New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S00567

Introduced
1/8/25  

Caption

Allows a person with a federal basic permit to apply to the liquor authority for a brand owner's license; establishes a fee therefor.

Impact

The introduction of the brand owner's license is significant for the alcoholic beverage industry in New York. It expands opportunities for individuals or entities holding a federal permit to have greater engagement in the state’s alcoholic beverage market. By establishing clear roles for brand owners and wholesalers, the bill is likely to enhance the distribution framework and streamline regulations surrounding product deliveries and sales, potentially increasing competition and consumer choice.

Summary

Bill S00567, introduced in the New York Senate, aims to amend the existing alcoholic beverage control law by establishing a new brand owner's license. This license allows individuals holding a federal basic permit to apply for authorization through the liquor authority to engage in specified activities concerning alcoholic beverages. The bill outlines the processes for contracting with licensed manufacturers and appointing wholesalers to manage the sale of these products for both on-premises and off-premises consumption.

Contention

While S00567 presents opportunities for growth, certain measures within the bill relating to penalties for non-compliance may raise concerns among current license holders and new applicants. The proposal includes provisions for civil penalties, which could be levied against license or permit holders for violations, emphasizing the need for compliance with both state and federal regulations. Critics argue that such penalties, especially for small businesses, could pose significant financial risks, potentially dissuading new entrants from seeking necessary licenses.

Companion Bills

NY A06277

Same As Allows a person with a federal basic permit to apply to the liquor authority for a brand owner's license; establishes a fee therefor.

Previously Filed As

NY S06765

Allows a person with a federal basic permit to apply to the liquor authority for a brand owner's license; establishes a fee therefor.

NY A07529

Allows a person with a federal basic permit to apply to the liquor authority for a brand owner's license; establishes a fee therefor.

NY A09107

Allows a person with a federal basic permit to apply to the liquor authority for a brand owner's license; establishes a fee therefor.

NY S06785

Relates to the effectiveness of provisions of law relating to the powers of the chairman and members of the state liquor authority (Part A); provides for certain temporary permits (Part B); authorizes special permits to remain open during certain hours of the morning (Part C); permits certain retail licensees to purchase wine and liquor from certain other retail licensees (Part D); relates to permissible sales by license holders (Part E); allows multiple off-premises licenses (Part F); relates to licensing restrictions for manufacturers and wholesalers of alcoholic beverages and retail licensees (Part G); relates to the approval of seven day licenses to sell liquor at retail for consumption off the premises (Part H); adjusts licensing fees regarding certain alcoholic beverages (Part I); relates to notifying municipalities of the filing of certain applications (Part J); relates to changes of ownership of a licensed business (Part K); relates to the issuance of temporary retail permits; makes permanent certain provisions relating to liquidator's permits and temporary retail permits (Part L); establishes a temporary wholesale permit and allows multiple wholesale licenses owned by the same person or entity to be located at the same premises (Part M); relates to licenses issued for on-premises consumption within a certain distance of a building occupied as a school, church, synagogue or other place of worship with consent of such building's owner or administrator (Part N); permits licenses for premises located within five hundred feet of other premises outside of certain counties (Part O); permits the sale of wine and liquor on levels other than street level (Part P).

NY A09244

Relates to the effectiveness of provisions of law relating to the powers of the chairman and members of the state liquor authority (Part A); provides for certain temporary permits (Part B); authorizes special permits to remain open during certain hours of the morning (Part C); permits certain retail licensees to purchase wine and liquor from certain other retail licensees (Part D); relates to permissible sales by license holders (Part E); allows multiple off-premises licenses (Part F); relates to licensing restrictions for manufacturers and wholesalers of alcoholic beverages and retail licensees (Part G); relates to the approval of seven day licenses to sell liquor at retail for consumption off the premises (Part H); adjusts licensing fees regarding certain alcoholic beverages (Part I); relates to notifying municipalities of the filing of certain applications (Part J); relates to changes of ownership of a licensed business (Part K); relates to the issuance of temporary retail permits; makes permanent certain provisions relating to liquidator's permits and temporary retail permits (Part L); establishes a temporary wholesale permit and allows multiple wholesale licenses owned by the same person or entity to be located at the same premises (Part M); relates to licenses issued for on-premises consumption within a certain distance of a building occupied as a school, church, synagogue or other place of worship with consent of such building's owner or administrator (Part N); permits licenses for premises located within five hundred feet of other premises outside of certain counties (Part O); permits the sale of wine and liquor on levels other than street level (Part P).

NY A06085

Permits the state liquor authority to issue a license to sell liquor at retail for consumption on certain premises.

NY S07107

Permits the state liquor authority to issue a license to sell liquor at retail for consumption on certain premises.

NY A02799

Permits the sale of certain food items in liquor stores; repeals certain provisions relating to the ownership of more than one liquor license.

NY S02853

Permits on-premises retail licensees to purchase wine and liquor from off-premises retail licensees and off-premises retail licensees to purchase wine and liquor from on-premises retail licensees.

NY A07540

Permits on-premises retail licensees to purchase wine and liquor from off-premises retail licensees and off-premises retail licensees to purchase wine and liquor from on-premises retail licensees.

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