Legislation (S.9049/A.10176) Allows Eligible Catering Establishments to Apply for an Off-Premises Catering License to Serve Liquor at the Location of the Event
Previously, Caterers That Did Not Meet the Requirements for a Catering License Needed a Temporary Permit That Would Only Allow Them to Serve Beer, Wine and Cider at Events Held Off-Site
Governor Kathy Hochul today signed legislation (S.9049/A.10176) to modernize the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law and authorize the New York State Liquor Authority to grant eligible catering facilities a license to serve liquor at weddings, banquets or other functions held at locations off-site from the catering facility.
"Let's raise a glass to newlyweds, whose love and mutual affection are an inspiration to us all," Governor Hochul said. "By signing this new law, we are taking a significant step to support caterers and other small businesses — while helping married couples plan the celebration they've always dreamed of. I'm proud to sign this bill into law and will keep fighting for our hospitality sector and all small businesses."
Legislation (S.9049/A.10176) amends the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law to create a new license for catering businesses without dining facilities to serve alcoholic beverages at the location where the event is taking place. Many catering businesses throughout the state do not have a facility that meets the principal requirements to apply for a catering license - a kitchen and a dining or banquet hall with the ability to serve and seat at least 50 people. Therefore, these facilities needed to apply for temporary permits that would only allow them only to serve beer, wine and cider at the off-site events. With this legislation, caterers that have a facility with a kitchen, but not the capacity to seat 50 people, can now apply for an off-premises catering license, allowing them to serve liquor in addition to beer, wine and cider at the location of the event.
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