Restricting the advertisement of alcoholic beverages near schools.

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to restricting the advertisement of alcoholic beverages near schools

This bill would ban outdoor advertisements of alcoholic beverages within a 500 foot radius of any school at or below twelfth grade. The restriction does not apply to sellers of alcoholic beverages licensed by the New York State Alcoholic Beverage Authority, motor vehicles, and signs nine square feet or smaller. The bill imposes a fine of $350 for each violation, and $1000 for each subsequent violation. The bill requires the Department of Buildings to promulgate rules setting forth applicable boundaries around schools.