17 Cameron St. Restaurant Corp. v. New York State Liquor Authority

OPINION OF THE COURT

Jasen, J.

On this appeal, the sole issue presented for our consideration is whether the penalty imposed on a corporate licensee by the State Liquor Authority is excessive.

On June 1, 1974, respondent State Liquor Authority issued petitioner 17 Cameron St. Restaurant Corp., doing business as Dillons, a restaurant liquor license for the on-premises consumption of alcoholic beverages. That license was renewed annually, the last such renewal having been made for the license period expiring February 28, 1979. However, on June 26, 1978, respondent commenced a proceeding pursuant…