Ron Strider
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In New York state government news, theater owners ask for permission to serve alcohol to moviegoers and there's a new push to legalize marijuana.
Lawmakers return to Albany on Monday to begin the last two weeks of their legislative session.
A look at what's coming up:
ALCOHOL IN MOVIE THEATERS
Theater owners and beer, wine and cider makers are asking lawmakers to pass a law allowing movie theaters to serve alcohol.
Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo supports the idea, which he says would help theaters attract more visitors and give a boost to the state's burgeoning craft beverage industry.
On Monday, a group of theater owners, local mayors and alcohol producers will gather at the Capitol to make a final push for the bill.
If a theater wants to serve alcohol under current law, they must operate a full kitchen or obtain a tavern license allowing them to serve alcohol in the lobby only.
Under the proposal before lawmakers, theaters could apply for a special license to serve alcohol. No sales would be permitted for films rated G or PG.
LEGALIZING MARIJUANA
The idea may be a long shot this session, but advocates of marijuana legalization are launching a new effort to legalize, regulate and tax America's most popular illicit substance.
The Drug Policy Alliance, the Immigrant Defense Project, VOCAL-NY and supportive lawmakers are scheduled to announce the reintroduction of the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act Monday at the Capitol.
Supporters say it's time New York joined the growing list of states that recognize changing public perceptions about the drug. They say legalizing pot will eliminate harsh criminal penalties that disproportionately affect minorities while raising hundreds of millions of dollars in taxes.
The state already allows people with certain medical conditions to obtain non-smokeable forms of medical marijuana. Cuomo has said he opposes the legalization of recreational cannabis.
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Lawmakers return to Albany on Monday to begin the last two weeks of their legislative session.
A look at what's coming up:
ALCOHOL IN MOVIE THEATERS
Theater owners and beer, wine and cider makers are asking lawmakers to pass a law allowing movie theaters to serve alcohol.
Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo supports the idea, which he says would help theaters attract more visitors and give a boost to the state's burgeoning craft beverage industry.
On Monday, a group of theater owners, local mayors and alcohol producers will gather at the Capitol to make a final push for the bill.
If a theater wants to serve alcohol under current law, they must operate a full kitchen or obtain a tavern license allowing them to serve alcohol in the lobby only.
Under the proposal before lawmakers, theaters could apply for a special license to serve alcohol. No sales would be permitted for films rated G or PG.
LEGALIZING MARIJUANA
The idea may be a long shot this session, but advocates of marijuana legalization are launching a new effort to legalize, regulate and tax America's most popular illicit substance.
The Drug Policy Alliance, the Immigrant Defense Project, VOCAL-NY and supportive lawmakers are scheduled to announce the reintroduction of the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act Monday at the Capitol.
Supporters say it's time New York joined the growing list of states that recognize changing public perceptions about the drug. They say legalizing pot will eliminate harsh criminal penalties that disproportionately affect minorities while raising hundreds of millions of dollars in taxes.
The state already allows people with certain medical conditions to obtain non-smokeable forms of medical marijuana. Cuomo has said he opposes the legalization of recreational cannabis.
News Moderator: Ron Strider 420 MAGAZINE ®
Full Article: Alcohol in theaters, marijuana legalization on state agenda | News | lockportjournal.com
Author: DAVID KLEPPER
Contact: Contact Us | Site | lockportjournal.com
Photo Credit: None Found
Website: lockportjournal.com | Your community...your newspaper.
