S 549 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Makes various changes to law governing winery salesrooms.

This bill (S 549) amends New Jersey's brewery licensing laws to create three distinct license types for breweries: Plenary (full production), Limited (moderate production), and Restricted (small-scale, tied to restaurants). It sets specific annual production limits (up to 300,000 barrels for Plenary), defines fees based on output, and requires Restricted license holders to operate adjacent to restaurants with proper dining facilities. The bill also clarifies that breweries may offer 4-ounce samples at nominal cost or free during tours or events, but cannot sell food or operate restaurants on-site. These changes directly affect breweries seeking licenses and restaurants aiming to partner with small-scale brewers.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
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