What's happening
This bill extends the expiration date for certain alcoholic beverage control law provisions from October 12, 2019 to October 12, 2020.
Why it matters
Allows businesses relying on liquidator's permits and temporary retail permits to continue operating for an additional year. , potentially providing stability and continuity for those navigating regulatory or financial uncertainty.
Gives lawmakers more time to evaluate or reform the affected provisions. without disrupting ongoing business activities that depend on these permits, helping to avoid unintended gaps or confusion in the law.
May benefit new or struggling retailers by extending access to temporary permits. , which can be crucial for startups, business transitions, or liquidations, and thus support economic activity in the alcoholic beverage sector.
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Extend Temporary Liquor Permits
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Sponsors
Senator · Senate District 7
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History
- Substituted by A2221
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.273
- 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
4116
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN SENATE
February 28, 2019
Introduced by Sen. KAPLAN -- 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 65 of the laws of 2018, 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, [2019] 2020.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD04229-01-9
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Sponsor's memo
Title of bill
An act to amend chapter 396 of the laws of 2010 amend- ing the alcoholic beverage control law relating to liquidator's permits and temporary retail permits, in relation to the effectiveness of certain provisions thereof
Purpose of the bill
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 specific provisions
§ 1 - Amends Chapter 396 of the Laws of 2010, to extend by one year the sunset provision for ABCL § 97-a(1)(1,) currently set to expire on Octo- ber 12, 2019.
§ 2 - 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 65 of the Laws of 2018; Chapter 182 of the Laws of 2017; Chapter 131 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 for state and local governments
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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