What's happening
The bill allows alcohol sales at Port Authority international airports between 3 a.m. and 6 a.m., expanding current hours.
Why it matters
Affects travelers and businesses at major NYC-area airports. By expanding legal alcohol sales hours specifically at Port Authority international airports (like JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark), the bill directly impacts the experience of international travelers, airport employees, and concessionaires who serve them.
Creates a special exemption from statewide alcohol sale restrictions. While most establishments in New York must stop alcohol sales between 4 a.m. and 8 a.m., this bill carves out an exception for these airports, recognizing their unique, around-the-clock operations and international clientele with varying schedules.
Potential economic boost for airport vendors. The change could increase sales and revenue for airport bars and restaurants by allowing them to serve customers during early morning hours, especially those on overnight layovers or early international flights.
May influence airport security and public health considerations. Expanding alcohol availability during traditionally restricted hours could raise questions about managing intoxication, passenger safety, and coordination with federal guidelines at international travel hubs.
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Set Airport Alcohol Sale Hours
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- Referred to economic development
- Referred to economic development
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Expand Airport Alcohol Hours
In Senate Committee · Rules · Sponsor Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.
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STATE OF NEW YORK
5283
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
February 8, 2019
Introduced by M. of A. LENTOL -- read once and referred to the Committee on Economic Development
AN ACT to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to establishing the hours during which alcoholic beverages may be sold on certain international airport property
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Paragraph (b) of subdivision 5 of section 106 of the alcoholic beverage control law, as amended by chapter 83 of the laws of 1995, is amended to read as follows:
(b) On any other day between four ante meridiem and eight ante meridiem; provided, however, on premises located within an international airport owned or operated by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, on any other day between three ante meridiem and six 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.
LBD08998-01-9
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