02
Mar
2022
Statement on Governor Hochul's Proposals to Modernize New York's Liquor Regulations
“The Business Council commends Governor Hochul’s initiative to streamline the licensing process at the State Liquor Authority and amend outdated provisions in the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law (ABC) law,” said Paul Zuber, Executive Vice President. “We are encouraged by the Governor’s commitment to review similar archaic provisions to the ABC laws, some of which have been in place since the end of prohibition, both undermining economic development and limiting markets for our New York wine and distilled spirits industry. We should take this opportunity to expand the conversation about state liquor law reform and begin addressing the myriad of prohibition-era laws that create challenges for businesses and consumers statewide.”