Bill > A01934

This bill provides a specific exemption to existing alcohol licensing regulations in Orange County, New York, allowing a retail establishment located at 79 West Main Street in the Village of Walden to obtain a liquor license for on-premises consumption, despite being within 200 feet of a place of worship. Typically, New York state law prohibits selling alcohol near churches or synagogues, but this bill creates a targeted exception for this precise location. The bill includes an extremely detailed legal description of the property, providing exact geographical coordinates and referencing a specific property deed from January 9th, 2023. The exemption is narrowly crafted to apply only to this specific parcel of land, which appears to be a food or beverage retail establishment. By amending the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law, the bill will enable the local alcohol licensing authority to issue a license that would otherwise be forbidden under current distance restrictions. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1934