BILL NUMBER: S7130A
SPONSOR: COMRIE
 
TITLE OF BILL:
An act to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to an
exemption for American Legion Post 483, Queens, NY, from the prohibition
of alcohol sales within a certain distance from a school
 
PURPOSE:
This bill will allow Rosedale-Laurelton American Legion Post 483 to sell
alcohol
 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:
The bill adds an "e" paragraph to section 64 of the alcoholic beverage
control law to carve out Rosedale-Laurelton VFW Post 483 from the 200
ft. alcoholic beverage control law exemption that is currently barring
the establishment from legal authorization to sell alcoholic beverages.
 
JUSTIFICATION:
At current, Rosedale-Laurelton American Legion Post 483 is within 200
feet of the Rosedale school. At the heart of the community, this VFW has
been doing a great deal of service work in the community and frequently
hosts veterans. VFW Post 483 cannot serve alcohol, as they are within
200 feet of Rosedale School. This bill would authorize the establishment
to serve liquor.
 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
This is a new bill.
 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
None.
 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect immediately.