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Senator · Senate District 59
1 Co-sponsor
History
- Referred to investigations and government operations
- Referred to investigations and government operations
Companion bill
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Enacts the "New York beverage modernization act"; repealer
In Assembly Committee · Economic Development · Sponsor Dan Quart
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Sponsor's memo
Title of bill
An act to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to enacting the "New York beverage modernization act"; and to repeal certain provisions of such law relating thereto
Purpose
To allow for the sale of alcoholic beverages on Sundays and on Christmas day.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 states that this act shall be known and may be cited as the "New York beverage modernization act."
Section 2 amends paragraph (a) of subdivision 14 of section 105 of the alcoholic beverage control law to allow for the sale of alcohol for off-premises consumption on Sundays and Christmas day.
Section 3 repeals section 105-a of the alcoholic beverage control law.
Section 4 amends subdivision of 5 of section 106 of the alcoholic beverage control law, to provide for the sale of alcohol for consumption on-premises on any day except during the hours between four am and eight am.
Section 5 sets the effective date.
Existing law
No premises licensed to sell liquor are permitted to open before noon on Sundays or remain open after nine o'clock p.m., nor are they permitted to open on Christmas day.
Justification
Current prohibitions from selling alcoholic beverages at certain hours on Sunday mornings no longer serve a legitimate public policy purpose. In addition, these laws negatively impact small businesses by forcing them to refuse sales they would otherwise be able to make on any other day of the week, and prevent restaurants from offering alcoholic beverages for sale at Sunday brunch.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY :.
2013-14. S.351-A Referred to Investigations and Government Operations
Fiscal implications
Increased revenue for retailers
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the ninetieth day after it shall have become law.
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