The bill amends Section 564.05 of the Florida Statutes, which regulates the size of individual wine containers sold in the state. The amendment removes the requirement for wine to be sold in a reusable container holding 5.16 gallons, while maintaining the allowance for glass containers of 4.5 liters, 6 liters, 9 liters, 12 liters, or 15 liters. Additionally, it clarifies that qualified distributors and manufacturers can sell wine in any size container to other qualified distributors or manufacturers. The bill also reiterates that wine sold for off-premises consumption must be in its unopened original container and establishes penalties for violations, classifying them as misdemeanors of the second degree. The effective date for this amendment is set for July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
H 6015 Filed: 564.05