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4 Co-sponsors
History
- Committed to rules
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.1407
- Referred to investigations and government operations
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Title of bill
An act to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to keeping drinks containing alcoholic beverages in kegs
Purpose
This bill allows retail licensees for on-premises consumption to prepare and keep prepared alcoholic beverages in kegs or other containers.
Summary of provisions
Section 1: amends paragraph (b) of subdivision 2 of section 106 of the alcoholic beverage control law, as added by chapter 512 of the laws of 2000, by allowing retail licensees of on-premise consumption to prepare and keep alcoholic beverages in kegs and in containers with a capacity of more than a gallon, and grants the SLA authority to promulgate rules as needed.
Section 2: sets the effective date.
Justification
Current law limits the consumption of alcohol in an on-premise facility to drinks served in their original bottles, or in an individually prepared drink. However, in 1989, an exemption was granted to allow bars to serve drinks from continuously mixing machines, such as those for wine slushies or frozen margaritas. This legislation would expand that exemption to allow bars to serve premixed cocktails or "cocktails on tap" from kegs or similar containers. The State Liquor Authority will continue to have the ability to promulgate rules concerning the size and type of containers used, and current prohibitions on adulterations and/or tampering with liquor in its original bottle will be preserved.
By enacting this legislation, bars, restaurants and other on-premise facilities could prepare alcoholic beverages in advance, saving the time needed to mix or prepare each individual drink. Prepared cocktails could then be served on the same day, or be allowed to settle over time to provide for aged drinks. Providing faster service and the novelty of having premade, often complex and unique cocktails, would attract additional clientele as well as reduce the cost of doing business.
Legislative history
New Bill.
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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