Requires certain preliminary approval by municipality prior to licensure of cooperative sober living residence.

This bill requires municipalities to approve cooperative sober living residences (CSLRs) before the state can license them. Specifically, operators must first obtain a written certificate from local officials confirming the proposed location meets all existing zoning and land use rules, prior to submitting a state license application. The bill directly affects CSLR operators seeking to open or expand facilities in New Jersey, as it adds a municipal review step to the licensing process. The key mechanism is mandating this preliminary municipal approval as a prerequisite for the Commissioner of Community Affairs to issue a license. This change modifies the existing licensure process under P.L.1979, c.496, without altering the definition or operational standards for CSLRs themselves.