Directs the liquor authority to create a standardized form for use by municipalities and community boards for comment on renewal applications, to be used by the liquor authority in consideration of granting such renewals.
NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF LEGISLATION submitted in accordance with Assembly Rule III, Sec 1(f)
BILL NUMBER: A5856
SPONSOR: Glick TITLE OF BILL:
An act to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to
renewals of licenses and permits
PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL:
Requires the liquor authority to create a standardized form for comment
by such board.
SUMMARY OF SPECIFIC PROVISIONS:
The alcoholic beverage control law is amended by adding a new subdivi-
sion 3 to section 109. The liquor authority shall create a standardized
form that the municipality and community board shall be able to use to
comment on the renewal application and shall be looked at by the liquor
authority in consideration of, granting the renewal. This form shall
become part of the record in the renewal application proceedings.
JUSTIFICATION:
A majority of licensed premises which serve alcohol and beer operate as
good neighbors. However, there are some establishments which have caused
numerous problems for their neighbors. In some instances, licensees have
exhibited a pattern of disregard of their patrons disorderly behavior
which repeatedly disturbs the neighborhoods in which they are located.
In others, loud music emanating from establishments prevents residents
from getting a good night's sleep. The effect of these problem bars in
densely-developed, mixed-use areas is often magnified as residents live
in close proximity to licensed establishments.
While problem bars have led neighbors to make complaints to owners of
establishments and the police, residents are often unfamiliar with the
timeframe in which they may express their complaints and share their
experiences with the State Liquor Authority. Consequently, many indivi-
dUals miss these opportunities to express their concerns while the State
Liquor Authority is considering an establishment's application for a
new, renewal or transferred liquor license.
With this legislation, a standardized form shall be issued by the liquor
authority that the municipality and community board shall be able to use
to comment on the renewal application and shall be looked at by the
liquor authority in consideration of granting the renewal.
Since community members must live with the consequences of problem
establishments, it is essential that they be aware of opportunities to
express their concerns directly to the State Liquor Authority. Opening
notices for comments will help provide the State Liquor Authority with a
fuller picture of the impact of problem establishments, whether a
renewal license or new license should be granted, so that the liquor
license decisions that they make will better reflect the totality of
circumstances.
PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
2006: A.10050 third reading Rules Calendar 964.
2007-2008: A4214 referred to Economic Development.
2011-2012 A3467 Referred to Economic Development.
2013-14: Advanced to third reading cal.599.
2015: referred to economic development
2016: advanced to third reading cal.437
2017-18: Referred to Economic Development
2019-20: A.2565 Referred to Economic Development
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
To be determined
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect on the one hundred twentieth day after it
shall become a law; amendment and/or repeal of any rule or regulation
necessary for the implementation of this act on its effective date are
authorized and directed to be made and completed on or before such
effective date.
