A 3138 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Prohibits certain sales of alcoholic beverages within 1,000 feet of schools or religious institutions.

This bill increases New Jersey's buffer zone for alcohol sales around schools, religious institutions, and certain child care facilities (like licensed centers and family day care homes) from 200 feet to 1,000 feet. It affects new license applicants and existing businesses not qualifying for exemptions, such as those operating within 200 feet of a school or religious institution as of December 6, 1933, or within 200-1,000 feet before the bill's effective date. Schools, churches, and child care facilities can also waive the buffer requirement for specific businesses by granting permission at license issuance. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024 Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Cleopatra Tucker
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