Bill > S00341

This bill amends the New York State Alcoholic Beverage Control Law to prohibit licensed wholesalers of alcoholic beverages from charging any additional fees to licensed retailers beyond the purchase price of the beverages. Specifically, the bill adds a new provision that explicitly states that wholesalers cannot assess any extra fees on New York state licensed retailers, regardless of any existing laws that might previously have permitted such charges. This means that when a retailer purchases alcoholic beverages from a wholesaler, the only amount they can be required to pay is the base price of the beverages themselves, with no supplemental charges or fees allowed. The bill will go into effect 90 days after it becomes law, and state authorities are authorized to prepare any necessary regulations to implement the new requirement in advance of the effective date.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S341