Alcoholic Beverage packaging that can be re-purposed is outlawed

The New York State Liquor Authority is not very “green” since it outlaws packaging that can be re-purposed after the alcoholic beverage is consumed. Florists regularly use ornamental containers that are designed for subsequent use as dishware, candy jars, teapots and...

State Administrative Procedure Act

The State Administrative Procedure Act authorizes a State agency to summarily suspend a license when the agency finds that public health, safety, or welfare requires emergency action. When the SLA summarily suspends a license, it also serves a Notice of Pleading...

5 Tips to avoid underage sales

The Liquor Authority has been actively conducting sting operations across the state in an effort to curb the sale of alcohol to minors.  Below are 5 best practices you can implement to minimize the chance of being caught for underage sales: If you have a group of...

“Other businesses” at a licensed premises

The New York liquor license retail application asks about “other businesses” at the premises.  We are often asked exactly what constitutes “other business” and whether there are prohibited activities.  There is no precise answer, but the Liquor Authority advises it...

Off premises grocery beer and wine products license

An LLC that has more than 10 investing members is seeking an off premises grocery beer and wine products license. They intend to find more investors. General Counsel raises the concern that the equity would not be liquid if a liquor license was held by the LLC since...