Temporary Beer, Wine and Cider Permit (One Time)
This permits the consumption of alcoholic beverages at a gathering.Overview
This permit authorizes the sale of beer, cider and wine (New York state manufactured only) at retail for consumption at a gathering for a period not to exceed 24 consecutive hours, commencing 8:00 a.m. of the effective date of such permit, except that in no event shall the sale of beer be permitted prior to 10:00 am on Sunday or during the hours prohibited by the provisions of Section 106(5) of the ABC Law, or by rule of the county government having jurisdiction in the county in which the event is held. The permit may be applied for by the public or by a licensee for a function being held away from their licensed premises.
This permit is subject to the following conditions:
Applications must be filed a minimum of 15 days prior to the event;
The Authority limits the number of Temporary Beer, Wine and Cider permits that can be issued for a location to no more than four (4) permits during the past 12 month period. Not for profit organizations are not limited to the 4 per year rule; however, the Authority does reserve the right to limit a location at any time;
A separate permit is required for each point of sale for each date;
The permit must be on display at the event; Alcoholic beverages must be purchased from a licensed brewer, winery, or wholesaler ONLY, and not from a retail licensee;
No alcoholic beverages except beer, wine or cider may be kept, or permitted to be kept, or sold on the premises during the period that any permit is issued in accordance with this application;
No beer, wine or cider may be taken from the premises where said event is held except that at the termination of said event, any beer, wine or cider which shall remain on hand will be removed from said premises by brewer, winery or wholesaler from which it was purchased, or by its designated agent.
No person shall sell, deliver or give away or cause or permit or procure to be sold, delivered or given away any alcoholic beverages to any person, actually or apparently under the age of twenty-one years and no child, actually or apparently under the age of 16 years will be admitted to the premises at which event is held unless accompanied by their parent or guardian or by an adult person authorized by its parent or guardian, as provided by Section 260.20 of the Penal Law.
No alcoholic beverages may be sold, served or consumed in any area where bingo is played. Alcohol may be sold, served or consumed in rooms or areas in which authorized games of chance are held. Applicants allowing games of chance must contact the NYS Gaming Commission for authorization to do so.
A wine manufacturer in this or any other state may apply for a temporary beer, wine and cider permit to sell wine at an outdoor or indoor gathering provided the manufacturer produces not more than one hundred fifty thousand gallons of wine annually.
This permit is subject to the following conditions:
Applications must be filed a minimum of 15 days prior to the event;
The Authority limits the number of Temporary Beer, Wine and Cider permits that can be issued for a location to no more than four (4) permits during the past 12 month period. Not for profit organizations are not limited to the 4 per year rule; however, the Authority does reserve the right to limit a location at any time;
A separate permit is required for each point of sale for each date;
The permit must be on display at the event; Alcoholic beverages must be purchased from a licensed brewer, winery, or wholesaler ONLY, and not from a retail licensee;
No alcoholic beverages except beer, wine or cider may be kept, or permitted to be kept, or sold on the premises during the period that any permit is issued in accordance with this application;
No beer, wine or cider may be taken from the premises where said event is held except that at the termination of said event, any beer, wine or cider which shall remain on hand will be removed from said premises by brewer, winery or wholesaler from which it was purchased, or by its designated agent.
No person shall sell, deliver or give away or cause or permit or procure to be sold, delivered or given away any alcoholic beverages to any person, actually or apparently under the age of twenty-one years and no child, actually or apparently under the age of 16 years will be admitted to the premises at which event is held unless accompanied by their parent or guardian or by an adult person authorized by its parent or guardian, as provided by Section 260.20 of the Penal Law.
No alcoholic beverages may be sold, served or consumed in any area where bingo is played. Alcohol may be sold, served or consumed in rooms or areas in which authorized games of chance are held. Applicants allowing games of chance must contact the NYS Gaming Commission for authorization to do so.
A wine manufacturer in this or any other state may apply for a temporary beer, wine and cider permit to sell wine at an outdoor or indoor gathering provided the manufacturer produces not more than one hundred fifty thousand gallons of wine annually.
How to Apply
1. You may apply online.
2. Sign in or create a NY.gov account.
2. Sign in or create a NY.gov account.
Required Fees
| TYPE | REFUNDABLE | AMOUNT | COMMENTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Filing | No | $10 | |
| License/Permit | Yes | $26 |
Payment Options:
Personal Check; Postal Money Order; Certified Check
Make payable to the New York State Liquor Authority
Duration & Processing
| Term/Duration: | One-time |
|---|---|
| Renewable: | No |
| Automatically Sent: | No |
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