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S5248Senate2013-2014 SessionSame asA7517

Relates to the transport or delivery of wine pursuant to a farm winery license

Sponsor George D. MaziarzSD-62+2 co-sponsorsAffects Economy
Status
In Assembly Committee
Economic Development
Impact
Pending
Passage
Pending

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George D. Maziarz

Senator · Senate District 62

Chair, Energy And Telecommunications

History

  1. Referred to economic development
  2. Delivered to assembly
  3. Passed senateVote 59–0
  4. Advanced to third reading
  5. 2nd report cal.
  6. 1st report cal.962
  7. Referred to commerce, economic development and small business
  8. Returned to senate
  9. Died in assembly
  10. Referred to economic development
  11. Delivered to assembly
  12. Passed senateVote 60–2
Show 4 earlier actions
  1. Advanced to third reading
  2. 2nd report cal.
  3. 1st report cal.982
  4. Referred to commerce, economic development and small business

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A7517Assembly

Relates to the transport or delivery of wine pursuant to a farm distillery license

In Assembly Committee · Economic Development · Sponsor William Magee

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Sponsor's memo

BILL NUMBER:S5248

Title of bill

An act to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to delivery or transport of wine pursuant to a farm winery license

Purpose

To provide flexibility and efficiency to farm wineries by permitting farm winery employees to deliver and transport wine in their own vehicles.

Summary of provisions

Section 1 of the bill amends subdivision 6 of section 76-a of the alcoholic beverage control law to permit farm winery employees to deliver wine using their own vehicles.

Section 2 of the bill is the effective date.

Justification

Farm wineries are becoming more prominent in New York State. These popular operations are visited regularly by New Yorkers and tourists, and are an emerging industry providing jobs and economic development opportunities across the state.

Like other businesses, farm wineries can benefit from greater flexibility in its operations. In this growing industry, circumstances can arise in which operational efficiency and customer satisfaction would be improved if farm winery employees were permitted to deliver wine using his or her own vehicle. For example, in some circumstances, a valued customer may reside in an area that is on-the-way home for a farm winery employee. In these situations, allowing the employee to deliver the wine to a customer in his or her own vehicle will provide flexibility and improve efficiency at the farm winery.

This type of arrangement will also reduce costs for a farm winery - which is always a concern for businesses that are trying to grow. Without this legislation, these valued employees would be required to obtain certain permits or licenses to deliver wine in their own vehicles. The cost of these permits or licenses can quickly accumulate.

By allowing farm winery employees to deliver wine in their own vehicles, farm wineries will reduce costs, obtain operational flexibility and improve efficiency. These elements are crucial for the success of growing business and creating jobs - especially in upstate New York.

Bill history

New Bill

Fiscal implications

Minimal

Effective date

Immediately.

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