The bill amends R.S.33:1-10 to enhance the operational capabilities of farm brewery licensees by allowing them to sell their products for consumption both on and off the licensed premises. This significant change enables farm breweries to expand their customer base while ensuring that the brewery is located on land controlled by the licensee, who must be actively engaged in farming and produce malt beverages primarily from ingredients grown on that land. Additionally, the bill clarifies that farm brewery license holders are prohibited from selling food on the premises.

The new legal language also introduces a fee structure for the farm brewery license based on production levels, with fees set at $300 for manufacturing between 1,200 and 2,500 barrels per year, $200 for 100 to 1,199 barrels, and $100 for fewer than 100 barrels. The bill maintains the existing production limit of 2,500 barrels per year and includes various licensing fees for other types of alcoholic beverage licenses. It further defines terms such as "wine," "hard cider," and "mead," while outlining the rights and limitations associated with each license type. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.