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NJ S1581

NJ S1581
Establishes license to allow wineries that produce more than 250,000 gallons per year to directly ship wine to consumers.


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Introduced
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill allows New Jersey wineries and out-of-State wineries that annually produce more than 250,000 gallons to directly ship wine to consumers. Under current law, small plenary wineries that produce 250,000 gallons or less per year and farm wineries are permitted to directly ship wine to New Jersey residents and consumers residing in other states. In addition, out-of-State wineries that annually produce 250,000 gallons or less may obtain a license to directly ship wine to New Jersey residents. Wineries that produce more than the 250,000 gallon capacity cap are currently prohibited from directly shipping wine. This bill establishes a license to allow the holder of a New Jersey winery license or an out-of-State winery that exceeds the 250,000 gallon capacity cap to directly ship up to 12 cases of wine annually to any person over the age of 21.

AI Summary

This bill allows New Jersey wineries and out-of-state wineries that annually produce more than 250,000 gallons to directly ship wine to consumers. Previously, only smaller wineries producing 250,000 gallons or less were permitted to directly ship wine. The bill establishes a new "direct wine shipping license" that allows larger wineries to ship up to 12 cases of wine per year to consumers over 21 years of age for personal consumption, not for resale. Wineries must collect applicable sales and alcoholic beverage taxes on these direct shipments.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee (on 01/09/2024)

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