Bill > S1200

This bill amends Florida's alcoholic beverage licensing laws to create a new provision for residential condominiums, allowing those with at least 50 units that are primarily owned or rented by permanent residents to obtain a special alcohol license. The license can only be issued to the entity managing food and beverage operations, not the condominium owners' association. Importantly, the license restricts alcoholic beverage sales to on-premises consumption only for residents and their guests, prohibits selling packaged alcohol for off-premises consumption, and limits alcohol sales to the hours during which food is being served. The bill also makes conforming changes to cross-references in other sections of Florida statutes related to open container laws and vendor regulations. These modifications aim to provide residential condominiums with more flexibility in offering food and beverage amenities to their residents while maintaining strict controls on alcohol service. The new licensing provision is specifically designed for residential condominiums that are licensed as food service establishments and regularly offer food and beverage services to their residents. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2025.

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/1200