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NY A00128
NY A00128Establishes the New York craft beverage council within the department of economic development to develop a marketing strategy to promote the state's fine wines, spirits and craft brews; defines terms.
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Introduced
01/04/2017
01/04/2017
In Committee
01/03/2018
01/03/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
2017-2018 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the economic development law, in relation to establishing the New York craft beverage council The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assem- bly, do enact as follows: 1
AI Summary
This bill establishes the New York Craft Beverage Council within the Department of Economic Development to develop a marketing strategy to promote the state's fine wines, spirits, and craft brews. The bill defines key terms such as "winery," "distillery," "microbrewery," and "cidery," and outlines the council's structure, including a 10-member board of directors appointed by the governor, Senate, and Assembly. The council is tasked with creating brand recognition for New York's craft beverages and marketing them within and outside the state. The bill also establishes 10 regional advisory boards to provide input and recommendations to the council.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
referred to economic development (on 01/03/2018)
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