by evansfox | Jul 3, 2014
While New York has a recently enacted a “farm distillery” category, any farm with a homestead on the property cannot have a distillery under federal law. Under the new state law, a “farm” distillery is not required to be located on an actual farm, rendering the term...
by evansfox | Jun 26, 2014
On-premises – place where alcohol is sold at retail to be consumed at the establishment (restaurants, bars, clubs, hotels, casinos, and BYOB establishments) Off-premises – place where alcohol is sold at retail to be consumed elsewhere (liquor store, wine store,...
by evansfox | Jun 26, 2014
ABCL Section 107-a provides for an exemption from the fee for brand label registration for liquor, beer, and cider produced in “small batches.” For liquor, small batches means 1,000 gallons or less. While there is a fee exemption, an application for registration of...
by evansfox | Jun 26, 2014
Brand labels cannot contain any statement, design, device or representation that is likely to mislead the consumer. In the view of the Authority, beer and wine products sold in “soft pouches” (whether or not intended to be frozen prior to consumption) can be mistaken...
by evansfox | Jun 18, 2014
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 requires that brand labels contain: The brand or trade The class and type of alcoholic beverage The net contents of...
by evansfox | May 24, 2014
Duties that the State Department of Licensing and SLA considers requiring a licensed security guard: Checking IDs at the door Bouncers Both of these functions are duties of a security guard. The Department of State licenses security guards and defines the functions...
