Authorizes temporary waiver from requirement that farm winery use NJ grown fruit.
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- Introduced
- Passed General Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill temporarily allows New Jersey farm wineries to purchase fruit from out of state instead of requiring them to use locally grown fruit. The waiver is intended to address supply chain issues and ensure wineries can continue operating. It applies for a specified period and is designed to provide flexibility while maintaining support for New Jersey agriculture. The bill aims to balance the needs of the wine industry with the state’s agricultural priorities.
Key provisions
- Allows farm wineries to purchase fruit from outside of New Jersey.
- The waiver is for a limited time period (details to be specified).
- The waiver is intended to address supply chain disruptions.
- The bill does not eliminate the preference for New Jersey-grown fruit.
- It applies to farm wineries licensed under New Jersey law.
Who is affected
- Farm wineries in New Jersey
- Fruit growers in New Jersey
- The New Jersey wine industry
- Consumers of New Jersey wine
Notable changes
- Modifies the existing requirement for farm wineries to use New Jersey-grown fruit.
- Creates a temporary exception to the standard rule.
- Provides a mechanism for wineries to obtain fruit when local supply is limited.
Fiscal impact
The potential fiscal impact of this bill is uncertain and depends on the extent to which wineries utilize the waiver and the resulting changes in fruit purchases.
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