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The 2024 Florida Statutes

Title XXXIV
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND TOBACCO
Chapter 562
BEVERAGE LAW: ENFORCEMENT
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F.S. 562.111
1562.111 Possession of alcoholic beverages by persons under age 21 prohibited.—
(1) It is unlawful for any person under the age of 21 years, except a person employed under the provisions of s. 562.13 acting in the scope of her or his employment, to have in her or his possession alcoholic beverages, except that nothing contained in this subsection shall preclude the employment of any person 18 years of age or older in the sale, preparation, or service of alcoholic beverages in licensed premises in any establishment licensed by the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco or the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Notwithstanding the provisions of s. 562.45, any person under the age of 21 who is convicted of a violation of this subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083; however, any person under the age of 21 who has been convicted of a violation of this subsection and who is thereafter convicted of a further violation of this subsection is, upon conviction of the further offense, guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.
(2) The prohibition in this section against the possession of alcoholic beverages does not apply to the tasting of alcoholic beverages by a student who is at least 18 years of age, who is tasting the alcoholic beverages as part of the student’s required curriculum at a postsecondary educational institution that is institutionally accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education and that is licensed or exempt from licensure pursuant to the provisions of chapter 1005 or is a public postsecondary education institution; if the student is enrolled in the college and is tasting the alcoholic beverages only for instructional purposes during classes that are part of such a curriculum; if the student is allowed only to taste, but not consume or imbibe, the alcoholic beverages; and if the alcoholic beverages at all times remain in the possession and control of authorized instructional personnel of the college who are 21 years of age or older.
History.—s. 2, ch. 57-327; s. 2, ch. 72-230; s. 50, ch. 77-121; s. 3, ch. 80-74; s. 3, ch. 85-285; s. 4, ch. 90-265; s. 859, ch. 97-103; s. 2, ch. 2002-7; s. 68, ch. 2003-1; s. 24, ch. 2019-167.
1Note.—Section 6, ch. 85-285, in pertinent part provides that “[i]n the event that a federal court of last resort determines that it is unconstitutional for the Federal Government to withhold transportation funds from the state because the legal age of the sale, consumption, or possession of alcoholic beverages is under 21 years of age or if federal legislation is enacted to allow the drinking age to be lowered or modified from 21 years of age, it is the intent of the Legislature that the amendments to [this section] contained in this act shall be null and void and that [this section reverts] to the language existing . . . on June 30, 1985.”

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Arrestable Offenses / Crimes under Fla. Stat. 562.111
Level: Degree
Misdemeanor/Felony: First/Second/Third

S562.111 - LIQUOR-POSSESS - BY PERSON UNDER 21 YOA SUBSQ OFF - M: F
S562.111 - LIQUOR-POSSESS - BY PERSON UNDER 21 YOA 1ST OFF - M: S

Civil Citations / Citable Offenses under S562.111
R or S next to points is Mandatory Revocation or Suspension

S562.111 (1) POSSESSION of ALCOHOLIC beverage by a MINOR (except exempt under F.S. 562.13) [See 322.056 & 562.111(2)] - Points on Drivers License: 0 R/S
S562.111 (1) POSSESSION of ALCOHOLIC beverage by a MINOR (except exempt under F.S. 562.13) [See 322.056 & 562.111(2)] Note 22 - Points on Drivers License: 0

Annotations, Discussions, Cases:

Cases Citing Statute 562.111

Total Results: 20

P.D.T. v. State

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2008-12-03

Citation: 996 So. 2d 919, 2008 Fla. App. LEXIS 18062

Snippet: to drink beer, a crime for a minor, see section 562.111(1), Florida Statutes (2007). Such testimony, however

PDT v. State

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2008-12-03

Citation: 996 So. 2d 919, 2008 WL 5070330

Snippet: to drink beer, a crime for a minor, see section 562.111(1), Florida Statutes (2007). Such testimony, however

State v. R.A.

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2006-05-24

Citation: 928 So. 2d 1258, 2006 Fla. App. LEXIS 8104, 2006 WL 1409101

Snippet: delinquent for a violation of section 562.11(2), 562.111, or chapter 893, and (a) The person is eligible

State v. J.P.

