Imposes $0.25 surcharge on alcoholic beverages to be dedicated to Alcohol Education, Rehabilitation and Enforcement Fund.

Bill A3309 would require restaurants and bars in New Jersey municipalities with 200 or more existing or inactive liquor licenses to add a $0.25 fee to each alcoholic beverage sold. The collected fees would be paid to the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control and deposited into the Alcohol Education, Rehabilitation and Enforcement Fund (AEREF). This fund currently supports alcohol and drug rehabilitation programs (75% of funds), law enforcement (15%), and education (10%), with money distributed to counties based on population and need. The fee applies only to beverages sold on licensed premises in qualifying municipalities.