Florida § 562.33 - Beverage and personal property; seizure and forfeiture.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 562.33 — Beverage and personal property; seizure and forfeiture., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 562.33. Beverage and personal property; seizure and forfeiture.
Whenever any beverage on which any tax is imposed by the Beverage Law or would be imposed if such beverage were manufactured in or brought into this state in accordance with the regulatory provisions thereof, or any materials, utensils, or vessels proper, or other personal property whatsoever, intended to be made use of for or in the manufacture of such beverage are removed, or are deposited or concealed in any place, with intent to defraud the state of such tax, or any part thereof, all such beverages and all such materials, utensils, vessels, or other personal property whatsoever, may be seized by the division or any sheriff or deputy sheriff and shall be forfeited to the state.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 562.33
What does Florida Statutes § 562.33 cover?
Section 562.33 ("Beverage and personal property; seizure and forfeiture.") 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 § 562.33?
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Is this the official text of Florida law?
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How does Florida § 562.33 apply to my situation?
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