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 2004-11-18

Citation: 907 So. 2d 1101, 2004 Fla. LEXIS 2529

Snippet: 15-year-olds from driving unaccompanied by an adult); § 562.111(1), Fla. Stat. (2003) (prohibiting persons under

State v. JP

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 2004-11-18

Citation: 907 So. 2d 1101, 2004 WL 3404162

Snippet: 15-year-olds from driving unaccompanied by an adult); § 562.111(1), Fla. Stat. (2003) (prohibiting persons under

D.P.B. v. State

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2004-06-23

Citation: 877 So. 2d 770, 2004 Fla. App. LEXIS 8741

Snippet: alcoholic beverages. We reasoned that'since § 562.111, Fla. Stat. (1995), prohibits any person under

DPB v. State

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2004-06-23

Citation: 877 So. 2d 770, 2004 WL 1393381

Snippet: alcoholic beverages. We reasoned that since § 562.111, Fla. Stat. (1995), prohibits any person under

S.C.S. v. State

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2002-12-04

Citation: 831 So. 2d 264, 2002 Fla. App. LEXIS 17782

Snippet: possession of alcohol by a minor under section 562.111, Florida Statutes. See State v. Williams, 742 So

SCS v. State

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2002-12-04

Citation: 831 So. 2d 264, 2002 WL 31696816

Snippet: possession of alcohol by a minor under section 562.111, Florida Statutes. See State v. Williams, 742 So

M.D.L. v. State

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2001-06-13

Citation: 786 So. 2d 1240, 2001 Fla. App. LEXIS 7992, 2001 WL 649877

Snippet: maximum comparable adult sanction. See §§ 772.082, 562.111, Fla.Stat. (2000); T.J. v. State, 743 So.2d 1158

State v. C.C.S.

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2000-10-25

Citation: 779 So. 2d 465

Snippet: the age of twenty-one, a violation of section 562.111, Florida Statutes (1997), and an enumerated offense

State v. CCS

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2000-10-25

Citation: 779 So. 2d 465

Snippet: the age of twenty-one, a violation of section 562.111, Florida Statutes (1997), and an enumerated offense

State v. R.P.E.

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2000-10-11

Citation: 779 So. 2d 426, 2000 Fla. App. LEXIS 13188, 2000 WL 1504952

Snippet: R.P.E.’s driver’s license pursuant to sections 562.111 and 322.056(1), Florida Statutes (1997). We reverse

Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles v. Farr

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2000-04-20

Citation: 757 So. 2d 550, 2000 Fla. App. LEXIS 4660, 2000 WL 423410

Snippet: (3).' . § 316.089, Fla. Stat. (1997). . § 562.111, Fla. Stat. (1997). . § 316.1936, Fla. Stat.

State v. J.V.W.

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 1999-09-01

Citation: 739 So. 2d 173, 1999 Fla. App. LEXIS 11644

Snippet: petition charged J.V.W. with violating section 562.111, Florida Statutes (1997), which prohibits possession

State v. JVW

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 1999-09-01

Citation: 739 So. 2d 173, 1999 WL 674324

Snippet: petition charged J.V.W. with violating section 562.111, Florida Statutes (1997), which prohibits possession

State v. M.L.R.

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 1998-12-16

Citation: 722 So. 2d 259, 1998 Fla. App. LEXIS 15688

Snippet: delinquent for a violation of s. 562.11(2), s. 562.111, or chapter 893, and: (a) The person is eligible

State v. MLR

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 1998-12-16

Citation: 722 So. 2d 259, 1998 WL 873066

Snippet: delinquent for a violation of s. 562.11(2), s. 562.111, or chapter 893, and: (a) The person is eligible

State v. K.S.

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 1997-05-23

Citation: 694 So. 2d 104, 1997 Fla. App. LEXIS 5619, 1997 WL 270615

Snippet: alcohol by a minor is a misdemean- or offense. § 562.111, Fla. Stat. (1995).2 Where, as here, all the elements

W.J. v. State

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 1997-02-19

Citation: 688 So. 2d 954, 1997 Fla. App. LEXIS 1218

Snippet: alcoholic beverages or controlled substances. Section 562.111, Florida Statutes (1995), prohibits any person