Promotional Events Open to the General Public – No Invitation Required These events can now be advertised, identifying the time, date and location. ...
NYSLA Expands Suppliers’ Ability to Entertain Consumers: Part 1
Supplier reps can now buy themselves a drink and a drink for individual patrons of a retailer. Supplier reps can now entertain customers at business m...
A restauranteur and sommelier’s conversation with the Liquor Authority
Q. Can I buy beer from a retailer out of state to resell? A. No, you must only purchase alcohol from NYS licensed wholesalers and distributors. Q. Can...
Various changes in liquor law
Changes to required Information on Brand Labels of Alcoholic Beverage Products Sold in New York State Part One Effective March 26, 2014, ABCL §107 it...
Licensed Security Guards
Duties that the State Department of Licensing and SLA considers requiring a licensed security guard: Checking IDs at the door Bouncers Both of these f...
Public Safety and the SLA
Bar and Club owners should take notice that the State Liquor Authority is cracking down on rowdy late night establishments. When the police are called...
Under 18 allowed on premises without a parent or guardian with Tavern wine license?
An on premises retail licensee must limit its service to minors. 16 years old is the minimum age a child may enter and remain on a licensed premise....
Restaurant Licensees operating like bars or clubs can lose their liquor license
There have been several recent disciplinary cases where licensees holding a restaurant license have been held in violation for operating as a bar or n...
Finger Lakes Women’s Bar Association, Ithaca, NY – Nuts and Bolts of Liquor Licenses in Common Transactions
There are some 30,000 liquor licenses in New York. It is not unusual for attorneys in almost every area of the law to be involved in matters involvi...
Rochester Nuisance Points
Restaurants, bars and clubs in the City of Rochester must be aware of the nuisance point system. Violations of most laws will also earn the owner nu...