Bill > S00408

This bill amends the New York State Alcoholic Beverage Control Law to allow retail licenses for selling liquor for on-premises consumption specifically in airline lounges located within airports and owned, leased, or operated by a United States certified airline. The bill defines an "airline lounge" as a premises within an airport that is owned, leased, or operated by a U.S. certificated airline which regularly provides provisions and services. Under the new provisions, these airline lounges can obtain a special on-premises license to serve alcoholic beverages, but only to individuals with lounge access privileges and their guests. The license requires that food be regularly available for sale or consumption on the premises. The bill also clarifies that the service of alcoholic beverages in these airline lounges is considered incidental to the services provided. This legislative change expands the types of venues that can be granted a special liquor license, specifically adding airline lounges to the existing categories like restaurants and theaters. The bill will take effect immediately, with some technical details subject to specific timing provisions related to existing law.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S408