Opinion No. (2001)

REQUESTED BY: Forrest D. Chapman Executive Director Nebraska Liquor Control Commission Dear Mr. Chapman:

You requested our opinion regarding whether Neb. Rev. Stat. §72-2011 (Cum. Supp. 2000) applies to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission's liquor license application process. We conclude that the statute does apply to the Commission's licensing process, and that the Commission is without jurisdiction to issue a liquor license within the Niobrara Scenic River Corridor unless the procedure mandated by §72-2011 is followed.

Neb. Rev. Stat. § 72-2011 provides:(1) Any state or state-assisted…