Bill > S06607

This bill modifies the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law to protect retail liquor licensees from automatic license revocation, suspension, or cancellation when they receive a summons for a violation unrelated to alcohol sales or consumption. Specifically, the bill requires the liquor authority (the regulatory body overseeing alcohol sales) to provide the licensee with a hearing or opportunity to be heard before taking any action against their license. If the liquor authority does not hold a hearing within 30 days of the summons being served, they cannot proceed with revoking, suspending, or canceling the license until the summons has been adjudicated (officially decided) in court. This provides additional procedural protections for businesses with liquor licenses, ensuring they have a chance to explain or contest a summons that may not be directly related to their alcohol-serving practices. The bill will take effect immediately and apply to all summonses issued on or after its enactment date.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6607