This bill amends New Jersey's alcohol licensing laws to permit certain wineries, specifically holders of plenary winery licenses and farm winery licenses, to sell their products by the glass for consumption in licensed salesrooms. The amendments allow these license holders to sell wine at retail in original packages, offer samples, and clarify that salesrooms cannot be located on restaurant premises. The bill also establishes a fee structure for these salesrooms and introduces new definitions, including "sampling" and "by the glass," which refers to selling individual portions of wine in open containers, potentially mixed with nonalcoholic beverages.
In addition to these provisions, the bill includes several insertions and deletions to enhance clarity and ensure gender-neutral language throughout the text. For example, it replaces the term "his" with "those products" in multiple sections. The bill also specifies that license holders may sell and distribute their products to wholesalers and retailers licensed under the chapter, while outlining the associated fees for various licenses. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage, aiming to improve consumer options and increase revenue for winery license holders.