HB 1617

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A bill to be entitled
2An act relating to the Beverage Law; creating s. 561.707,
3F.S.; prohibiting licensees from selling alcoholic
4beverages having a container lid other than that provided
5by the manufacturer or having a container affixed with a
6logo stating that the beverage is nonalcoholic; providing
7penalties; providing an effective date.
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9Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida:
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11     Section 1.  Section 561.707, Florida Statutes, is created
12to read:
13     561.707  Alcoholic beverage containers.--
14     (1)  A licensee may not sell any alcoholic beverage for
15consumption either on or off premises:
16     (a)  Having a container lid other than that provided by the
17manufacturer.
18     (b)  Having a container affixed with a logo stating that
19the beverage is nonalcoholic.
20     (2)  The division may suspend or revoke the license of, and
21may impose a civil penalty not to exceed $1,000 against, any
22person in violation of this section, as provided in s. 561.29.
23     Section 2.  This act shall take effect July 1, 2005.


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