Florida legal term
Alcoholic beverage in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Alcoholic beverage” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Florida criminal code.
What does “Alcoholic beverage” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Alcoholic beverage” means distilled spirits and any beverage containing 0.5 percent or more alcohol by volume. (Fla. Stat. § 856.015)
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