Bill > A09318

This bill establishes a new five percent excise tax on all alcoholic beverage sales at retail, whether for on-premises or off-premises consumption, with the tax to be paid by the seller at the time of sale. The revenue generated from this new tax will be specifically directed to the New York State Drug Treatment and Public Education Fund, a dedicated fund created to support drug-related treatment and educational initiatives. The tax will be in addition to existing taxes on alcoholic beverages, and the funds will be collected by the tax commissioner and then transferred to the special fund after accounting for potential refunds or reimbursements. The bill amends existing sections of the tax law to create this new revenue stream, and it is designed to take effect immediately upon passage. By creating this targeted tax, the legislation aims to generate additional resources for addressing drug-related challenges in New York State through treatment and public education programs.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A9318