NY Empire Wine Bill Takes Next Step

Despite WSWA's warnings [see WSD 06-17-2016], the New York Assembly passed the second iteration of the Empire Wine Bill this week. The proposed legislation attempts to define and limit the New York State Liquor Authority's (NYSLA) ability to sanction a retailer for perceived violations of another state's laws.REFRESHER. The 2016 Empire Wine bill prevents the NYSLA from revoking or suspending a retailer's license for perceived violations of another state's laws and regulations, unless:-- Such conduct also violates New York alcoholic