Florida Frequently Asked Questions

As an alcoholic beverage distributor, how do the Tied House Evil laws apply to me?

Florida Statute 561.42 provides certain limitations and prohibitions related to the manufacture, distribution, and retail sales of alcoholic beverages.  Among other provisions, the statute provides the following:  

Prohibits, with certain exceptions, gifts, loans of money or property, or rebates between manufacturers or distributors and vendors; Limits the extension of credit and provides consequences for nonpayment of sales by a vendor;

Provides certain restrictions related to manufacturers or distributors giving, lending, renting, selling, or otherwise furnishing advertising materials to a vendor; Prohibits distributors of beer from furnishing coupons redeemable by vendors to consumers; and Prohibits certain sampling activities.  

Further questions regarding F.S. 561.42 should be referred to the Office of the General Counsel, Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco at 850.488.0062