This bill mandates the president of Rutgers, The State University to appoint two key positions: a chief viticulturist and a chief enologist. The chief viticulturist will be responsible for leading research in grape science and production within the state and will report directly to the university president. Meanwhile, the chief enologist will be appointed at the Food Innovation Center of the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station, where they will utilize their scientific and winemaking expertise to assist local wineries in developing new wines and enhancing the quality of wine produced in New Jersey. The chief enologist will report to the director of the Food Innovation Center.

The bill emphasizes the importance of supporting the wine industry in New Jersey, drawing parallels to similar initiatives in states like Virginia, Washington, New York, and Oregon, which have established dedicated agencies and positions to promote their wine industries. By creating these roles at Rutgers, the bill aims to bolster research and development in viticulture and enology, ultimately benefiting the state's wine production and quality. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.