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History
- Substituted by A8277
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.963
- Referred to commerce, economic development and small business
Companion bill
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Relates to an exemption for a liquor license at 161 Grand Street
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Joseph Lentol
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S6653
Title of bill
An act to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to a license to sell liquor at retail for consumption on certain premises
Purpose or general idea of bill
Exemption for a liquor license at 161 Grand Street.
Summary of specific provisions
Subdivision 7 of section 64 of the ABC Law is amended by adding a new paragraph (e-6).
Justification
The liquor license application at 161 Grand Street has received approval from the community board and support from nearby residents. The bar will be owned and operated by two long time community members who have invested a tremendous amount of time and money to operate a high-end craft cocktail establishment.
The State Liquor Authority denied the liquor license application because they defined a local store-front church building located within 200 feet of the establishment as being exclusively used as a church despite the fact that the second and third floors of the building are apartments which can at any time be rented out or used for a function unrelated to the church.
Therefore Legislation is needed to remedy the impact of this decision by allowing a liquor license to be granted.
Prior legislative history
None
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
Immediately.
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