The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to clarify how manufacturers and distributors may provide split cases to vendors.

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
61A-1.01024: Split Cases
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to clarify how manufacturers and distributors may provide split cases to vendors.
SUMMARY: This rule is part of a large set being promulgated to implement statutory provisions relating to approved advertising and promotional gifts, including coupons, as they pertain to the sales of alcoholic beverages.
SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: No Statement of Estimated Regulatory Cost was prepared.
Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 561.11, 561.42 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 561.08, 561.42 FS.
A HEARING WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:
DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, February 13, 2008, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. or until completion of business, whichever is earlier, at which time the record will close
PLACE: Professions Boardroom, Northwood Centre, 1940 N. Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399
Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 5 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: DeeAnna Owens, Administrative Assistant, [phone]. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Lisa Livezey Comingore, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Office of the General Counsel, 1940 North Monroe Street, Suite 42, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, [phone]

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

61A-1.01024 Split Cases.

Distributors may offer split cases containing more than one brand or more than one size of the same brand of alcoholic beverage to vendors. Distributors must have a written policy applying to all vendors if an add-on fee is charged for any split cases.

Specific Authority 561.11, 561.42 FS. Law Implemented 561.08, 561.42 FS. History–New________.

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Cynthia Hill, Director, Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco
NAME OF SUPERVISOR OR PERSON WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Ralf Michels, Chief Attorney, Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco, Office of the General Counsel, 1940 North Monroe Street, Suite 42, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, [phone]
DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: November 28, 2007
DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAW: August 3, 2007