A 4COP liquor license in Florida authorizes the sale of packaged liquors, spirits, beers and wines for consumption on premises or packaged. The state limits the number of 4COP licenses based on county populations. The Department of Business & Professional Regulation (DBPR) issues such licenses. For businesses serving alcohol, obtaining a 4COP liquor license is an important legal step.
License Costs and Types
- As of 2016, a 4COP liquor license costs $910 for a half-year and $1,820 for a full-year. Liquor licenses can cost between $10,850 to $300,000 depending on the type.
- The 4COP license permits selling beer, wine, liquor by the drink for on-premises consumption and package sales.
SRX License and Requirements
- An SRX license is for restaurant alcohol sales, with additional requirements including minimum restaurant space and a percentage of revenue from food.
- SRX licenses do not have a state limit on the number issued.
Types of Liquor Licenses in Florida
4COP Liquor License
- The 4COP liquor license allows the sale of packaged liquors, spirits, beers and wines for consumption on premises or packaged.
- The license is in-demand due to its broad permissions and the state’s limitations based on county populations.
- Businesses with a 4COP license can sell beer, wine, liquor by the drink for on-premises consumption, and package sales.
SRX License and Quota Licenses
- An SRX license is specifically for restaurant alcohol sales and has minimum space and food revenue percentage requirements.
- Florida uses a lottery system for quota licenses, but there is no state limit on the number of SRX licenses issued.