Bill > H0799

This bill modifies Florida's alcoholic beverage licensing regulations to create a new special license category for residential condominiums with at least 50 units that offer food and beverage amenities to residents. Under the proposed law, these residential condominiums can obtain a special alcoholic beverage license with several important restrictions: the license can only be issued to the person or corporation managing food and beverage operations (not the condominium owners' association), alcoholic beverages can only be consumed on the premises by residents and their guests, and no alcoholic beverages can be sold for off-premises consumption. Additionally, the license prohibits selling alcoholic beverages after the hours of serving or consuming food have ended. The bill also makes conforming changes to cross-references in other sections of Florida statutes related to open container laws and vendor regulations, ensuring that the new licensing category is properly integrated into existing legal frameworks. The new licensing provisions will take effect on July 1, 2025, providing residential condominiums with a pathway to offer alcoholic beverage services to their residents under specific, controlled circumstances.

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https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/799