562.31 Possession of raw materials prima facie evidence; exception. - Florida Statutes

562.31 Possession of raw materials prima facie evidence; exception.

The possession by any person, except a licensed manufacturer or distributor, a state bonded warehouse, or a common carrier, of any mash, wort, or wash, or any other raw materials for the manufacture of beverage subject to tax under the Beverage Law, or which would be taxable thereunder if such beverage were manufactured or brought into the state in accordance with the regulatory provisions of such law, shall be prima facie evidence that such person intends to manufacture the same into such beverage for the purpose of selling such beverage with design to evade the payment of such tax.

History. s. 10, ch. 19301, 1939; CGL 1940 Supp. 4151(271r); s. 5, ch. 22669, 1945; s. 2, ch. 72-230.