This article is for the purpose of regulating the sale of alcoholic beverages in the Borough of Laurel Springs in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 33:1-1 et seq., and in accordance with rules and regulations issued or to be promulgated by the State Commissioner of Alcoholic Beverage Control. All applications and licenses under this article and proceedings in connection therewith shall be subject to said act and said rules and regulations and any laws to be hereafter enacted.
[Adopted 5-14-1963 by Ord. No. 198 (Ch. 26, Art. I, of the 1973 Code)]
The Mayor and Council of the Borough of Laurel Springs shall constitute the authority for the administration of the issuance of licenses under this article, and it shall be unlawful to sell or distribute alcoholic beverages in the Borough without a license granted under the provisions of N.J.S.A. 33:1-1 et seq.
On or after the effective date of this article, not more than three liquor licenses, including those issued to package-goods stores, shall be issued in the Borough of Laurel Springs.
[Amended 5-8-2006 by Ord. No. 674-2006]
The annual fee for a plenary retail consumption license shall be the sum of $1,728, and the holder of such license shall be permitted to sell, for consumption on the premises, any alcoholic beverage by open receptacle, and also to sell alcoholic beverages in original containers for consumption off the premises, according to the provisions of law.
[Amended 11-22-1976 by Ord. No. 271; 5-8-2006 by Ord. No. 674-2006]
The annual fee for a plenary retail distribution license shall be $1,728, and the holder of such license shall be permitted to sell alcoholic beverages for consumption off the licensed premises in original containers, subject to rules and regulations and provisions of law.