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FL Stat § 562.34 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIV - Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco|Chapter 562 - Beverage Law: Enforcement|562.34 - Containers; Seizure and Forfeiture.

562.34 Containers; seizure and forfeiture.—(1) It shall be unlawful for any person to have in her or his possession, custody, or control any cans, jugs, jars, bottles, vessels, or any other type of containers which are being used, are intended to be used, or are known by the possessor to have been used to bottle or package alcoholic beverages; however, this provision shall not apply to any person properly licensed to bottle or package such alcoholic beverages or to any person intending to dispose of such containers to a person, firm, or corporation properly licensed to bottle or package such alcoholic beverages.(2) It shall be unlawful for any person to sell or otherwise dispose of any cans, jugs, jars, bottles, vessels, or any other type of containers, knowing that such are to be used in the bottling or packaging of alcoholic beverages, unless the person receiving same, by purchase or otherwise, shall hold a license to manufacture or distribute such alcoholic beverages.(3) It shall be unlawful for any person to transport any cans, jugs, jars, bottles, vessels, or any other type of containers intended to be used to bottle or package alcoholic beverages; however, this section shall not apply to any firm or corporation holding a license to manufacture or distribute such alcoholic beverages and shall not apply to any person transporting such containers to any person, firm, or corporation holding a license to manufacture or distribute such alcoholic beverages.(4) Any person violating any provision of this section of the law shall be guilty of a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.(5) Any such cans, jugs, jars, bottles, vessels, or any other type of container found in the possession, custody, or control of any person which are being used or are intended to be used or to be disposed of in violation of this section shall be seized by the division, sheriffs, or deputy sheriffs and shall be forfeited to the state.(6) Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, it shall not be unlawful for any person to have in her or his possession, custody, or control a growler as described in s. 563.06(7), either full or empty, or to transport such growler.History.—s. 11, ch. 19301, 1939; CGL 1940 Supp. 4151(271s); s. 3, ch. 61-218; ss. 16, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 571, ch. 71-136; s. 2, ch. 72-230; s. 25, ch. 79-11; s. 5, ch. 86-269; s. 867, ch. 97-103; s. 7, ch. 2015-12.
FL Stat § 562.35 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIV - Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco|Chapter 562 - Beverage Law: Enforcement|562.35 - Conveyance; Seizure and Forfeiture.

562.35 Conveyance; seizure and forfeiture.—Every vehicle, vessel, or aircraft used in the transportation or removal of, or for the deposit or concealment of, any mash, wort, or wash or other fermented liquids, any moonshine whiskey, or any raw materials used to manufacture illicit liquors, utensils, or stills and stilling apparatus shall be seized and may be forfeited as provided by the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act.History.—s. 11, ch. 19301, 1939; CGL 1940 Supp. 4151(271s); s. 2, ch. 28073, 1953; s. 2, ch. 72-230; s. 7, ch. 74-385; s. 7, ch. 80-68.
FL Stat § 562.36 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIV - Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco|Chapter 562 - Beverage Law: Enforcement|562.36 - Beverage on Conveyance Prima Facie Evidence; Proviso.

562.36 Beverage on conveyance prima facie evidence; proviso.—The presence, in any conveyance or place, of any beverage upon which a tax is imposed by the Beverage Law or would be imposed if such beverage were manufactured in or brought into this state in accordance with the regulatory provisions thereof, and upon which the tax has not been paid, shall be prima facie evidence that such beverage is being removed, deposited, or concealed with intent to defraud the state of such tax; provided, that the provisions of this section shall not apply to any conveyance or any place owned by, or in the possession, custody, or control of a licensed manufacturer or distributor, a state bonded warehouse, or a common carrier.History.—s. 11, ch. 19301, 1939; CGL 1940 Supp. 4151(271s); s. 2, ch. 72-230.
FL Stat § 562.38 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIV - Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco|Chapter 562 - Beverage Law: Enforcement|562.38 - Report of Seizures.

