How Do You Get A New York Beer Or Liquor License?
• Make sure you do not fall under any of the statutory disqualifications to holding an alcoholic beverage retail license (“liquor license”) under Alcoholic Beverage Control Law – e.g. you are over 21, a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, and you have never been convicted of any felony, etc. • Determine which alcoholic beverage license class you seek. For example, bodegas and grocery stores need a Grocery Store Beer or Beer/Wine License. Bars, pubs, and taverns require an On-Premise Liquor License to serve beer, wine and liquor. • Consult with a qualified liquor license lawyer about whether your establishment complies with both the 200 and the 500 Foot Rule. • The Alcoholic Beverage Control Law requires that anyone applying for an On-Premises License notify their community board of their intention to apply for a liquor license 30 days before filing an application with the State Liquor Authority. Proof of the 30 day notice must be submitted with the application. The community board may
