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Senate approves bill allowing restaurants, breweries to utilize outdoor spaces

NEW JERSEY – The New Jersey Senate Monday passed bipartisan legislation sponsored by Senator Vince Polistina (R-2) that would make the temporary COVID laws allowing restaurants and certain alcoholic beverage retailers to use adjacent outdoor spaces or public sidewalks permanent.

“Businesses and consumers have not only accepted these outdoor restaurant spaces but have grown to love the expanded options they provide,” said Polistina. “By moving this bill forward, we are making it clear that New Jersey is open for business and our communities can continue to flourish with a fun, active environment that so many enjoy.”

The current temporary law that allows businesses to operate in these spaces expires on Nov. 30, 2024.

Senator Polistina’s bill, S-3608, would allow owners and operators of restaurants, bars, distilleries, or breweries to use outdoor spaces they own or lease and are adjacent to, or in reasonable proximity to, their business for selling food and beverages.

Owners who seek to use outdoor spaces or public sidewalks must file applications with the municipal zoning officer.

Jay Edwards

Born and raised in Northwest NJ, Jay has a degree in Communications and has had a life-long interest in local radio and various styles of music. Jay has held numerous jobs over the years such as stunt car driver, bartender, voice-over artist, traffic reporter (award winning), NY Yankee maintenance crewmember and peanut farm worker. His hobbies include mountain climbing, snowmobiling, cooking, performing stand-up comedy and he is an avid squirrel watcher. Jay has been a guest on America’s Morning Headquarters,program on The Weather Channel, and was interviewed by Sam Champion.

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