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NJ S2742
Creates restricted distillery license; permits holder thereof to operate restaurant on licensed premises in Garden State Growth Zone.
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Introduced
02/15/2024
02/15/2024
In Committee
02/15/2024
02/15/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill creates a restricted distillery license, the holder of which may produce distilled alcoholic beverages in accordance with the new subsection creating the license. The restricted distillery license may only be issued to a person or an entity which holds a plenary retail consumption license used in connection with a premises located in a Garden State Growth Zone, as defined in section 2 of P.L.2011, c.149 (C.34:1B-243), and operated in conjunction with a restaurant immediately adjoining the distillery. The restaurant is to be regularly and principally used for the purpose of providing meals to its customers and have adequate kitchen and dining room facilities. Under the bill, "Garden State Growth Zone" means the four New Jersey cities with the lowest median family income based on the 2009 American Community Survey from the U.S. Census, or a municipality which contains a Tourism District as established pursuant to section 5 of P.L.2011, c.18 (C.5:12-219) and regulated by the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority. These cities include Atlantic City, Camden, Passaic, Paterson, and Trenton.
AI Summary
This bill creates a restricted distillery license, which may only be issued to a person or entity that holds a plenary retail consumption license used in connection with a premises located in a Garden State Growth Zone and operated in conjunction with a restaurant immediately adjoining the distillery. The holder of the restricted distillery license may produce up to 20,000 gallons of distilled alcoholic beverages per year, sell or deliver the product to the adjoining restaurant premises, and sell and distribute the product to wholesalers. The fee for this license is $1,250. No more than 10 restricted distillery licenses may be issued to a person or entity holding a plenary retail consumption license, and the municipality may object to the issuance of the license. The bill also allows the holder of this license to offer samples of its product for promotional purposes at charitable or civic events off the licensed premises.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee (on 02/15/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S2742 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S3000/2742_I1.HTM |
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