Can a liquor license be moved near a school, church or other licensee?
Proximity of churches, schools and other licenses can, but will not necessarily, prevent the transfer of a liquor license. The Liquor Code gives the Liquor Control Board the discretion to deny the transfer of any liquor license to a place located within 200 feet from any current licensee or 300 feet from any school or religious institution. The existence of one o these institutions does not automatically prevent a license from being transferred to such a premises. The Liquor Control Board has the power to approve the transfer, despite the existence of one of these institutions and even over its objection, but it must be convinced. Are there minimum requirements on buildings where a liquor license can be placed? Restaurant liquor licenses must have a minimum of 400 square feet with a kitchen, tables and chairs and sufficient food to serve 30 patrons. An Eating Place license must have 300 square feet but can only sell beer and other malt beverages. Any building, proposed to be licensed a
