1. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section:

   1. (1) if a license is denied, another license application may not be considered from the same applicant or for the same location for 6 months after the denial; and
   2. (2) if a subsequent application by the same applicant or for the same location is denied within a 2-year period immediately after the first denial, another application may not be considered from that applicant or for that location until the 2-year period expires.

2. (b) This section does not apply to:

   1. (1) an applicant, if the license was denied because it was not necessary to accommodate the public or the location was not suitable for the sale of alcoholic beverages; or
   2. (2) the location, if the license was denied because the Executive Director determined that the applicant was not a proper person to be issued the license.

Added by Acts 2016, c. 41, § 2, eff. July 1, 2016. Amended by Acts 2023, c. 450, § 1, eff. July 1, 2023.