Petitioner, Jeffrey M. Borysiewicz DS 2014-004.; The Petitioner will be a minority owner in a business entity structured as either a limited liability corporation (LLC) or another corporate form that has ownership interests divided among different ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on January 17, 2014, the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco, Department of Business and Professional Regulation, State of Florida, has received the petition for declaratory statement from Petitioner, Jeffrey M. Borysiewicz, DS 2014-004. The petition seeks the agency’s opinion as to the applicability of Sections 561.22, 561.42, and 565.03, F.S., as they apply to the petitioner.

The Petitioner will be a minority owner in a business entity structured as either a limited liability corporation (LLC) or another corporate form that has ownership interests divided among different investors (“Corporate Entity”). Corporate Entity is planning on owning and operating a Craft Distillery in the State of Florida. Corporate Entity is substantially affected by Florida Statues Sections 561.22 and 561.45, as to whether Petitioner’s position at Corona Cigars prevents Petitioner from maintaining an ownership interest in Corporate Entity holding a license as a Craft Distillery in the State of Florida.

A copy of the Petition for Declaratory Statement may be obtained by contacting: [e-mail], Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1020.

Please refer all comments to: Michael Ross, Chief Assistant General Counsel, Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1020.