Allows any person who holds a license to sell alcoholic beverages for consumption on premises to allow players to engage in certain recreational contests.
NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF LEGISLATION submitted in accordance with Assembly Rule III, Sec 1(f)
BILL NUMBER: A1580
SPONSOR: Weprin (MS) TITLE OF BILL:
An act to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to
certain recreational contests in establishments with licenses to sell
alcoholic beverages for consumption on premise
PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL:
To allow individuals to engage in recreational games such as playing
cards or penny poker in establishments with licenses to sell alcohol and
to permit friendly wagers between participants only as such is author-
ized by the licensed establishment.
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:
Section 1: Legislative Intent: Allowing recreational games such as play-
ing cards, penny poker, cribbage, and dominoes to be permitted in estab-
lishments licensed by the state liquor authority to serve alcoholic
beverages will offer mutual benefits for the consumer and the establish-
ment.
Section 2 amends the alcoholic beverage control law by adding a new
section, which allows for recreational contests involving skill to take
place in establishments with licenses to sell alcoholic beverages.
Section 3 sets forth the effective date.
JUSTIFICATION:
Currently, establishments with licenses to sell alcoholic beverages are
prohibited from allowing customers to participate in recreational
contests of skill such as cards, penny poker, cribbage, and dominoes.
This bill would permit such establishments to allow customers to partic-
ipate in these recreational contests.
Additionally, this bill would offer customers such as senior citizens
the option to play cards while taking advantage of the amenities offered
at an establishment such as a local tavern or pub. Affording the option
to participate in these recreational games would be a win-win for both
customers and businesses.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
03/02/18 referred to racing and wagering
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS FOR STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS:
None.
EFFECTIVE DATE:
Immediately.
