A 2901 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

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

This bill creates a dedicated fund called the "New Jersey Wine Promotion Account" within the Department of Agriculture. It directs two specific revenue streams into this account: $0.47 per gallon on wine sales by licensed New Jersey wineries, and sales tax collected on retail sales of wine produced in New Jersey (excluding sales in restaurants that primarily serve meals). The funds will be used for promoting New Jersey wine, supporting viticultural research, and developing wine-making processes, as advised by the state's Wine Industry Advisory Council. This directly affects wineries and retailers selling locally produced wine, while excluding restaurant sales of wine.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Alex Sauickie
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