§ 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.