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What is NYC FC § 4003.3?

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This section establishes the maximum still capacities and allowable quantities of alcohol based on distillery size, as outlined in FC Table 4003.3. The Department is responsible for authorizing any exceptions to these limits. Applies to distillery operators managing alcohol production and storage.

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4003.3 Maximum still capacity and maximum allowable quantity.

FC § 4003.3

Maximum still capacities shall be based upon distillery size, as set forth in FC Table 4003.3. The maximum allowable quantity of alcohol, of any type, shall not exceed the amounts set forth in FC Table 4003.3 and FC 4003.3.1 through 4003.3.3, except as authorized by the department. FC Table 4003.3Maximum Still Capacities and Maximum Allowable Quantities Distillery SizeMaximum Individual Still Capacity Aggregate Maximum Still CapacityMaximum Allowable Quantity per Control Area aAggregate Maximum Allowable Quantity bAdditional Storage Allowance per Control Area for Beverage Alcohol and Precursors≤ 20% ABV cMaximum Aggregate Allowable Quantity of Beverage Alcohol and Precursors≤ 20% ABV dSmall distillery125 gallons (473 L)250 gallons (946 L)750 gallons (2839 L) 1,500 gallons (5678 L)750 gallons(2839 L)1,500 gallons(5678 L)Medium distillery750 gallons (2839 L)1,500 gallons (5678 L)2,000 gallons (7570 L)6,000 gallons (22 710 L)4,000 gallons(15 140 L)8,000 gallons(30 280 L)Large distillery2,000 gallons (7570 L)8,000 gallons (30 280 L)4,000 gallons (15 140 L)20,000 gallons (75 700 L)8,000 gallons(30 280 L)16,000 gallons(60 560 L) a. The maximum allowable quantity per control area comprises all raw alcohol and distilled spirits stored on the premises, excluding the amounts of finished goods allowed by FC 4005.2.5. b. The aggregate maximum allowable quantity comprises all raw alcohol and distilled spirits stored on the premises, excluding the amounts of finished goods allowed by FC 4005.2.5. These amounts are reduced in a combined fire area pursuant to FC 4003.4.2 to 1,000 gallons (small distillery); 2,000 gallons (medium distillery); and 4,000 gallons (large distillery). c. Additional allowance per control area applies to beverage alcohol and flammable beverage alcohol precursors, up to a maximum of 20% alcohol content by volume (ABV), clearly labelled as such in accordance with Federal or other applicable regulations. d. Maximum aggregate allowable quantity stored on the premises of beverage alcohol and flammable beverage alcohol precursors, up to a maximum 20% alcohol content by volume (ABV), clearly labelled as such in accordance with Federal or other applicable regulations. These amounts are reduced in a combined fire area pursuant to FC 4003.4.2 to 1,000 gallons (small distillery); 4,000 gallons (medium distillery); and 8,000 gallons (large distillery).

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