Division of Alcoholic beverages and tobacco

The Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco licenses the alcoholic beverage and tobacco industries, collects and audits taxes and fees paid by the licensees, and enforces the laws and regulation of the alcoholic beverage and tobacco industries, pursuant to Chapter 210, Chapters 561-565 and Chapters 567-569 of Florida Statutes. Florida has approximately 72,000 active alcoholic beverage and tobacco license holders. The division generates over $1.98 billion in license fees, taxes, fines, etc. With 334.75 employees, these responsibilities are carried out through three bureaus within the division: Licensing, Auditing and Enforcement.

QUOTA APPLICATION PERIOD

FOR

SUWANNEE COUNTY IS NOW OPEN

The Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco, Department of Business and Professional Regulation, announces it will be accepting the Quota License Drawing Entry Form 6033S for 45 days beginning December 27, 2011 and continuing through 5:00 p.m. February 9, 2012, for inclusion in the drawing for five (5) new quota liquor licenses to be issued in SUWANNEE COUNTY.

DBPR ABT-6033S which can be found on the Division’s website is the only application that will be accepted for filing into this drawing. All other application forms from prior drawings will not be accepted for filing. Further information may be obtained by contacting the Division’s district office serving their area of interest, by visiting the Division’s Internet website: www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/abt or by calling: (850)488-8284.

PREVENTION / AWARENESS RESOURCES, NEWS AND INFORMATION

Alcohol Prevention / Awareness Resources, News and Information

Tobacco Prevention / Awareness Resources, News and Information

Tax Stamp Violation Reporting (Call 1-866-540-PUFS)

Help stop the sale/possession of illegal cigarettes in Florida. For more information on the PUFS program click here.

SUDS: Stop Underage Drinking and Sales

To report any violations of state laws pertaining to alcohol or tobacco sales, please call toll free 1.866.540.SUDS (7837).

BECOME AN INVESTIGATIVE AIDE

The Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco is currently seeking volunteer investigative aides. For more information regarding this program, see our Become an Investigative Aide brochure.