Bill > S01321

This bill modifies the New York Alcoholic Beverage Control Law to clarify licensing restrictions between manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers of alcoholic beverages. Specifically, the bill updates language to explicitly state that businesses cannot be "interested" in premises or businesses licensed under the alcoholic beverage control chapter through various means such as stock ownership, interlocking directors, mortgages, liens, or other connections. The changes aim to more precisely define the relationships that are prohibited between different types of alcohol-related businesses, such as preventing retail licensees who sell alcohol for on-premises consumption from having direct or indirect interests in manufacturing or wholesale liquor, wine, or beer businesses. These modifications seek to maintain separation and prevent potential conflicts of interest within the alcoholic beverage industry, ensuring that different types of alcohol-related businesses maintain distinct operational boundaries. The bill would take effect immediately upon passage.

Government Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1321