NY S09232

Establishes a specific threshold of "at least thirty percent" apple crop loss (replacing vague "much" language) that triggers authorization for farm breweries, farm cideries, and farm wineries to use out-of-state apples for cider production.

Requires farm winery licensees to certify the quantity of unavailable New York-grown apples and demonstrate reasonable efforts to source apples within the state before using out-of-state apples.

Mandates the Commissioner of Agriculture and Markets make apple crop loss determinations publicly available by August 20th each year, with expedited determinations by October 10th for disasters occurring after that date.

Restricts farm wineries to manufacturing and selling only New York state labeled cider except when crop loss determinations authorize the use of out-of-state apples due to natural disasters, acts of God, or adverse weather.

Updates tax law references to reflect new subdivision numbering for farm winery cider production provisions in the alcoholic beverage control law.