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- Referred to investigations and government operations
- Print number 4491a
- Amend (t) and recommit to investigations and government operations
- Referred to investigations and government operations
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Relates to sales and deliveries of liquor and wine to not-for-profit organizations
In Senate Committee · Investigations And Government Operations · Sponsor Felix Ortiz
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S4491A
Title of bill
An act to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to sales and deliveries of liquor and wine to not-for-profit organizations
Purpose
This bill would provide that the NYS Liquor Authority return to the "30 day billing policy' for not-for-profit organizations.
Summary of provisions
This bill amends the ABC law to add a new subdivision 2-a to sections 101-aa and 101-aaa to require that the term of payment made to not-for-profit organizations for the sale of liquor or wine by wholesalers licensed under this chapter be on or before the final payment date of the credit period for which delivery is made. The effect of this provision is to give not-for-profits a 30 day period for payment.
Justification
The New York State Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control has issued a memorandum mandating a policy of billing all retail sales establishments twice a month for all purchases from all beer, wine and liquor distributors. A large number of the American Legion Posts in New York State operate a members' lounge which significantly contributes to the income and social activities of the facility. The operation of such members' lounge is under the jurisdiction of the New York State Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control. The current 15 day billing policy is a major deviation from the normal practice of a 30 day net due policy utilized universally by the retail business community throughout this State and Nation.
This policy, for many obvious reasons, constitutes discrimination and hardship against a specific business sector in which many participants such as the American Legion, are small, non-profit organizations whose bookkeeping and financial transactions are performed by volunteers.
Legislative history
2011-12 - Investigations Committee.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
Immediate.
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