New York State Liquor Authority Advisory 2022-36

On premise licensees are eligible to apply for catering permits to do offsite events. They can provide food and beverage (not just the alcoholic beverages) under their existing license at off-site locations if hired for a private event. Where the license is full...

New York State Liquor Authority Advisory 2022-20

Advisory 2022-20 outlines how a license with a warehouse permit can potentially reduce licensing costs at the SLA. If you have a warehouse permit because you are storing alcohol at an adjacent space, you may now be eligible to eliminate this long-term license with a...

New York State Liquor Authority Advisory 2022-29

The SLA issued Advisory 2022-29 changing its policy about when a method of operation change is required when the change involves managers and the use of security. The Advisory clarifies that anytime the Full Board or municipality issued limitations/stipulations on the...

New York State Liquor Authority Advisory 2022-31

Advisory 2022-31 issues guidance on BYOB and free alcoholic beverages to customers. The Advisory confirms that no liquor license is needed to allow BYOB or offer free drinks if that business has a max occupancy of 19 or less people. This will not apply to many...

New York State Liquor Authority Advisory 2022-27

The SLA issued Advisory 2022-27 concerning the inventory standards for grocery stores with liquor licenses to sell beer and cider. The first important point is that to qualify as a grocery store, the business must offer at least 10 different items that qualify for...

New York State Liquor Authority Advisory 2022-26

The SLA issued Advisory 2022-26 concerning liquor and wine stores. There were a few significant points in the Advisory: Double doors with less than an 8” center post separation will be considered a single entrance. Since wine and liquor store premises can only have a...