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- Referred to economic development
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 62–0
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.882
- Print number 5226a
- Amend (t) and recommit to commerce, economic development and small business
- Referred to commerce, economic development and small business
- Committed to rules
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
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- 1st report cal.925
- Referred to commerce, economic development and small business
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Relates to permitting class A-1 and B-1 distilleries to sell liquor manufactured by the licensee for consumption on the premises
In Assembly Committee · Economic Development · Sponsor Anthony H. Palumbo
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Title of bill
An act to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to permitting class A-1 and B-1 distilleries to sell liquor manufactured by the licensee for consumption on the premises
Purpose
Amends the new Craft Beverage Act to include A-1 and B-1 distilleries in the provision allowing class D distilleries to sell and sample on a licensed premise.
Summary of provisions
Amends section 61 of the alcoholic beverage control law. The holder of a class A-1 or B-1 distillery license may sell at retail by the bottle or for consumption on licensed premises any liquor manufactured by the licensee. Provided, however, the licensee shall regularly keep food available for sale or service to its retail customers for consumption on the premise.
Justification
The new Craft Beverage Act legislation allows the privileges of selling and sampling at retail any products manufactured by a distillery with a class D (farm distillery) license that are at least 75% New York labeled. However, that benefit does not exist for New York distilleries that hold class A-1 and B-1 licenses thus limiting innovation and the overall economic benefits for distilleries. The majority of distilleries throughout New York State are in full support of the Craft Beverage legislation as it was initially written. The original wording from the proposed legislation prior to June 2014 included language that supported the following privileges for class A-1 and B-1 distilleries:
"Authorize the sale from the licensed premises and from one other location in the state of New York of liquors manufactured by such licensee at retail in sealed containers of not more than one liter each. Sell liquor by the bottle and at retail for consumption on the licensed premises any liquor manufactured by the licensee. Provided, however, the licensee shall regularly keep food available for sale or service to its retail customers for consumption on the premises. A licensee providing the following shall be deemed in compliance with this provision: sandwiches, soups or other such foods, whether fresh, processed, pre-cooked or frozen and/or food items intended to complement the tasting of alcoholic beverages which shall mean a diversified selection of food that is ordinarily consumed without the use of table ware and can be conveniently consumed while standing or walking, including but not limited to cheeses, fruits, vegetables, chocolates, breads, mustards and crackers".
Over 40% of the craft distilleries in New York State are licensed as class A or B-1. Over the last few years, the number of new class A and B distilleries around New York State has increased by 150%
Legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
Immediately.
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