As used in the Liquor Control Act [60-3A-1 N.M. Stat. Ann.], “canopy license” means a license which was initially issued prior to January 1, 1988 pursuant to Laws 1981, Chapter 39, Section 117 and which permits the licensee to dispense alcoholic beverages in the same manner as permitted by a dispenser’s license, subject to the provisions of Section 60-6B-16 N.M. Stat. Ann..