Many business owners find that getting a South Carolina liquor license isn’t easy, and then once they have one, all of the nuanced alcohol rules and regulations make it challenging to stay in compliance with them. Lauren Acquaviva, our South Carolina liquor license compliance services lawyer, started Viva Beverage Law specifically to help people with alcohol compliance and licensing services. To find out how Lauren might be able to help you with your alcohol compliance issues, contact us today.
How Liquor License Compliance Lawyers Help Businesses
South Carolina’s liquor license compliance system is a complex landscape of state and local regulations. Many small and large, new and veteran business owners alike seek the help of an alcohol license lawyer to make sure all of their “i’s” are dotted and their “t’s” are crossed when it comes to selling alcohol- literally because even a small clerical error can make things harder for you by delaying things or causing extra scrutiny during he application process. While many business owners think that hiring a South Carolina liquor license compliance services lawyer is too costly for their operation, your ROI of getting licensing matters taken care of correctly, efficiently, and without stress on your part, will most likely pay off in more ways than just financially.
An alcohol compliance lawyer can help to make sure that their business stays compliant with South Carolina’s ever-changing laws and ordinances.
Most owners and managers of businesses that sell alcohol make a point of abiding by all alcohol compliance laws. Still, unfortunately, a mistake by an employee or yourself can put your permission to keep doing this in jeopardy. Common mistakes that establishments selling alcohol often make include operating with expired permits, failing inspections by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) and the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR), over-serving visibly intoxicated customers, and improper promotions such as pay-to-play incentives or illegal discounts. Having a liquor license lawyer in your corner who regularly reviews your operations can help you to catch and fix risks early.
For different reasons, business owners and managers often ignore violation notices from SLED and SCDOR. You should not panic when this happens because a good lawyer can help negotiate settlements, request hearings, or fight to get the charges dismissed. You typically only have 30 days or less to request a hearing, so time is of the essence.
Why Experience Is Essential For A License Compliance Lawyer
When a big part or all of your business’s income is from liquor, too much is on the line to risk getting help from an inexperienced or unqualified lawyer. When you work with Attorney Lauren, you can rest assured knowing you are working with someone who:
- Graduated in the top third of her class at the University of South Carolina School of Law.
- Is a member of the South Carolina Bar Association, Charleston County Bar Association, and the Charleston Tax Council.
- Prior to opening our firm, worked for six years for the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) litigating alcohol licensing and tax matters on behalf of the Department.
To learn about how our highly experienced South Carolina liquor license compliance services lawyer at Viva Beverage Law can help you with your alcohol compliance needs, contact us today.