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NJ S565
NJ S565Permits certain alcoholic beverage manufacturers to coordinate food service with certain third-party vendors and operate restaurant on licensed premises.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill permits certain breweries, wineries, distilleries, cideries, and meaderies to coordinate food service with certain third-party vendors and operate a restaurant on the licensed premises. Under current law, the holder of a limited brewery license or a craft distillery license is prohibited from selling food or operating a restaurant on the licensed premises. Current law also prohibits the holder of a cidery and meadery license from operating a restaurant on the licensed premises. The provisions of this bill provide that the holder of a limited brewery license, plenary winery license, farm winery license, craft distillery license, or cidery and meadery license may operate a restaurant on the licensed premises or enter into an exclusive business arrangement or otherwise coordinate with a third-party food truck, restaurant, or similar retail food vendor to provide food directly to consumers on the licensed premises. The bill removes the prohibition on the operation of a restaurant on the licensed premises by the holder of a limited brewery license, craft distillery license, or a cidery and meadery license.
AI Summary
This bill allows certain alcoholic beverage manufacturers, including breweries, wineries, distilleries, cideries, and meaderies, to offer food service on their licensed premises. Previously, holders of limited brewery licenses, craft distillery licenses, and cidery and meadery licenses were prohibited from selling food or operating restaurants on-site. This legislation removes those restrictions, permitting these businesses to either run their own restaurants or partner with third-party vendors like food trucks to provide food directly to customers. This change aims to provide more dining options for consumers at these establishments and potentially increase revenue for the manufacturers.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S565 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S1000/565_I1.HTM |
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