Authorizes direct shipping by craft distilleries.
This bill amends New Jersey's liquor laws to allow craft distilleries to ship their products directly to consumers. It creates a new 'restricted brewery license' category that permits distilleries to sell up to 50% of their annual production directly to retailers, provided they are owned by the same entity as an existing restaurant with a plenary retail consumption license. The legislation also clarifies existing rules for limited brewery licenses, allowing them to sell up to 15.5 gallons per person for off-premises consumption and offering samples without additional fees. These changes aim to expand distribution options for small-scale alcohol producers while maintaining specific ownership and production limits.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 14, 2026
Last action May 14, 2026
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May 14, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Carol Murphy
DDemocratic
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