusively presumed to be selling to licensed vendors generally, if:(a) The distributor sells to at least 25 percent of the licensed vendors in the county wherein the distributor’s warehouse is located or sells to at least 25 percent of the licensed vendors in the malt beverage distributor’s exclusive sales territory; or(b) The distributor’s total volume of sales to licensed vendors within the state or within the malt beverage distributor’s exclusive sales territory during any ongoing 12-month period consists of at least 50 percent of individual sales which are in quantities of 10 cases or less.History.—s. 6, ch. 96-419.
FL Stat § 561.4205 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIV - Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco|Chapter 561 - Beverage Law: Administration|561.4205 - Keg Deposits; Limited Alternative Inventory and Reconciliation Process.

561.4205 Keg deposits; limited alternative inventory and reconciliation process.—(1) A distributor selling an alcoholic beverage to a vendor in bulk, by recyclable keg or other similar reusable container, for the purpose of sale in draft form on tap, must charge the vendor a deposit, to be referred to as a “keg deposit,” in an amount not less than that charged to the distributor by the manufacturer for each keg or container of the beverage sold. The deposit amount charged to a vendor for a draft keg or container of a like brand must be uniform. Charges made for deposits collected or credits allowed for empty kegs or containers returned must be shown separately on all sale tickets or invoices. A copy of such sales tickets or invoices must be given to the vendor at the time of delivery.(2) In lieu of receiving a keg deposit, a distributor selling alcoholic beverages by recyclable keg or other similar reusable container for the purpose of sale in draft form to a vendor identified in s. 561.01(18) or s. 565.02(6) or (7) shall implement an inventory and reconciliation process with such vendor in which an accounting of kegs is completed and any loss or variance in the number of kegs is paid for by the vendor on a per-keg basis equivalent to the required keg deposit. This inventory and reconciliation process may occur twice per year, at the discretion of the distributor, but must occur at least annually. Upon completion of an agreed upon keg inventory and reconciliation, the vendor shall remit payment within 15 days after receiving an invoice from the distributor. The vendor may choose to establish and fund a separate account with the distributor for the purpose of expediting timely payments.History.—s. 5, ch. 2016-190.
FL Stat § 561.421 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIV - Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco|Chapter 561 - Beverage Law: Administration|561.421 - Temporary Convention Permits.

561.421 Temporary convention permits.—In convention halls, coliseums, and similar type buildings where there is an existing beverage license, upon the approval of the incorporated city, town, or board of county commissioners, the director may, in his or her discretion, issue a permit for not more than 5 calendar days for the display by manufacturers or distributors of products licensed under the Beverage Law; and may authorize consumption of such beverages on the premises only.History.—s. 1, ch. 71-100; s. 1, ch. 72-230; s. 850, ch. 97-103.
FL Stat § 561.422 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIV - Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco|Chapter 561 - Beverage Law: Administration|561.422 - Nonprofit Civic Organizations, Charitable Organizations, Municipalities, and Counties; Temporary Permits.

561.422 Nonprofit civic organizations, charitable organizations, municipalities, and counties; temporary permits.—Upon the filing of an application, presentation of a local building and zoning permit, and payment of a fee of $25 per permit, the director of the division may issue a permit authorizing a bona fide nonprofit civic organization, charitable organization, municipality, or county to sell alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises only, for a period not to exceed 3 days, subject to any state law or municipal or county ordinance regulating the time for selling such beverages. All net profits from sales of alcoholic beverages collected during the permit period by a nonprofit or civic organization must be retained by such organizations. All net profits from sales of alcoholic beverages collected during the permit period by a municipality or county must be donated to a nonprofit civic or charitable organization within 90 days after the permitted event. A municipality or county may only be issued such a temporary permit if it has attempted to solicit a qualified nonprofit civic or charitable organization to conduct such sales but has been unable to find such a qualifying organization in a reasonably practicable manner and timeframe. A nonprofit civic organization, charitable organization, municipality, or county may be issued no more than 12 permits per calendar year. Notwithstanding other provisions of the Beverage Law, a nonprofit civic organization, charitable organization, municipality, or county licensed under this section may purchase alcoholic beverages from a distributor or vendor licensed under the Beverage Law. The division may adopt rules and conduct audits to ensure compliance with this section.History.—s. 1, ch. 72-380; s. 1, ch. 83-79; s. 5, ch. 84-262; s. 2, ch. 2003-20; s. 6, ch. 2016-190.
FL Stat § 561.423 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIV - Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco|Chapter 561 - Beverage Law: Administration|561.423 - Beer and Malt Beverages; In-Store Servicing Authorized.

