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- ATAP
- The Alcohol Training Awareness Program is the New York State Liquor Authority's approved server-training curriculum covering ID checking, intoxication recognition, refusal techniques, and ABC Law basics.
- Minimum legal age
- In New York, a person must be 21 years old to purchase, possess, or consume alcoholic beverages, with limited exceptions for employment and religious observance.
- Visibly intoxicated person
- A person whose appearance or behavior shows obvious signs of impairment, such as slurred speech, poor coordination, or bloodshot eyes, observable to a reasonable person.
- On-premises license
- A license authorizing the sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption on the licensed premises, such as a restaurant, tavern, or club.
- Off-premises license
- A license authorizing the sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption elsewhere, such as a grocery store, liquor store, or convenience store.
- SLA
- The New York State Liquor Authority is the agency that issues licenses and permits and enforces the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law through inspection and discipline.
- Notice of pleading
- A formal SLA document notifying a licensee of alleged violations and the opportunity to respond or request a hearing.
- Dram shop liability
- Legal liability imposed on a licensee or server for injuries caused by serving alcohol to a visibly intoxicated person or a minor.
- False identification
- Use of an altered, borrowed, or fake ID to obtain alcohol; it is a violation that may result in criminal charges and license suspension for driving.
- Refusal technique
- A structured approach to denying service: assess the situation, state the refusal clearly, offer alternatives, and document the incident.
- Incident log
- A written record kept by a licensee documenting refusals and incidents, including time, description, and reason, to support compliance and defense.
- Proof of age
- A current, unaltered document with a photograph, date of birth, and physical description, such as a driver license, passport, or military ID.
- Expired ID
- An identification document past its expiration date; it is not acceptable proof of age and service should be refused.
- Intoxication signs
- Observable indicators of impairment including slurred speech, poor coordination, bloodshot eyes, odor of alcohol, and slowed reaction time.
- Drink counting
- An unreliable method of estimating impairment because body weight, food intake, and time affect blood alcohol concentration differently for each person.
- Sunday sales hours
- New York generally prohibits on-premises sale of alcoholic beverages before 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, subject to license class and local law.
- Closing hour
- On-premises sale of alcoholic beverages generally must end at 4:00 a.m. in New York, subject to license class and local law.
- Disorderly premises
- A licensed premises where gambling, lewd activity, or disorderly conduct is permitted; such conditions violate ABC Law and may lead to discipline.
- Unlimited-drink promotion
- A promotion offering unlimited alcoholic drinks for a fixed price; such inducements to overconsumption are restricted or prohibited by SLA rules.
- Underage possession
- Possession of alcoholic beverages by a person under 21 with intent to consume, which is prohibited except for limited employment and religious exceptions.
- Premises-specific license
- A license issued for a specific location and specific owners; changes in ownership, corporate structure, or location require prior SLA approval.
- License posting
- The requirement that a licensee display the license conspicuously on the premises and keep it available for inspection by SLA investigators and police.
- Purchase records
- Records of alcoholic beverage purchases and sales that a licensee must maintain and make available for inspection by the SLA.
- Server age minimum
- Employees who sell or serve alcoholic beverages must be at least 18 years old; persons under 18 may not sell or handle alcohol for on-premises consumption.
- Temporary retail permit
- A permit allowing a licensee to operate pending final license approval, subject to SLA conditions and an expiration date.
- License renewal
- The process of filing for continuation of a license before its expiration; operating on an expired license is a violation subject to penalties.
- SLA inspection
- Entry by SLA investigators into licensed premises during business hours to check compliance with the ABC Law and license conditions.
- Hearing
- A formal SLA proceeding where a licensee may contest alleged violations; failure to appear may result in default and automatic penalties.
- Civil penalty
- A monetary fine imposed by the SLA for violations, which can reach up to $10,000 per violation, along with suspension or revocation.
- License suspension
- A temporary prohibition on operating a licensed business imposed by the SLA as a penalty for violations.
- License revocation
- Permanent cancellation of a license by the SLA as a penalty for serious or repeated violations of the ABC Law.
- Complaint filing
- A report of alleged ABC Law violations submitted to the SLA by police, community members, or other agencies, which may lead to investigation.