The bill amends R.S.33:1-10 to expand the privileges of limited brewery license holders, specifically those producing no more than 300,000 barrels of beer annually. It allows these breweries to operate up to 15 off-premises salesrooms where they can sell malt alcoholic beverages in original packages and draft beer by the glass for consumption on or off the premises. The new legal language inserted into the current law also permits these breweries to deliver their products to the salesroom locations using vehicles owned or leased by the licensee. Additionally, a fee of $250 is established for each salesroom operated, and the bill emphasizes that salesrooms must be independently managed without joint control.
Furthermore, the bill introduces various definitions and provisions related to different types of licenses, including those for farm wineries, cideries, meaderies, and distilleries. It outlines the rights and responsibilities of license holders, including their ability to manufacture, blend, and distribute their products. This legislative change aims to enhance the operational capabilities of limited breweries while ensuring regulatory oversight within the alcoholic beverage industry.