Section 61A-10.020 - Vending Machines, Permits and Restrictions(1) Vending machines may only be operated by retail dealers.(2) Vending machine operators must possess a Florida retail dealer permit issued by the Division. This permit shall cover the vending machine operator's primary business location as well as registered vending machines owned or operated by the vending machine operator. The premises on which a vending machine is located or placed must also possess a Florida retail dealer permit issued by the Division.(3) Each vending machine dispensing cigarettes must be registered with the Division and have affixed thereto an identification sticker, DBPR form AB&T 4000A-008, Cigarette Vending Machine Identification, which may be obtained as specified in Rule 61A-5.001, F.A.C., and is incorporated herein by reference and effective (2/08), furnished by the Division.(4) No vending machines dispensing cigarettes may sell or offer for sale other products which are labeled or packaged in such a manner to resemble, represent or have a tendency to misrepresent cigarette products being sold or offered for sale unless notice is clearly provided that the product being dispensed is not a cigarette product. Notice is sufficient if displayed on or adjacent to the individual lever depressed or extended by the consumer to receive the product.Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 61A-10.020
Specific Authority 210.10(1), 569.009 FS. Law Implemented 210.01, 210.07, 210.085, 569.003 FS.
Amended 10-20-72, Repromulgated 12-19-74, Amended 3-1-76, Formerly 7A-10.20, Amended 1-16-89, Formerly 7A-10.020, Amended 9-2-08.Amended 10-20-72, Repromulgated 12-19-74, Amended 3-1-76, Formerly 7A-10.20, Amended 1-16-89, Formerly 7A-10.020, Amended 9-2-08.