Suppliers and wholesalers often seek sponsorship opportunities at large venues such as stadiums, arenas, concert halls, golf and tennis tournaments and racetracks. In most instances there are also retail licenses associated with these venues. Because federal and state tied-house laws forbid suppliers and wholesalers from giving anything of value to a retailer, it is essential that both the sponsor and the venue understand the relationship between sponsorship opportunities and tied-house restrictions. The Danow Group is available to assist suppliers, wholesalers and large venues who seek to take advantage of sponsorship opportunities without violating the law.
Recently the State Office of Cannabis Management (“OCM”) notified 152 cannabis dispensaries and applicants that the location of their businesses were too close to a school or house of worship to qualify for a license. New York Cannabis Law §72(6) provides, “No cannabis retail licensee shall locate a storefront within five hundred feet of a school grounds as such […]
There seems to be a great deal of confusion surrounding the concept of wine products. In New York, “wine product” is a term of art that must be distinguished from “Wine”, “low alcohol wine”, and “wine specialty items.” Pursuant to §3 (36) of New York’s ABC Law, “Wine” means the product of the normal alcoholic […]
Every retail on or off premise licensee should develop a compliance checklist and review it often and add to it from time to time. Below is an outline of some of the points that should be included. Check to see if your license and the mandatory signs are properly posted and are visible to your […]