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What is NYC FC § 4001.5?

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This section outlines prohibitions related to the storage and processing of alcohol in distilleries. It specifies limits on storage capacity, the locations where distilling can occur, and restrictions on establishing distilleries in certain occupancy types. Applies to operators of distilleries in New York City.

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4001.5 Prohibitions.

FC § 4001.5

It shall be unlawful to: 1. Store more than 20,000 gallons (75 700 L) of alcohol in any distillery, except as may be authorized by the department pursuant to FC 4001.3.1 2. Conduct distilling, alcohol processing or bottling above the second floor of any building, or in any basement, cellar or other below grade location, except as authorized by the department.

3.Establish or operate a distillery in any building housing a Group E, R-2 or I occupancy, or in which Group A occupancy is the dominant occupancy, except as authorized by the department.

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