You want to give your restaurant guests a complete dining experience, so you’re thinking about getting a license to legally sell alcohol in your establishment. A Special Food Service (SFS) license will allow you to sell wine, beer, and hard liquor. However, there are...
Licensing and Permitting
Licensing and Permitting
Quota license applications period begins August 16
The state’s Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco (DABT) issues several kinds of liquor licenses. But it is worth noting that the application entry period for the highly sought-after quota license runs from August 16 to September 29. This is the license for...
What type of liquor license will you need to serve alcohol at a one-time event?
After a tumultuous 2020, the nonprofit organization you have volunteered for over the last decade may need a large fundraiser to bolster its budget. You decide to host a dinner and wine event and feature many signature wines from a variety of Florida wineries. Or you...
What is a quota license?
Florida’s Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco (DABT) has several different kinds of liquor licenses. The different types are designed to address the specific needs of the establishment, whether it is a country club, an off-premise retailer (often called a...
Improper formulas applications leads to rejections by the TTB
One of the many necessary steps for alcohol producers and importers is to determine if you need formula approval by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB). While it is not extremely common, producers and importers will need to provide the formula if the...
Craft distillery regulations that are easy to overlook
Craft distilleries are no longer an oddity here in Florida. A gradual relaxing of the state’s strict regulations over the past decade has led to a mini-boom, with dozens now in operation. These small businesses have quickly become part of their respective communities,...
How to protect your business’ liquor license
As a bar or restaurant owner in Florida, it is imperative that your business follows licensure regulations. Yet, with the hectic nature of day to day operations, it’s easy to let them slip from your mind. Receiving notification of a civil administrative action from...