NY Labeling Issue Subject of Legislation
S.B. 4090 relates to the definition of New York state labelled beer, requiring such labelled beer to be processed in New York state. Read More
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S.B. 4090 relates to the definition of New York state labelled beer, requiring such labelled beer to be processed in New York state. Read More
Senate Bill 2321 would allow a microbrew pub licensee to sell or direct ship malt beverages manufactured on the licensed premises to an individual in the state. Read More
House Bill 157 would allow a brewery or winery to be located adjacent to an on-premises retail license. Read More
A.B. 4545 requires a retail licensee for on-premises consumption to maintain and make available to customers, at no charge, a device which measures blood alcohol content. Read More
House Bill 1096 would authorize certain social media exchanges. Read More
Senate Bill 125 makes changes to the requirements for serving samples for beverage manufacturers and nano breweries and allows wholesale distributors to sell specialty cider. Read More
Assembly Bill 863 designates a portion of the state highway system as the North Country Craft Beer Trail. Read More
Passing committee, S.B. 385 authorizes a retail spirits licensee to serve samples of beer, wine, and spirits to consumers on its licensed premises. Read More
Passing initial committee consideration, S.B. 65 seeks to allow direct shipment of all forms of liquor, rather than just wine, by certain licensees and requires the county liquor commissions to adopt rules and regulations. Read More
H.B. 297 would authorize local alcohol licensing or permitting authorities to require training for employees who serve alcohol. Read More
Pete Johnson serves as the State & Regulatory Affairs Manager for the Brewers Association (BA). He joined the BA at its inception in 2005, having previously worked as Programs Director for the Brewers Association of America. Before coming to the small brewing industry in 2001, Pete worked for 14 years with both state and federal elected officials in Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C.
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