(1) A distributor may give a sample of distilled spirituous beverages, wine, or malt beverages to a vendor if that vendor has not purchased the brand or received a sample of the brand within the preceding twelve months. However, if ownership of a distributor or vendor is transferred to a new entity, the distributor is eligible to give, and the vendor is eligible to receive, new samples.
    (2) Samples of malt beverages shall not exceed three gallons per brand to each licensed premises; samples of wine shall not exceed three liters per brand to each licensed premises; and samples of spirituous beverages shall not exceed three liters per brand to each licensed premises.
    (3) If a particular product is not available in a size within the quantity limitations of this section, a distributor may furnish to a vendor the next larger size.
    (4) Any withdrawal of tax paid samples from the inventory of a distributor as permitted herein must be substantiated by an invoice to a licensed vendor. The invoice shall include:
    (a) Distributor’s name and address.
    (b) Date invoice was prepared.
    (c) Identification of the product as a sample.
    (d) Identification of salesman.
    (e) Name and address and license number of the vendor.
    (f) Brand name.
    (g) Number of containers and size of containers used in sampling.
Rulemaking Authority 561.11, 561.42 FS. Law Implemented 561.08, 561.42 FS. History-New 9-15-10.