Alcohol Beverage Licensing
South Carolina alcohol beverage licensing ("ABL") laws and regulations can be very confusing. Often, different laws must be read together in order to truly understand the licensure requirements.
Do you know who all your principals are? Have you met all the restaurant or nonprofit requirements? Would you be best suited as a brewpub or brewery? Are you facing the suspension or revocation of your alcohol license?
With six years of prior ABL experience at the South Carolina Department of Revenue, Ms. Acquaviva is ready to assist you in navigating South Carolina's ABL laws. From obtaining a retailer's, wholesaler's, or manufacturer's permit/license to defending a violation of the alcohol laws, Viva Law Firm® is here to help!
Our Firm Handles:
- Assistance with the TTB Application Process for:
- Brewery Permits
- Winery Permits
- Distillery Permits
- Beer, Wine, or Liquor Wholesaler Permits
- Class B Wholesaler Permits
- Ancillary Matters Related to Alcohol Licensing, such as:
- Business Formation
- Retail License Application
- Business License Application
- Lease Negotiation
- Reviewing Business Plans for Compliance
- Defense of SC Alcohol Law Violations, such as:
- Poor Moral Character
- Retailer to Retailer Sale/Transfer
- Bad Check Violations
- Discount Pricing or Happy Hour Violations
- Unlawful Sale or Possession of Alcoholic Liquor
- Permitting a Lewd Act
- Sign Violations
- Possession of 1.75L Bottles
- Keeping or Selling Nonalcoholic Merchandise
- Suitability Violations
- Three-Tier Violations
- Permit/License Suspension or Revocation
When you have a South Carolina alcohol beverage licensing lawyer helping you out with getting your ABL permit, keeping it renewed, keeping you up to date with changes in laws and ordinances that change compliance rules, and defending your hard-earned license if you are charged with violating these rules, you can sleep better at night. Attorney Lauren Acquaviva and the staff at Viva Beverage Law know how challenging getting an ABL license and keeping it can be. Lauren started the firm specifically to help people with all SC alcohol licensing issues. If you need help with obtaining an ABL license or issues regarding an existing one, contact us today.
Help For All Of Your ABL Issues
An ABL permit, also known as an Alcohol Beverage Licensing permit, is a required permit for individuals and businesses in South Carolina involved in manufacturing, importing, distributing, selling, and serving alcohol. They are issued by the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) and regulated by SC’s beverage licensing system. Without all of the proper permits, it is illegal to sell any sort of alcohol in SC, including beer and wine.
Getting a new liquor or beer and wine license approved without the help of a good lawyer can be tricky.
There are many different kinds of alcohol licenses, and you need to be sure to apply for the correct one. South Carolina has strict rules about how far away from places such as schools, churches, and playgrounds businesses that sell liquor need to be. Having a knowledgeable South Carolina alcohol beverage licensing lawyer in your corner from the get-go can help you avoid the disappointment of finding the perfect place to set up shop, only to find out that it doesn’t comply with the distance requirements for selling alcohol. One mistake on an application can set you back months, but a good lawyer can make sure that this does not happen with your application.
Once you have found a place for your new business that satisfies all the distance requirements, something business owners need to be prepared for is neighbors, churches, schools, competitors, and individuals who are close to your proposed location protesting your plan to open your business there. If anyone protests, the SCDOR must deny your application, and you must appear before a contested hearing where it is recommended (and oftentimes required) to have a lawyer on your side who can negotiate with the protestors and represent you in court, keeping your business plans moving forward.
Why Experience Matters In An Alcohol Licensing Lawyer
If you have an experienced alcohol beverage licensing lawyer watching out for your business and its ABL permit so that you don’t have to, you can focus your time and energy on running your business. When you hire Attorney Lauren, you can rest assured that you are hiring someone who:
- Has tried over 100 tax and alcohol license cases at the South Carolina Administrative Law Court.
- Worked for six years for the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) litigating alcohol licensing and tax matters on behalf of the Department.
- Has argued appeals before the South Carolina Court of Appeals and before the South Carolina Supreme Court.
To learn about how Viva Beverage Law and Lauren, our highly experienced South Carolina alcohol beverage licensing lawyer, can start helping you with your alcohol licensing issues, we are available by phone and through our online contact form. Reach out to us today.