Applicants for original brewer, distiller, winemaker, rectifier, wine and spirits wholesaler, beer distributor, mixed beverage, beer and wine, bottle club, caterer, retail spirits, retail wine or retail beer licenses shall, prior to applying for such license, twice publish, in such form and containing such information as the ABLE Commission shall by rule prescribe, a notice of its intention to apply for any such license, once a week for two (2) successive weeks in a legal newspaper of general circulation within the county where the proposed premises is to be located, and file proof of such publication with the ABLE Commission. Unless otherwise provided, the ABLE Commission shall give notice of approval or disapproval of an application for a license within thirty (30) days after the filing of the application. The ABLE Commission shall give notice of approval or disapproval of an application for a mixed beverage, beer and wine, bottle club or caterer license within sixty (60) days after the filing of the application. Provided, the ABLE Commission may extend the period for making a determination of whether to approve or disapprove an application an additional thirty (30) days for good cause. The ABLE Commission may conditionally approve any application which is subject to Section 54 of this act if:

1. Construction, modification or alteration of premises proposed for licensed operations is not completed; and

2. The applicant furnishes a conditional certification issued by the municipality or county that the applicant's plans and specifications indicate that the proposed premises will comply with the municipality's or county's zoning, fire, safety and health codes.

The ABLE Commission shall issue its final notice of approval when the applicant furnishes final certificates required by Section 54 of this act.

Added by Laws 2016, c. 366, § 53, eff. Oct. 1, 2018.

NOTE: Laws 2016, c. 366, was conditionally effective upon passage of State Question No. 792, Legislative Referendum No. 370, which was adopted at election held on Nov. 8, 2016.