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Prohibits the sale of powdered alcohol and the possession of powdered distilled alcohol by persons under the age of twenty-one
In Assembly Committee · Economic Development · Sponsor Deborah Glick
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S7195
Title of bill
An act to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to prohibiting the sale of powdered alcohol and prohibiting the possession of powdered distilled alcohol by persons under the age of twenty-one
Purpose
To ban the sale of powdered distilled alcohol and prohibit the possession of powdered alcohol by persons under the age of twenty-one.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 of the bill adds a new section 117-c to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law to prohibit the sale of powdered distilled alcohol and to establish fines and punishments for violation of the provisions of the new section.
Section 2 of the bill amends section 65-c of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law to add powdered distilled alcohol to the statute on unlawful possession of an alcoholic beverage with the intent to consume by persons under the age of twenty-one years.
Justification
Recent news about the federal government's approval of labels for a company which plans to sell powdered alcohol products have raised serious concerns about the safety of such a product.
Powdered alcohol is much easier to smuggle into schools, sporting events, restaurants, or other venues than traditional alcoholic beverages. Its portability and easy concealment have been highlighted by the manufacturers of one brand of powdered alcohol. The proliferation of powdered alcohol could potentially lead to increased rates of public intoxication and unsafe situations for both the consumer of powdered alcohol and others nearby.
When one takes into account the portability and ease of concealment of the product and the clear intent of the manufacturer to market it as a convenient and surreptitious way to drink, it is plain to see that it would be extremely dangerous, especially in the hands of those under the age of twenty-one. Its potential to encourage binge drinking and irresponsible consumption are very problematic.
This bill would prohibit powdered distilled alcohol from being sold in New York State and would also make possession of powdered distilled alcohol by any person under the age of twenty-one years against the law.
Legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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