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NY S08485
Bill
Status
9/10/2010
Primary Sponsor
Jeffrey Klein
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AI Summary
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Requires off-premises alcohol retailers to segregate and sell alcoholic beverages containing more than 2% alcohol by volume combined with more than 5 milligrams per ounce of caffeine or equivalent stimulants (guarana, ginseng, taurine) in a separate designated area away from other beverages.
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Mandates conspicuous signage at the segregated area warning that beverages contain alcohol, cannot be legally consumed by persons under 21 years old, and should not be confused with energy drinks.
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Requires labels or containers of these alcoholic beverages to include disclosures about the combination of high alcohol and stimulant concentrations, potential health risks including cardiovascular/neurological problems and alcohol poisoning, and warnings that stimulants may mask impairment levels.
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Requires label design to clearly distinguish these beverages from non-alcoholic energy drinks and to indicate alcohol content and age restrictions to avoid appeal to minors.
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Extends the label approval timeline from 30 days to 120 days for these specific alcoholic beverages to allow the State Liquor Authority adequate review time; takes effect 270 days after enactment.
Legislative Description
Directs the state liquor authority to require certain labeling of alcoholic beverages containing caffeine or other stimulants; requires retail licensees for off-premises consumption to sell alcoholic beverages containing stimulants in an area of the licensed premises separate from that where other alcoholic beverages and energy drinks are sold.
Last Action
REFERRED TO RULES
9/10/2010