The New York State Legislature enacted the Direct Interstate Wine Shipment provisions of the Alcohol Beverage Control Law in 2005. The provisions were prescribed to provide a framework to the New York State Liquor Authority and those working in the wine industry both outside and within the State for the direct shipment of wine to consumers. More specifically, the law requires that out-of-state wine manufacturers shipping into New York State be licensed through the State Liquor Authority and ensures that certain practices are in place during shipment. New York State wine manufacturers must conduct shipments under equivalent requirements. For the State and localities, interstate and intrastate wine shipments impacts receipts from licensing fees and State and local sales taxes. The Committees seek testimony regarding the State Liquor Authority's implementation of these provisions, their impact on the New York State wine industry, and compliance by out-of-state licensees with such requirements.

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Robin Schimminger
Member of Assembly
Chairman
Committee on Economic Development, Job Creation, Commerce and Industry

Andrew Hevesi
Member of Assembly
Chairman
Committee on Oversight, Analysis, and Investigations

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Persons wishing to present testimony at the public hearing on the implementation and impact of the direct interstate wine shipment provisions of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law hearing are requested to complete this reply form as soon as possible and mail, email or fax it to: