BILL NUMBER: S8359A
SPONSOR: SKOUFIS
 
TITLE OF BILL:
An act to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to
creating a special on-premises license for certain properties
 
PURPOSE:
Creates a special 24-hour on-premises license for certain properties
 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:
Section 1: The alcoholic beverage control law is amended by adding a new
section 97-e. This new section authorizes the SLA to issue a 24-hour
retail liquor, wine,, beer, and cider license for on-premises consump-
tion to certain facilities. To be eligible, a facility must be located
within a designated industrial or economic zoning district, have at
least 20,000 square feet of floor space, be used for hosting enter-
tainment, cultural, social, or community events, and be situated at
least 500 feet from any residential building. Licenses granted under
this section must comply with all applicable provisions of the Alcoholic
Beverage Control Law, unless inconsistent with this section, and may be
subject to additional rules set by the liquor authority.
Section 2: Sets effective date.
 
JUSTIFICATION:
This legislation would authorize the New York State Liquor Authority to
grant 24-hour on-premises liquor licenses in certain qualified counties.
It ensures that such licenses are issued only in compliance with exist-
ing distance and saturation regulations set forth in the Alcoholic
Beverage Control Law, maintaining the integrity of local communities
while expanding licensing flexibility.
 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
Senate
2025: Referred to Rules
 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
None.
 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect immediately.