How Liquor License Applicants Can Navigate New York’s 500-Foot Law
For many New York bar and restaurant owners, the 500-Foot Law can feel like a formidable barrier. The law requires the State Liquor Authority (SLA) to hold a special hearing when an applicant seeks an on-premises license within 500 feet of three or more existing licensed establishments in larger municipalities. The SLA’s mandate is determine… Read More »
How a Criminal Record Affects Qualifying for a Liquor License
You might think that having a criminal record is a deal breaker when it comes to obtaining a liquor license in New York. But in fact, a criminal history does not necessarily disqualify an applicant. It is true that felonies and certain other offenses are grounds for denial, along with criminal activities that impinge on… Read More »