This bill amends New Jersey's alcohol licensing laws to enhance the operational capabilities of limited breweries and wineries by allowing them to establish off-premises retail salesrooms. Specifically, it permits holders of limited brewery and plenary winery licenses to sell their products in original packages or open containers at retail in up to 15 separate salesrooms, with a fee of $250 for each location. The bill also allows these license holders to operate salesrooms on the same premises as other types of licenses, such as plenary retail winery licenses, while prohibiting joint control and operation of salesrooms between holders of limited brewery licenses.
Furthermore, the bill expands the sales capabilities of limited breweries and wineries by allowing them to sell products in open containers for consumption on the salesroom premises. It also permits limited breweries and wineries producing 250,000 gallons or less to jointly operate a salesroom on the same premises, a practice that was previously restricted. However, the legislation maintains existing restrictions that prevent breweries from jointly operating salesrooms with other breweries and wineries from doing the same with other wineries. Overall, these amendments aim to promote local businesses and increase consumer access to a variety of alcoholic beverages while ensuring the integrity of the licensing system is upheld.