The bill amends existing legislation regarding the issuance of alcoholic beverage licenses in special project areas and eligible municipalities in New Jersey. It defines key terms such as "host municipality," "original transferee," "project area," and "special license," and outlines the process for issuing special licenses to corporations or legal entities operating within these areas. The bill specifies that special licenses will be allocated based on the population of the host municipalities and establishes a formula for the number of licenses issued per 100 acres of project area. Additionally, it sets forth conditions for the issuance and transfer of these licenses, including requirements for the original transferee and limitations on transferability.

Furthermore, the bill introduces provisions for municipalities with shopping malls, allowing them to issue special licenses for food and beverage establishments based on the size of the mall. It establishes a minimum fee for the initial issuance of these licenses and outlines the payment structure. The bill also clarifies that special licenses are exempt from certain population limitations and that they cannot be transferred outside the designated premises. Notably, some legal language has been deleted from the current law, including specific provisions related to the transferability of licenses and the population considerations for issuing new licenses. The act is set to take effect immediately upon approval.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 33:1-12.52
Advance Law: 33:1-12.52, 33:1-12.54
Pamphlet Law: 33:1-12.52, 33:1-12.54, 33:1-12.55