This bill amends current law by removing the time limitation on the issuance of special alcoholic beverage licenses within the boundaries of former federal military installations, specifically in project areas designated for redevelopment. Previously, municipalities had a three-year window to issue these special licenses following the effective date of P.L.2018, c.101, after which they had an additional two years to transfer any unissued licenses to another municipality within the project area. The bill eliminates these time constraints, allowing municipalities more flexibility in issuing or transferring licenses.

The special licenses are intended for establishments such as hotels, restaurants, and bars operating within the project area, which is defined as a location that was once a federally owned or operated military installation. The bill maintains the structure for how many licenses can be issued based on the population of the host municipalities and ensures that any increase in population due to residential development in the project area does not affect the total number of licenses that can be issued. Overall, this legislation aims to facilitate the revitalization of areas previously occupied by military installations by easing restrictions on the sale of alcoholic beverages.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 33:1-12.52