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History
- Substituted by A2321
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.420
- Referred to commerce, economic development and small business
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Authorizes farm wineries to store and sell the equipment and supplies used for wine-making
Signed by Governor · Sponsor William Magee
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Title of bill
An act to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to authorizing farm wineries to store and sell the equipment and supplies used for wine-making
Purpose
To make it very clear that the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law authorizes farm wineries to sell wine-making kits, equipment, and supplies to all wine-makers and to home wine-makers on the premises of a farm winery.
Summary of provisions
Section 1: Amends Alcoholic Beverage Control Law section 76-a(4) to make it very clear that farm wineries can sell wine-making equipment, supplies, grapes and grape juice to both commercial and home wine-makers.
Existing law
Under current law, it is very much implied that farm wineries may sell home wine-making equipment and supplies to individuals to make wine in their homes for home consumption and to other wine-makers. However, some have suggested that the law should be made very clear to ensure that this practice can be conducted on the premises of a farm winery.
Justification
This bill ensures that farm wineries can conduct ancillary businesses that complement their main business purpose which is to produce wines from New York grown grapes. Increasing the number of ancillary businesses that a farm winery can clearly conduct on their property can increase the overall business opportunities available to these companies and thereby, increase their overall profitability.
This bill was amended to retain language related to selling gift items at the winery.
Legislative history
A10321A of 2008
Fiscal implications
None.
Local fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
Immediately.
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