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NEW LAW EXPEDITES LIQUOR SALES OUTSIDE OF NYC
The new law (S.6231C) which took effect in October 2010, creates a new program within the New York State Liquor Authority whereby an applicant for a liquor license can receive a temporary permit while...
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MOST COMMON NY LIQUOR LICENSE VIOLATIONS
The following list, while not all inclusive, will help to familiarize you with the most common violations of the NY ABC Law: 1. Sale to Minor (under 21 years old) – Section 65.1. (It is important to...
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NEW 20 DAY TEMPORARY PERMIT AUTHORIZED BY THE NEW YORK STATE LIQUOR AUTHORITY
On November 17, 2010, the Executive Committee of the New York State Liquor Authority authorized the issuance of a new permit to liquor license applicants. Specifically, the New York State Liquor...
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NEW YORK STATE LIQUOR AUTHORITY EASES 30 DAY NOTICE REQUIREMENT
Previously, the ABC Law required most license applicants and renewal applicants file notifications via certified mail with their local community boards a minimum of 30 days in advance of filings with...
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CONVICTED FELONS MAY NOW WORK FOR SPECIFIED ON‐PREMISES LICENSEES
Formerly, a convicted felon could not be employed in a New York State Liquor Authority licensed premise with first obtaining a Certificate of Relief from Disabilities. Obtaining that Certificate was...
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GROUPON AND THE NEW YORK STATE LIQUOR AUTHORITY
In anticipation of their upcoming IPO, Groupon requested a declaratory judgment from the New York State Liquor Authority (NYSLA) regarding whether there was any violation involved with having Groupon...
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NEW YORK STATE LIQUOR AUTHORITY CHANGE OF SHAREHOLDER APPLICATIONS NOW...
MUNICIPAL NOTIFICATION CHANGES ‐ Effective immediately there are major changes in the 30 day advance municipal notification requirements. Some changes affect the entire state, others affect licensees...
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NYSLA Conducts New York City Underage Sweep
The New York State Liquor Authority (SLA) recently concluded an underage sting operation in New York City where SLA investigators sent underage volunteer decoys into 239 licensed premises in all five...
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LIQUOR LICENSE: THE 500 FOOT RULE
When applying for a liquor license, the application of the “500 foot rule” often results in the application being rejected. It is imperative that an applicant know whether the rule will apply to their...
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PRESENTING AT THE COMMUNITY BOARD – LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION
You are required to provide the local Community Board (“CB”) with notice at least 30 days prior to filing an on-premise liquor license application the New York State Liquor Authority (“NYSLA”). The CB...
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BYOB: Not Legal in New York
BYOB, or “Bring Your Own Bottle,” where owners of establishments allow their customers to bring alcoholic beverages to their premises to be consumed on site, is NOT PERMITTED in unlicensed businesses...
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NYSLA Says Certain Brunch “Bottomless Glass” Specials Are OK?
Unlimited drink specials are illegal in New York (with limited exception for private events). This Prohibition included “bottomless glass” of champagne brunch specials but it is regularly ignored...
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Community Boards and Liquor License Applications (Q and A)
Are Community Boards notified of when the NYSLA receives applications in their neighborhoods? For certain types of establishments, Community Boards are notified before the NYSLA receives an...
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Coronavirus (COVID 19) and NY Restaurants
The new coronavirus disease that was first identified in Wuhan has received an official name from the World Health Organization: “COVID-19.” “COVI” comes from coronavirus. The “D” stands for disease....
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