Liquor License Violations Lawyers
Basic Requirements for Liquor Sales in New York
If your business sells liquor or alcohol in New York, it must be properly licensed to do so. There are specific requirements that must be met in order for you to obtain the license. For example, you must be at least 21 years old, and you must not have a felony conviction on your record. These are only some of the requirements, and you will need to ensure compliance at the time of application. Keep in mind that the cost of the license will vary based on whether you plan to sell liquor with the intent that it is not consumed on-site or if it will be consumed on-site. An example of a difference of where the alcohol is consumed is between a liquor store and a nightclub. Remember that the license must remain in good standing at all times in order for you to continue to sell or serve alcohol to your customers.
Violations and Consequences
You may be in violation of the license agreement if you sell alcohol outside of permitted hours, if you allow consumption on the premises if you are not licensed to do so and more. In some cases, a liquor license violation may result in a fine. In other cases, it may result in the suspension of your liquor license. Both of these factors can be expensive and stressful for your business to deal with, but these are not the only possible outcomes associated with a violation of the liquor license law. Your business could permanently lose its license. If this happens, you may be unable to operate your business or to sell the business as a way of getting out of the situation. The financial loss associated with this possible outcome can be devastating and could have a long-term impact on your personal and professional life. You understandably want legal representation to formally defend yourself against the charges that you are facing.
