BILL NUMBER:  S1443

 TITLE OF BILL :  An act to amend the alcoholic beverage control law,
in relation to delivery or transport of wine pursuant to a farm winery
license

 PURPOSE :

To provide flexibility and efficiency to farm wineries by permitting
farm winery employees to deliver and transport wine in their own
vehicles.

 SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS :

Section 1 of the bill amends subdivision 6 of section 76-a of the
alcoholic beverage control law to permit farm winery employees to
deliver wine using their own vehicles.

Section 2 of the bill is the effective date.

 JUSTIFICATION :

Farm wineries are becoming more prominent in New York State. These
popular operations are visited regularly by New Yorkers and tourists,
and are an emerging industry providing jobs and economic development
opportunities across the state.
              

Like other businesses, farm wineries can benefit from greater
flexibility in 4s-their operations. In this growing industry,
circumstances can arise in which operational efficiency and customer
satisfaction would be improved if farm winery employees were permitted
to deliver wine using his or her own vehicle. For example, in some
circumstances, a valued customer may reside in an area that is
on-the-way home for a farm winery employee. In these situations,
allowing the employee to deliver the wine to a customer in his or her
own vehicle will provide flexibility and improve efficiency at the
farm winery.

This type of arrangement will also reduce costs for a farm winery
which is always a concern for businesses that are trying to grow.
Without this legislation, these valued employees would be required to
obtain certain permits or licenses to deliver wine in their own
vehicles. The cost of these permits or licenses can quickly
accumulate.

By allowing farm winery employees to deliver wine in their own
vehicles, farm wineries will reduce costs, obtain operational
flexibility and improve efficiency. These elements are crucial for the
success of growing business and creating jobs - especially in upstate
New York.

 LEGISLATIVE HISTORY :

S.3146/A.2451 of 2015-2016; Passed Senate

S.5248/A.7517 of 2013-2014; Passed Senate

 FISCAL IMPLICATIONS :

Minimal.

 EFFECTIVE DATE :
Immediately.