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NJ S3885

NJ S3885
Increases dedication of certain revenues to "New Jersey Wine Promotion Account."


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Introduced
06/10/2021
In Committee
06/10/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022

Introduced Session

2020-2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill increases the dedication of certain revenues to the "New Jersey Wine Promotion Account" in the Department of Agriculture. Under current law, wines, vermouth, and sparkling wines are subject to a $0.875 per gallon tax pursuant to the "Alcoholic Beverage Tax Law," (R.S.54:41-1 et seq.). Of the $0.875 per gallon tax currently imposed, an amount equal to $0.47 per gallon on all sales of wines, vermouth, and sparkling wines produced by New Jersey wineries is dedicated to the "New Jersey Wine Promotion Account." The bill increases the dedication rate from $0.47 per gallon to $0.875 per gallon, which equals 100 percent of the tax imposed on these beverages.

AI Summary

This bill increases the dedication of certain revenues to the "New Jersey Wine Promotion Account" in the Department of Agriculture. Under the current law, of the $0.875 per gallon tax imposed on wines, vermouth, and sparkling wines produced by New Jersey wineries, $0.47 per gallon is dedicated to the "New Jersey Wine Promotion Account." This bill increases the dedication rate from $0.47 per gallon to $0.875 per gallon, which equals 100 percent of the tax imposed on these beverages. The account is used for research, development, and promotion of New Jersey wine.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee (on 06/10/2021)

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