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Read. Follow. Verify.New Jersey waives state winery license fees for two fiscal years
Last action · October 29, 2026: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations CommitteeSponsor: Louis D. Greenwald
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What This Bill Would Do
New Jersey would temporarily waive all state license and application fees for plenary, farm, and out-of-state wineries for the first two full state fiscal years following enactment. The waiver applies to fees paid to the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control but does not excuse state or federal taxes or municipal fees.
Winery operators across the state would be exempt from paying state-level licensing and permit fees for a two-year period, though local municipal fees and state or federal tax obligations remain unchanged.
Who It Would Affect
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Winery Licensees and Applicants
Holders of and applicants for plenary, farm, and out-of-state winery licenses are exempt from paying specified state licensing and application fees for two fiscal years.
Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control
The division will experience a temporary suspension of fee collections related to winery licenses.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which types of winery licenses are included in the fee waiver?
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Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
1 action- Oct 29, 2026HouseIntroducedIntroduced, Referred to Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee
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