NY S01434

Authorizes the Commissioner of Agriculture and Markets, in consultation with the New York State Liquor Authority and Empire State Development Corporation, to determine whether marketing activities are "unreasonably restricted" by proposed local land use changes for farm wineries, breweries, distilleries, and cideries in approved agricultural districts that were developed with assistance from Empire State Development Corporation.

Expands the definition of "farm operation" to include food sales, on-farm wedding receptions, parties, special events (harvest festivals, charitable events, tastings), and the purchasing of crops between New York farms for qualifying agricultural beverage producers.

Amends the definition of "agricultural tourism" to include activities related to the purchasing, selling, marketing, and production of wine, beer, cider, distilled spirits, and other New York farm products by farm wineries, breweries, distilleries, and cideries.

Takes effect 90 days after becoming law.