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New York’s Governor Cuomo must make a decision regarding legislation that would block the State Liquor Authority (“SLA”) from enforcing violations of out-of-state liquor laws by New York licensees, unless the violations were enforced by the other state. The bill summary notes it: “Limits the authority of the state liquor authority to penalize licensees based on perceived violations of the…
New York’s Governor Cuomo today recently held the third Beer, Wine, Spirits and Cider Summit in New York. A video is available here. The result of both the summit and industry feedback, Cuomo announced that the State Liquor Authority (“SLA”) approved a number of advisories that will “help support the continued growth and development of New York’s beverage manufacturers, retailers…
Palcohol, the powdered alcohol subject to much debate several months ago, was approved by the TTB on March 10th. Here is the label for the Cosmo: How can TTB approve it? In 26 U.S.C. Section 5002 it says, in substance, the terms “distilled spirit,” “alcoholic spirits,” and “spirits” mean that substance known as ethyl alcohol, ethanol, or spirits of wine…
