Prohibits membership warehouse stores from selling alcoholic beverages to retailers.

New York Assembly Bill A02200 amends the alcoholic beverage control law to prohibit membership warehouse retailers from selling alcoholic beverages to retailers. The bill defines a membership warehouse retailer as a store that limits access to members of a club and primarily sells groceries, apparel, furniture, and appliances. The bill imposes penalties for violations, including a written notice for the first violation, suspension and a civil penalty for the second violation, and license revocation for the third violation. The bill takes effect immediately.

Prohibits membership warehouse stores from selling alcoholic beverages to retailers.

New York Assembly Bill A02200 amends the alcoholic beverage control law to prohibit membership warehouse retailers from selling alcoholic beverages to retailers. The bill defines a membership warehouse retailer as a store that limits access to members of a club and primarily sells groceries, apparel, furniture, and appliances. The bill imposes penalties for violations, including a written notice for the first violation, suspension and a civil penalty for the second violation, and license revocation for the third violation. The bill takes effect immediately.