562.38 Report of seizures.—Any sheriff, deputy sheriff, or police officer, upon the seizure of any property under this act, shall promptly report such seizure to the division or its representative, together with a description of all such property seized so that the state may be kept informed as to the size and magnitude of the illicit liquor business.History.—s. 12, ch. 19301, 1939; CGL 1940 Supp. 4151(271u); s. 25, ch. 25359, 1949; s. 3, ch. 28073, 1953; ss. 16, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 2, ch. 72-230; s. 26, ch. 73-334; s. 27, ch. 79-11.
FL Stat § 562.408 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIV - Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco|Chapter 562 - Beverage Law: Enforcement|562.408 - Exercise of Police Power.

562.408 Exercise of police power.—It is deemed by the Legislature that this law is necessary for the more efficient and proper enforcement of the statutes and laws of this state prohibiting the manufacture of, or traffic in, illicit moonshine whiskey and a lawful exercise of the police power of the state for the protection of the public welfare, health, safety, and morals of the people of the state. All the provisions of this law shall be liberally construed for the accomplishment of these purposes.History.—s. 13, ch. 28073, 1953; s. 2, ch. 72-230.
FL Stat § 562.41 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIV - Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco|Chapter 562 - Beverage Law: Enforcement|562.41 - Searches; Penalty.

562.41 Searches; penalty.—(1) Any authorized employee of the division, any sheriff, any deputy sheriff, or any police officer may make searches of persons, places, and conveyances of any kind whatsoever in accordance with the laws of this state for the purpose of determining whether or not the provisions of the Beverage Law are being violated.(2) Any authorized employee of the division, any sheriff, any deputy sheriff, or any police officer may enter in the daytime any building or place where any beverages subject to tax under the Beverage Law or which would be subject to tax thereunder if such beverages were manufactured in or brought into this state in accordance with the regulatory provisions thereof, or any alcoholic beverages, are manufactured, produced, or kept, so far as may be necessary, for the purpose of examining said beverages. When such premises are open at night, such officers may enter them while so open, in the performance of their official duties.(3) Any owner of such premises or person having the agency, superintendency, or possession of same, who refuses to admit such officer or to suffer her or him to examine such beverages, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.(4) Any person who shall forcibly obstruct or hinder the director, any division employee, any sheriff, any deputy sheriff, or any police officer in the execution of any power or authority vested in her or him by law, or who shall forcibly rescue or cause to be rescued any property if the same shall have been seized by such officer, or shall attempt or endeavor to do so, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.(5) Licensees, by the acceptance of their license, agree that their places of business shall always be subject to be inspected and searched without search warrants by the authorized employees of the division and also by sheriffs, deputy sheriffs, and police officers during business hours or at any other time such premises are occupied by the licensee or other persons.History.—s. 15, ch. 19301, 1939; CGL 1940 Supp. 4151(271x), 7648(28), (29); ss. 1, 2, ch. 57-327; ss. 16, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 572, ch. 71-136; s. 2, ch. 72-230; s. 28, ch. 79-11; s. 6, ch. 86-269; s. 868, ch. 97-103.
FL Stat § 562.42 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIV - Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco|Chapter 562 - Beverage Law: Enforcement|562.42 - Destruction of Forfeited Property.

562.42 Destruction of forfeited property.—In case of the seizure of any intoxicating beverage, still, doubler, worm, worm tub, still piping, still apparatus or any piece or part thereof, any mash, wort, or wash or other fermented liquids and any containers therefor, for any offense involving forfeiture of the same, where such apparatus shall be of less than $1,000 in value and it shall be impracticable to remove the same to a place of safe storage from the place where seized, the seizing officer is authorized to destroy the same only so far as to prevent the use thereof, or any part thereof, for the purpose for which it was intended. Such destruction shall be in the presence of at least one credible witness and such witness shall unite with the said officer in a duly sworn report of said seizure and such destruction, to be made to the division, in which report they shall set forth the grounds of the claim or forfeiture and the reasons for such seizure and destruction and an estimate of the fair value of the apparatus destroyed and also of the materials remaining after the destruction and a statement that, from facts within their own knowledge, they have no doubt whatever that such apparatus was set up for use in the unlawful manufacture of intoxicating beverages and that it was impracticable to remove the same to a place of safe storage; provided, that not more than 1 pint of any such intoxicating beverage shall be preserved by the seizing officer to be used as evidence against anyone accused of violating the provisions of the Beverage Law, and such pint of intoxicating beverage is hereby declared to be sufficient of such intoxicating beverage upon which to base a conviction of a violation of the Beverage Law.History.—s. 16, ch. 19301, 1939; CGL 1940 Supp. 4151(271y); ss. 16, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 2, ch. 72-230.
FL Stat § 562.44 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIV - Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco|Chapter 562 - Beverage Law: Enforcement|562.44 - Donation of Forfeited Beverages or Raw Materials to State Institutions; Sale of Forfeited Beverages.

