S 592 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Dedicates sales tax revenues collected on retail sales of locally produced wine for promotion of New Jersey wine.

S 592 creates a dedicated "New Jersey Wine Promotion Account" within the Department of Agriculture to fund marketing and research for the state's wine industry. It directs two specific revenue streams into this account: $0.47 per gallon from wine sales by wineries (both plenary and farm) and the sales tax collected on retail sales of locally produced wine (excluding sales in restaurants that primarily serve meals). These funds will support promotion, research, and development of New Jersey wine, as guided by the New Jersey Wine Industry Advisory Council. The bill directly affects New Jersey wineries and the state's wine industry by establishing a dedicated, ongoing funding mechanism for marketing and product development.
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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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