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Resources for Florida bar operators
Reports, briefings, and alerts for Florida bar operators.
Briefings
Short, practical explainers on inspections, incident response, and day-to-day compliance for bar operators in United States.
LiquorBarsRestaurants
Federal Hemp Ban: What Florida Bars and Restaurants Need to Do Before 12 November 2026
Section 781 of Public Law 119-37 caps total THC at 0.4 mg per innermost retail container from 12 November 2026. Most hemp beverages in trade today sit above the cap. What it means for FL bars and restaurants.
6 min read
Licensing
HB 103 and SB 122: Florida's Failed BTR Repeal
HB 103 passed the Florida House 82-26 but died in the Senate on 13 March 2026. Chapter 205 remains in force; the 2026-27 BTR renewal cycle is unchanged.
4 min read
Employment
Florida's $15 Minimum Wage: September 30, 2026
The final scheduled increase under Amendment 2 takes the base wage to $15 and the tipped cash wage to $11.98. After that, rates adjust automatically by CPI.
5 min read
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