Makes various changes to law governing winery salesrooms.
This bill (S 1258) amends New Jersey's brewery licensing laws to create three new license classifications: Plenary, Limited, and Restricted. It directly affects breweries seeking to operate salesrooms, with key changes including: (1) setting specific annual brewing volume limits (e.g., up to 300,000 barrels for Plenary licenses), (2) requiring on-site sales to come from in-state warehouses, and (3) linking Restricted licenses to adjacent restaurants with specific ownership requirements. The bill also establishes tiered fees based on production volume (e.g., $1,250-$7,500 annually) and restricts off-premise sales of samples to 15.5 gallons per person. It does not address wineries, despite the title, as the provisions apply specifically to breweries.
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Jan 2024
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024
Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
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Jim Beach
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