The Florida Breweries Report – June 2016
In a new measurement for the Florida Breweries Report, taxpaid sales per brewery increased by 2.7% in June 2016.
Continue ReadingBrewers’ Law 101: Local Zoning Approval
The use of a specific premises for the manufacturer or retail sale of alcoholic beverages is governed by the local zoning authority having jurisdiction over the location of the premises. The local zoning authority is generally charged with enforcing local zoning and land use ordinances and regulations and issuing permits for uses that require specific approval.
Continue ReadingBrewers’ Law 101: Florida Health Department Approval
Health approval is required on all applications for the 2COP license and other licenses permitting consumption of alcoholic beverages on the premises. Businesses that serve food or are located on premises licensed by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation’s Division of Hotels and Restaurants, must obtain approval from that division. Businesses that do not serve food must contact...
Continue ReadingBrewers’ Law 101: Florida DOR Registration & Alcohol Sales Tax
Prior to selling alcoholic beverages in Florida (which is subject to sales tax) or employing employees in Florida (which is subject to unemployment tax), every beverage company must register with the DOR, or Florida’s Department of Revenue. Form DR-1 Registering with the DOR involves filing the Florida Business Tax Application (DR-1). Form DR-1 is filed online using the DOR’s...
Continue ReadingBrewers’ Law 101: ABT Florida Retail License
The retail sale of alcoholic beverages (generally, any beverage with greater than 0.5% alcohol by volume) is regulated by the state government. Within the government of the State of Florida, the Department of Business and Professional Regulation’s Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco (ABT). The ABT is the agency responsible for licensing the alcoholic beverage industry, for collection and...
Continue ReadingThe Florida Breweries Report – May 2016
More than 200 Florida breweries, and positive growth for May 2016.
Continue ReadingBrewers’ Law 101: Florida ABT Manufacturing License
The manufacture of alcoholic beverages (generally, any beverage with greater than 0.5% alcohol by volume) is regulated by the federal government and the state government. Within the government of the State of Florida, the Department of Business and Professional Regulation’s Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco (ABT). The ABT is the agency responsible for licensing the alcoholic beverage industry,...
Continue ReadingBrewers’ Law 101: Federal TTB Retail Registration
The retail sale of alcoholic beverages is regulated by the federal government and the state government. Within the federal government, the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) is the agency charged with collecting federal taxes on alcohol and assuring compliance with alcohol permitting, labeling, and marketing requirements. Before selling alcoholic beverages within the...
Continue ReadingBrewers’ Law 101: Federal TTB Manufacturing License
The manufacture of alcoholic beverages (generally, any beverage with greater than 0.5% alcohol by volume) is regulated by the federal government and the state government. Within the federal government, the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) is the agency charged with collecting federal taxes on alcohol and assuring compliance with alcohol permitting, labeling,...
Continue ReadingThe Florida Breweries Report – April 2016
A tough month for beer in Florida, but April 2016 sees three new Florida breweries.
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