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NY A08162

NY A08162
Establishes a license to sell liquor at retail for consumption on premises in a cigar lounge; defines "cigar lounge"; requires cigar lounges to provide written notification warning employees of the dangers of exposure to tobacco smoke.


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Introduced
07/07/2021
In Committee
01/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to establishing a license to sell liquor at retail for consumption on premises in a cigar lounge; and to amend the labor law, in relation to requiring cigar lounges to provide written notification warning employees of the dangers of exposure to tobacco smoke

AI Summary

This bill establishes a license to sell liquor at retail for consumption on premises in a "cigar lounge," which is defined as a bona fide retail store that caters to patrons who purchase and smoke premium cigars and generates at least 60% of its quarterly adjusted gross revenue from the sale of cigar-related products. The bill requires cigar lounges to provide written notification to employees warning them of the dangers of exposure to tobacco smoke. The annual fee for the cigar lounge liquor license is set at $1,792 per year.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (14)

Last Action

referred to economic development (on 01/05/2022)

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