Selling Alcohol In Florida
The alcohol industry in Florida is overseen by the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco. The agency is
responsible for licensing, tax collection and auditing, fee collection, and enforcing the state’s laws and regulations. Selling alcohol in Florida, or any state you may be looking to do business in, requires knowledge of the
state, county, and local alcohol laws to remain compliant. We’ve put together some of the most common questions covering the off and on-premise environments in the state. Should you have any other selling-related questions, please feel free to reach out to us.
FAQs on Florida Beer, Wine & Spirits Sales
What are the policies regarding the sale of alcohol on Sundays in Florida?
Florida does allow Sunday sales of alcohol, subject to local government discretion.
What are the hours retailers can sell alcohol?
The default hours for selling alcohol in the state of Florida are between 7:00 AM and 12:00 AM daily. These hours apply unless counties or incorporated municipalities opt to create their own laws, which supersede.
Do Walmart, Target, and CVS sell alcohol in FL?
Yes, retailers such as Walmart, Target, and CVS sell alcohol, specifically beer and wine. They do not sell spirits.
Do they sell liquor, wine, or beer in grocery stores in Florida?
Yes, grocery stores in Florida sell beer and wine. Those with liquor stores such as Publix, Milams, and Winn Dixie sell spirits at separate locations in close proximity to the store.
Do they sell liquor, wine, or beer in gas stations in Florida?
Yes, they sell wine and beer at gas stations in Florida, but predominantly beer.
Buying Alcohol In Florida – Hours, Locations & Taxes
Florida, although some dry counties do exist, is not a dry state, which means you can buy alcohol within the state. If you’re looking to learn the rules, regulations, and laws on buying beer, wine, and spirits within the state, then see below. Learn more about buying both off-premise and on-premise today.
FAQs on Buying Beer, Wine & Liquor in Florida
What is the alcohol tax in Florida?
Wine
Less than 17.259% abv – $2.25 per Gallon
17.259% abv or more – $3.00 per Gallon
Natural Sparkling – $3.50 per Gallon
Cider- $0.89/Gallon
Liquor
Less than 17.259% abv – $2.25 per Gallon
17.259% – 55.78% abv – $6.50 per Gallon
More than 55.78% abv – $9.53 per Gallon
Can you buy liquor in grocery stores in FL?
Yes. You can buy wine, beer, and liquor under 6% ABV in grocery stores. Liquor over 6% ABV is sold only through package stores.
Can you buy alcohol in gas stations in Florida?
Yes, you can buy wine and beer in gas stations providing that they offer it for purchase to customers. Unless local law does not permit the sale of alcoholic beverages.
Can you buy alcohol on Sunday in FL?
Yes, but this will vary by county and alcohol type. Please consult your local and county regulations for complete details. Except as otherwise provided by county/municipal ordinance, sales are prohibited between midnight and 7 am every day including Sunday: (Source). In unincorporated Miami-Dade County, package stores are prohibited from making sales on Sundays (Source). Within the City of Miami, package stores may sell between 9 am and 7 pm and retailers may serve from noon until 3 am (Source). In Broward County, on and off-premise retailers are prohibited from making sales before noon (Source).
Does Florida Allow direct-to-consumer shipping?
Wine can be shipped directly to consumers, but direct shipping to consumers is not allowed in Florida.
What times can you buy liquor, wine, or beer in Florida?
The sale of alcohol is not permitted between midnight and 7:00 AM which means you can buy alcohol any time that is not within that restricted period.
Can you order alcohol to go in FL?
Alcohol-to-go or curbside sales are permitted for wine, spirits, and malt beverages in Florida provided the
establishment meets the state’s criteria for to-go sales.
Where in Florida can buy alcohol off-premise?
It depends on the type of alcohol you’re trying to purchase. Providing they hold an alcohol retailer’s license, you can purchase beer and wine in convenience stores, gas stations, and grocery stores. You can purchase liquor at package stores.
Where can buy alcohol for on-premise consumption in FL?
You can buy alcohol on-premise at any location that has a license to serve alcohol on-premise. That means bars, restaurants, clubs, hotels, and other locations so long as they meet the requirements for selling and serving on-premise.
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