Allows limited brewery license holder to engage in certain activities; establishes farm brewery and winery-brewery license.
This bill establishes a new "farm brewery and winery-brewery license" in New Jersey, expanding opportunities for small-scale producers. It allows limited brewery license holders to sell beer directly to consumers on-site (with tour requirements) and off-site (up to 15.5 gallons per person), host unlimited on-premises events without permits, and hold up to 18 off-site events annually with director approval. The license features tiered fees based on annual production capacity (e.g., $1,250 for ≤50,000 barrels, $7,500 for ≤300,000 barrels). It directly affects small breweries and wineries seeking to increase retail sales and event hosting while maintaining restrictions on food service (only coffee/soda allowed).
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Introduction
Jan 2024
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024
Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Jan 9, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
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1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
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Party
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District
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Mike Testa
RRepublican
Co
Andrew Zwicker
DDemocratic
Co
Shirley Turner
DDemocratic
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