Establishes license allowing supermarkets to sell certain alcoholic beverages manufactured in this State; designated as The Garden State Grocery Liquor Licensing Act.
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This bill, the Garden State Grocery Liquor Licensing Act, establishes a new license allowing supermarkets to sell certain alcoholic beverages manufactured in New Jersey for off-premises consumption. It defines ‘retail food store’ as establishments primarily selling groceries and foodstuffs. The bill outlines fee structures and conditions for this license, including limitations on the number of licenses a municipality can issue and provisions for displaying and selling alcoholic beverages within the store. It also allows for the sale of locally manufactured alcoholic beverages under specific conditions.
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