Bill > A07457

This bill amends the New York State Alcoholic Beverage Control Law to define and authorize the sale of non-alcoholic versions of alcoholic beverages by licensees and wholesalers. Specifically, a "non-alcoholic version of an alcoholic beverage" is defined as a beverage containing 0.5% alcohol or less by volume, marketed to appeal to people over 21 as a substitute for an alcoholic drink. The bill allows licensed alcohol retailers and wholesalers to sell these non-alcoholic beverages as part of their normal business operations, expanding the types of products they can sell alongside alcoholic beverages. This change means that businesses like beer and wine retailers can now acquire, transport, and sell non-alcoholic versions of alcoholic drinks without being considered as engaging in another business, which was previously prohibited. The bill aims to provide more flexibility for alcohol-related businesses and offer consumers more beverage options, while maintaining the existing restrictions on alcohol sales and licensing.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7457