The bill amends Section 564.05 of the Florida Statutes, which regulates the size of individual wine containers sold in the state. The current law prohibits the sale of wine in containers larger than 1 gallon, with exceptions for reusable containers holding 5.16 gallons and specific glass containers of various sizes (4.5 liters, 6 liters, 9 liters, 12 liters, or 15 liters). The amendment removes the requirement for the container to be "reusable," thereby allowing for more flexibility in the types of containers that can be used for larger quantities of wine.

Additionally, the bill maintains that qualified distributors and manufacturers can sell wine in any size container to other qualified distributors or manufacturers. It also reiterates that wine sold for off-premises consumption must be in its unopened original container. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
H 6015 Filed: 564.05