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S5333Senate2015-2016 SessionSame asA8043

Relates to alcohol tastings

Sponsor Carl L. MarcellinoSD-5Affects Legal
Status
Signed by Governor
Impact
Pending
Outcome
Signed into law

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Signed into law

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Primary sponsor
Carl L. Marcellino

Senator · Senate District 5

Chair, Infrastructure And Capital InvestmentChair, Investigations And Government Operations

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History

  1. Signed chap.232
  2. Delivered to governor
  3. Returned to senate
  4. Passed assembly
  5. Ordered to third reading rules cal.691
  6. Substituted for A8043
  7. Referred to codes
  8. Delivered to assembly
  9. Passed senateVote 62–1
  10. Ordered to third reading cal.1627
  11. Committee discharged and committed to rules
  12. Print number 5333a
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  1. Amend (t) and recommit to commerce, economic development and small business
  2. Referred to commerce, economic development and small business

Companion bill

The same bill in the other chamber. A bill becomes law when one version passes both houses and the governor signs it, so either number can carry it.

A8043Assembly

Relates to alcohol tasting

Assembly Floor Calendar · Sponsor Robin Schimminger

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Sponsor's memo

BILL NUMBER:S5333A

Title of bill

An act to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to alcohol tasting

Purpose

To allow beer, cider, and liquor tastings for consumers at licensed premises.

Specific provisions

Sections 1 - 4 amend the Alcoholic Beverage Control law by allowing beer, cider, and liquor tastings for consumers at licensed premises and gives specific provisions.

Section 4 gives effective date.

Justification

Currently in New York State it is legal to offer tastings of alcohol at licensed retail premises, however with the exception of wine, a manufacturer (ie-distillery, brewery, or cidery) must be invited to conduct the actual sampling. This bill will allow licensed retail premises themselves to provide beer, cider, and liquor tastings, depending on the category of their respective license.

In addition to helping increase sales and tax revenue, the proposal is in response to the increasing variety of craft brews, ciders, and distillates that are now offered on numerous retail shelves. In many cases, these beverages are made from regional ingredients, and often marketed with eclectic names to reflect their unique heritage. Naturally, customers are interested in tasting the product before making a purchase. In addition, there will be increased opportunity to suggest food pairings to compliment the thriving interest in these specialty creations.

Legislative history

New Bill.

Fiscal implications

None.

Effective date

This act shall take effect on the thirtieth day after it shall have become a law.

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