Cocktails To-Go: How the COVID-19 Pandemic Shaped New Regulations on Liquor Licenses in Florida
As a result of the heavy financial burdens restaurants across Florida faced due to the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns and restrictions, Governor DeSantis issued Executive Order 20-71. This emergency order allowed restaurants and on-premise retailers to sell carry-out alcoholic beverages to help increase revenue. Several establishments around Florida found this expansion of their liquor licenses to be crucial to keeping their …
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What kind of license do I need for a Cannabis Business in Florida?
The State of Florida only issues one type of cannabis business license: Medical Marijuana Treatment Center (“MMTC”). In 2014, the Florida Legislature passed the Compassionate Medical Cannabis Act, effectively creating the foundation of medical marijuana businesses in Florida. Under Florida Statute § 381.986, MMTCs must be licensed by the Office of Medical Marijuana Use (“OMMU”) to cultivate, process, transport, and …
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