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NY A05387

NY A05387
Authorizes the state liquor authority to issue licenses to new premises for the sale of liquor where such premises is located within two hundred feet of a place of worship and such place of worship has given approval, or where three or more such premises exist in counties of a certain population.


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Introduced
02/13/2025
In Committee
02/13/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to authorizing the liquor authority to issue licenses to new premises for the sale of liquor where such premises is within two hundred feet of a place of worship, or where three or more such premises already exist in counties of a certain population

AI Summary

This bill amends the New York State Alcoholic Beverage Control Law to modify liquor licensing restrictions in two key ways. First, it allows the state liquor authority to issue a retail license for on-premises consumption within 200 feet of a place of worship (such as a church, synagogue, or school) if the owner or administrator of that place of worship explicitly supports the license. Second, the bill specifically targets counties with a population between 1.6 and 1.7 million (which appears to reference Nassau County), allowing the liquor authority to issue licenses for premises within 500 feet of three or more existing licensed premises, provided the authority determines that doing so would be in the public interest. To make this determination, the authority must consult with the local municipality or community board, conduct a public hearing, and potentially hold a public meeting. The bill requires written notice to the local municipality or community board at least 15 days before any hearing, though this requirement can be waived. Additionally, the bill ensures that existing licensed premises within these proximity restrictions cannot be denied license renewals based solely on their location. These changes provide more flexibility for liquor licensing in certain densely populated counties while still maintaining community input and oversight.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

referred to economic development (on 02/13/2025)

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