Alcoholic Beverage Law

Florida beverage producers currently face a unique opportunity to influence federal regulatory standards. The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) is reviewing its extensive recordkeeping and reporting requirements to evaluate their practical utility. This...

The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) has dramatically escalated its regulatory activity in 2025. This aggressive, fast-moving posture now threatens immediate and serious consequences for hospitality groups and retail business owners...

In a significant legal development, Attorney Samuel Rubert recently filed an administrative rule challenge on behalf of Hoople Street Ventures, LLC against the Division of Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco (DABT). This challenge addresses a controversial policy the...

For many Florida distilleries, breweries, wineries, and importers or wholesalers, the past few months have brought an unexpected and frustrating problem: delayed TTB tax refunds. Whether you file CBMA claims, drawback claims, or general excise tax refunds, the...

The ability to play golf year round makes Florida a natural golf destination. With more than 1,100 courses throughout the state, the Sunshine State sees more than 40 million rounds of golf played each year by both locals and tourists. While golf is a lucrative...

Florida bars, breweries and other licensed establishments might have gaming or gambling machines on their premises. Florida's Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco (DABT) and the Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC) recently issued guidance requesting that...

The Florida Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco (DABT) announced the passage of a new rule that will impact licensed caterers across the state. The new rule requires all caterers holding a 13CT license to adhere to new requirements involving recordkeeping for...

Those who own catering businesses in Florida are wise to stay up-to-date on the latest regulations and rules that govern the industry. Recently, the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) proposed a new rule that will significantly impact catering...

The anticipation surrounding the Florida Quota Alcoholic Beverage License Drawing culminated on April 8, 2025, when hopeful applicants gathered virtually to witness the lottery's outcome. This annual event, organized by the Florida Division of Alcoholic Beverages...

Starting a brewery in Florida is an exciting venture, but understanding the regulations that apply to you is crucial to your success. From the start, knowing the rules can save you time, money, and potentially significant legal issues. Florida's regulations for...