This bill mandates the president of Rutgers, The State University to appoint two key positions: a chief viticulturist and a chief enologist. The chief viticulturist will be responsible for leading research in grape science and production within the state and will report directly to the university president. Meanwhile, the chief enologist will be appointed at the Food Innovation Center of the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station, where they will utilize their expertise in both scientific and winemaking knowledge to assist local wineries in developing new wines and enhancing the quality of wine produced in New Jersey. The chief enologist will report to the director of the Food Innovation Center.

The bill aims to bolster the state's wine industry by establishing these specialized roles, similar to initiatives seen in other states like Virginia, Washington, New York, and Oregon, which have successfully promoted their wine industries through dedicated personnel and research funding. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.