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If you are having a hard time getting or keeping your ABL or other kind of alcohol license, a skilled and experienced Hanahan, SC ABL lawyer might be just what you need to make you less stressed about this by taking the weight of your ABL legal issues off of your shoulders so that you can focus on running your business. At Viva Beverage Law we understand how stressful alcohol licensing can be for business owners and we are here to help. Give us a call or fill out our online form to set up a time to speak with our exceptional attorney, Lauren Acquaviva.
Help For Your Alcohol Beverage Licensing (ABL) Issues
An ABL permit allows a business or individual to legally manufacture, import, distribute, sell, and serve alcohol within the City of Hanahan. ABLs are issued by the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) and are regulated by the state’s alcohol beverage licensing system. Businesses are not allowed to engage in activities involving alcohol without an ABL.
There are several different types of South Carolina ABL licenses that are for specific types of businesses and their activities. These include a Retail Liquor Store License (PRL), On-Premises Beer & Wine Permit (PBW), On-Premises Beer & Wine Permit (PBW), Beer & Wine Special Event Permit (TBP), Temporary ABL License, Mobile Bar License, Local Option Permit, Liquor Wholesaler/Distributor License, and Nonprofit (Private Club) Liquor by the Drink License. A prerequisite for getting any of these is to have a valid South Carolina Retail License before you apply for them. An experienced Hanahan ABL lawyer can help you to determine which license is best suited to your current needs and they can simplify your life by guiding you throughout the process.
Getting a South Carolina ABL can be an arduous process because of all of the state's rules and regulations around alcohol licensing. Laws require businesses that sell alcohol to be a minimum of 300 feet from churches, schools, and playgrounds. Community members can protest you getting your license which can put your licensing process on hold until you have and prevail in a contested case hearing. And even when everything goes smoothly without any difficulties, it often takes upwards of 12 weeks to get an ABL approved.
Because so many things can go wrong when a business owner is applying for an ABL and because so many things can jeopardize it once you have it, many people recommend enlisting the help of an alcohol lawyer at the very beginning of your licensing journey.
Why Experience Matters When Hiring An ABL Lawyer
When you have an experienced ABL lawyer in your corner and you no longer need to worry about the legal aspects of obtaining your license and staying in compliance, it will allow you to focus more of your time and energy on running your business. When you hire Lauren, you are hiring an attorney who:
- Worked for six years for the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) litigating alcohol licensing and tax matters on behalf of the Department.
- Because of her experience working for the SCDOR, she has a unique advantage in helping her clients with their SC alcohol licensing issues because of her understanding of how the department works internally.
- Tried over 100 tax and alcohol license cases at the South Carolina Administrative Law Court.
To learn more about how our highly experienced and understanding Hanahan ABL lawyer Lauren can help you, contact Viva Beverage Law today.
Lauren also serves as a Guardian ad Litem in private family court actions. Lauren enjoys this role the most as her job as a GAL is to assist the court in determining what is in the minor children’s best interests. Lauren is happy to serve as a GAL in Charleston, Berkeley, or Dorchester County.
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Lauren Acquaviva, Attorney
“I am a lawyer who runs a client-centered practice. Whether my client is an individual, a small business, or a large business, I tailor my representation to best fit the needs of that specific client. Every client’s issue is unique, and I pride myself on helping my clients resolve all their issues as civilly and efficiently as possible. I look forward to helping you navigate the legal system.”