New York A07598 mandates year-round operation of sidewalk and roadway cafes in municipalities that permit them.

New York A07598 amends the general municipal law to require municipalities that allow sidewalk and roadway cafes to permit their year-round operation. The bill defines "roadway cafe" as an open-air section of a restaurant in the curb lane or parking lane, and "sidewalk cafe" as a portion of a restaurant on a public sidewalk. It prohibits municipalities from enacting laws that would restrict the year-round operation of these cafes, except for public health and safety regulations. The act takes effect immediately.

New York A07598 mandates year-round operation of sidewalk and roadway cafes in municipalities that permit them.

New York A07598 amends the general municipal law to require municipalities that allow sidewalk and roadway cafes to permit their year-round operation. The bill defines "roadway cafe" as an open-air section of a restaurant in the curb lane or parking lane, and "sidewalk cafe" as a portion of a restaurant on a public sidewalk. It prohibits municipalities from enacting laws that would restrict the year-round operation of these cafes, except for public health and safety regulations. The act takes effect immediately.