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NJ A802
NJ A802Allows certain redevelopers to be exempt from inactive alcoholic beverage licenses restriction.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Under current law, an inactive Class C alcoholic beverage license which generally is used to sell alcoholic beverages to the public, is required to expire after it remains inactive for two consecutive two-year license terms. The governing body of a municipality may extend this time period for an additional year. This bill establishes an exemption to the two-term expiration period for Class C licenses if they that are used in connection with a premises that is located in or that will be constructed in certain redevelopment, improvement, or revitalization areas. The exemption also would extend to a tenant of a developer, redeveloper, or its affiliate. The bill requires the redevelopment, improvement, or revitalization area to encompass at least 250,000 square feet and have secured site plan approvals from the municipality. It is the sponsor's intent to allow an exemption for these redevelopment, improvement, or revitalization area because the timeframe for these project areas can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including the project's size, complexity, location, permitting process, and design.
AI Summary
This bill creates an exemption to the rule that an inactive Class C alcoholic beverage license, which is typically used for selling alcohol to the public, must expire after two consecutive two-year periods of inactivity, with a possible one-year extension granted by a municipality. This exemption applies to Class C licenses held by developers, redevelopers, their affiliates, or their tenants, if the license is intended for use in a redevelopment, improvement, or revitalization area that is at least 250,000 square feet and has secured municipal site plan approvals. The intent behind this provision is to accommodate the varying timelines of large-scale development projects.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A802 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A1000/802_I1.HTM |
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