New York A07860 adds spirit-based ready-to-drink cocktails to the definition of beverage and includes their containers in the state bottle deposit.

New York A07860 amends the alcoholic beverage control law to include spirit-based ready-to-drink cocktails in the definition of beverage. It also amends the environmental conservation law to include these cocktail containers in the state's bottle deposit incentive program. This change aims to reduce litter, support recycling efforts, and ensure consistent regulation of all single-serve beverages. The bill defines "ready-to-drink cocktail" as a premixed beverage containing distilled spirits, not exceeding six percent alcohol by volume, packaged for off-premises consumption.

New York A07860 adds spirit-based ready-to-drink cocktails to the definition of beverage and includes their containers in the state bottle deposit.

New York A07860 amends the alcoholic beverage control law to include spirit-based ready-to-drink cocktails in the definition of beverage. It also amends the environmental conservation law to include these cocktail containers in the state's bottle deposit incentive program. This change aims to reduce litter, support recycling efforts, and ensure consistent regulation of all single-serve beverages. The bill defines "ready-to-drink cocktail" as a premixed beverage containing distilled spirits, not exceeding six percent alcohol by volume, packaged for off-premises consumption.