For those who applied for a quota license from August through September of 2021, the wait is finally almost over. Florida’s Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco (DABT) will hold a public drawing to determine the entrants from the 2021 entry period who will be...
Alcoholic Beverage Law
Does Florida hold businesses liable for serving drunk patrons?
One of the risks you face when you get a liquor license for your business is the possibility that someone will bring a liability claim against your business or accuse you of misconduct, leading to a loss of your license. You may have heard of dram shop claims before....
TTB proposes changes to standards of fill for wine and spirits
On May 25, 2022, the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau announced proposed changes to the standards of fill. It proposed ten additional authorized standards of fill for wine and all the related technical and "harmonizing" changes. Moreover, as an alternative, it...
Floridians can now enjoy alcohol to go
During the last two years, the restaurant industry took a huge hit as many people stopped going out to dinner, opting instead to stay in for the sake of their health. The sale of alcoholic beverages in particular suffered a lot, resulting in huge amounts of lost...
Do you need a liquor license for a private party?
If you have a big birthday coming up or another family milestone, you may want to get some people together for a party. You haven’t quite decided where to host it yet, but you have a few ideas in mind. You want people to be able to relax and have a drink at your...
Does your product need formula approval?
To start a business in the U.S. that will produce and/or import beer, malt beverages, wine or distilled spirits, you need the approval of the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB). One of the key factors you need to determine is whether the TTB must approve...
What breweries and vineyards should know about government label requirements
Florida has a rich tradition of alcohol production. The warm climate and fertile soil that its vineyards and breweries enjoy make Florida-brewed alcoholic beverages particularly sought-after across the nation. But there are a few governmental regulations that...
Can you use the word “clean” on your labeling and advertising?
Use of any word implying a product is organic or natural has come under fire in recent years, given the standards that products must be held to in order to label them as such. Recently, the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) has received a number of...
Two restrictions on the right to deliver alcohol as a business
Many businesses that sell alcohol rely on their liquor, beer and wine sales for a significant portion of their revenue. Whether you operate a restaurant that serves cocktails along with meals or a grocery store licensed for the retail sale of alcohol, customers buying...
TTB investigation results in $305,000 Offer in Compromise
The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) recently investigated a Texas distillery’s sponsorship agreements, which led to the unlawful exclusion of products from their competitors. As a result, the distillery paid a $305,000 Offer in Compromise (OIC) to the...