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A9848Assembly2009-2010 Session

Designates riesling as the official white wine and merlot as the official red wine of the state of New York

Sponsor Francine DelMonteAD-138
Status
In Assembly Committee
Governmental Operations
Impact
Pending
Passage
Pending

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Francine DelMonte

Assembly Member · Assembly District 138

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BILL NUMBER:A9848

Title of bill

An act to amend the state law, in relation to the state wine

Purpose or general idea of the bill

Designate Riesling as the official white wine and Merlot as the official red wine of the state of New York.

Summary of provisions

Section 1: Amend the state law by adding a new section 89 that would designate Riesling as the official white wine and merlot as the official red wine of the state of New York,

Justification

The New York wine industry is growing and thriving providing important economic development opportunities for communities across the state. This legislation would help to ensure the continued success of this industry by further promoting the New York brand. New York is a world renowned producer of Riesling and Merlot, by designating these types as official state wines the legislature will properly recog- nize and promote the achievements of New York winemakers.

Prior legislative history

None

Fiscal implication

None for the state of New York.

Effective date

Effective Immediately.

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