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History
- Referred to economic development
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 57–1
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.1096
- Print number 7217a
- Amend (t) and recommit to investigations and government operations
- Referred to investigations and government operations
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Prohibits the sale or offering for sale of any powdered or crystalline alcohol product
In Assembly Committee · Economic Development · Sponsor Steven Cymbrowitz
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S7217A
Title of bill
An act to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to prohibiting the sale of any powdered or crystalline alcohol product
Purpose
Prohibits the sale or offering for sale of concentrated alcoholic beverages.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 of this law amends section 3 of the alcoholic beverage control law by adding new subdivision 7-e to define the term "concentrated alcoholic beverage." Section 2 amends Section 100 of the alcoholic beverage control law by adding a new subdivision 1-a banning the sale of any concentrated alcoholic beverages. Section 3 states the effective date is the thirtieth day after the bill has become law.
Justification
Powdered alcohol or "concentrated alcoholic beverages" are dangerous and completely unnecessary items. The alcohol is freeze dried in order to make it more portable and then, of course, easier to conceal. The makers of the freeze dried alcohol say that the product is intended for hikers or backpackers. Apparently, powder would allow them to more easily transport the product than a liquid. However, because it is so easy to transport and hide it has the potential to be used illegally by youths, and brought to venues that prohibit alcohol. In addition there is a larger chance of overdose due to improper mixing.
The FDA approved powdered alcohol on April 20th, 2014 but quickly rescinded the approval stating that it has been made in 'error.' Alaska has outlawed powdered alcohol and as of May 1, 2014 there is pending legislation to ban powdered alcohol in Minnesota. This legislation will ban this product in NYS should the FDA decide to change their decision again to allow for the product to be marketed in the United States.
Legislative history
New.
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the thirtieth day after it shall have become law.
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