Requires the commissioner of economic development, in cooperation with the commissioner of agriculture and markets and the state liquor authority to establish procedures for proposing to the governor nominations for annual awards to be known as "New York state liquor retailers awards", "New York state beer retailers awards", "New York state cider retailer awards", and "New York state mead retailers awards"; requires the commissioner of economic development to promote state policies that will encourage the production and sale of New York labelled beers, ciders, liquors, and mead.
Impact
This legislation is set to amend existing economic development law to facilitate awards that would recognize local businesses involved in the craft beverage industry. By creating a structured recognition system, the bill aims to incentivize retailers and restaurants to focus more on New York-produced drinks. This could lead to increased sales for local producers, somewhat assisting in the revitalization of local economies. The collaboration with various state entities, such as the Department of Agriculture and the State Liquor Authority, underscores the broad support that the craft beverage movement has within New York.
Summary
Bill S07423 seeks to promote New York's craft beverage industry through the establishment of annual awards recognizing efforts by retailers and restaurants to feature local alcoholic beverages. These awards will be known as the 'New York State Liquor Retailers Awards', 'New York State Beer Retailers Awards', 'New York State Cider Retailer Awards', and the 'New York State Mead Retailers Awards'. The awards aim to highlight the diversity and excellence of beverages made in the state from locally grown products, thereby encouraging economic growth within the sector.
Contention
While the bill has significant support among proponents of local economic growth, some concerns may arise regarding the feasibility of implementing the award system and its criteria. Questions about how the awards will be selected and the potential bureaucratic hurdles involved could be grounds for discussion. Additionally, the scope of the bill and the impact it may have on competition within the beverage industry could be points of contention, as larger retailers might have more resources to secure favorable recognition over smaller, independent competitors.
Same As
Requires the commissioner of economic development, in cooperation with the commissioner of agriculture and markets and the state liquor authority to establish procedures for proposing to the governor nominations for annual awards to be known as "New York state liquor retailers awards", "New York state beer retailers awards", "New York state cider retailer awards", and "New York state mead retailers awards"; requires the commissioner of economic development to promote state policies that will encourage the production and sale of New York labelled beers, ciders, liquors, and mead.
Requires the commissioner of economic development, in cooperation with the commissioner of agriculture and markets and the state liquor authority to establish procedures for proposing to the governor nominations for annual awards to be known as "New York state liquor retailers awards", "New York state beer retailers awards", "New York state cider retailer awards", and "New York state mead retailers awards"; requires the commissioner of economic development to promote state policies that will encourage the production and sale of New York labelled beers, ciders, liquors, and mead.
Authorizes the state liquor authority to grant retailers of wine and spirits to operate up to two outlets; establishes the New York distilled spirits and wine industry marketing and promotion fund.
Authorizes the empire state development corporation to develop a public awareness campaign promoting businesses located in New York state with an emphasis on small businesses and the need to shop in downtown local areas; requires the creation of the Buy New York Online Networking Directory to connect purchasers with businesses located in New York.
Relates to the definition of New York state labelled beer; provides that a licensed farm brewery shall manufacture or sell New York state labelled beer and may manufacture or sell beer other than New York state labelled beer that the licensee has manufactured provided that certain conditions are met.
Directs the commissioner of health to conduct a study on and then integrate blockchain technology into its New York state of health marketplace and statewide health information network for New York and improve interoperability of these two platforms.
Authorizes the sale of private-label liquor at retail for consumption off the premises by certain licensed distillers; requires the labels of such private-label liquors to indicate that the distiller is licensed in New York state; requires reporting.