Florida 2022 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

SB 924 — Seating Requirements for Special Food Service Establishment Licenses

Last action — Died in Regulated Industries

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2022 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

The bill revises the requirements for obtaining a special food service establishment license in Florida.

This bill amends existing laws regarding the issuance of special food service establishment licenses, including criteria for hotels and specific sizes for food service areas. It outlines requirements for revenue from food and nonalcoholic beverages.

What this means for you
  • Small Business: If you run a food service establishment, this bill outlines new requirements for special licenses that could impact your operations.

Summary

Seating Requirements for Special Food Service Establishment Licenses; Revising the requirements for receiving a special food service establishment license, etc.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill revises the requirements for obtaining a special food service establishment license in Florida.

  • 561.20(2)(a)

    is equipped to serve meals to 100 persons → is equipped to serve meals to 150 persons

    Increases the capacity requirement for food service establishments from 100 to 150 persons.

  • 561.20(2)(a)

    derives at least 51 percent of its gross food and beverage revenue from the sale of food and nonalcoholic beverages during the first 120-day operating period and the first 12-month operating period thereafter. → derives at least 51 percent of its gross food and beverage revenue from the sale of food and nonalcoholic beverages during the first 120-day operating period and the first 12-month operating period thereafter.

    Clarifies the revenue requirement phrase without changing its content.

  • 561.20(2)(a)

    legal or special law may not operate as a package store and may not sell intoxicating beverages under such license after the hours of serving or consumption of food have elapsed. → general or special law may not operate as a package store and may not sell intoxicating beverages under such license after the hours of serving or consumption of food have elapsed.

    Updates terminology from 'legal' to 'general' for consistency in the law.

  • 561.20(2)(a)

    60 percent of its gross revenue from the rental of hotel or motel rooms and the sale of food and nonalcoholic beverages; → 51 percent of its gross revenue from the rental of hotel or motel rooms and the sale of food and nonalcoholic beverages;

    Lowers the gross revenue requirement for some hotel or motel special licenses from 60 percent to 51 percent.

Action History

  1. Died in Regulated Industries

  2. Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration

  3. Introduced

  4. Referred to Regulated Industries; Commerce and Tourism; Rules

  5. Filed

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 163 not signed on

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Not signed on (163)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 924 do?
Seating Requirements for Special Food Service Establishment Licenses; Revising the requirements for receiving a special food service establishment license, etc.
Who sponsors SB 924?
SB 924 is sponsored by Bradley, Jennifer (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 924?
This bill died with 2022 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 924?
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