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NM HB164

NM HB164
New Liquor Dispenser Licenses


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Introduced
01/25/2021
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/20/2021

Introduced Session

2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT RELATING TO LIQUOR LICENSES; REQUIRING THE DIRECTOR OF THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL DIVISION OF THE REGULATION AND LICENSING DEPARTMENT TO ANNUALLY OFFER TO ISSUE NEW DISPENSER LICENSES IN AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO FIVE PERCENT OF THE TOTAL NUMBER OF DISPENSER LICENSES ISSUED; PROVIDING FOR A SEALED BID PROCESS TO AWARD OPPORTUNITIES TO APPLY FOR A LICENSE; REMOVING THE LIMIT ON THE NUMBER OF DISPENSER LICENSES THAT CAN BE ISSUED; REMOVING THE LOTTERY PROCESS FOR ISSUING NEW LICENSES; PROVIDING FOR A FEE.

AI Summary

This bill: 1. Requires the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division to annually offer to issue new dispenser licenses equal to 5% of the total number of dispenser licenses issued. 2. Establishes a sealed bid process to award the opportunity to apply for new licenses, removing the previous lottery process. 3. Removes the limit on the total number of dispenser licenses that can be issued. 4. Provides for a fee to be paid upon issuance of a new license, which will be deposited into the general fund. 5. Makes other changes to the application process and requirements for transferring licenses, including removing the requirement that new licenses be issued to residents of the state. 6. Takes effect on July 1, 2021.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

House Commerce and Economic Development Committee (13:30 2/5/2021 Room Zoom) (on 02/05/2021)

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