BILL NUMBER: S8010
SPONSOR: SEPULVEDA
 
TITLE OF BILL:
An act to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to
including spirit-based ready-to-drink cocktails in the definition of
beverage; and to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation
to including ready-to-drink cocktail containers under the state's bottle
deposit system
 
PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL:
The legislature finds that the increasing popularity of spirit-base-
dready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails has led to a significant rise in the
number of single use beverage containers sold throughout New York State.
It is estimated that over 100 million sprit-based RTD containers are
sold annually in New York State. Including spirit-based RTDs in the
state's bottle deposit system will reduce litter, support recycling
efforts, and bring consistency and fairness to how all single-serve
beverages are regulated.
 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:
Section 1: Legislative findings and intent
Section 2: Amendment to the alcoholic beverage control law by adding
subdivision 23-a
Section 3: Defines "beverage" and "malt beverages"
Section 4: Effective date
 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect on the one hundred eighth day after it shall
have become a law. Effective immediately, the addition, amendment and/or
repeal of any rule or regulation necessary for the implementation of
this act on its effective date are authorized to be made and completed
on or before such effective.
 
PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
2023/2024: A.3754 - referred to Governmental Employees
 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
Immediately.

Statutes affected:
S8010: 3 alcoholic beverage control law