Notice to Communities on Renewal Applications

All on-premises licensees for full liquor (bars, taverns, restaurants, clubs, etc.) must, 30 days before submitting a new application to the State Liquor Authority (SLA), notify their municipality of their intent to obtain their license. If you are applying for beer...

Special permits provide a little fun this summer

As the weather warms up – eventually – we can look forward to the many county fairs and farmers markets that are sure to liven up any summer day/night. Many of us over the age of 21 enjoy having the occasional beer or glass of wine while at these events....

Hot dog and vodka please

I am a huge advocate for the underdog. When I go to state or county fairs or farmers’ markets and I see samplings of beer and wine available, I really start to feel sorry for liquor, which has been prohibited from giving tastings at these events – until now. Governor...

SLA undercover ops an inspiring idea for employers

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 employees violating ABC rules and regulations. In their eyes, not knowing how your employees are behaving signals that you do not...

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 Authority. The SLA has started enforce yet another requirement to the ever-growing list of things that are submitted in order...