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A09049 Memo:

NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY
MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF LEGISLATION
 submitted in accordance with Assembly Rule III, Sec 1(f)




 
BILL NUMBER: A9049
 
SPONSOR: Woerner

 
TITLE OF BILL:
 
An act to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to an
exemption for certain property from the prohibition of alcohol sales
within a certain distance from a church
 
 
PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL:
 
This bill will authorize the issuing of a retail liquor license to a
business in the City of Saratoga Springs, in Saratoga County.
 
 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:
 
Section 1: Subdivision 7 of section 64 of the alcoholic beverage control
law is amended by adding a new paragraph (e-16) to authorize the issuing
of a retail license for on-premises consumption for a premises which
shall be located within two hundred feet of a building occupied as a
church, synagogue or other place of worship, provided such premises
constitute a premises for the sale of food or beverages at retail for
consumption on the premises located wholly within the boundaries of
Saratoga County.
 
§ 2: establishes the effective date
 
 
JUSTIFICATION:
 
This bill will allow Universal Preservation Hall to be issued a retail
liquor license despite their proximity to Bethesda Episcopal Church.
Universal Preservation Hall holds performance events and is host to
celebrations that include weddings. Offering a full bar that includes
liquor is a service that is integral to the requests of its patrons and
guests. The leadership of Bethesda Episcopal Church has issued a letter
stating its full support.
 
 
PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
 
New bill.
 
 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS FOR STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS:
 
None.
 
 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect immediately.
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