This bill amends existing laws regarding the issuance of plenary retail consumption licenses to nonprofit corporations and community theaters in New Jersey. Specifically, it allows municipalities, with the approval of the Director of the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control, to issue these licenses to nonprofit corporations that are exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The bill establishes that these licenses can be issued for premises with a seating capacity of at least 1,000 persons for nonprofit corporations and between 50 to 1,000 persons for community theaters. The licenses permit the sale of alcoholic beverages during specified times surrounding performances and public entertainment events.

Additionally, the bill clarifies definitions related to "art-house movie theaters," "performances," and "public entertainment events," and it stipulates that licenses issued under these provisions will not count towards the total number of licenses under existing laws. The bill also allows revenue generated by concessionaires within or adjacent to the licensed premises to support the nonprofit's performances or events. Overall, the amendments aim to enhance the operational capabilities of nonprofit arts organizations and community theaters while ensuring compliance with existing regulations.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 33:1-19.7, 33:1-19.8
Advance Law: 33:1-19.7, 33:1-19.8
Pamphlet Law: 33:1-19.7, 33:1-19.8