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Revises procedures for issuance of retail and special retail liquor licenses for on-premises consumption for premises within 500 feet of 3 or more existing premises
Assembly Floor Calendar · Sponsor Joseph Lentol
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BILL NUMBER:S4291
Title of bill
An act to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to procedures associated with issuing retail and special retail licenses to sell liquor for on-premises consumption regarding premises located within five hundred feet of three or more existing premises in cities, towns and villages having a population of twenty thousand or more
Purpose or general idea of bill
This bill revises procedures for the issuance of retail and special retail liquor licenses for on premise consumption for premises within five hundred feet of three or more existing premises.
Summary of specific provisions
Paragraph (f) of subdivision 7 of section 64 of the alcoholic beverage control law, as amended by chapter 463 of the laws of 2009, and paragraph (d) of subdivision 7 of section 64-a of the alcoholic beverage control law, as amended by chapter 463 of the laws of 2009, are amended.
Justification
The State Liquor Authority is prohibited from issuing a retail license for on-premises consumption to any establishment to be located within five hundred feet of three or more licensed and operating establishments, this prohibition is commonly referred to as the five hundred foot rule. The five hundred foot rule was enacted to alleviate the problems caused by the over saturation of residential neighborhoods by late night bars and clubs. This rule may be waived, however, if after consultation with the municipality or community board the Liquor Authority determines that issuing such a license would be in the public interest. A public hearing must be conducted before the Liquor Authority can issue any such license, during which the community must be provided an opportunity to present oral testimony on the application. Written notice must be provided to the municipality or community board at least fifteen days in advance of the hearing.
This measure would increase from fifteen to thirty days the period of advance notice the Liquor Authority must provide the municipality or community board of the five hundred foot hearing. This would provide the municipality or community board sufficient time to meet with the community and develop a position on the application prior to the hearing.
Prior legislative history
New Senate bill 2014: Passed Assembly
Effective date
This act shall take effect 90 days after it shall have become a law.
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