20.991              Advertising Ban:

In the interest of promoting better health in our communities, the Medical Society of the State of New York supports banning alcohol advertising on billboards near all schools and public housing and at sporting events.  Billboard advertisements should not be placed less than five city blocks or 1,500 feet from all schools and public housing.  (HOD 1992-100 & 1992-101; Reaffirmed HOD 2014; Modified and reaffirmed HOD 2024)