State Liquor Authority
The serving of alcohol in the State is ultimately governed by the State Liquor Authority which issues licenses and permits for the manufacture, wholesale distribution and retail sale of all alcoholic beverages; and regulates the trade and credit practices related to the sale and distribution of alcoholic beverages at wholesale and retail levels.
Read more about this topic: Alcohol Laws Of New York
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