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This chapter shall take effect July first, nineteen hundred thirty-four except that the state liquor authority and the local alcoholic beverage control board may, prior to July first, nineteen hundred thirty-four, receive and entertain such applications for licenses or permits and take such other steps as may be necessary or appropriate to permit this chapter to become effective and operative on July first, nineteen hundred thirty-four.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New York Consolidated Laws, Alcoholic Beverage Control Law - ABC § 163. Time of taking effect - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ny/alcoholic-beverage-control-law/abc-sect-163/
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