§ 1-01 Vendors of alcoholic beverages.
RCNY § 1-01
(a)Definitions. Words and terms used in this section have the same meaning as in § 17-173(a) of the Administrative Code, except that terms not defined in such § 17-173(a) have the same meaning as terms defined in the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law.
(b)Applicability. This section applies to owners, operators, and other persons in control of any business establishment that, pursuant to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law, is required to obtain a license for the retail sale of alcoholic beverages for (i) consumption on the premises, or (ii) for consumption off the premises excluding grocery stores or supermarkets where the primary business purpose is the sale of foods, dry goods, household supplies, and beverages other than alcoholic beverages.
(c)Posting. Owners, operators and other persons described in subdivision (b) of this section must post in each applicable business establishment a sign, provided by the Department, in a conspicuous place visible to patrons, with the following text: WARNING: Drinking alcoholic beverages during pregnancy can cause birth defects. (Added City Record 1/15/2016, eff. 2/14/2016)
