NJ A1951

Bill

NJ A1951

Authorizes restricted breweries to annually sell up to 1,000 barrels of beer to in-State and out-of-state retailers.

Introduced
01/27/2016

In Committee
01/27/2016

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
01/08/2018

Introduced Session

2016-2017 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill authorizes restricted breweries, commonly referred to as brew pubs, to annually sell and distribute up to 1,000 barrels of malt alcoholic beverages to State-licensed retailers and retailers licensed in other states. Under current law, a restricted brewery is required to be operated in conjunction with a restaurant which is immediately adjoining the restricted brewery premises. The product of the restricted brewery may only be delivered to that restaurant premises and to wholesalers licensed under Title 33. Under this bill, restricted breweries also would be authorized to sell and distribute up to 1,000 barrels of the product, in aggregate, to retailers licensed pursuant to the laws of this State and retailers licensed in other states pursuant to the laws of those states.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes restricted breweries, commonly known as brew pubs, to annually sell and distribute up to 1,000 barrels of malt alcoholic beverages to State-licensed retailers and retailers licensed in other states. Under current law, restricted breweries can only sell their product to the restaurant premises that is immediately adjoining the brewery and to wholesalers. This bill expands the distribution options for restricted breweries by allowing them to sell directly to retailers within New Jersey and in other states.

Sponsors (9)

Bob Andrzejczak (D)*, Craig Coughlin (D)*, Jamel Holley (D)*, Declan O'Scanlon (R)*, Kevin Rooney (R)*, Scott Rumana (R)*, Chris Brown (R), Marlene Caride (D), Nancy Muñoz (R),

Last Action

INT 1RA REF ARO (on 01/27/2016)

(2 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
BillText	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/A2000/1951_I1.HTM
Bill	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/A2000/1951_I1.PDF

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
A4391	Authorizes restricted breweries to annually sell up to 1,000 barrels of beer to in-State and out-of-state retailers.	Introduced, Referred to Assembly Regulatory Oversight Committee	Carry Over
S1335	Authorizes restricted breweries to annually sell up to 1,000 barrels of beer to in-State and out-of-state retailers.	Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee	Same As

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