561.423 Beer and malt beverages; in-store servicing authorized.—Nothing in s. 561.42 or any other provision of the Beverage Law shall prohibit a distributor of beer or malt beverages from providing in-store servicing of beer or malt beverages. “In-store servicing” as used herein means quality control procedures which include, but are not limited to: rotation of malt beverages on the vendor’s shelves, rotation and placing of malt beverages in vendor’s coolers, proper stacking and maintenance of appearance and display of malt beverages on vendor’s shelves, price-stamping of malt beverages in vendor’s licensed premises, and moving or resetting any product or display in order to display a distributor’s own product when authorized by the vendor.History.—s. 1, ch. 75-143; s. 2, ch. 85-166.
FL Stat § 561.424 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIV - Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco|Chapter 561 - Beverage Law: Administration|561.424 - Vinous Beverages; In-Store Servicing Authorized.

561.424 Vinous beverages; in-store servicing authorized.—(1) It is the finding of the Legislature that the in-store servicing of wine by a distributor is a necessary part of a distributor’s function and responsibility to a vendor. It is further the finding of the Legislature that the in-store servicing of wine by a distributor is not intended by the distributor to induce a vendor to purchase wine from the distributor nor does the distributor intend to provide any financial assistance to a vendor by providing such in-store servicing to the vendor. In addition, it is the finding of the Legislature that in-store servicing of wine by a distributor is a normal trade or business practice which has substantially contributed to the increase in sales of wine resulting in a substantial benefit to the state by increased tax revenues resulting from the increased sales, and therefore is not a rendering of financial assistance to a vendor or an inducement to purchase wine.(2) Nothing in s. 561.42 or any other provision of the alcoholic beverage law shall prohibit a distributor of wine from providing in-store servicing of wine sold by such distributor to a vendor. “In-store servicing” as used herein means: placing the wine on the vendor’s shelves and maintaining the appearance and display of said wine on the vendor’s shelves in the vendor’s licensed premises; placing the wine not so shelved or displayed in a storage area designated by the vendor, which is located in the vendor’s licensed premises; rotation of vinous beverages; and price stamping of vinous beverages in vendor’s licensed premises. This section shall not apply to distilled spirits.History.—s. 3, ch. 77-192.
FL Stat § 561.43 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIV - Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco|Chapter 561 - Beverage Law: Administration|561.43 - Dry Counties; Manufacturers’ or Distributors’ Licenses; Exporters’ Registrations; Exemptions.

561.43 Dry counties; manufacturers’ or distributors’ licenses; exporters’ registrations; exemptions.—(1) A license may not be issued to a manufacturer or distributor, and a registration may not be issued to an exporter, for the operation of a manufacturing or distributing plant or exporting establishment in any county where the sale of intoxicating liquors, wines, and beers is prohibited, except:(a) To manufacturers of wines or wines and cordials;(b) To distillers of alcoholic or spirituous liquors made exclusively from citrus fruits, citrus fruit products or citrus fruit byproducts, agricultural products and byproducts;(c) To manufacturers of beer whose plants are licensed at the time the county in which such plants are located votes to prohibit the sale of intoxicating beverages therein under the local option provisions of the Constitution of Florida.(d) To rectifiers and blenders of alcoholic or spirituous liquors mixed exclusively with citrus fruit products or citrus fruit byproducts, agricultural products, or agricultural byproducts.(2) It shall be lawful for any manufacturer or distiller authorized to be licensed under the provisions of this section to sell its products from its plants only for transportation out of the county.History.—s. 5, ch. 16774, 1935; CGL 1936 Supp. 4151(231); s. 2, ch. 19301, 1939; s. 8, ch. 22663, 1945; s. 7, ch. 23746, 1947; s. 1, ch. 57-1969; s. 1, ch. 61-438; s. 9, ch. 63-562; s. 1, ch. 72-230; s. 16, ch. 91-60.
FL Stat § 561.49 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIV - Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco|Chapter 561 - Beverage Law: Administration|561.49 - No Tax on Out-of-State Sales.

561.49 No tax on out-of-state sales.—The excise taxes provided for in this chapter shall be paid as to all such beverages sold within this state. No excise tax shall be required to be paid by manufacturers, distributors, or exporters as to the sale of beverages which are actually delivered by such manufacturer, distributor, or exporter to persons outside the state when such deliveries are actually made outside the state in places where the sale of such beverages is authorized by law to persons authorized by the laws of the places where such delivery is made to purchase and receive such beverages in such places. The burden shall always be on the manufacturer, distributor, or exporter to show to the satisfaction of the division by bill of lading of a common carrier or other satisfactory evidence that delivery was made outside the state in accordance with the laws of the place of delivery.History.—s. 9, ch. 16774, 1935; s. 10, ch. 18015, 1937; CGL 1936 Supp. 4151(235); s. 2, ch. 20830, 1941; s. 10, ch. 63-562; ss. 16, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 1, ch. 72-230.
FL Stat § 561.495 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIV - Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco|Chapter 561 - Beverage Law: Administration|561.495 - Legislative Findings; Cost of Regulating Imported Beverages.

