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| Gov. Rick Scott |
It has been a long road, but it looks like
we will be able to buy spirits in the grocery stores and other larger retail
outlets in Florida. The state has a
chance to get into the 21st century with 28 other states.
The Distilled Spirits Council today
praised the Florida Legislature for passing SB 106, legislation that would
allow spirits sales in grocery stores. The
legislation, known as the "Take Down the Wall" bill, allows spirits
to be sold alongside wine and beer in grocery stores. Currently, retailers must
segregate spirits into a side store separated by a wall, inconveniencing
consumers.
"Florida consumers want a modern
marketplace where they can purchase spirits, wine and beer at the same time and
same place - like in most states," said Distilled Spirits Council Vice
President Jay Hibbard. "We applaud the Florida legislature for listening
to its constituents and urge Governor Scott to sign this pro-consumer
legislation."
Following Governor
Rick Scott's signature, Florida will become the 28th state to allow the sale of
spirits, wine and beer in large retail locations such as grocery stores and
big-box retailers.