562.44 Donation of forfeited beverages or raw materials to state institutions; sale of forfeited beverages.—Any alcoholic beverage or raw materials used for the manufacture of alcoholic beverages that may be seized and forfeited under any of the provisions of the Beverage Law may, with the approval and consent of the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, be donated to any state-operated or charitable institution that may have a legitimate use therefor in the operation of such institution, or the division may sell such beverage so seized and forfeited to any licensed wholesaler in the state, upon the condition that all federal and state taxes that may be due thereon shall be paid, that such sale shall be made only upon submission by said division of a request for bids to at least five wholesale dealers in the state, and that such sale shall be made to the highest and best bidder therefor. However, if no satisfactory bid from a wholesaler is received, the division may then reject all bids and sell such beverage so seized and forfeited to any retailer, licensed in this state to sell such beverage, upon the condition that all federal and state taxes that may be due thereon shall have been paid, that such sale shall be made only upon submission by said division of a request for bids to at least five retail dealers in the state and that such sale shall be to the highest and best bidder therefor. All moneys received from such sales shall be paid by the division to the Chief Financial Officer for the account of the beverage fund and shall be subject to disbursement in accordance with the law relating thereto.History.—s. 18, ch. 19301, 1939; CGL 1940 Supp. 4151(271aa); s. 8, ch. 22669, 1945; s. 1, ch. 57-327; ss. 16, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 2, ch. 72-230; s. 31, ch. 79-4; s. 220, ch. 94-218; s. 732, ch. 2003-261.
FL Stat § 562.451 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIV - Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco|Chapter 562 - Beverage Law: Enforcement|562.451 - Moonshine Whiskey; Ownership, Possession, or Control Prohibited; Penalties; Rule of Evidence.

562.451 Moonshine whiskey; ownership, possession, or control prohibited; penalties; rule of evidence.—(1) Any person who owns or has in her or his possession or under her or his control less than 1 gallon of liquor, as defined in the Beverage Law, which was not made or manufactured in accordance with the laws in effect at the time when and place where the same was made or manufactured commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.(2) Any person who owns or has in her or his possession or under her or his control 1 gallon or more of liquor, as defined in the Beverage Law, which was not made or manufactured in accordance with the laws in effect at the time when and place where the same was made or manufactured commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.(3) In any prosecution under this section, proof that the liquor involved is what is commonly known as moonshine whiskey shall be prima facie evidence that the same was not made or manufactured in accordance with the laws in effect at the time when and place where the same was made or manufactured.History.—s. 9, ch. 22669, 1945; s. 17, ch. 23746, 1947; s. 5, ch. 29964, 1955; s. 1, ch. 59-435; s. 574, ch. 71-136; s. 2, ch. 72-230; s. 869, ch. 97-103; s. 26, ch. 2019-167.
FL Stat § 562.452 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIV - Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco|Chapter 562 - Beverage Law: Enforcement|562.452 - Curb Service of Intoxicating Liquor Prohibited.

562.452 Curb service of intoxicating liquor prohibited.—It is unlawful for any person to sell or serve, by the drink, any intoxicating liquor, other than malt beverages of legal alcoholic content, except within the building and licensed premises as provided in ss. 562.06 and 565.02(1)(g) which is the address of the person holding a license for the sale of such intoxicating liquor. However, nothing in this section shall be construed to permit the practice of curb or drive-in service in connection with such intoxicating liquors when sold by the drink or the sale of intoxicating liquors in parking lots; provided, however, that nothing in this section contained shall be construed to prevent the regular delivery by licensed dealers of sealed containers containing such intoxicating liquors.History.—s. 1, ch. 19437, 1939; CGL 1940 Supp. 7648(30); s. 7, ch. 22858, 1945; s. 2, ch. 72-230; s. 1, ch. 75-278; s. 8, ch. 90-17.Note.—Former s. 569.01.
FL Stat § 562.453 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIV - Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco|Chapter 562 - Beverage Law: Enforcement|562.453 - Curb Drinking of Intoxicating Liquor Prohibited.

