Bill > S05396

This bill amends the New York Alcoholic Beverage Control Law to define "private label" and allow certain restaurants to sell sealed bottles of private label wine for off-premises consumption when a substantial food item is purchased. The bill introduces a specific definition of private label wine as a brand or trade name exclusively owned by a licensed retailer or an entity that has granted the retailer rights to use the name, and which is sold exclusively by that retailer (or its commonly owned affiliates). The legislation modifies existing regulations to remove restrictions on manufacturers and wholesalers listing private label wines in their sales schedules and creates an exception to the previous rule prohibiting restaurants from selling wine for off-premises consumption. This change will enable restaurants to sell their own branded wine bottles to customers who also purchase a significant food item, potentially providing a new revenue stream for restaurants and more purchasing options for consumers. The bill is straightforward and designed to provide more flexibility in wine sales for restaurants with a private label wine program.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5396