Union City Singles Out Liquor Licenses for Camera Security Ordinance
In a measure aimed at “protecting the safety and welfare of the residents”, Union City officials introduced an ordinance last week which would require all liquor licenses within Union City to install security cameras inside/outside of the licensed premises. According to NJ.com article, Union City officials believe that ... Read More
How to Renew a Pocket or Inactive Liquor License in New Jersey
2019-2020 ABC Renewal Notices If you own a liquor license that is sited but inactive or an inactive “pocket” license, then you may have received a notice from the NJ Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control regarding renewal and mandatory “relief” for renewal that is required under N.J. Specifically, you may ... Read More
NJ ABC Prohibits Crowd-Source Funding for Liquor License
Acting Director Graziano Prohibits Crowd-Sourcing for Breweries, Distilleries and Wineries in NJ On March 12, 2019, the New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control’s Acting Director, James B. Graziano, issued an Advisory Notice to the Alcoholic Beverage Industry which stated, in sum, that crowd-sourced funding platforms ... Read More
Criminal Disqualification Removal for Liquor License Buyer
Recently, our firm was retained to help resolve a pending issue for an individual seeking to purchase a liquor license in New Jersey. The buyer and his original attorney entered into a Contract of Sale for a retail consumption license (restaurant/bar). However, neither had accounted for the buyer’s prior criminal history. ... Read More
Strip Club Facing ABC Charges in Paterson NJ
Strip Club Facing ABC Charges in Paterson NJPaterson Files Alcoholic Beverage Control Violations Against liquor License According to a recent article, Paterson police officers raided and shutdown a gentleman’s club during an undercover operation. According to the report, law enforcement officers found acts of prostitution and solicitation at the Paterson establishment ... Read More
Union County Hit-And-Run Driver Drank Before Accident
Linden Man Arrested and Charged With DWI and Death By Auto For Drunk Driving Accident This week, the Union County Prosecutor’s Office announced that an arrest was made on a Linden resident, Ibn Collins, in regards to a deadly Hit-and-Run accident that occurred nearly two months ago. The accident resulted in the death of Fanwood... Read More
Hoboken Seeks to Regulate Pub Crawls
It appears as though the elected officials in Hoboken will continue with their quest to further restrict and regulate liquor licenses in the area. According to township officials, the new regulation will look to move the financial burden of pub crawls like SantaCon and LepreCon from the taxpayer to the bar owners. More specifically, the... Read More
New Jersey Extends Seasonal Liquor License Privileges
In a move that was argued against by many year-round retail consumption licensees, Governor Murphy signed legislation that amended N.J.S.A. 33:1-12 for seasonal retail consumption licenses. While there are only a handful of seasonal liquor licenses that exist in New Jersey, these owners have been vocal about extending their ... Read More
NJ Liquor License Attorney
Consumption License Has Majority of Charges Dismissed at Hearing Recently, I was retained in a liquor license suspension hearing involving a Hudson County Retail Consumption License. The Licensee was issued a Notice of Charges for six (6) different ABC violations. In total, the licensee was facing a suspension of their liquor license ... Read More
New Jersey BYOB Law Ruled Unconstitutional
Restaurants who do not own a liquor license can rejoice. United States District Court Judge Joseph Rodriguez has issued a ruling that New Jersey’s Bring Your Own Beer (BYOB) law, under N.J.S.A. 2C:33-27(a)(2) is unconstitutional. What was previously treated as a disorderly persons offense, has now been struck down as an ... Read More