The rules craft beverage producers work under, state by state, checked against the source.
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State by state
Rules snapshot for 57 jurisdictions
6 headline topics per jurisdiction. “Not yet researched” means we have not checked yet, not that no rule exists.
Researched so far:
New Jersey
6 of 6 headline topics researched
Snapshot shows 6 headline topics; coverage tracks all 17 research topics.
73 TTB distilled spirits plant permits (all permit holders, not a craft-only count)
Federal rules apply everywhere in addition to state rules.
Verified rules for New Jersey 51 rules, all beverage types
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Craft manufacturers (incl. craft distilleries) may show any televised program and publicly advertise in advance that a televised event will be shown; no ABC notice or permit needed
TV-event ads allowed
Holders of a craft manufacturer license, which includes the craft distillery license, may show any televised program on any number of screens, including live championship sporting events, and may publicly advertise in advance that a televised event will be displayed. No notice to or permit from ABC is required. Other advertising rules (N.J.A.C. 13:2) not read.
Bottle sales to go: up to 5 liters per person; sealed to-go cocktails up to 16 oz
5 L/person; to-go cocktails <=16 oz sealed
A craft distillery may sell its spirits for off-premises consumption, up to 5 liters per person. Under P.L.2026 c.81 it may also sell mixed drinks to go in closed, sealed containers of up to 16 oz with a tamper-evident seal, plus cocktail kits (its spirits in the original container plus nonalcoholic mixers/foodstuffs).
Cidery/meadery to-go sales: retail sales for off-premises consumption with no per-person limit in the statute
No per-person limit stated
A cidery and meadery may sell hard cider and mead at retail on the licensed premises for consumption off the premises; subsection 2f states no per-person quantity limit.
Winery to-go sales: retail sales for off-premises consumption with no per-person limit in the statute
No per-person limit stated
Plenary and farm wineries may sell their products at retail to consumers on the licensed premises for consumption off the premises; subsections 2a and 2b state no per-person quantity limit. "Wine" includes hard cider and mead.
Craft distilleries may self-distribute to NJ retailers (and sell to wholesalers); must file price lists
Self-distribution allowed; monthly CPL
The craft distillery license expressly lets the holder sell to licensed NJ wholesalers AND retailers, sell out of state, and keep a warehouse. Those selling to retailers must still file a monthly Current Price List with ABC (AN 2024-03; N.J.A.C. 13:2-24.6). Plenary distilleries also sell to wholesalers and retailers. General tied-house limits are in 33:1-43.
Disclaimer: Information only, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with the regulator or a lawyer before acting.
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Modified: WhiskeyOS summarized bill status, history and text in plain English; LegiScan did not review these summaries.
