BILL NUMBER: S9003
SPONSOR: MAY
 
TITLE OF BILL:
An act to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to a
license to sell liquor at retail for consumption on certain premises
 
PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL:
This bill will authorize the issuing of a retail liquor license to a
business in the Village of North Syracuse, in Onondaga 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 Grotto to be issued a retail liquor license despite
their proximity to St. Mary & St. Mina Coptic Orthodox Church. Grotto
hosts events and is host to celebrations that include receptions. Offer-
ing a full bar that includes liquor is a service that is integral to the
requests of its patrons and guests. The leadership of St. Mary & St.
Mina Coptic Orthodox 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