(1) A licensed distributor of spirituous beverages, a craft distillery as defined in s. 565.03, or any vendor is authorized to conduct spirituous beverage tastings upon any licensed premises authorized to sell spirituous beverages by package or for consumption on premises without being in violation of s. 561.42, provided that the conduct of the spirituous beverage tasting shall be limited to and directed toward the general public of the age of legal consumption.
(2) Craft distilleries may conduct tastings and sales of distilled spirits produced by the craft distilleries at Florida fairs, trade shows, farmers markets, expositions, and festivals. The division shall issue permits to craft distilleries for such tastings and sales. A craft distillery must pay all entry fees and must have a distillery representative present during the event. The permit is limited to the duration and physical location of the event.
History.—s. 2, ch. 81-160; s. 3, ch. 2021-166.
Structure Florida Statutes
Title XXXIV - Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco
565.02 - License Fees; Vendors; Clubs; Caterers; and Others.
565.04 - Package Store Restrictions.
565.045 - Regulations for Consumption on Premises; Penalty; Exemptions.
565.05 - Purchase of Distilled Spirits by Licensed Clubs; Size of Individual Containers.
565.06 - Clubs to Sell Only Individual Drinks.
565.07 - Sale or Consumption of Certain Distilled Spirits Prohibited.
565.08 - Labeling Regulations; Liquor.
565.095 - Licensure as Primary American Source of Supply.
565.10 - Distilled Spirits Container Limit.
565.11 - Refilling Liquor Bottles; Misrepresentation; Penalty.
565.12 - Excise Tax on Liquors and Beverages.
565.13 - Monthly Payment of Tax by Distributor.
565.16 - Beverage Lists Furnished to Vendors.
565.17 - Beverage Tastings by Distributors, Craft Distilleries, and Vendors.