1850 22 87 (caption) Statistics of Liquor Licenses in New York City.
1956 ‘B. Holiday’ & W. Dufty xix. 177 According to the law..nobody who has a police record can hold a liquor license.
1971 28 Mar. (Homefinder) 7/2 (advt.) 1. Dance hall. 2. Restaurant—Liquor licence.