ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the new legislation on Wednesday to modernize New York’s Alcoholic Beverage Control Law, which includes expanding Sunday alcohol sales at restaurants and bars.

The legislation, also known as the “Brunch Bill,” allows alcohol to be sold earlier on Sundays, adds provisions to broaden retail sales by producers, and reduces weighty fees for wineries, distilleries, breweries and cideries statewide.

Gov. Cuomo signed the bill at the Genesee Brew House in Rochester, N.Y.

“New York’s burgeoning craft beverage industry has served as an economic generator for communities across the state and with this legislation, we are building on that progress,” Governor Cuomo said. “By cutting red tape, breaking down artificial barriers and rolling back arcane and burdensome regulations, we are setting the stage for this industry’s continued resurgence and future growth and I am proud to sign it into law.”

The new law ensures that the craft beverage industry in New York continues to succeed by modifying the “archaic” 80-year-old law to include:

Expand Sunday Sales

Eliminate Burdensome Paperwork Requirements for Craft Manufacturers

Authorize the Sale of Wine in Growlers

Reduce Fees for Craft Beverage Salespeople

Reduced Fees for Small Wholesalers

Authorize Gift Wrapping

Legislation to amend the ABC Law was first proposed by Gov. Cuomo this past May.

The “Brunch Bill” builds on the Governor’s progress over the past five years to eliminate stressful requirements on producers and ease restrictions regarding the marketing of craft products.