What's happening
This bill allows retail liquor stores in New York to sell alcoholic beverages on credit to individuals for orders of at least $200.
Why it matters
Expands payment flexibility for consumers. By allowing individuals to purchase alcohol on credit (for orders of $200 or more), the bill gives customers more options for how and when they pay, potentially making large purchases (such as for events or parties) more accessible.
Could boost business for liquor stores. Retailers may see increased sales, especially for higher-value transactions, as consumers may be more willing to place larger orders if immediate payment is not required.
Introduces new financial risk and responsibility. Allowing credit sales means that liquor stores will now need to assess creditworthiness and manage potential non-payment, which could affect their cash flow and require new business practices.
May influence consumption patterns. By making it easier to obtain larger quantities of alcohol, the bill could have indirect effects on alcohol consumption, raising questions about responsible use and the need for continued enforcement of existing alcohol regulations.
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Allow Credit for Alcohol Purchases
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4 Multi-sponsors
History
- Referred to economic development
- Referred to economic development
Companion bill
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Allow Liquor Credit Over $200
In Senate Committee · Rules · Sponsor Patrick M. Gallivan
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STATE OF NEW YORK
2993
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
January 23, 2017
Introduced by M. of A. PAULIN, JAFFEE, WEPRIN, ZEBROWSKI, HOOPER -- Multi-Sponsored by -- M. of A. COOK, MAGEE, THIELE, TITONE -- read once and referred to the Committee on Economic Development
AN ACT to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to providing alcoholic beverages on credit to an individual person
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Section 100 of the alcoholic beverage control law is amended by adding a new subdivision 6-a to read as follows:
6-a. Notwithstanding subdivision five of this section, a retail licensee for off-premises consumption may sell, deliver, give away, hold or store, or cause, permit or procure to be sold, delivered, given away, held or stored, any alcoholic beverage on credit to any individual person, provided that the order on credit is at least two hundred dollars. The provision of this subdivision shall still apply if the retail licensee retains the alcoholic beverage for the individual person.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD00230-03-7
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