Raines Liquor Law
an act passed in 1896 by the Legislature of New York. It abolished excise boards; license to anyone not a criminal; raised cost of license from $250 to $800 in New York City; divided license fees between State and county in ratio of 1 to 2; per mitted local option in towns but not in cities; no renewal within 200 feet of school or church without consent of twothirds of owners; revoked license on individual complaint; forfeited license not renewed within five years; interior of saloons exposed to view when closed on Sundays; no free lunches; restaurants not to serve drinks with meals on Sunday; imposed penalty of six months to one year and twice license fee for selling without a license.