§ 164. Saving clause on repeal of article three. 1. The repeal of
article three by the chapter of the laws of nineteen hundred ninety-five
which added this section shall not operate or be construed to invalidate
or affect any action heretofore taken by the several county alcoholic
beverage control boards or the New York city alcoholic beverage control
board, as heretofore established by said article three, or by their
boards or officers or employees, nor to require the discharge or the
re-appointment of any of their employees.

2. Such chapter of the laws of nineteen hundred ninety-five shall not
affect any action or proceeding now pending in any court on or before
the effective date of this section.