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ASSEMBLY STANDING COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, JOB CREATION, COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

SUBJECT:
To examine the regulation of alcoholic beverage storage in New York State.

PURPOSE:
To review and receive comment on proposals requiring the storage of alcoholic beverages in New York State for a duration of time, known as "at rest" legislation, and the impact on related commerce.

New York City
Friday
May 16, 2014
10:00 a.m.
Assembly Hearing Room
250 Broadway
Room 1923, 19th Floor
New York, New York

The "at rest" proposals introduced and referred to the Committee would require manufacturers licensed by the New York State Liquor Authority to store their alcohol products with a licensed New York wholesaler for 24 to 48 hours. The purpose of this hearing is to examine and receive comment on the overall impact of the proposed legislation on New York State manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers and consumers and on state revenues.

Ten copies of any prepared testimony should be submitted at the hearing registration desk. The Committee would appreciate advance receipt of prepared statements.

In order to further publicize these hearings, please inform interested parties and organizations of the Committee's interest in hearing testimony from all sources.

In order to meet the needs of those who may have a disability, the Assembly, in accordance with its policy of non-discrimination on the basis of disability, as well as the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), has made its facilities and services available to all individuals with disabilities. For individuals with disabilities, accommodations will be provided, upon reasonable request, to afford such individuals access and admission to Assembly facilities and activities.

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



PUBLIC HEARING REPLY FORM

Persons wishing to present testimony at the public hearing to examine the regulation of alcoholic beverage storage in New York State are requested to complete this reply form as soon as possible and mail, email or fax it to:

Lekeya Martin
Senior Analyst
Assembly Committee on Economic Development, Job Creation, Commerce and Industry
Room 520 Capitol
Albany, New York 12248
Email: martinl@assembly.state.ny.us
Phone: (518) 455-4928
Fax: (518) 455-5182
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