Article V: Security Cameras at Liquor License Establishments

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Editor's Note: This ordinance also superseded former Art. V, Security Cameras at Liquor License Establishments, adopted 4-30-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-10.

§ 92-15 Security camera requirements; penalties.

Any holder of an alcoholic beverage control license ("licensee"), which permits the sale of alcoholic beverages within the City, shall place and maintain security cameras that can monitor and record all entrances and exits of the establishment, as well as the front perimeter of the same extending to the curbline and parking lot if within licensee's care and control. The security camera system and placement of surveillance cameras must be approved by the Union City Police Department.

Surveillance of the entranceway and surrounding outdoor areas shall be recorded 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Any cameras located inside the facility shall be required to record only during business hours.

Video footage from said camera systems shall be retained for at least a period of 60 days.

The recordings contained therein shall be made available to sworn officers of the Union City Police Department and the City's Alcoholic Beverage Control Inspector pursuant to any investigation being conducted regarding activity at or in the immediate area of the establishment in accordance with state law upon notice to the establishment.

Failure to comply with any provision of this article shall result in liquor license suspension and/or revocation pursuant to N.J.S.A. 33:1-31.