561.495 Legislative findings; cost of regulating imported beverages.—Effective July 1, 1988, the Legislature finds and determines that the authorized transportation and importation into the state of alcoholic beverages described in chapters 564 and 565 require strict enforcement of state statutes regulating and administering the manufacture, distribution, and sale of alcoholic beverages; the costs of regulating and administering such imported alcoholic beverages are greater than for those alcoholic beverages not imported; the production of lower quality alcoholic beverages should be discouraged; and in order to protect the health, safety, welfare, and economic integrity of the state, the costs of ensuring compliance with relevant state laws should be included in the taxes imposed upon said alcoholic beverages.History.—s. 9, ch. 88-308.
FL Stat § 561.50 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIV - Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco|Chapter 561 - Beverage Law: Administration|561.50 - One State Tax Payment; Reports.

561.50 One state tax payment; reports.—(1) There shall be only one state tax paid as to each gallon or fraction thereof of beverage sold under the Beverage Law, and no other excise tax shall be levied directly or indirectly. Such tax shall be computed from the reports, books, and records of manufacturers and distributors; and the amount so computed shall be remitted with the report required by s. 561.55 to the division at intervals of 1 month, on or before the 10th of each month, for all beverages sold during the previous calendar month, and such payment of tax shall accompany the report required by s. 561.55. If the monthly tax liability of a manufacturer or distributor exceeds the amount of the bond furnished for payment of taxes, the division, upon a finding based upon substantial and competent evidence that the security of the tax revenue involved is in jeopardy, may require a bond equal to the anticipated tax liability of the manufacturer or distributor. Additionally, the division may increase the frequency of the remittance of the tax when the security of the tax involved is in immediate jeopardy or the financial condition of the manufacturer or distributor is unstable and the potential tax liability exceeds the bond furnished under the Beverage Law. In arriving at a conclusion that the security of the tax revenue involved is in jeopardy, the division shall consider and be guided by the prior history, if any, of the compliance or noncompliance by the manufacturer or distributor with beverage tax obligations; the transient or nontransient nature of the manufacturer or distributorship; the type of inventory, the equity of the manufacturer or distributor therein, and the mobility of such inventory; the financial status of the manufacturer or distributor; and the anticipated tax obligation of the manufacturer or distributor.(2) Whenever the tax on alcoholic beverages under the Beverage Law is expressed in gallons, the conversion factor of 1 liter being the equivalent of 0.26417 gallons shall be used in determining the applicable tax.(3) The use of the word “sold” in subsection (1) shall include alcoholic beverages lost, stolen, or other unaccounted for shortages occurring after entry into the state. All lost, stolen, or other unaccounted for shortages occurring outside this state and supported by documentation shall not be subject to the Florida excise tax upon such alcoholic beverages.History.—s. 9, ch. 16774, 1935; CGL 1936 Supp. 4151(235); s. 10, ch. 18015, 1937; s. 2, ch. 20830, 1941; s. 30, ch. 57-420; ss. 16, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 1, ch. 72-230; s. 20, ch. 81-158; s. 5, ch. 88-308.
FL Stat § 561.5101 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIV - Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco|Chapter 561 - Beverage Law: Administration|561.5101 - Come-to-Rest Requirement; Exceptions; Penalties.

561.5101 Come-to-rest requirement; exceptions; penalties.—(1) For purposes of inspection and tax-revenue control, all malt beverages, except those manufactured and sold by the same licensee, pursuant to s. 561.221(2) or (3), must come to rest at the licensed premises of an alcoholic beverage wholesaler in this state before being sold to a vendor by the wholesaler. The prohibition contained in this subsection does not apply to the shipment of malt beverages commonly known as private labels. The prohibition contained in this subsection shall not prevent a manufacturer from shipping malt beverages for storage at a bonded warehouse facility, provided that such malt beverages are distributed as provided in this subsection or to an out-of-state entity.(2) Any person who is in the business of selling alcoholic beverages and who knowingly and intentionally sells malt beverages in a manner inconsistent with the requirements of subsection (1), whether to a vendor or to an ultimate consumer, commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.History.—s. 6, ch. 97-213; s. 4, ch. 2015-12.
FL Stat § 561.54 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIV - Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco|Chapter 561 - Beverage Law: Administration|561.54 - Certain Deliveries of Beverages Prohibited.

