Prevent the Sale of Alcohol to Minors

By rocco | Published March 19, 2013 | Posted in Liquor Licensing |

PREVENT THE SALE OF ALCOHOL TO MINORS USING VOLUNTEER UNDERAGE DECOYS TO PURCHASE ALCOHOL FROM STORES IN THE FIVE BOROUGHS. The New York State Liquor Authority (SLA) recently revealed that it had an on-going undercover investigation from February 21 through March 3, 2013, where volunteer underage decoys purchased alcohol from licensed grocery and liquor stores. Read More

THE NY ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL LAW | THE 200 FOOT LAW

By rocco | Published January 31, 2013 | Posted in Liquor Licensing, Permits |

The Alcoholic Beverage Control Law (ABC LAW) prohibits the State Liquor Authority (SLA) from issuing a retail license for the for the sale and/or consumption of liquor for any premises that is on the same street and within two hundred feet of a building occupied exclusively as a school or place of worship. As with Read More

THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL LAW

By rocco | Published January 22, 2013 | Posted in Liquor Licensing |

THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL LAW | THE 500 FOOT RULE | THE GRANDFATHER PROVISION The Alcoholic Beverage Control Law prohibits the State Liquor Authority from issuing a retail license for the sale and consumption of liquor (commonly referred to as an On Premises License) for a premise that is within 500 feet of three other Read More

NEW YORK STATE LIQUOR AUTHORITY EMERGENCY SUSPENSIONS

By rocco | Published January 14, 2013 | Posted in Extensions, Liquor Licensing, Permits |

The New York State Liquor Authority (SLA) regulates and controls the manufacture, sale and distribution of alcoholic beverages within the state. The SLA works hand in hand local law enforcement across the State to ensure compliance with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law. In addition, the Authority issues and renews licenses and permits to manufacturers, distributors, Read More

New York State Liquor Authority Investigative Methods

By rocco | Published November 21, 2012 | Posted in Liquor Licensing, Permits |

The New York State Liquor Authority (“SLA”) utilizes underage agents to investigate allegations of sales of alcoholic beverages to minors. The agents are recruited from school programs where they are pursuing careers in law enforcement and criminal justice. Under the supervision of a law enforcement agency, the agent will enter a licensed premises and attempt Read More

Wine License Duration Change – Effective January 1, 2013

By rocco | Published November 16, 2012 | Posted in Liquor Licensing, Permits |

The Members of the Authority recently approved a change in the duration of licenses issued for the manufacture and sale of wine. Wine licenses are currently renewed yearly. As of January 1, 2013, on-premises wine licenses will be issued for two years. All other wine licenses will be issued for three years. These changes will Read More

New York Liquor License and Permit Extensions Issued After Hurricane Sandy

By rocco | Published November 13, 2012 | Posted in Extensions, Liquor Licensing, Permits |

On November 7, 2012, Governor Cuomo announced that there will be extensions of time for renewals of liquor licenses and permits in New York as well as payments. Many businesses were impacted by Hurricane Sandy and need as much assistance as possible to rebuild and reopen their stores with minimal interruption. Those areas affected include Read More

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