Prohibits opening a tobacco business within 500 feet of an existing licensed tobacco business, with an exception if the municipality or community.
New York State Senate Bill S01800 amends the general business law to restrict the opening of new tobacco businesses within 500 feet of an existing licensed tobacco business. This restriction applies to cities, towns, or villages with populations of 20,000 or more. However, an exception is provided if the local municipality or community board, after consultation, determines that opening a new tobacco business within this distance would be in the public interest.
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