N.J. Admin. Code § 13:69I-5.3

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 13:69I-5.3 - Consumer alcoholic beverage tasting permit

(a) A CHAB licensee may conduct an alcoholic beverage tasting or tasting dinner on its premises provided that:

1. The event is conducted and promoted in connection with an instructional program for alcoholic beverage products;

2. The event is limited to participants who purchase a ticket or are issued a complimentary ticket by a casino licensee;

3. Service of alcoholic beverages is limited to the following amounts per person:

i. No more than five ounces of any one malt alcoholic beverage, naturally fermented wine or sparkling wine at a tasting dinner;

ii. No more than four ounces of any one malt alcoholic beverage, or one and one-half ounces of any one naturally fermented wine or sparkling wine at a tasting; and

iii. No more than one-half ounce of any one fortified wine or distilled spirit at a tasting or tasting dinner.

4. Notwithstanding the requirements of

(a) 3 above, the CHAB licensee must fully comply with all statutory and regulatory requirements attendant to the service of alcoholic beverages; and

5. No later than five days in advance of the scheduled event, the CHAB licensee provides the Division with a copy of a fully completed and executed Consumer Alcoholic Beverage Tasting Permit Application form in accordance with N.J.A.C. 13:69A-5.18 filed with the Division along with the applicable fee.

(b) A CHAB licensee may offer a sample of an alcoholic beverage, not to exceed two ounces, to a consumer for the purpose of inducing or promoting a sale, provided that:

1. Samples shall be offered in accordance with all statutory and regulatory requirements attendant to the service of alcoholic beverages;

2. Samplings shall not be conducted when the sale of alcoholic beverages is otherwise prohibited; and

3. Sampling shall be confined to the licensed premises.

(c) Any supplier, manufacturer, or wholesaler that holds an annual special permit for consumer tasting events issued by the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control may hold a tasting or tasting dinner on the premises of a CHAB licensee provided that a copy of the permit is filed with the Division no later than one day prior to the event.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:69I-5.3

Amended by 50 N.J.R. 622(b), effective 1/16/2018