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NJ S602
NJ S602Requires holders of certain alcoholic beverage licenses to offer for sale beverage lids to customers.
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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 requires holders of certain alcoholic beverage licenses to offer for sale beverage lids to customers. Under the provisions of this bill, the holder of a plenary retail consumption license or a seasonal retail consumption license is required to offer for sale to customers beverage lids at a cost not to exceed a reasonable amount based on the wholesale cost of the beverage lids. These licensees are required to post certain signage regarding the availability of the lids. The bill also provides that certain penalties set forth under current law do not apply to a violation of the bill's provisions. Finally, the provisions of this bill will expire on the first day of the thirtieth month after enactment.
AI Summary
This bill requires businesses holding certain alcoholic beverage licenses, specifically plenary retail consumption licenses and seasonal retail consumption licenses, to offer beverage lids for sale to their customers at a price no higher than a reasonable amount based on their wholesale cost. These businesses must also prominently display a notice informing customers about the availability of these lids, which are intended to help prevent drink tampering, and the bill clarifies that existing penalties for certain violations will not apply to this new requirement. Furthermore, the bill mandates that the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control will provide information on its website regarding these requirements, and importantly, these provisions will automatically expire 30 months after the bill becomes law.
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/S602 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S1000/602_I1.HTM |
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