Florida § 562.15 - Unlawful possession; unpaid taxes.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 562.15 — Unlawful possession; unpaid taxes., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 562.15. Unlawful possession; unpaid taxes.
It is unlawful for any person to own or possess within this state any alcoholic beverage, unless full compliance has been had with the pertinent provisions of the Beverage Law as to payment of excise taxes on beverages of like alcohol content. However, this section shall not apply: (1) To manufacturers or distributors licensed under the Beverage Law, to state bonded warehouses, or to common carriers; or (2) To persons possessing not in excess of 1 gallon of such beverages if the beverage shall have been purchased by said possessor outside of the state in accordance with the laws of the place where purchased and shall have been brought into this state by said possessor. The burden of proof that such beverages were purchased outside the state and in accordance with the laws of the place where purchased shall in all cases be upon the possessor of such beverages.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 562.15
What does Florida Statutes § 562.15 cover?
Section 562.15 ("Unlawful possession; unpaid taxes.") 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 § 562.15?
A common citation format is "Florida Statutes § 562.15" (Florida). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Florida law?
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How does Florida § 562.15 apply to my situation?
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