The bill amends R.S.33:1-10 to allow holders of plenary winery licenses and farm winery licenses to jointly control and operate salesrooms with other holders of plenary retail winery licenses, farm winery licenses, or Out-of-State winery licenses, thereby removing the previous prohibition on such joint operations. This change is designed to enhance consumer access to a wider variety of wines at a single location. Additionally, the bill permits these license holders, who produce not more than 250,000 gallons of wine annually, to ship up to 12 cases of wine per year to individuals over 21 for personal consumption, with specific regulations on volume and record-keeping.

The bill also maintains existing licensing structures and fees, including a $1,000 fee for winery licenses and a $938 fee for cidery and meadery licenses, while enhancing operational flexibility for smaller wineries. It emphasizes compliance with state and federal regulations, particularly regarding alternating proprietorship agreements, which allow wineries to share equipment and space for production. Overall, the bill aims to foster collaboration among wineries, expand their market reach, and improve the consumer experience by providing a more diverse selection of wines in salesrooms.