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Authorizes automobile racing facilities to sell alcoholic beverages between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and noon on Sundays
In Assembly Committee · Economic Development · Sponsor Christopher Friend
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BILL NUMBER:S4795
Title of bill
An act to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to automobile racing facilities
Purpose
This bill would allow automobile racing facilities to sell alcoholic beverages between 8:00 AM and noon on Sunday.
Summary of provisions
Amends Section 3 of the alcohol beverage control law to add the definition of an "automobile racing facility". Amends subdivision 5 to exclude automobile racing facilities from the governing hours of sale for restaurants, taverns and other on-premises establishments and adds a new subdivision 5-a to Section 106 of the alcoholic beverage control law which provides for the hours during which alcoholic beverages may be sold at automobile racing facilities.
Existing law
The hour of sale of alcoholic beverages at automobile racing facilities are currently governed by the hours of sale for retailers licensed to sell alcoholic beverages for consumption on-premises. Current law prohibits the sale of alcoholic beverages at any on-premises location, including automobile racing facilities, on Sunday between 4:00 AM and noon and on all other days between 4:00 AM and 8:00 AM.
Justification
Since the repeal of Prohibition, on-premises alcoholic beverage licenses have been prohibited from selling alcohol on Sunday before noon. A similar restriction on off-premises grocery, beer and wine products licensees was relaxed in 2006 to allow for the sale of alcoholic beverages by these licensees as early as 8:00 AM on Sundays in recognition of the changing times and habits of the populace.
Automobile racing facilities and the members of the public attending such events have changed over time as well. Watkins Glen International, the only automobile racing facility that will qualify for expanded hours of sale under this bill, serves as a vehicle for tourism and economic development in the Southern Tier of New York. During most of the races the average fan stays in the region for 3.5 days helping boost the local economy. Most of their events take place over weekends. Attendees at the events often camp on site bringing with them food and beverage purchased off the premises. Existing law allows them to purchase alcohol at off-premises locations between 8:00 AM and noon on Sundays, but then they cannot legally consume those beverages on site due to current restrictions. This bill will eliminate that problem making it easier for the automobile racing fans to enjoy their experience while being
compliant with the law. While this bill expands the ability of automobile racing facilities to serve on Sundays, it still prevents alcoholic beverage sales between 3:00 AM and 8:00 AM.
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Effective date
Immediately.
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