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


  • RULE NO: RULE TITLE
    61A-1.01017: Educational Seminars
    PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to clarify how manufacturers and distributors may provide educational seminars 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, (850)414-8125. 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, Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco, Office of the General Counsel, 1940 North Monroe Street, Suite 42, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, (850)487-9677

    THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

    61A-1.01017 Educational Seminars.

    Manufacturers and distributors may host instructional programs relating to alcoholic beverage products, alcoholic beverage laws and regulations, or responsible service and sales of alcoholic beverages. During seminars, manufacturers and distributors may give vendors and vendor’s employees or agents, instructional materials, snacks, beverages, meals, and tours of a manufacturer or distributor’s facility. Manufacturers and distributors shall not pay for or provide lodging or transportation to or from seminars to any vendor, vendor’s employee or agent.

    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, (850)488-0062
    DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: November 28, 2007
    DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAW: August 17, 2007

Document Information

Comments Open:
1/18/2008
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.
Purpose:
The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to clarify how manufacturers and distributors may provide educational seminars to vendors.
Rulemaking Authority:
561.11, 561.42 FS.
Law:
561.08, 561.42 FS.
Contact:
Lisa Livezey Comingore, Assistant General Counsel, 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, (850)487-9677
Related Rules: (1)
61A-1.01017. Educational Seminars