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Early in 2023 the Commission to Study Reform of the Alcohol Beverage Control Law released 18 recommendations to modernize New York’s ABC laws, which are being considered by the Governor and the state legislature.
Some of these recommendations include:
Legalizing the earlier sale of liquor on Sundays (passed by Gov. Hochul in October 2023)
Allowing bars and restaurants to buy from liquor stores
Allowing liquor store owners to own more than one retail location
Clarifying standards granting new liquor store licenses empowering potential small business owners
Creating temporary beer, wine, cider and liquor permits for licensees
Review the fees needed for licensing to ensure they are appropriate
The positive impacts of modernizing New York’s ABC laws are too significant to ignore any longer.
With reformed ABC laws New York would see the following benefits*:
*The Impact of Changes in Off-Premises License Allocations in New York State
The measure addresses New York's historic "blue laws."
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Wine in grocery stores, or WIGs, is a critical piece of legislation that is key to modernizing New York’s Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) laws.
Recently, a broad coalition of business groups and restaurant organizations representing small businesses throughout the state of New York has come together to push for modernization.
Recently, a broad coalition of business groups and restaurant organizations representing small businesses throughout the state of New York has come together to push for modernization.
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