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Title of bill
An act to amend chapter 192 of the laws of 2003, amending the alcoholic beverage control law relating to the registration of kegs, in relation to extending the provisions of such chapter
Purpose
This bill would extend until November 22, 2013 the the beer keg registration requirements enacted by Chapter 192 of the Laws of 2003.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 of the bill would amend § 2 of Chapter 192 of the Laws of 2003, as amended by Chapter 316 of the Laws of 2009, by extending the beer keg registration requirements until November 22, 2013.
Section 2 of the bill would provide for an immediate effective date.
Existing law
Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Law § 105-c requires all kegs sold at retail for off-premises consumption to have a registration tag attached that indicates the name and address of the purchaser; the purchaser's identification number (i.e. license number); the amount of the container and registration deposits; the date and time of the purchase; and the keg identification number. This section is set to expire on November 22, 2010.
Legislative history
Chapter 632 of the Laws of 2008 extended the provisions of Chapter 192 of the Laws of 2003 until November 22, 2009 and Chapter 316 of the Laws of 2009 extended Chapter 192 until November 22, 2010.
Statement in support
Underage drinking continues to be a problem for our State. The purpose of Chapter 192 of the Laws of 2003 was to make it easier for law enforcement officials to track down the purchasers of kegs of beer found at keg parties, which are often frequented by underage drinkers. Research has shown that beer kegs are often a main source of alcohol at parties where underage drinking occurs. In addition, kegs may encourage greater amounts of alcohol consumption, increasing the risk of driving under the influence of alcohol and other alcohol-related problems.
Extending the keg registration requirements under the ABC Law will continue to impose clearly stated responsibilities upon the purchasers of kegs, which will deter underage drinking and excessive consumption.
Budget implications
None.
Effective date
This bill would be effective immediately.
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