Bill > A08803

This bill amends the New York State Alcoholic Beverage Control Law to create a specific exemption to the existing prohibition on selling alcohol within 200 feet of a place of worship. The exemption applies exclusively to a precisely defined property located in Queens County, specifically a plot of land on Skillman Avenue. The bill allows the state liquor authority to issue a retail license for on-premises alcohol consumption for a food or beverage establishment situated on this exact parcel, despite its proximity to a church, synagogue, or other place of worship. The legislation provides a detailed legal description of the property, including its exact boundaries and dimensions, and even references an adjoining property and an existing easement. By creating this narrow, location-specific exemption, the bill provides a targeted solution for a particular property owner who wishes to serve alcohol in an area that would typically be restricted under current law. The bill is designed to take effect immediately upon passage.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8803