The bill amends Section 564.05 of the Florida Statutes, which regulates the size of individual wine containers sold in the state. The amendment revises the exception to the maximum allowable capacity for wine containers, specifically removing the requirement for containers to be reusable. Under the new law, wine can be sold in containers holding more than 1 gallon, provided they are in a container of 5.16 gallons or a glass container of specified sizes (4.5 liters, 6 liters, 9 liters, 12 liters, or 15 liters). Additionally, it clarifies that wine sold by licensed vendors for off-premises consumption must be in the unopened original container.

The bill also updates the language regarding the requirement for off-premises wine sales, changing "shall" to "must." This change emphasizes the obligation for compliance with the law. The effective date for this act is set for July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
S 578 Filed: 564.05
S 578 c1: 564.05
S 578 er: 564.05