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NEW YORK RESTAURANT LAWYER BLOG
Published By The Law Firm Of Mark B. Stumer & Associates, P.C.
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Mark Stumer
Nov 18, 20212 min read
PRESENTING AT THE COMMUNITY BOARD – LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION
I am always asked, Do I need to have a lawyer with me at this hearing? My response, which is not going to please my fellow attorneys, is...
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Mark Stumer
Mar 16, 20203 min read
Coronavirus (COVID 19) and NY Restaurants
The new coronavirus disease that was first identified in Wuhan has received an official name from the World Health Organization:...
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Mark Stumer
Sep 25, 20176 min read
Community Boards and Liquor License Applications (Q and A)
Are Community Boards notified of when the NYSLA receives applications in their neighborhoods? For certain types of establishments,...
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Mark Stumer
Mar 19, 20142 min read
NYSLA Says Certain Brunch “Bottomless Glass” Specials Are OK?
Unlimited drink specials are illegal in New York (with limited exception for private events). This Prohibition included “bottomless...
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Mark Stumer
Jan 6, 20141 min read
BYOB: Not Legal in New York
BYOB, or Bring Your Own Bottle, where owners of establishments allow their customers to bring alcoholic beverages to their premises to be...
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Mark Stumer
Nov 22, 20122 min read
LIQUOR LICENSE: THE 500 FOOT RULE
When applying for a liquor license, the application of the 500 foot rule often results in the application being rejected. It is...
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Mark Stumer
Oct 4, 20121 min read
NYSLA Conducts New York City Underage Sweep
The New York State Liquor Authority (SLA) recently concluded an underage sting operation in New York City where SLA investigators sent...
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Mark Stumer
Nov 8, 20111 min read
NEW YORK STATE LIQUOR AUTHORITY CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP APPLICATIONS NOW REQUIRE PRIOR NOTICE TO COMMUNI
MUNICIPAL NOTIFICATION CHANGES: Effective immediately there are major changes in the 30 day advance municipal notification requirements....
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Mark Stumer
Nov 8, 20111 min read
GROUPON AND THE NEW YORK STATE LIQUOR AUTHORITY
In anticipation of their upcoming IPO, Groupon requested a declaratory judgment from the New York State Liquor Authority (NYSLA)...
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Mark Stumer
Jan 28, 20112 min read
CONVICTED FELONS MAY NOW WORK FOR SPECIFIED ON-PREMISES LICENSEES
Formerly, a convicted felon could not be employed in a New York State Liquor Authority licensed premise with first obtaining a...
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Mark Stumer
Jan 28, 20111 min read
NEW YORK STATE LIQUOR AUTHORITY EASES 30 DAY NOTICE REQUIREMENT
Previously, the ABC Law required most license applicants and renewal applicants file notifications via certified mail with their local...
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Mark Stumer
Dec 17, 20101 min read
NEW 20 DAY TEMPORARY PERMIT AUTHORIZED BY THE NEW YORK STATE LIQUOR AUTHORITY
On November 17, 2010, the Executive Committee of the New York State Liquor Authority authorized the issuance of a new permit to liquor...
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Mark Stumer
Nov 30, 20102 min read
MOST COMMON NY LIQUOR LICENSE VIOLATIONS
The following list, while not all inclusive, will help to familiarize you with the most common violations of the NY ABC Law: 1. Sale to...
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Mark Stumer
Oct 30, 20101 min read
NEW LAW EXPEDITES LIQUOR SALES OUTSIDE OF NYC
The law (S.6231C) which took effect in October 2010, creates a new program within the New York State Liquor Authority whereby an...
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Mark Stumer
Apr 4, 20101 min read
NYSLA SELF CERTIFICATION PROGRAM – IT WORKS!
This article is written as a follow up to my article regarding the New York State Liquor Authority Self Certification Process:...
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Mark Stumer
Apr 1, 20104 min read
NYS LIQUOR AUTHORITY LICENSES: CLASSES AND FEES
DRUG STORE BEER: Beer license for off-premises only by bonafide pharmacies (take out). This is a Three (3) year license and costs...
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Mark Stumer
Jan 19, 20102 min read
THE 500 FOOT RULE PUBLIC INTEREST EXCEPTION
Generally, no more than three on-premise liquor licenses are permitted within 500 feet of each other. This is commonly known as the 500...
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Mark Stumer
Jan 4, 20102 min read
NY STATE LIQUOR AUTHORITY LIST OF ACCEPTABLE IDENTIFICATION FOR AGE VERIFICATION OF CUSTOMERS
It is a crime to sell, deliver or give away an alcoholic beverage to a person(s) less than 21 years of age in a licensed establishment....
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Mark Stumer
Jan 4, 20101 min read
LIQUOR LICENSES GRANTED IN UNDER ONE MONTH!
On September 14, 2009, the NY State Liquor Authority implemented a program where attorneys can Self-Certify applications that they file...
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Mark Stumer
Jan 3, 20101 min read
NEW YORK’S ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL LAW
To access the Laws of New York please click on the following link and select ABC from the menu. Consolidated Laws Article 1 – Short...
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