This bill amends the laws governing instructional winemaking facilities in New Jersey, allowing license holders to sell wine for on-premises consumption during specific events aimed at promoting winemaking for personal or household use. It also permits these facilities to donate wine to nonprofit organizations that are tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the federal Internal Revenue Code. The bill modifies existing regulations by removing the previous restriction that limited the use of wine produced on-site solely to replace lost or discarded quantities during the winemaking process. Instead, it now allows for the wine to be consumed on the premises or distributed to individuals who participated in the winemaking process for personal use.

Furthermore, the bill introduces provisions for instructional winemaking facilities to sell wine samples at a nominal charge, capped at one and one-half ounces per serving. While it retains the existing limit on the annual production of wine at these facilities, set at 10 percent, it enhances their operational flexibility and community engagement through charitable contributions and events. Overall, the bill aims to modernize the regulations surrounding instructional winemaking facilities, enabling them to better serve their communities and promote the art of winemaking.