Like so many things in life, the excuse “But I had no idea this was happening!” doesn’t hold water with the SLA when you are talking about emplo...
You can be your own landlord. Really, the SLA says so!!
There are a lot of documents, applications and questionnaires that must be submitted when applying for a liquor license with the State Liquor Authorit...
How to “revive” an application disapproved due to pending revocation proceedings
If an alcoholic beverage license application is disapproved because of a pending revocation proceeding, that is, that disapproval was not made on the ...
Are internet sales platforms for alcohol illegal?
The most basic principle behind liquor licensing laws is that it is illegal to sell alcohol without the proper license(s). Once upon a time, this conc...
SLA Full Board Meetings
The Full Board of the New York State Liquor Authority generally holds two public meetings a month to render decisions on licensing and disciplinary ma...
Changing locations? What you should know about transferring and storing your liquor stock.
When you want to change locations of your bar, restaurant, liquor store or the like, you must request permission from the SLA through a Petition to Re...
Using the Open Meetings Law update to your advantage in the SLA process
With the presidential elections now upon us, the general public is excited to either (1) finally put democracy to use by voting; (2) finally see and h...
Important deadline and new rules for “New Year’s Eve” events!
Establishments that have an on-premises license are bound by the county rules that dictate hours of operation. There are certain exceptions to this ru...
Applications subject to the 500’ rule – new convenience store regulations for the City of Rochester
Any establishment seeking a retail on-premises liquor license (not a beer and wine application) is subject to the 500’ rule, which stipulates that a...
Do you have to be a US citizen to get a liquor license?
People who can hold a liquor license in New York State must be either a US citizen, have legal permanent residency status in the US (have a Green Card...