Permits municipalities to issue retail liquor licenses for use in certain historic taverns.
Impact
The proposed legislation would amend existing state laws regarding the issuance of liquor licenses, particularly focusing on abandoned properties. By permitting local governments to issue licenses without being constrained by the population-based limitations typically imposed on liquor licenses, this bill provides a pathway for communities to rejuvenate historic establishments. The effectiveness of this bill will largely depend on the municipalities’ decisions and how they choose to implement these licensing procedures.
Summary
Assembly Bill A1005 seeks to enable municipalities in New Jersey to issue retail liquor licenses specifically for historic taverns. It defines a 'historic tavern' as a building constructed before 1920 that has been listed on the New Jersey Register of Historic Places and where the sale of alcoholic beverages was the primary business prior to that date. This initiative aims to revitalize abandoned historic taverns, allowing qualified bidders to obtain licenses for selling alcohol on the premises, potentially enhancing local economies and preserving historical sites.
Contention
One of the notable points of contention surrounding A1005 could stem from concerns regarding the quality of establishments that will emerge from this initiative. Critics may express apprehension that allowing quick sales of licenses tied to historical properties could lead to mismanagement or commercialization, as the licenses cannot be transferred for use elsewhere. Additionally, there could be public debate regarding the treatment and preservation of these historic sites, and whether the focus on economic gain could detract from their cultural significance.
Allows municipalities to transfer inactive alcoholic beverage retail licenses for use in certain redevelopment and revitalization areas; establishes procedure to transfer inactive retail licenses.
Allows municipalities to transfer inactive alcoholic beverage retail licenses for use in certain redevelopment and revitalization areas; establishes procedure to transfer inactive retail licenses.
Makes various revisions to alcoholic beverage licensing laws pertaining to certain retailers and manufacturers; provides tax credit under corporate business tax and gross income tax to certain retail licensees.
Allows municipalities to transfer inactive alcoholic beverage retail licenses for use in certain redevelopment and revitalization areas; establishes procedure to transfer inactive retail licenses.
Makes various revisions to alcoholic beverage licensing laws pertaining to certain retailers and manufacturers; provides tax credit under corporate business tax and gross income tax to certain retail licensees.
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