$500,000 FINE FOR NEW YORK WINE PRODUCERS
Recently, the New York State Liquor Authority levied a $500,000 fine against some well known New York restaurateurs and wine producers. As if the whopping fine was not enough, the SLA suspended their retail wine store license for 6 months and forced one of the principal owners to relinquish ownership in the store. What could… 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 »