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 […]
Download this Compliance Check List as a .docx Keep the license up to date Renew your license and bond in a timely manner. Note that on-premises licensees in New York City must notify the community board thirty (30) days before the renewal application is filed. Obtain SLA Approval for any of the following: If closing […]
TTB Registration Ever retail licensee has an obligation to register with the TTB by filing form TTB 5630.5d (Alcohol Dealer Registration. The form is supposed to be filed before engaging in business and a new form is to be filed for each location. The registration information is to be updated before July 1st of each […]
§401 (2) of the New York State Administrative Procedures Act (“SAPA) provides: When a licensee has made timely and sufficient application for the renewal of a license or a new license with reference to any activity of a continuing nature, the existing license does not expire until the application has been finally determined by the […]
As of April 2, 2025 the Liquor Authority will accept DOT issued conditional approval as proof of written authorization from a responsible municipal regulatory body or agency authorizing the use of municipal public space. This means that a licensee may now use the DOT conditional approval to apply to the SLA for permission to alter […]
All licensees should understand and avoid the most common violations for which the Liquor Authority brings charges. Sales to Minors. One of the most common violations and the one the SLA takes most seriously is sales to minors. It is illegal to sell or give alcoholic beverages to a person under the age of twenty- […]
Recently the TTB has been examining its regulations and making adjustments. There is an extensive process which the TTB must follow before it can change a regulation, which includes publishing the proposed rule and allowing the public to comment. STANDARDS OF FILL Effective January 10, 2025, the TTB amended its regulations related to standards of […]