§ 4-5. Signs warning of dangers of alcoholic beverage consumption.

(a)

Definitions. For the purpose of this section, the following terms should be defined and applied as follows:

Alcoholic beverage shall mean and include alcohol, spirits, liquor, wine and beer.

Vendor shall mean person who owns or operates a business establishment which sells at retail any alcoholic beverage not for on-premises consumption, including any person who owns or operates a liquor store, or other business establishment which has retail sale of alcoholic beverages. For purposes of this section, the term "vendor" shall not include bars, restaurants or other establishments which are permitted to sell alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises.

(b)

Warning signs required. All vendors of alcoholic beverages which are not for consumption on the premises shall have posted in a conspicuous place in their premises a warning sign at least eight and one-half (8½) inches by seventeen (17) inches in size which is clearly visible and legible to all patrons entering the premises. Such warning sign shall read as follows:

HEALTH WARNING:
ALCOHOL IN BEER
WINE AND LIQUOR
CAN CAUSE
INTOXICATION
ADDICTION
BIRTH DEFECTS

REDUCE YOUR RISKS:

DO NOT DRINK BEFORE DRIVING OR OPERATING MACHINERY.

DO NOT MIX ALCOHOL WITH OTHER DRUGS (IT COULD BE FATAL).

DO NOT DRINK DURING PREGNANCY.

(c)

Violation. Violation of this section shall be punishable in accordance with F.S. § 125.69.

(Ord. No. 90-22, §§ 1—3, 9-17-90)

Cross reference

Signs generally, ch. 31.5.