Bill > A00556

This bill amends the New York State Alcoholic Beverage Control Law to allow out-of-state wine retailers to obtain a special direct shipper's license enabling them to ship wine directly to New York residents, with several key restrictions and requirements. Specifically, licensed out-of-state retailers can ship up to 36 cases of wine (each case containing no more than 9 liters) per year to New York residents who are 21 years or older, strictly for personal consumption and not for resale. To obtain this license, retailers must pay an annual fee of $125, provide a copy of their current wine sales license from their home state, and comply with extensive regulations. These regulations include labeling shipping containers with age verification warnings, maintaining detailed shipping records, requiring recipient age verification at delivery, collecting and remitting appropriate state and local sales taxes, and consenting to New York state jurisdiction for enforcement. Common carriers must also verify recipient age through valid photo identification and obtain recipient signatures upon delivery. The law includes provisions for license renewal, enforcement through administrative proceedings, and the ability of regulatory authorities to create additional implementing rules and regulations. The bill will take effect 30 days after becoming law.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A556