liquor licenses; issuance; prohibition

Summary

The bill changes how spirituous liquor licenses are issued, transferred, and monitored, requiring proof that applicants are capable, qualified, and reliable, and allowing a presumption of public benefit for locations that already hold a license. It adds notification and investigation steps for any change in ownership and imposes a $100 monthly surcharge on licenses that sit idle for more than five months, with automatic reversion to the state after three years. The goal is to protect community interests and improve oversight of license holders.

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