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NJ S1335

NJ S1335
Authorizes restricted breweries to annually sell up to 1,000 barrels of beer to in-State and out-of-state retailers.


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Introduced
02/11/2016
In Committee
02/11/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2018

Introduced Session

2016-2017 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill authorizes restricted breweries, commonly referred to as brew pubs, to annually sell and distribute up to 1,000 barrels of malt alcoholic beverages to State-licensed retailers and retailers licensed in other states. Under current law, a restricted brewery is required to be operated in conjunction with a restaurant which is immediately adjoining the restricted brewery premises. The product of the restricted brewery may only be delivered to that restaurant premises and to wholesalers licensed under Title 33. Under this bill, restricted breweries also would be authorized to sell and distribute up to 1,000 barrels of the product, in aggregate, to retailers licensed pursuant to the laws of this State and retailers licensed in other states pursuant to the laws of those states.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes restricted breweries, commonly known as brew pubs, to annually sell and distribute up to 1,000 barrels of malt alcoholic beverages to retailers licensed in New Jersey and in other states. Under current law, restricted breweries can only sell and deliver their products to the restaurant premises that is immediately adjoining the brewery and to wholesalers. This bill expands the distribution rights of restricted breweries to allow them to sell directly to retailers within and outside of New Jersey, in addition to the existing provisions.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (8)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee (on 02/11/2016)

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