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The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection reminds bars and restaurants that when clocks fall back from 2:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. for daylight saving time, they cannot serve or have alcohol present after the time change, and may not stay open an extra hour, emphasizing responsible behavior during Halloween weekend.
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed a watered-down version of a bill aimed at overhauling the state's liquor license laws, after facing resistance from fellow Democrats in the state Legislature. The original proposal sought to address the scarcity and high cost of licenses, but the approved version represents a compromise.
The city of St. Augustine is seeking public input on a proposed nightlife ordinance that would require businesses serving alcohol to meet certain requirements and obtain a permit to sell alcohol after midnight. The ordinance aims to address complaints about alcoholic beverage establishments operating late at night. While some businesses support the ordinance, others believe it could hinder downtown establishments that operate past midnight.