Bill > S06665

This bill amends the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law to create a specific exemption that would allow a retail license for on-premises alcohol consumption at a premises located within 200 feet of a church in Columbia County, New York. The exemption applies to a very precise parcel of land in the City of Hudson, with exact boundary coordinates detailed in the bill. Specifically, the legislation provides an opportunity for a food or beverage establishment to obtain an alcohol service license despite its proximity to a place of worship, which would normally be prohibited under existing law. The bill represents a localized zoning accommodation that allows for a specific commercial alcohol service opportunity in a defined urban area, bypassing the typical distance restrictions that prevent alcohol sales near churches. The act is designed to take effect immediately upon passage, indicating an urgent or time-sensitive local need for this specific regulatory change.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6665