FORGED LIQUOR LICENSE
Recently, a joint New York City Police Department and State Liquor Authority investigation culminated in the arrest of an individual for forging a New York State Liquor License that was being used by a Queens restaurant. The forged license was discovered during a State Liquor Authority investigation. SLA investigators discovered an altered copy of a… Read More »
RECENT CHANGES TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL LAW – AUGUST 2013
There are two changes to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law that were recently signed by Governor Cuomo that amended sections 109 and 110 and subdivision 2 of section 106. The first change requires applicants to provide additional information on their original and renewal applications. The other change to the law places limits on the ability… Read More »
WINE LICENSE DURATION CHANGE – EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2013
The Members of the Authority recently approved a change in the duration of licenses issued for the manufacture and sale of wine. Wine licenses are currently renewed yearly. As of January 1, 2013, on-premises wine licenses will be issued for two years. All other wine licenses will be issued for three years. These changes will… Read More »
NEW YORK LIQUOR LICENSE AND PERMIT EXTENSIONS ISSUED AFTER HURRICANE SANDY
On November 7, 2012, Governor Cuomo announced that there will be extensions of time for renewals of liquor licenses and permits in New York as well as payments. Many businesses were impacted by Hurricane Sandy and need as much assistance as possible to rebuild and reopen their stores with minimal interruption. Those areas affected include… Read More »