S.697

Allows production of certain religious wine and sale on premises of religious institutions.

Introduced·1/9/24
Introduced Text

New Jersey S697 allows production of religious wine and sale on religious institution premises.

New Jersey S697 amends the state's alcohol beverage laws to allow the production of up to 5,000 gallons of wine certified as kosher, Kosher for Passover, or sacramental wine for religious purposes. The bill permits the sale and distribution of this wine on the premises of religious institutions for consumption off the premises. It also allows the sale of wine in original packages in up to 15 salesrooms apart from the winery premises for consumption on or off the premises. The bill defines "sacramental wine" as wine manufactured and sold exclusively for religious use.

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Where it stands

Current
Law and Public Safety Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 9, 2024

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee