Bill > S00567

This bill modifies the New York State Alcoholic Beverage Control Law to create a new "brand owner's license" for individuals who hold a federal basic permit (a federal authorization to produce or distribute alcoholic beverages). The new license will allow holders to: 1) contract with licensed manufacturers in New York to produce alcoholic beverages, 2) appoint a licensed wholesaler as an exclusive brand agent to sell and negotiate sales of their beverages to retail establishments, 3) sell their alcoholic beverages to these appointed wholesalers, and 4) receive payments for these sales. The bill establishes an annual fee of $125 for this new license type and explicitly allows licensed manufacturers to enter into contracts with brand owner's licensees. The legislation also makes technical amendments to existing law related to civil penalties for license violations, adding references to the new "sixty-one-c" license category. By creating this new license type, the bill appears to provide more flexibility for beverage brands in manufacturing, marketing, and selling their products within New York State, potentially offering a new pathway for smaller or emerging beverage producers to enter the market.

Government Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S567