§ 564.05, Fla. Stat. · Chapter 564. WINE
Limitation of size of individual wine containers; penalty.
Text — 2026 Florida Statutes
It is unlawful for a person to sell within this state wine in an individual container holding more than 1 gallon of such wine, unless such wine is in a container holding 5.16 gallons or a glass container holding 4.5 liters, 6 liters, 9 liters, 12 liters, or 15 liters. However, qualified distributors and manufacturers may sell wine to other qualified distributors or manufacturers in any size container. Except as provided in s. 564.09, wine sold or offered for sale by a licensed vendor to be consumed off the premises must be in the unopened original container. A person convicted of a violation of this section commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
ss. 1, 2, ch. 19498, 1939; CGL 1940 Supp. 7648(33); s. 7, ch. 22858, 1945; s. 580, ch. 71-136; s. 4, ch. 72-230; s. 1, ch. 2013-199; s. 1, ch. 2024-45; s. 1, ch. 2025-24.
Note
Note.—Former s. 569.06.
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The Florida Statutes
- § 564.09, Fla. Stat.Restaurants; off-premises consumption of wine.Printed as s. 564.09
- § 775.082, Fla. Stat.Penalties; applicability of sentencing structures; mandatory minimum sentences for certain reoffenders previously released from prison.Printed as s. 775.082
- § 775.083, Fla. Stat.Fines.Printed as s. 775.083
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