NY Sunday Brunch Liquor Sales to Move Up to 10 a.m.

Going to brunch on Sundays in New York could soon get a little boozier earlier.

Governor Andrew Cuomo and legislative leaders have reached an agreement to expand Sunday alcohol sales at restaurants and bars, as well as ease regulatory requirements and broaden retail sales.

Cuomo announced Tuesday that the 80-year-old Alcoholic Beverage Control Law will be amended to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages at bars and restaurants statewide at 10 a.m. instead of noon as it currently stands.

Also, the licensees can apply for a permit to sell alcoholic beverages for consumption on premises on Sundays between 8 a.m. and the new 10 a.m. opening hour in areas outside New York City up to 12 times per year.

The law will also allow wineries to sell wine in growlers for consumption off-premises, modify paperwork requirements for craft manufacturers who want multiple manufacturing licenses at the same location and reduce fees for craft beverage salespeople and small wholesalers.

Cuomo said the agreement overhauls archaic blue laws and helps the industry grow stronger.

“We’ve worked hard to cut red tape, lower costs and roll back burdensome regulations to help New York’s craft beverage industry thrive and create jobs, as well as some of the best beer, wine, cider and distilled spirits in the world,” he said.

New York State Liquor Authority Chairman Vincent Bradley offered his thanks to Cuomo and the Legislature for reaching agreement on needed changes.

“This legislation is another example of the governor’s continuing efforts to make the state a better place to do business,” he said.

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