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Senator · Senate District 59
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History
- Substituted by A5150
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.360
- Referred to investigations and government operations
Companion bill
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Adds to list of premises which are exempt from provisions that restrict manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers from sharing an interest in a liquor license
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Brian Kolb
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S3241
Title of bill
An act to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to the exemption of certain parcels of land
Purpose or general idea of bill
To allow the Friends of the Finger Lakes Performing Arts Center ("CMAC") to get a single license for its May to October season. Currently, the caterer hired by CMAC is required to obtain an individual day event license for each of the individual bar locations for each of the individual events held at the facility.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1 adds The Finger Lakes Performing Arts Center ("CMAC") to the list of entities that are exempt from subdivision 1 of section 101 of the alcoholic beverage control law.
Section 2 contains the effective date.
Justification
CMAC is managed by a Board of Directors which counts, among its members, individuals who are also directors of alcoholic beverage industry members. Current law prohibits a company which has an association with an alcoholic beverage producer from obtaining a retail license. This prevents CMAC from obtaining a single, seasonal license at the facility to sell beer, wine and distilled spirits to consumers attending summer concerts. It makes it necessary for the caterer hired by CMAC to obtain an individual day event license for each of the individual bar locations for each of the individual events held at the facility.
This technical restriction which prohibits CMAC from obtaining a seasonal license, makes it very difficult for the caterer, who is then forced to obtain, each year, numerous site event permits to sell alcoholic beverages.
Prior legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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