Bill > S00368

This bill amends the New York Alcoholic Beverage Control Law to permit liquor wholesalers to transport and sell specific non-alcoholic items, specifically tonic water, bitters, maraschino cherries, and dealcoholized wine. Currently, wholesalers are restricted from engaging in other businesses on their licensed premises, but this legislation creates an exception for these particular items. The bill modifies two sections of existing law: Section 104, which governs wholesaler activities, and Section 63, which addresses licensing requirements. By adding these items to the list of permissible sales, the bill provides liquor wholesalers more flexibility in their product offerings. The changes are relatively narrow in scope, allowing the sale of these specific items without broadly expanding wholesalers' ability to sell unrelated merchandise. The bill will take effect 60 days after becoming law, giving businesses time to adjust to the new regulations. This modification appears to be a targeted update to existing alcohol distribution rules, providing minor additional commercial options for liquor wholesalers in New York State.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S368