Establishes the small wholesaler liquor license; provides that the fee for such license is two thousand dollars.
Summary
Bill S01736 proposes the establishment of a small wholesaler liquor license under the New York alcoholic beverage control law. This license would be available to individuals or entities that gross less than $500,000 annually. The application process requires written verification and a fee of $2,000. If granted, the license allows the holder to sell liquor at wholesale to licensed wholesalers, retailers, and permittees, as well as to sell wine under the same conditions without an additional fee.
Impact
The introduction of the small wholesaler liquor license aims to lower the barriers for entry into the liquor distribution market for smaller businesses, potentially increasing competition and diversity in the industry. This change may impact existing wholesalers and retailers by introducing new competitors who can operate under different financial constraints. Additionally, it modifies the existing alcoholic beverage control law to accommodate this new category of license.
Sentiment
The sentiment surrounding Bill S01736 appears to be neutral to positive, as it seeks to support smaller businesses in the liquor industry. However, without recorded votes or detailed committee discussions, it is difficult to gauge the full range of opinions from lawmakers and stakeholders.
Contention
Notable points of contention may arise from larger wholesalers who could view this bill as a threat to their market share, as well as concerns regarding the regulation and oversight of smaller wholesalers. However, specific opposition or support from particular groups has not been documented in the available discussion transcripts or voting history.
Modifies licensing restrictions for manufacturers and wholesalers of alcoholic beverages on licensees who sell at retail for on premises consumption, and restrictions on retail licensees interested directly or indirectly in licensed manufacturers or wholesalers of alcoholic beverages.
Relates to the effectiveness of provisions of law relating to the powers of the chairman and members of the state liquor authority (Part A); authorizes special permits to remain open during certain hours of the morning (Part B); permits certain retail licensees to purchase wine and liquor from certain other retail licensees (Part C); relates to permissible sales by license holders (Part D); allows multiple off-premises licenses (Part E); relates to licensing restrictions for manufacturers and wholesalers of alcoholic beverages and retail licensees (Part F); relates to the approval of seven day licenses to sell liquor at retail for consumption off the premises (Part G); adjusts licensing fees regarding certain alcoholic beverages (Part H); relates to changes of ownership of a licensed business (Part I); relates to the issuance of temporary retail permits; makes permanent certain provisions relating to liquidator's permits and temporary retail permits (Part J); 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 K); 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 L); permits licenses for premises located within five hundred feet of other premises outside of certain counties (Part M).
Authorizes holders of certain licenses issued by the state liquor authority to engage in the sale or wholesale of ready-to-drink cocktails; corrects certain provisions regarding sale of mead and cider.
Authorizes holders of certain licenses issued by the state liquor authority to engage in the sale or wholesale of ready-to-drink cocktails; corrects certain provisions regarding sale of mead and cider.