562.453 Curb drinking of intoxicating liquor prohibited.—It is unlawful for any person to consume any intoxicating liquor, except malt beverages of legal alcoholic content, at curb or drive-in stands, except within the building which is the address of the person holding a license for the sale of such intoxicating liquors.History.—s. 2, ch. 19437, 1939; CGL 1940 Supp. 7648(31); s. 2, ch. 72-230.Note.—Former s. 569.02.
FL Stat § 562.454 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIV - Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco|Chapter 562 - Beverage Law: Enforcement|562.454 - Vendors to Be Closed in Time of Riot.

562.454 Vendors to be closed in time of riot.—(1) Whenever any riot or gathering of a mob occurs in any area of this state, all persons in the area who sell alcoholic beverages shall, upon being so ordered by proclamation as provided herein, immediately stop the sale of alcoholic beverages and immediately close all barrooms, saloons, shops, or other places where any other alcoholic beverages are sold and keep them closed and refrain from selling, bartering, lending, or giving away any alcoholic beverages until such time as public notice shall be given by the sheriff of the county or the mayor of any city, town, or village where any riot or mob action may have occurred that such places may be opened and the sale of alcoholic beverages resumed.(2) Whenever any riot has occurred or mob has gathered, or there is a reasonable cause to apprehend the occurrence of such events in any area of the state, the mayor or county commission shall immediately issue a proclamation ordering the suspension of sale of alcoholic beverages and the closing of the places described in subsection (1) until such time as the public peace and safety no longer requires such restrictions.(3) None of the provisions of this section shall require the closing of any store, shop, restaurant, gasoline service station, or other place or establishment in which alcoholic beverages are sold by the drink for consumption on the premises or as items in a stock of varied merchandise for sale to the general public, but all sales of such alcoholic beverages shall be suspended, and all bars, cocktail lounges, and other areas maintained for the sale or service of such beverages in such stores, shops, restaurants, gasoline service stations, and other such places or establishments shall be closed during any riot, gathering of a mob, or other occurrence contemplated in subsections (1) and (2).(4) Any person who knowingly violates any of the provisions of this section or the proclamation or permits any person in his or her employ to do so or connives with any other person to evade the terms of such proclamation shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.History.—ss. 1, 2, ch. 4033, 1891; GS 3244, 3245; CGL 1936 Supp. 7179(1), (2); ss. 581, 582, ch. 71-136; s. 2, ch. 72-230; s. 870, ch. 97-103.Note.—Former ss. 569.08 and 569.09.
FL Stat § 562.455 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIV - Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco|Chapter 562 - Beverage Law: Enforcement|562.455 - Adulterating Liquor; Penalty.

562.455 Adulterating liquor; penalty.—Whoever adulterates, for the purpose of sale, any liquor, used or intended for drink, with cocculus indicus, vitriol, opium, alum, capsicum, copperas, laurel water, logwood, brazil wood, cochineal, sugar of lead, or any other substance which is poisonous or injurious to health, and whoever knowingly sells any liquor so adulterated, commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.History.—s. 4, ch. 1637, 1868; RS 2664; GS 3593; RGS 5522; CGL 7687; s. 583, ch. 71-136; s. 2, ch. 72-230; s. 20, ch. 2021-135.Note.—Former s. 569.10.
FL Stat § 562.46 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIV - Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco|Chapter 562 - Beverage Law: Enforcement|562.46 - Legal Remedies Not Impaired.

