by evansfox | Sep 13, 2016
For licensees who get caught, the result is likely to be an emergency suspension order. The New York State Liquor Authority (SLA) suspended the license of Barley Legal Inc., doing business as “Bootleggers” at 200 Broadway in Troy, New York. The suspension was ordered...
by evansfox | Sep 4, 2016
The CIDER act was finally passed. What does this mean for NY wineries, breweries and cideries? It allows cider producers to produce a wider portfolio of products and still qualify for the tax breaks given to cider before it is taxed at the higher rates for other fruit...
by evansfox | Aug 28, 2016
Bring Your Own Bottle (BYOB) 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 in New York State. You MUST...
by evansfox | Aug 25, 2016
Alternating Proprietorships – “Power is gained by sharing knowledge, not hoarding it.” The Empire Strikes Back With so many new craft beverage producers, I encourage start-ups to consider an alternating proprietorship as an option to reduce start-up expenses....
by evansfox | Jul 21, 2016
How do I know if I should apply for a tavern or restaurant license? The same application is filed for both tavern and restaurant licenses. Selecting the wrong license type and code on page 1 of the retail application can result in a denial of the application and loss...
