Bill > A06443

This bill amends the New York State Alcoholic Beverage Control Law to expand the permitted activities for licensed breweries and farm breweries. Under the new provisions, these breweries will be allowed to manufacture, bottle, and sell additional products like juices, jellies, preserves, tonics, and beer sauces on their licensed premises. They can also sell a variety of gift items in a tax-paid room, including non-alcoholic beverages, food items (both local farm products and packaged goods), beer supplies and accessories, souvenir items, and even beer from other New York state breweries. The bill further authorizes breweries to charge for tours and beer tastings, which was previously not permitted. Additionally, the legislation allows other businesses to operate on brewery premises, subject to liquor authority regulations that will ensure compatibility with the business's purpose and consideration of community impacts. However, the bill explicitly prohibits retailer businesses licensed under the alcoholic beverage control chapter from operating on manufacturing premises. These changes aim to provide more flexibility and potential revenue streams for New York's brewery businesses while maintaining regulatory oversight.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6443