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Senator · Senate District 61
1 Co-sponsor
History
- Referred to investigations and government operations
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Title of bill
An act to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to special permits to sell alcohol at certain times on Sundays
Purpose or general idea of bill
To authorize persons licensed under the Alcoholic Beverages Control Law to sell alcoholic beverages on premises to apply for a special permit to open up to twelve Sundays per year between 8 AM and 12 noon.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1 - amends section 99 of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law to renumber the paragraphs and to provide that persons with on-premises licenses can apply for special permits up to 12 days per year to serve alcohol on Sunday between 8 AM and noon, subject to any local restrictions, and any rules that may be promulgated by the Liquor Authority.
Section 2 - provides that the act shall take effect ninety days after it shall have become law.
Justification
Many of the laws surrounding sale of alcohol in New York date back to the repeal of Prohibition. It has become more and more clear each year that the blanket restriction of on-premises liquor sales between 8 AM and noon on Sundays is no longer appropriate. While generally there is no need for liquor service on Sunday mornings, there are certain times when such sales are appropriate and desirable. Many clubs and restaurants would like to open earlier on the Sundays when NFL games are played in England, because of the time differential between England and New York. Many families would like to enjoy an adult beverage in connection with brunches for Mothers Day or Fathers Day. Allowing earlier service would encourage patrons of professional football stadiums to enter the stadium earlier, reducing the problems sometimes associated with extended tailgate parties and reducing delays at the gates.
Prior legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
Increased sales tax revenue to state and local governments.
Effective date
This act shall take effect ninety days after it shall have become law.
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