State Liquor Authority Conducts Underage Drinking Operations in Oneida CountySLA Continuing Efforts to Combat Underage Drinking
The New York State Liquor Authority (SLA) today announced the results of an underage sting operation conducted on August 31, 2019 in Oneida county. SLA investigators, working with NYS Police and an underage agent, conducted an underage-drinking sting operation visiting thirteen licensed premises. In total, the undercover agent was able to purchase alcohol at one of the businesses visited.
The business selling to minors was:
Runway8617 Seneca Turnpike, New Hartford
The businesses refusing to sell to minors were:
Willies Chop Shop412 Main Street, Sylvan Beach
Nice n Easy 76211510 Main Street, Sylvan Beach
Buell Fuels N. Bay2090 State Route 49, North Bay
Kelleys Pub2098 State Route 49, North Bay
Y Hill Express2344 Route 49, Blossvale
Walmart Supercenter5815 Rome Taberg Road, Rome
Savon5527 State Route 31, Verona
Nice n Easy 76135254 W. Seneca Street, Vernon
Fastrip5343 Seneca Street, Vernon
Cliffs Local Market7481 State Route 5, Clinton
Sonbyrne Sales, Inc7767 State Route 5, Clinton
Sunset Grill1319 Main Street, Sylvan Beach
Licensees charged by the SLA with underage sales face civil penalties of up to $10,000 per violation, with fines starting from $2,500 to $3,000 for a first-time offense. Repeat offenders also face possible suspension or revocation of their licenses. In addition, employees or licensees who sell to minors can be arrested and charged with a misdemeanor. Undercover decoys work under the direct supervision of SLA Beverage Control Investigators. ###
