This bill amends New Jersey's alcohol licensing laws to allow wineries with plenary, out-of-State, 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 served in an open container. This change is intended to enhance consumer options and increase revenue for winery license holders. Additionally, wineries producing not more than 250,000 gallons per year are permitted to sell wine by the glass for on-premises consumption and sampling.
The bill also introduces several insertions and deletions to clarify the language regarding the sale and distribution of alcoholic beverages, including the replacement of "his" with "those products" to promote gender-neutral language. It outlines the requirements for obtaining various winery licenses, specifies conditions for their issuance, and establishes that licensees may not jointly control salesrooms. Furthermore, it includes provisions for alternating proprietorship agreements, allowing wineries to share equipment and space under certain conditions. Overall, the bill aims to modernize winery regulations and enhance the operational flexibility and economic viability of these businesses.