New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY
Chapter 2 - DIVISION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL
Subchapter 1 - FILING OF APPLICATION AND ADVERTISING NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR STATE LICENSE
Section 13:2-1.6 - Objections; hearing

The Director, upon receipt of a timely written objection duly signed by an objector, shall provide a hearing and all parties shall be notified of the date, hour and place thereof. No hearing need be held if no objection shall be lodged unless the Director deems one necessary in order to make his or her determination on the application. The Director shall not deny issuance, renewal or transfer of any license without first stating the reasons therefor and affording applicant the opportunity to be heard.