(1) “Beer” means a brewed beverage that meets the federal definition of beer in 27 C.F.R. s. 25.11 and contains less than 6 percent alcohol by volume.
(2) “Malt beverage” means any brewed beverage containing malt.
The terms “beer” and “malt beverage” have the same meaning when either term is used in the Beverage Law. The terms do not include alcoholic beverages that require a certificate of label approval by the Federal Government as wine or as distilled spirits.
History.—s. 3, ch. 72-230; s. 47, ch. 2017-36.
Note.—Former s. 561.01(3).
Structure Florida Statutes
Title XXXIV - Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco
Chapter 563 - Beer and Malt Beverages
563.02 - License Fees; Vendors; Manufacturers and Distributors.
563.021 - Malt Beverages; Exclusive Sales Territories.
563.022 - Relations Between Beer Distributors and Manufacturers.
563.025 - Surtax on License Fees.
563.03 - Regulation Concerning Draft Beer.
563.045 - Brands or Labels to Be Registered; Qualification to Do Business; Fee; Revocation.
563.05 - Excise Taxes on Malt Beverages.
563.06 - Malt Beverages; Imprint on Individual Container; Size of Containers; Exemptions.
563.065 - Price Differentials.
563.07 - Beer Distributors’ Collection Credit.
563.08 - Cash Deposit on Beer Sales.
563.09 - Malt Beverage Tastings by Distributors and Manufacturers.