Ensures that the provisions governing liquor licenses are consistent with respect to public interest factors

This bill updates the state's alcoholic beverage control law to standardize how licensing authorities evaluate applications based on public interest factors. It requires officials to consider specific criteria, such as the number of nearby licenses, potential impacts on traffic and noise, and the applicant's history of violations or criminal activity. The legislation also mandates that authorities hold hearings and public meetings before issuing licenses in areas with three or more existing establishments. These changes directly affect liquor license applicants, local municipalities, and state regulators by creating a more consistent framework for reviewing new alcohol sales locations.