The bill introduces a new "historic distillery license" in New Jersey, specifically for premises listed in the New Jersey Register of Historic Places. This license allows holders to manufacture, rectify, blend, treat, and mix distilled alcoholic beverages, as well as sell their products for consumption both on and off the premises, with a limit of five liters per person. Licensees are also permitted to offer up to three samples per calendar day. The fee for obtaining this new license is set at $1,000. The bill amends R.S.33:1-10 to incorporate these provisions, promoting the consumption of locally produced alcoholic beverages while ensuring compliance with existing regulations.

Additionally, the bill outlines various classifications of existing licenses, such as plenary brewery and farm winery licenses, each with specific eligibility criteria and production limits. Notably, the historic distillery license does not impose a cap on the quantity of distilled beverages produced, contrasting with the existing craft distillery license, which is limited to 20,000 gallons annually. This change aims to provide greater flexibility for historic distilleries while maintaining regulatory oversight, ensuring that the growth of the distillery and brewing industry aligns with community standards and safety. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon passage.