New York A08548 amends the alcoholic beverage control law to change the standard for approving off-premises retail liquor licenses.

New York A08548 amends the alcoholic beverage control law to change the standard for approving off-premises retail liquor licenses. Under the new law, the liquor authority must approve the issuance of a new license or the transfer of an existing license to another location unless there is good cause for disapproval. Previously, approvals were based on public convenience and advantage. This change affects the liquor authority and businesses seeking to sell liquor for off-premises consumption.

New York A08548 amends the alcoholic beverage control law to change the standard for approving off-premises retail liquor licenses.

New York A08548 amends the alcoholic beverage control law to change the standard for approving off-premises retail liquor licenses. Under the new law, the liquor authority must approve the issuance of a new license or the transfer of an existing license to another location unless there is good cause for disapproval. Previously, approvals were based on public convenience and advantage. This change affects the liquor authority and businesses seeking to sell liquor for off-premises consumption.