How to Get a Retail Liquor License in New York

Wednesday, February 11, 2015 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.


Program Chair
Donald M. Bernstein,
Victor & Bernstein, P.C.

  • This course will be a detailed and in-depth review of the requirements for obtaining on and off premises liquor licenses including who may be licensed and statutory disqualifications, premises that can and cannot be licensed, and the process and procedure before the New York State Liquor Authority and the local Community Boards.  It will cover the 200 foot rule, the public interest standard of 500 foot rule, tied house issues, temporary retail and other special permits, and the differences between new license applications and transfer applications. The course will also touch upon liquor license contingencies in leases and purchase and sales agreements, the requirements for liquor or package store applications, and disciplinary matters.

    Live Program (includes download of materials):

    Live Program: $199 Member/$299 Nonmember
    Small Law Firm: $99 Member/$199 Nonmember (This discounted rate for select programs cannot be combined with other discounts.)

  • Noreen P. Healey, Phillips Nizer LLP, Former Commissioner, New York State Liquor Authority

    Joseph Levey, Helbraun Levey & O’Donoghue LLP, Member, Executive Board, New York State Restaurant Association

  • 9:00 – 9:10 a.m.         Introduction to Powers of New York State Liquor Authority

    9:10 – 9:30 a.m.         Types of Retail Liquor Licenses

    9:30 – 9:45 a.m.         Special Permits

    9:45 – 10:30 a.m.       Persons Who May or May Not Be Licensed, Including Tied House Issues

    10:30 – 10:45 a.m.     Break

    10:45 – 11:15 a.m.     Premises That May Be Licensed Including 200 Foot Rule

    11:15 – 11:30 a.m.     500 Foot Rule

    11:30 – 11:40 a.m.     The Application Process Before Community Boards and the SLA

    11:40 – 11:50 a.m.     Post License Application

    11:50 – 12:00 p.m.     Disciplinary Issues


  • New York Credit: 3.0 professional practice
    This program provides transitional/non-transitional credit for all attorneys.

    California Credit: 3.0 general
    New Jersey Credit: 3.3 general
    Pennsylvania Credit: 2.5 general

  • Save $$ on DVDs & CDs
    *DVDs $199 Member/$299 Nonmember
    Small Law Firm: $99 Member/$199 Nonmember (This discounted rate for select programs cannot be combined with other discounts.)

    *CDs $149 Member/$299 Nonmember
    Small Law Firm: $79 Member/$149 Nonmember (This discounted rate for select programs cannot be combined with other discounts.)

    *Materials Only (no CLE credit):$99 Member/$129 Nonmember

    * New York residents will be charged the New York sales tax for all audio visual purchases.

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  • Sponsoring Association Committee: Restaurants & Hospitality, Louis Pechman, Chair

    Sponsorship Opportunities are Available! Please Contact: 
    Ann Rappleye, Director, City Bar Center for CLE | (212) 382-6606 | ARappleye@nycbar.org or
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    Darianne De Leon, Program & Sponsorship Coordinator, City Bar Center for CLE | (212) 382-6731 | ddeleon@nycbar.org