Chapter 561 — Chapter 561
68 sections in this chapter.
Fla. Stat. § 561.5101 Come-to-rest requirement; exceptions; penalties
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(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…
Fla. Stat. § 561.54 Certain deliveries of beverages prohibited
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(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 corporat…
Fla. Stat. § 561.545 Certain shipments of beverages prohibited; penalties; exceptions
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The Legislature finds that the direct shipment of alcoholic beverages by persons in the business of selling alcoholic beverages to residents of this state in violation of the Beverage Law poses a serious threat to the public health, safety, and welfare; to state revenue collectio…
Fla. Stat. § 561.55 Manufacturers’, distributors’, brokers’, sales agents’, importers’, vendors’, and exporters’ records and reports
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(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 t…
Fla. Stat. § 561.56 Transportation of beverages by manufacturers, distributors, and exporters
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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 a…
Fla. Stat. § 561.57 Deliveries by licensees
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(1) Vendors shall be permitted to make deliveries away from their places of business of sales actually made at the licensed place of business; provided, telephone, electronic, or mail orders received at a vendor’s licensed place of business shall be construed as a sale actually m…
Fla. Stat. § 561.58 Issuance of license for a prior license revoked
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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 p…
Fla. Stat. § 561.65 Mortgagee’s interest in license
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(1) Any person holding a bona fide mortgage or lien or security interest in a spirituous alcoholic beverage license in this state shall have the right to enforcement of a lien against that license within 180 days after any order of revocation or suspension by an administrative of…
Fla. Stat. § 561.66 Legislative intent
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It is the intent of the Legislature that this chapter and chapters 562, 563, 564, and 565 shall apply within the state boundaries of Florida, including Indian country, Indian reservations, or land held in trust for Indians by the United States or any other person.
Fla. Stat. § 561.665 Division to restrict licensees from permitting certain activities
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The division shall promulgate rules, to become effective no later than October 1, 1989, to prohibit every person maintaining, owning, or operating a commercial establishment located within this state at which alcoholic beverages are offered for sale on the premises, from undertak…
Fla. Stat. § 561.67 Reclamation by distributor of beverages not paid for by licensed vendors
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(1) The division shall issue to the distributor a written statement of reclamation, upon written request by such licensed distributor of spirituous, vinous, or malt beverages, to authorize reclamation by the distributor of such beverages delivered to and in possession of a licens…
Fla. Stat. § 561.68 Licensure; distributor’s salespersons
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(1)(a) Before any person may solicit or sell to vendors or become employed as a salesperson of spirituous or vinous beverages for a licensed Florida distributor in accordance with the provisions of this section, such person shall file with the district supervisor of the district …
Fla. Stat. § 561.695 Stand-alone bar enforcement; qualification; penalties
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(1) The division shall designate as a stand-alone bar the licensed premises of a vendor that operates a business that meets the definition of a stand-alone bar in s. 386.203 upon receipt of the vendor’s election to authorize tobacco smoking or vaping, or both, in the licensed pre…
Fla. Stat. § 561.701 Short title
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This act may be cited as the “Florida Responsible Vendor Act.”
Fla. Stat. § 561.702 Legislative intent
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It is the intent of the Legislature to:(1) Eliminate the sale of alcoholic beverages to, and consumption of alcoholic beverages by, underaged persons.(2) Reduce intoxication-related accidents, injuries, and deaths in the state.(3) Encourage alcoholic beverage vendors and their em…
Fla. Stat. § 561.703 Definitions relating to Florida Responsible Vendor Act
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As used in this act, the term:(1) “Division” means the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco of the Department of Business and Professional Regulation.(2) “Vendor” means a person who is licensed pursuant to this chapter, chapter 563, chapter 564, or chapter 565, to sell or …
Fla. Stat. § 561.705 Responsible vendor qualification
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To qualify as a responsible vendor, the vendor must:(1) Provide a course of instruction for its employees that must include subjects dealing with alcoholic beverages and may also include subjects dealing with controlled substances as follows:(a) Laws covering the service of alcoh…
Fla. Stat. § 561.706 Exemption from license suspension or revocation; mitigation for certain beverage law violations; records of arrests
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(1) The license of a vendor qualified as a responsible vendor under this act may not be suspended or revoked for an employee’s illegal sale or service of an alcoholic beverage to a person who is not of lawful drinking age or for an employee’s engaging in or permitting others to e…