New York A10547 prohibits retail tobacco dealers from opening a business within 500 feet of an existing licensed tobacco business, with exceptions.

New York A10547 amends the general business law to restrict the opening of new tobacco businesses within 500 feet of an existing licensed tobacco business. The bill defines "retail dealer" as a person licensed to sell tobacco products and "tobacco business" as a licensed establishment selling such products. The exception allows for new businesses if the municipality or community board determines it to be in the public interest. The measurement is taken in a straight line from the nearest entrance of the proposed business to the nearest entrance of the existing business.

New York A10547 prohibits retail tobacco dealers from opening a business within 500 feet of an existing licensed tobacco business, with exceptions.

New York A10547 amends the general business law to restrict the opening of new tobacco businesses within 500 feet of an existing licensed tobacco business. The bill defines "retail dealer" as a person licensed to sell tobacco products and "tobacco business" as a licensed establishment selling such products. The exception allows for new businesses if the municipality or community board determines it to be in the public interest. The measurement is taken in a straight line from the nearest entrance of the proposed business to the nearest entrance of the existing business.