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What is NYC FC § 4006.6?

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This section mandates that a certificate of fitness holder must be present at all times during distilling and alcohol processing activities. The holder is responsible for conducting distilling and overseeing the still's operation, along with ensuring the presence of at least one other trained individual when processing exceeds 5 gallons. Applies to distillery operators.

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FC § 4006.6

A certificate of fitness holder shall be present on the premises at all times when distilling and alcohol processing is being conducted, shall personally conduct any distilling, and shall tend to the still at all times when in operation in accordance with distilled spirits industry standards. The certificate of fitness holder shall also be present on the premises during the transfer of raw alcohol from a shipping container into distillery equipment. At least one other trained and knowledgeable person shall be present on the premises when the quantity of alcohol undergoing distillation or alcohol processing exceeds 5 gallons (19 L).

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