This bill amends New Jersey's alcohol licensing laws to allow holders of plenary winery licenses, out-of-State winery licenses, and farm winery licenses to sell their products by the glass for consumption in licensed salesrooms. The term "by the glass" is defined as the sale of an individual portion of wine or wine mixed with non-alcoholic beverages in an open container. This change aims to enhance consumer purchasing options and increase revenue for winery license holders. The bill also clarifies that these sales can occur on the licensed premises of the winery or in designated salesrooms, provided that the salesrooms are not located on restaurant premises.

Additionally, the bill introduces provisions for the distribution of wine, allowing plenary winery license holders who produce up to 250,000 gallons per year to sell and distribute their products to retailers under specific conditions. It outlines a fee structure for various licenses, including a $250 fee for each salesroom where wine can be sold by the glass. The bill includes various insertions and deletions to clarify the rights and responsibilities of license holders, modernizing the regulatory framework governing the sale of alcoholic beverages in New Jersey to reflect current market practices and consumer preferences. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.