Florida § 561.43 - Dry counties; manufacturers’ or distributors’ licenses; exporters’ registrations; exemptions.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 561.43 — Dry counties; manufacturers’ or distributors’ licenses; exporters’ registrations; exemptions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 561.43. Dry counties; manufacturers’ or distributors’ licenses; exporters’ registrations; exemptions.
(1) A license may not be issued to a manufacturer or distributor, and a registration may not be issued to an exporter, for the operation of a manufacturing or distributing plant or exporting establishment in any county where the sale of intoxicating liquors, wines, and beers is prohibited, except: (a) To manufacturers of wines or wines and cordials; (b) To distillers of alcoholic or spirituous liquors made exclusively from citrus fruits, citrus fruit products or citrus fruit byproducts, agricultural products and byproducts; (c) To manufacturers of beer whose plants are licensed at the time the county in which such plants are located votes to prohibit the sale of intoxicating beverages therein under the local option provisions of the State Constitution. (d) To rectifiers and blenders of alcoholic or spirituous liquors mixed exclusively with citrus fruit products or citrus fruit byproducts, agricultural products, or agricultural byproducts. (2) It shall be lawful for any manufacturer or distiller authorized to be licensed under the provisions of this section to sell its products from its plants only for transportation out of the county.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 561.43
What does Florida Statutes § 561.43 cover?
Section 561.43 ("Dry counties; manufacturers’ or distributors’ licenses; exporters’ registrations; exemptions.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Florida § 561.43?
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Is this the official text of Florida law?
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How does Florida § 561.43 apply to my situation?
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