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A01580 Summary:

BILL NOA01580
 
SAME ASNo Same As
 
SPONSORWeprin (MS)
 
COSPNSR
 
MLTSPNSRCook
 
Add §132, ABC L
 
Allows any person who holds a license to sell alcoholic beverages for consumption on premises to allow players to engage in certain recreational contests.
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A01580 Memo:

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.
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