Speedy permits benefit New York craft beverage industry

ALBANY | Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced that the State Liquor Authority is now accepting applications for new permits to allow craft beverage manufacturing businesses to manufacture and sell alcoholic beverages while their liquor licenses are pending. These new permits can generally be processed and approved in less than 30 days, compared to applications for new licenses, which currently take an average of six months, expediting the time it takes to open a new craft beverage manufacturing businesses throughout New York. "New York's craft beverage industry is not only a source of local pride, but also creates jobs and drives tourism in every corner of the state," the governor said in a March 21 announcement. "These fast-tracked permits will allow new businesses to hit the ground running by opening quickly and making immediate contributions to their local economies. This is another step in furthering our administration's efforts to cut red tape, ease regulations, and make commonsense reforms to help these businesses grow and thrive." Legislation signed by Gov. Hochul in December created new temporary permits for breweries, wineries, distilleries, cideries and 'meaderies,' allowing them to open while awaiting final approval, preventing accrued costs in rent and maintenance after the location and equipment have been acquired. There are currently 81 permit applications pending for craft manufacturers statewide. These permits allow businesses to manufacture and sell alcoholic beverages for a period of six months, or until the full application is approved, for a fee of just $125. The new permits may be extended for a three-month period for an additional $50 if necessary. A PDF copy of that application can be downloaded by visiting sla.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2022/03/temp-manufacturing-permits.pdf.

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