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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 creates a limited religious retail distribution license. This license entitles the holder to sell any unchilled alcoholic beverage that has been certified or represented to be kosher, kosher for Passover, or as having been prepared under or sanctioned by Orthodox Jewish or any other religious requirements. The alcohol must be sold in its original container and must be intended for consumption off the licensed premises. To be eligible for a limited religious retail distribution license, the applicant must operate a bona fide food store at which groceries or other foodstuffs are sold at retail, and must have on file with the Division of Consumer Affairs a disclosure that the premises are under rabbinical or other recognized religious supervision. The fee for this license is to be set by the municipality in which the premises are located at an amount between $31 and $63.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a new "limited religious retail distribution license" that allows holders to sell unchilled alcoholic beverages, provided they are certified as kosher or prepared according to specific religious requirements, and are sold in their original containers for off-premises consumption. To qualify for this license, the applicant must operate a legitimate food store selling groceries or other food items, and must have on file with the Division of Consumer Affairs a declaration that the store is under rabbinical or other recognized religious supervision. The primary business of the store must be selling food, with alcohol sales being secondary. Municipalities will set the fee for this license, which will range from $31 to $63.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
bill text
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A3526 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A4000/3526_I1.HTM |
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