louisville/jefferson County Metro Government v. Tdc Group, LLC, D/B/A Molly Malone's

Opinion of the Court by

Justice NOBLE.

This appeal arises from a challenge by Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Govemment (“Metro”) to a decision of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board to grant a retail drink license to TDC Group, LLC, d/b/a Molly Malone’s (“Molly Malone’s”). The issues raised concern KRS 241.075, which prohibits the issuance of a retail drink license to an applicant located in a “combination business and residential area” if another “similar establishment” is located within 700 feet of the applicant. Metro challenges the ABC Board’s interpretation and application of the…