NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco, Department of Business and Professional Regulation, State of Florida has received the petition for declaratory statement from Schnebly Redlands Winery, Docket Number DS 2011-043.The petition seeks the agency's opinion as to the applicability of Section 561.221, Florida Statutes, as it applies to the petitioner.
The Petitioner requests a declaratory statement as to the legality of the following business model: Schnebly Redland’s Winery, a winery located in Miami-Dade County and licensed by the State of Florida, would manufacture beer, wine and brandy; wine would be manufactured from tropical fruits grown by the Winery, and brandy would be distilled therefrom. Under a DD License granted by the State of Florida, Schnebly Redland’s Winery would sell its beer, wine and brandy – either by the glass, bottle or case – directly to consumers on the Winery premises. Alternatively, Schnebly Redland’s Winery would obtain a 4COP quota license, using it to sell the same products in a similar fashion.
A copy of the Petition for Declaratory Statement may be obtained by contacting: Agency Clerk, Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2217.
Please refer all comments to: Michael Ross, Chief Attorney, Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2202.