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Licensing Committees

Licensing Committees are groups of officials responsible for granting and overseeing licenses for activities such as selling alcohol, operating entertainment venues, or providing certain services. They ensure that license holders comply with legal standards, promote public safety, and maintain community standards. The committees assess applications, consider public concerns, and can approve, modify, or refuse licenses. Their role is to balance individual or business needs with the wider interest of the community, ensuring licensed activities are carried out responsibly and lawfully.