New York State Liquor Authority

11/21/2024 | Press release | Archived content

11/21/2024 - Underage Drinking Operation in Oneida County

1 of 15 Licensees Make Sales to Underage Agents

The New York State Liquor Authority (SLA) today announced the results of an underage compliance check on November 21st, 2024, in Oneida County. SLA investigators working an underage agent conducted an underage-drinking operation visiting fifteen licensed premises. In total, the underage agent was able to purchase alcohol at one of the businesses visited.

The business selling to minors was:

  • Liberty Lanes Bowling Resort LLC
    9660 Mill St, Camden

The businesses refusing to sell to minors were:

  • Good Life Tavern Inc, The
    69 Main St, Camden
  • Grape N Grog Inc
    85 Taberg Road, Camden
  • Mahogany Ridge
    10825 Taberg Florence Road, Camden
  • Allen's Florence Hotel LLC, The
    11940 Osceola Road, Camden
  • Fastrac EG LLC
    24 Main St, Camden
  • Sonbyrne Sales Inc
    16 Main St, Camden
  • KPH Healthcare Services Inc
    2 Preston St, Camden
  • Taberg Tower Tubing Inc
    7142 Julie St, Taberg
  • Clifford's Sunrise to Sunset Markets Inc
    4092 4094 Route 69, Taberg
  • Dolgen New York LLC
    4120 State Rte 69, Taberg
  • A&M Rome Inc
    4644 Rome Taberg Rd, Taberg
  • Rome Petroleum Inc
    4615 Rome New London Road, Rome
  • 2098 State Route 49 LLC
    2098 State Rte 49, North Bay

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 $4,000 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. Persons under the age of 21 found to be using fake IDs or false documents with the intent of purchasing alcohol can be arrested and have their license revoked for a minimum of 90 days or up to one year. Undercover decoys work under the direct supervision of SLA Beverage Control Investigators.