The bill establishes a new "historic distillery license" aimed at promoting the production and sale of alcoholic beverages in New Jersey, particularly those associated with historical significance. This license allows holders to manufacture distilled beverages, rectify, blend, treat, and mix these products, and sell them both on and off their licensed premises, with specific conditions. Notably, the bill amends existing laws related to alcoholic beverage licensing, specifically R.S.33:1-10, to incorporate this new licensing category. Licensees can sell distilled beverages in quantities not exceeding five liters per person and offer up to three samples per calendar day.

In addition to the historic distillery license, the bill outlines various classifications of existing licenses, including plenary and limited brewery licenses, as well as farm winery licenses, each with specific regulations regarding production limits, sales, and fees. Unlike the existing craft distillery license, which limits production to 20,000 gallons annually, the new historic distillery license does not impose such a restriction. The fee for obtaining this license is set at $1,000, and the legislation aims to enhance the state's alcoholic beverage industry by leveraging historic sites for distilling activities while ensuring compliance with state regulations.