Bill > A07464

This bill modifies existing alcoholic beverage control laws to allow more flexibility in how retail liquor licensees can purchase and sell wine and liquor. Specifically, on-premises establishments (like bars and restaurants) will now be authorized to purchase up to six bottles of wine or liquor per week from off-premises retailers (like liquor stores), and off-premises retailers will be similarly permitted to sell up to six bottles per week to on-premises establishments. Both types of licensees must maintain detailed purchase receipts documenting each transaction, including the retailer's name, date of purchase, description of alcohol purchased, and price paid. These receipts must be kept available for inspection by the state liquor authority. The bill aims to provide retailers with more purchasing options and create a transparent system for tracking inter-retailer alcohol sales. The new regulations will take effect 90 days after the bill becomes law, with provisions allowing immediate preparation of necessary implementation rules.

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7464