Bill > A08647

This bill amends the New York State Alcoholic Beverage Control Law by adding a new requirement that retail licensees who sell liquor and/or wine for off-premises consumption must maintain at least five feet of distance between their alcoholic beverage products and nonalcoholic beverage products in their stores. The legislation aims to create a clear physical separation between alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks, potentially to reduce impulse purchases of alcohol or to make a visual distinction between these product categories. The new rule would apply to retail establishments like liquor stores, convenience stores, and supermarkets that sell both alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages. The bill will take effect immediately upon becoming law, meaning retailers will need to adjust their store layouts promptly to comply with the new five-foot separation requirement.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8647