561.54 Certain deliveries of beverages prohibited.—(1) It is unlawful for common or permit carriers, operators of privately owned cars, trucks, buses, or other conveyances or out-of-state manufacturers or suppliers to make delivery from without the state of any alcoholic beverage to any person, association of persons, or corporation within the state, except to qualified manufacturers, distributors, and exporters of such beverages so delivered and to qualified bonded warehouses in this state.(2) Any licensee aggrieved by a violation of this section may bring an action in any court of competent jurisdiction to recover for the state all moneys obtained by common carriers or permit carriers; obtained by operators of privately owned cars, trucks, buses, or other conveyances; or obtained by out-of-state manufacturers or suppliers as a result of the delivery of alcoholic beverages in violation of this section, and may obtain a declaratory judgment that an act or practice violates this section and enjoin any person from violating this section. In addition to such relief, the court may order the confiscation and destruction of any alcoholic beverages delivered in violation of this section. In assessing damages, the court shall enter judgment against a defendant for three times the amount of the delivery charges proved or the fair market value of merchandise unlawfully brought into the state. Payment or satisfaction of any judgment under this section, other than for costs and attorney’s fees, shall be made in its entirety to the state. In any successful action under this section, the court shall award the plaintiff costs and reasonable attorney’s fees.History.—s. 5, ch. 20830, 1941; s. 11, ch. 22663, 1945; s. 11, ch. 23746, 1947; s. 11, ch. 25035, 1949; s. 11, ch. 29786, 1955; s. 11, ch. 63-562; ss. 16, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 1, ch. 72-230; s. 47, ch. 83-216; s. 3, ch. 86-269; s. 8, ch. 97-213.
FL Stat § 561.55 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIV - Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco|Chapter 561 - Beverage Law: Administration|561.55 - Manufacturers’, Distributors’, Brokers’, Sales Agents’, Importers’, Vendors’, and Exporters’ Records and Reports.

561.55 Manufacturers’, distributors’, brokers’, sales agents’, importers’, vendors’, and exporters’ records and reports.—(1) Each manufacturer, distributor, broker, sales agent, importer, and exporter shall keep a complete and accurate record and make reports showing the amount of:(a) Beverages manufactured or sold within the state and to whom sold;(b) Beverages imported from beyond the limits of the state and to whom sold;(c) Beverages exported beyond the limits of the state, to whom sold, the place where sold, and the address of the person to whom sold.(2) Each manufacturer, distributor, broker, sales agent, and importer shall make a full and complete report by the 10th day of each month for the previous calendar month. The report must be made on forms prepared by the division and filed with the division through the division’s electronic data submission system.(3)(a) Each manufacturer, distributor, broker, agent, and importer licensed under the Beverage Law shall maintain and keep for a period of 3 years at the licensed place of business such records of alcoholic beverages received, sold, or delivered within or without this state as may be required by the division.(b) Each vendor shall keep records of all purchases and other acquisitions of alcoholic beverages for a period of 3 years.(4) Each registered exporter shall supply to the division copies of all certified reports pertaining to transporting, warehousing, and exporting alcoholic beverages prepared for the Federal Government with all supporting documents.History.—s. 4, ch. 16774, 1935; CGL 1936 Supp. 4151(230); s. 31, ch. 57-420; s. 3, ch. 61-219; s. 12, ch. 63-562; ss. 16, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 1, ch. 72-230; s. 17, ch. 81-158; s. 17, ch. 91-60; s. 18, ch. 2021-135.
FL Stat § 561.56 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIV - Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco|Chapter 561 - Beverage Law: Administration|561.56 - Transportation of Beverages by Manufacturers, Distributors, and Exporters.

561.56 Transportation of beverages by manufacturers, distributors, and exporters.—Manufacturers, distributors, and exporters may transport or cause to be transported such beverages from one place in this state to another place in this state, or from any place beyond the limits of this state into any place within this state, or from any place in this state to any place beyond this state, for sale at wholesale or export as herein provided, except that no beverage prohibited to be sold in certain counties in this state shall be transported for sale or be caused to be transported for sale in the counties where their sale is prohibited.History.—s. 4, ch. 16774, 1935; CGL 1936 Supp. 4151(230); s. 13, ch. 63-562; s. 1, ch. 72-230.
FL Stat § 561.58 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIV - Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco|Chapter 561 - Beverage Law: Administration|561.58 - Issuance of License for a Prior License Revoked.

561.58 Issuance of license for a prior license revoked.—When a license is revoked by the division, it may prohibit or permit a license to be issued for the location of the place of business formerly operated under such revoked license. The maximum period of time that any such license shall be prohibited by the division from any such place of business shall be 2 years from the succeeding license renewal date as fixed by the division following such revocation.History.—s. 7, ch. 20830, 1941; s. 18, ch. 25359, 1949; ss. 16, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 1, ch. 72-230; s. 12, ch. 81-158.