The bill amends Florida Statutes to create a special alcoholic beverage license for certain residential condominiums that regularly offer food and beverage amenities to their residents. Specifically, it allows for the issuance of a license to residential condominiums with at least 50 units that are wholly owned or rented to nontransients, provided they are licensed as a food service establishment. The license will be issued only to the person or corporation managing the food and beverage operations, not to the condominium association. Additionally, the sale of alcoholic beverages is restricted to on-premises consumption by residents and their nonresident guests, and licensees are prohibited from selling alcoholic beverages for off-premises consumption or after food service hours.

The bill also includes amendments to existing statutes to conform cross-references and clarify regulations regarding the sale and delivery of alcoholic beverages. It specifies that licensees under the new provision may not sell alcoholic beverages by the package for off-premises consumption and must cease sales after the hours of food service. The effective date for this act is set for July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
H 799 Filed: 561.20, 316.1936, 565.045