New Jersey makes cocktails to-go permanent under new law
The law lets restaurants, bars and distilleries keep selling cocktails and other alcohol for off-premise consumption.
- On Friday, August 28, Governor Mikie Sherrill signed legislation making to-go cocktails permanent in New Jersey, codifying emergency rules for bars, restaurants, and craft distilleries to sell sealed mixed beverages.
- Originally introduced as a temporary measure during the COVID-19 pandemic, these provisions were set to expire on September 1 before the state legislature passed a bipartisan bill to ensure they continue.
- Sealed, 16-ounce containers allow establishments to boost revenue, with owner Kevin Cocca noting that to-go sales account for nearly 25% of alcohol volume at some New Jersey businesses.
- New Jersey Restaurant & Hospitality Association CEO Daniel Klim called the move a "meaningful solution" for the sector, while the National Restaurant Association reports over 70% of consumers favor such delivery options.
- Despite the convenience, some officials and customers in New Jersey raised concerns about age verification, requiring businesses to strictly ensure alcohol deliveries go only to individuals at least 21 years old.
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Cocktails-to-go become permanent in New Jersey
NEW JERSEY (PIX11) — New Jersey is allowing some restaurants and bars to continue selling alcoholic beverages for takeout. New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill signed legislation on Friday that gives eligible businesses more flexibility to sell and deliver alcoholic beverages off their premises. The law, Senate Bill 4384, makes permanent provisions first established during the […]
New Jersey restaurants, bars can continue selling alcohol to-go and for delivery under new law
Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed legislation Friday, allowing restaurants and bars to continue selling alcoholic drinks to-go and for delivery, making permanent a practice that began as an emergency measure during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gov. Sherrill declares to-go cocktails are 'here to stay' in N.J. with new law
Gov. Mikie Sherrill has signed a law making to-go cocktails permanent in New Jersey into law. Temporary COVID-era provisions allowing restaurants and bars to serve takeout drinks were set to expire Sept. 1.
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