liquor licenses; issuance; prohibition.

HB 2773 amends Arizona's liquor license laws (ARS § 4-203) to clarify how licenses are issued, transferred, and handled during ownership changes. It creates a rebuttable presumption that public convenience was met when an existing license location applies for a new license of the same type, unless the location has been unused for over 180 days. The bill requires businesses to notify authorities within 30 days of ownership changes and mandates local governments to review new owners' qualifications before approval. These changes directly affect bars, liquor stores, and beer/wine bars seeking new licenses, transfers, or ownership transitions in Arizona.