Makes various revisions to the laws governing alcoholic beverage licensing.
This bill updates licensing rules for craft beverage businesses (breweries, distilleries, and ciderys) in New Jersey. It allows these license holders to serve drinks tableside with certified staff, sell small snacks (like crackers or chips), and host unlimited on-premises events (e.g., live music, trivia) without needing special permits from the state. For off-premises events (e.g., festivals), businesses can hold up to 25 annual events (max 3 days each), coordinate with food vendors, and sell packaged drinks for off-site consumption, but require property owner consent for public spaces. The changes simplify event approvals while maintaining municipal oversight for outdoor serving and food coordination.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 8, 2026
Last action Jan 8, 2026
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Jan 8, 2026
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee
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Luanne Peterpaul
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