7. a. After the public hearing pursuant to section 6 of this act, the licensing authority shall determine, in accordance with the requirements under section 5 and, when appropriate, section 6 of this act, whether to grant the license. A license when issued shall be valid for one year from the date of issuance and until such time as the licensing authority has acted upon an application for renewal, unless sooner terminated by revocation pursuant to the terms of this act.

b. Not later than the 60th day preceding the anniversary date of issuance, the holder of a license shall make application to the licensing authority for its renewal. Application for a renewal shall follow the same procedure and requirements as prescribed for a new application and shall necessitate de novo consideration and determination by the licensing authority in the same manner as a new application.

L.1993,c.290,s.7.