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- Signed chap.423
- Delivered to governor
- Returned to senate
- Passed assembly
- Ordered to third reading rules cal.86
- Substituted for A9954
- Referred to economic development
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 59–0
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.797
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- Referred to investigations and government operations
- Returned to senate
- Died in assembly
- Referred to economic development
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 61–0
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.742
- Referred to investigations and government operations
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Relates to pro rata license fees for seasonal bars
Assembly Floor Calendar · Sponsor Carrie Woerner
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Title of bill
An act to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to lowering the alcohol license fees for seasonally operated bars
Purpose
To establish pro rata license fees, based on the number of months in operation, that owners of seasonal bars pay for licensure.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 amends subdivision 4 of section 100 of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law to allow a licensed premise that operates a seasonal bar in addition to its licensed bar, to pay a prorated amount of the additional bar fee, based on the number of months in operation for its seasonal bar.
Section 2 authorizes the addition, amendment and / or repeal of any rule or regulation necessary for the implementation of this act to take effect immediately. This act shall be effective on the ninetieth day after it becomes law.
Justification
This legislation was drafted on behalf of a constituent who operates his indoor bar year-round but also operates an outdoor tiki bar at the same establishment, which is open for about half the year during warm weather months.
The New York State Liquor Authority requires a license for each bar. Even though the outdoor bar is strictly seasonal, the Authority mandates that the fee for this additional bar be equivalent to the amount of the annual license fee paid by the licensee. Currently it is $1800 for a two-year license.
There is no objection to needing two separate licenses in this situation, but there are reservations about paying full price for a license that is only used part of the time. The Governor has repeatedly stated "New York is Open for Business" but this State requirement is certainly hurting my constituent as well as many other already struggling small business owners. This legislation will allow a prorated fee for the license, based on the number of months in operation. This will be financially palatable to seasonal bar operators.
Legislative history
S.6764A (2014) Passed Senate.
Fiscal implications
This bill would save many seasonally operated bars much needed money.
Effective date
This act shall take effect 90 days after it becomes law except effective immediately, any addition, amendment and/or repeal of any rule or regulation necessary for implementation of this act.
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