Bill > H1155

This bill allows malt beverage manufacturers producing less than 31,000 gallons annually to sell and deliver their products directly to vendors, bypassing distributors. It also permits these smaller manufacturers to terminate, cancel, not renew, or discontinue franchise agreements with distributors under specific conditions, including providing advance written notice of 24 to 38 months, and clarifies that these actions are not considered unlawful practices and do not require compensation to the distributor. The bill also authorizes the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco (the state agency that regulates alcohol) to determine a manufacturer's yearly production amount upon request, with such a determination serving as official proof and being valid for three years if the manufacturer is found to produce under the 31,000-gallon threshold. Additionally, it updates a cross-reference within the law to reflect these changes, and these provisions will take effect on July 1, 2026.

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https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1155