This bill mandates that the Commissioner of Community Affairs must notify the municipal clerk and the mayor or chief executive officer of a municipality upon receiving an application for a Class F license to own or operate a cooperative sober living residence. This notification aims to keep local officials informed about new applications that may impact their communities. The bill also includes technical amendments to existing licensing requirements for rooming and boarding houses, ensuring clarity in the licensing process.

Additionally, the bill amends Section 7 of P.L.1979, c.496 (C.55:13B-7) by specifying that no person can own or operate a rooming or boarding house without a valid license issued by the commissioner and, if applicable, by the municipality. It also clarifies that the application for licensure must include specific information as prescribed by the commissioner and establishes a fee range for the application process. The bill emphasizes the importance of compliance with existing laws and the consequences of concealing prior license denials or revocations.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 55:13B-7