State Liquor Authority Licenses Currently Operating Under SAPA

If a renewal allocation is filed on time (at least 7 days before the expiration date) and is complete, the licensee will be allowed to “operate under SAPA” if the renewal application is not approved (or disapproved) before the expiration date. SAPA (the State Administrative Procedure Act) allows the licensee to continue to operate under the expired license until a decision is made on the renewal application.