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S 4384

Makes permanent temporary enactment allowing certain sale and delivery of alcoholic beverages and clarifies privileges.*

2026-2027 Regular Session Introduced by Rosy Bagolie and 1 co-sponsor

S 4384 would permanently allow off-premises alcohol sales/delivery by certain licenses and expand home delivery for craft producers, with tamper-evident packaging and age checks.

Passed Assembly (Passed Both Houses) (78-1-0)
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Bill Summary · S 4384

Summary of Bill S 4384 (Session 222, New Jersey)

Main purpose and intent

S 4384 would make permanent temporary COVID-era accommodations that allow certain alcoholic beverage retailers to sell and deliver alcohol for consumption off the premises, and would extend similar delivery and off-premises purchase privileges to a broader set of craft beverage producers. The goal is to provide off-premises sale/delivery flexibility while clarifying regulatory requirements and expanding the types of licensees eligible for these privileges.

Key provisions and changes

  • Off-premises sale and delivery by certain licensees

    • Allows the following license holders to sell alcoholic beverages for consumption off premises in original containers or in closed/sealed containers, and to deliver directly to a consumer’s residence (21+) within New Jersey:
    • Plenary retail consumption licenses
    • Plenary licenses used with a hotel or motel
    • Seasonal retail consumption licenses
    • Concessionaire permits
    • For mixed drinks, delivery and off-premises sale must use closed, sealed containers with tamper-evident seals; mixed drinks may not exceed 16 fluid ounces in the container.

  • Expanded home delivery privileges for craft beverage producers

    • Extends home delivery rights to:
    • Limited brewery license
    • Plenary winery license (producing up to 250,000 gallons annually)
    • Farm winery license
    • Craft distillery license
    • Cidery and meadery license
    • Deliveries must be to a consumer 21+ in original containers for personal consumption (not for resale). The licensee must transport in a vehicle with a transit insignia issued by the ABC and used in connection with the licensed premises.
    • Vendors may also ship a limited quantity of wine, cider, or mead (not more than 12 cases per year for wine; and up to 12 cases per year for mead/cider), with each case capped at nine liters. Invoices must be available for enforcement inspections for at least three years.

  • Tamper-evident packaging and container limits

    • All off-premises containers must have tamper-evident seals.
    • Mixed drinks: up to 16 fluid ounces per container (for off-premises sale/delivery).

  • Licensing details and related notes

    • The bill references existing license categories (plenary, farm, limited, etc.) and aligns delivery/off-premises privileges with these licenses.
    • For winery-related licenses, certain additional authorities (e.g., salesrooms, sampling limits, alternating proprietorships, and transit delivery) are retained or specified, with caps and fees noted in the bill.
    • The act would take effect immediately upon enactment.

Who would be affected

  • License holders eligible for off-premises sale/delivery:
    • Plenary retail consumption licensees (and hotel/motel variants)
    • Seasonal retail consumption licensees
    • Concessionaire permit holders
  • Craft beverage producers including:
    • Limited brewery license holders
    • Plenary winery license holders up to 250,000 gallons/year
    • Farm winery licensees
    • Craft distilleries
    • Cidery and meadery licensees
  • Consumers 21 years or older in New Jersey, who would benefit from direct-to-home delivery and expanded access to mixed drinks and craft beverages.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • The bill is placed in the Senate Law and Public Safety Committee for consideration.
  • It states an immediate effective date upon enactment.
  • It supplements and makes permanent certain temporary provisions enacted during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Overall, the measure seeks to normalize off-premises alcohol sales and broaden delivery options for various licensees, while maintaining regulatory safeguards such as tamper-evident seals and age verification.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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