The bill amends Section 564.05 of the Florida Statutes to allow the sale of wine in recyclable containers of specified volumes. Specifically, it permits wine to be sold in a recyclable or reusable container holding 5.16 gallons, as well as in glass containers of 4.5 liters, 6 liters, 9 liters, 12 liters, or 15 liters. The bill maintains that wine sold for off-premises consumption must be in the unopened original container, with the language changing from "shall" to "must" to emphasize this requirement.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that qualified distributors and manufacturers can sell wine in any size container to other qualified distributors or manufacturers. The effective date for this legislation is set for July 1, 2025. Violations of this section remain classified as a misdemeanor of the second degree, with penalties outlined in existing statutes.

Statutes affected:
S 578 Filed: 564.05