562.46 Legal remedies not impaired.—It is the declared legislative intention that no provision or provisions of the Beverage Law shall in any manner limit, modify, or preclude any person from instituting legal proceedings in courts of competent jurisdiction for the adjudication of any rights that such person may have under the Federal and State Constitutions and under laws now existing, or laws which may be hereinafter enacted; further, an action involving a contractual dispute between a licensed distributor and its registered primary American source of supply, as defined in s. 564.045 or s. 565.095, may be filed in the courts of this state.History.—s. 17, 16774, 1935; CGL 1936 Supp. 4151(243); s. 2, ch. 72-230; s. 7, ch. 85-161.
FL Stat § 562.47 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIV - Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco|Chapter 562 - Beverage Law: Enforcement|562.47 - Rules of Evidence; Beverage Law.

562.47 Rules of evidence; Beverage Law.—In all prosecutions for violations of the Beverage Law:(1) Proof that the liquor in question was and is known as whiskey, moonshine whiskey, shine, rum, gin, or brandy or by another similar name or names shall be prima facie evidence that such liquor is intoxicating and contains more than 4.007 percent of alcohol by volume and that same is intoxicating.(2) Proof that the beverage in question was contained in a container labeled as “beer,” “ale,” “malt liquor,” “malt beverage,” “wine,” or “distilled spirits” or with other similar name; and which bears the manufacturer’s insignia, name, or trademark is prima facie evidence that such beverage is an alcoholic beverage as defined in s. 561.01.(3) Any person or persons who by experience in the past in the handling or use of intoxicating liquors, or who by taste, smell, or the drinking of such liquors has knowledge as to the intoxicating nature thereof, may testify as to his or her opinion whether such beverage or liquor is or is not intoxicating, and a verdict based upon such testimony shall be valid.History.—s. 1, ch. 20744, 1941; s. 2, ch. 72-230; s. 1, ch. 85-44; s. 7, ch. 86-269; s. 25, ch. 91-60; s. 871, ch. 97-103.
FL Stat § 562.48 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIV - Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco|Chapter 562 - Beverage Law: Enforcement|562.48 - Minors Patronizing, Visiting, or Loitering in a Dance Hall.

562.48 Minors patronizing, visiting, or loitering in a dance hall.—Any person operating any dance hall in connection with the operation of any place of business where any alcoholic beverage is sold who shall knowingly permit or allow any person under the age of 18 years to patronize, visit, or loiter in any such dance hall or place of business, unless such minor is attended by one or both of his or her parents or by his or her natural guardian, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.History.—s. 1, ch. 20838, 1941; s. 1, ch. 28291, 1953; s. 575, ch. 71-136; s. 2, ch. 72-230.
FL Stat § 562.50 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIV - Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco|Chapter 562 - Beverage Law: Enforcement|562.50 - Habitual Drunkards; Furnishing Intoxicants To, After Notice.

562.50 Habitual drunkards; furnishing intoxicants to, after notice.—Any person who shall sell, give away, dispose of, exchange, or barter any alcoholic beverage, or any essence, extract, bitters, preparation, compound, composition, or any article whatsoever under any name, label, or brand, which produces intoxication, to any person habitually addicted to the use of any or all such intoxicating liquors, after having been given written notice by wife, husband, father, mother, sister, brother, child, or nearest relative that said person so addicted is an habitual drunkard and that the use of intoxicating drink or drinks is working an injury to the person using said liquors, or to the person giving said written notice, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.History.—s. 1, ch. 22633, 1945; s. 576, ch. 71-136; s. 2, ch. 72-230.
FL Stat § 562.51 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIV - Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco|Chapter 562 - Beverage Law: Enforcement|562.51 - Retail Alcoholic Beverage Establishments; Rights as Private Enterprise.

562.51 Retail alcoholic beverage establishments; rights as private enterprise.—A licensed retail alcoholic beverage establishment open to the public is a private enterprise and:(1) May refuse service to any person who is objectionable or undesirable to the licensee, but such refusal of service shall not be on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, or physical handicap.(2)(a) May not refuse service to any person solely because the person is not purchasing alcoholic beverages if that person is the designated driver for one or more persons who are purchasing alcoholic beverages at the establishment.(b) This subsection does not excuse a retail alcoholic beverage establishment from complying with any applicable municipal or county ordinance regulating the presence of persons under 21 years of age on the premises of any such establishment.History.—s. 4, ch. 85-285; s. 1, ch. 2007-135.