This bill permits the sale of frozen desserts infused with certain alcoholic beverages, specifically allowing for a maximum of five percent alcohol by volume. It defines "alcoholic beverage" to include distilled spirits, wine, malt beverages, hard cider, and mead, and establishes that individuals licensed to sell frozen desserts can manufacture and distribute these alcoholic-infused products without needing a liquor license. The bill mandates that any frozen dessert containing more than one-half of one percent and up to five percent alcohol must be sold in sealed packaging and include specific warning labels regarding legal age restrictions, health risks, and the effects of alcohol consumption.
Additionally, the bill stipulates that selling these alcoholic frozen desserts to individuals under the legal drinking age of 21 is classified as a disorderly persons offense, which could result in penalties including imprisonment for up to six months, fines up to $1,000, or both. This legislation aims to regulate the sale of alcoholic frozen desserts while ensuring consumer safety and compliance with existing alcohol laws.