New York Laws
Article 4 - Special Provisions Relating to Beer
54-B - Beer Tasting.

(a) Tastings of beer shall be conducted by the licensee or an
authorized agent of the licensee. Provided, however, a licensed beer or
cider wholesaler shall not serve as the authorized agent for another
entity, nor shall a licensed beer or cider wholesaler be involved in any
manner with a beer tasting conducted by another entity.
(b) No more than three samples of beer may be provided to a person in
one calendar day.
(c) No sample may exceed three fluid ounces.
(d) No tasting shall be held during the hours prohibited by the
provisions of sections one hundred five and one hundred five-a of this
chapter.
(e) Any liability stemming from a right of action resulting from a
tasting authorized by this section and in accordance with the provisions
of sections 11-100 and 11-101 of the general obligations law shall
accrue to the licensee.
(f) No person under the age of twenty-one shall be permitted to serve
a sample or handle an open container of beer.