This bill amends R.S.33:1-10 to permit holders of plenary winery licenses, farm winery licenses, and Out-of-State winery licenses to jointly control and operate salesrooms, a change from the previous prohibition on such collaborations. This amendment aims to enhance consumer access to a wider variety of wines by allowing these licensees to sell their products in a shared environment. Additionally, the bill allows wineries producing no more than 250,000 gallons of wine annually to ship up to 12 cases per year to individuals over 21 for personal consumption, with specific regulations on volume and record-keeping.

The bill also introduces a fee structure for various licenses, including a $1,000 fee for winery licenses and a $938 fee for cidery and meadery licenses. It maintains existing regulations that require license holders to grow grapes or fruit on at least three acres and prohibits certain licenses from being held concurrently by the same entity. Overall, the changes aim to streamline operations for wineries, enhance collaboration, and improve the consumer experience by providing a more diverse selection of wines in salesrooms while ensuring compliance with state alcohol laws.