What's happening
This bill extends the expiration date for certain provisions on liquidator's and temporary retail permits under New York alcoholic beverage control law to October 12, 2018.
Why it matters
Extending the expiration date allows businesses that rely on liquidator’s and temporary retail permits to continue operating under existing regulatory frameworks for another year, providing stability and predictability for both new and closing businesses.
By delaying the repeal, this bill gives lawmakers and stakeholders more time to assess the impacts of these permits on the marketplace, including whether they help facilitate business transitions or lead to unintended consequences, such as regulatory loopholes or increased competition for established businesses.
The extension can affect consumers by maintaining access to retail locations that might otherwise close or be unable to sell alcoholic beverages temporarily, thus preserving consumer choice and convenience in the short term.
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Extend Temporary Liquor Permits
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Senator · Senate District 40
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History
- Substituted by A4889
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.761
- Referred to investigations and government operations
Companion bill
The same bill in the other chamber. A bill becomes law when one version passes both houses and the governor signs it, so either number can carry it.
Extend Temporary Liquor Permits
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Robin Schimminger
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STATE OF NEW YORK
5138
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN SENATE
March 9, 2017
Introduced by Sen. MURPHY -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Investigations and Government Operations
AN ACT to amend chapter 396 of the laws of 2010 amending the alcoholic beverage control law relating to liquidator's permits and temporary retail permits, in relation to the effectiveness of certain provisions thereof
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Section 5 of chapter 396 of the laws of 2010 amending the alcoholic beverage control law relating to liquidator's permits and temporary retail permits, as amended by chapter 138 of the laws of 2016, is amended to read as follows:
§ 5. This act shall take effect on the sixtieth day after it shall have become a law, provided that paragraph (b) of subdivision 1 of section 97-a of the alcoholic beverage control law as added by section two of this act shall expire and be deemed repealed October 12, [2017] 2018.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
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Title of bill
An act to amend chapter 396 of the laws of 2010 amending the alcoholic beverage control law relating to liquidator's permits and temporary retail permits, in relation to the effectiveness of certain provisions thereof
Purpose
This bill would extend by one year the sunset for the provision in Section 97-a of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law ("ABCL") that allows the State Liquor Authority ("Authority") to issue temporary permits to certain retail applicants while they await a full review of their license applications.
Summary of provisions
Section one amends Chapter 396 of the Laws of 2010, to extend by one year the sunset provision for ABCL § 97-a(1)(b) currently set to expire on October 12, 2016.
Section two establishes the effective date.
Justification
Extension of this amendment will allow the Authority to continue to issue temporary retail permits to applicants outside of New York City who would otherwise be ineligible for such permits. With these permits, applicants can open their businesses while they await a full review of their applications and issuance of their licenses. The Authority would retain its power to summarily suspend or cancel the permits for good cause.
Legislative history
Chapter 138 of the Laws of 2016; Chapter 123 of the Laws of 2015; Chapter 337 of the Laws of 2014; Chapter 122 of the Laws of 2013; Chapter 141 of the Laws of 2012; Chapter 442 of the Laws of 2011.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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