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- Held for consideration in economic development
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:A9901
Title of bill
An act to amend the general business law, in relation to prohibiting the sale of alcoholic energy drinks
Purpose or General Idea of Bill: The purpose of this bill is to ban the sale of alcoholic beverages that have caffeine or other stimulants as additives, as these alcoholic energy drinks (AEDs) are not yet proven as safe.
Summary of Specific Provisions: Adds a new section, 399-ddd, to the general business law. This section prohibits the import, distribution sale, or offer to sell of any alcoholic energy drinks. "Alcoholic energy drinks", for the purpose of this section, is defined as any alcoholic beverage to which caffeine or other stimulants which are metabolized as caffeine are added. Violation of this section of the general business law shall result in a civil penalty of no more than one thousand dollars for each violation.
Justification: Alcoholic energy drinks (AEDs), also known as caffeinat- ed alcoholic beverages, pose a serious health and safety risk to our citizens, especially teenagers. AEDs are a type of alcoholic beverage to which stimulants are added such as caffeine or guarana. Caffeine, as an additive to beverages, has only been deemed as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by the FDA for non-alcoholic drinks, such as cola type beverages.
Studies have now shown that when stimulants are combined with alcohol they tend to mask the side effects of being intoxicated. This will lead consumers of these beverages to partake in risky activities which could result in traffic accidents, violence, sexual assault, or even suicide.
As there has been no consensus in the scientific community that alcohol- ic energy drinks are safe, and it has been studied that their effects are in fact detrimental, it is vital that this health and safety threat be removed. it is important that we keep our citizens safe, especially the youth, who these drinks tend to target.
Prior Legislative History: None.
Fiscal Implications for State and Local Governments: None.
Effective Date: This act shall take effect immediately.
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