Florida § 562.36 - Beverage on conveyance prima facie evidence; proviso.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 562.36 — Beverage on conveyance prima facie evidence; proviso., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 562.36. Beverage on conveyance prima facie evidence; proviso.
The presence, in any conveyance or place, of any beverage upon which a 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, and upon which the tax has not been paid, shall be prima facie evidence that such beverage is being removed, deposited, or concealed with intent to defraud the state of such tax; provided, that the provisions of this section shall not apply to any conveyance or any place owned by, or in the possession, custody, or control of a licensed manufacturer or distributor, a state bonded warehouse, or a common carrier.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Florida Statutes § 562.36 cover?
Section 562.36 ("Beverage on conveyance prima facie evidence; proviso.") 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.
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