Bill > A07210

This bill amends the New York Alcoholic Beverage Control Law to prevent the state liquor authority from denying or imposing conditions on a liquor license based on an outdated cabaret law. Specifically, the bill prohibits the liquor authority from rejecting a license application or requiring a cabaret license if the local jurisdiction has repealed its cabaret law or if local zoning laws do not explicitly prohibit dancing or music. Historically, cabaret laws were used to regulate entertainment venues, often with discriminatory implications, and many localities have since repealed these laws. The bill ensures that venues seeking liquor licenses cannot be penalized for activities that are no longer legally restricted by local ordinances, effectively removing potential bureaucratic barriers to obtaining a liquor license based on outdated regulatory practices. The legislation takes effect immediately upon enactment.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7210