New Jersey S3034 imposes a $0.25 surcharge on alcoholic beverages sold in municipalities with 200 or more retail liquor licenses.
New Jersey S3034 introduces a $0.25 surcharge on alcoholic beverages sold in restaurants and bars in municipalities with 200 or more active or inactive retail liquor licenses. This surcharge is intended to fund the Alcohol Education, Rehabilitation and Enforcement Fund (AEREF), which supports programs for alcohol and drug abusers. The AEREF is funded by an excise tax on licensed manufacturers, wholesalers, and State distributors of alcoholic beverages, as well as a $100 fee paid by convicted drunk drivers.
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