What's happening
This bill changes the earliest allowed time to sell alcohol in New York from 4 a.m. to 2 a.m. on all days.
Why it matters
Reduces late-night alcohol sales. By moving the cutoff from 4 a.m. to 2 a.m., the bill could decrease the risks associated with late-night drinking, such as impaired driving, noise complaints, and alcohol-related incidents.
Impacts nightlife businesses. Bars, clubs, and restaurants that rely on late-night sales may see reduced revenue and might need to adjust their operating hours or business models.
Aims for public safety and quality of life. The change could help local law enforcement by reducing the window of time when alcohol-related disturbances occur, potentially making communities quieter and safer during overnight hours.
Consistent rules all week. By applying the 2 a.m. cutoff to all days, the law simplifies regulations for alcohol sales, making it easier for both businesses and customers to understand and comply with the rules.
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- Referred to economic development
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STATE OF NEW YORK
127
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY (Prefiled)
January 9, 2019
Introduced by M. of A. CAHILL -- read once and referred to the Committee on Economic Development
AN ACT to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to the sale of alcoholic beverages on certain days
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Paragraphs (a) and (b) of subdivision 5 of section 106 of the alcoholic beverage control law, paragraph (a) as amended by chapter 297 of the laws of 2016 and paragraph (b) as amended by chapter 83 of the laws of 1995, are amended to read as follows:
(a) Sunday, from [four] two ante meridiem to ten o'clock a.m., except pursuant to a permit issued under section ninety-nine-h of this chapter.
(b) On any other day between [four] two ante meridiem and eight ante meridiem.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD01972-01-9
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