Provides alcoholic beverage tax credits to certain breweries for donations of spent grain byproduct to commercial farm for agricultural or horticultural use.
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- Introduced
- Passed General Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill creates a tax credit for New Jersey breweries that donate their spent grain byproduct to commercial farms. The spent grain can be used for agricultural or horticultural purposes, such as animal feed or soil amendment. This aims to support both the craft brewing industry and local farming by reducing waste and promoting sustainable practices. The program is designed to encourage the reuse of valuable resources.
Key provisions
- Establishes a tax credit for breweries donating spent grain.
- Spent grain must be donated to a commercial farm.
- The farm must use the grain for agricultural or horticultural purposes.
- The credit is intended to incentivize waste reduction and resource reuse.
- The bill outlines the process for breweries to claim the tax credit.
Who is affected
- New Jersey Breweries
- Commercial Farms in New Jersey
- Agricultural Industry
- Horticultural Industry
Notable changes
- Creates a new tax incentive for breweries.
- Formalizes the donation of spent grain from breweries to farms.
- Promotes a circular economy by utilizing agricultural byproducts.
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