Opn. No.

Everett J. Johns, Esq. Clarkstown Town Attorney

You request our opinion whether your town has power to adopt certain proposed zoning regulations relating to the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages. The Rockland County Restaurant, Hotel and Tavern Association, Inc. has asked for the regulations applicable to the issuance of new licenses. The Association wishes to restrict premises in which alcoholic beverages could be sold and/or consumed to those having a special permit which could be issued only (1) if the premises were located 500 feet or more from a place of worship or a school (the…