Bill > S01736

This bill establishes a new "small wholesaler liquor license" specifically designed for businesses that gross less than $500,000 annually, providing them with a more accessible licensing option in the alcoholic beverage industry. The license allows the holder to sell liquor at wholesale to licensed wholesalers, retailers, and permittees within New York State, as well as sell liquor in bulk to licensed rectifiers or manufacturers of non-beverage products. The license also includes the privilege to sell wine at wholesale under the same terms without requiring an additional fee. Applicants must submit a written, verified application to the liquor authority, accompanied by the required fee, which is set at $2,000 annually. The license will be issued in a form determined by the liquor authority's rules and will specify the licensed premises and the designated person authorized to sell liquor. The bill is set to take effect 120 days after becoming law, with provisions allowing for immediate preparation of necessary regulations.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1736