New Jersey 2022-2023 Regular Session

New Jersey Senate Bill S756

Introduced
1/11/22  

Caption

Allows seasonal retail consumption alcoholic beverage license holder to exchange license for full-year consumption license.

Impact

The impact of S756 is significant, potentially altering the landscape for businesses in the hospitality industry across New Jersey. By allowing year-round service, this bill aims to provide economic benefits to establishments that previously faced limitations. It could lead to increased revenues for businesses that rely on liquor sales during peak times outside the traditional summer and winter licenses. However, the municipalities remain empowered to regulate this new provision, ensuring that local governance and oversight are maintained, which may mitigate any concerns about rampant proliferation of licenses.

Summary

Bill S756 proposes an amendment to existing liquor licensing laws in New Jersey, specifically regarding seasonal retail consumption licenses. The bill allows holders of seasonal licenses to surrender these licenses to their local authority in exchange for plenary retail consumption licenses. This change will enable these businesses to sell alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption throughout the entire year, rather than being restricted to specific seasons. The bill outlines the procedure and fees associated with this conversion, which will be based on the historical sales prices of plenary licenses in the municipality over the past two years.

Contention

Notably, the bill does not create new licenses but instead transforms existing ones, which might help alleviate concerns from some local governments regarding an influx of new establishments. Despite this, there could be contentions regarding the fees associated with converting to a plenary license. The maximum conversion fee is capped at $250,000, which may be a point of contention for smaller establishments. Additionally, local authorities may still impose regulations that could influence how this bill is implemented in different municipalities.

Companion Bills

NJ A3106

Same As Allows seasonal retail consumption alcoholic beverage license holder to exchange license for full-year consumption license.

Previously Filed As

NJ S2160

Allows seasonal retail consumption alcoholic beverage license holder to exchange license for full-year consumption license.

NJ A4860

Allows seasonal retail consumption alcoholic beverage license holder to exchange license for full-year consumption license.

NJ A3106

Allows seasonal retail consumption alcoholic beverage license holder to exchange license for full-year consumption license.

NJ S3833

Allows municipalities to transfer inactive alcoholic beverage retail licenses for use in redevelopment areas under certain circumstances; allows retail distribution and seasonal consumption licenses to be converted into consumption licenses.

NJ S2152

Allows municipalities to transfer inactive alcoholic beverage retail licenses for use in redevelopment areas under certain circumstances; allows retail distribution and seasonal consumption licenses to be converted into consumption licenses.

NJ A5461

Allows municipalities to transfer inactive alcoholic beverage retail licenses for use in redevelopment areas under certain circumstances; allows retail distribution and seasonal consumption licenses to be converted into consumption licenses.

NJ SB1094

Alcoholic beverage licenses; allowing certain licensees to sell certain beverages for off-premise consumption. Effective date.

NJ SB269

Alcoholic beverages: licensed premises: retail sales and consumption.

NJ AB1734

Alcoholic beverages: licensed premises: retail sales and consumption.

NJ A2320

Allows certain winery licensees to also hold plenary retail consumption licenses and operate restaurants; excludes land used for sale of alcohol under plenary retail consumption license from farmland tax assessment.

Similar Bills

NJ A3106

Allows seasonal retail consumption alcoholic beverage license holder to exchange license for full-year consumption license.

NJ S2160

Allows seasonal retail consumption alcoholic beverage license holder to exchange license for full-year consumption license.

NJ A4860

Allows seasonal retail consumption alcoholic beverage license holder to exchange license for full-year consumption license.

NJ A5007

Concerns alcoholic beverage licenses for sporting facilities.

NJ A3339

Prohibits ABC from charging fee to municipality for plenary retail consumption license renewal.

NJ A1121

Prohibits ABC from charging fee to municipality for plenary retail consumption license renewal.

NJ A2748

Establishes limited retail religious distribution license.

NJ A1284

Establishes limited retail religious distribution license.