Bill > A00390

This bill, known as the "state liquor authority license application modernization act," aims to streamline the process for obtaining liquor licenses by requiring the State Liquor Authority (SLA) to use electronic methods for all communications with applicants, including an online application form, online response forms, attachments, and email, though paper applications will still be accepted. It mandates the creation of an interactive electronic system called "e-SAP" (electronic status of application progress) to track each application's progress, with a link available on the SLA's website providing secure access to applicants and their representatives for viewing application status, correspondence, deficiency notices, and granted licenses. The bill also introduces a self-certification option for applicants not represented by an attorney, allowing them to pay an additional fee for the SLA to verify the accuracy and completeness of their application. Furthermore, data on new license issuances, applications in progress, and expected processing times will be made public through the Open Data New York website. To fund these modernization efforts, a new "state liquor authority license modernization fund" will be established, which will receive fees from temporary permits, renewal of temporary permits, and the new authority certification fees, with these funds exclusively used for the development and maintenance of the electronic application system and enhanced processing procedures.