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NJ S2432
Bill
Status
1/29/2024
Primary Sponsor
James Beach
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AI Summary
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Requires the Department of Transportation to amend rules for the Tourist Oriented Directional Signs (TODS) Program to add cideries, distilleries, and meaderies as eligible facilities alongside existing wineries and breweries
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Establishes eligibility requirements for alcohol manufacturers participating in TODS, including being located within 15 miles of the highway sign, being open at least 6 hours per day for 3 days including weekends, producing alcohol on-site, having a tasting area, offering public tours, and holding appropriate state licenses
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Amends the Specific Service Sign (Logo) Program to allow cideries and meaderies to apply for business logo panels on blue motorist service signs along freeways and interstate highways
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Directs the Division of Travel and Tourism to create and maintain an interactive website listing breweries, cideries, distilleries, and meaderies with searchable maps, driving directions, tour information, photos, and contact details
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Allows licensed alcohol manufacturers to apply for inclusion on the state website and permits the Division to accept information from the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control, local officials, and facility owners
Legislative Description
Provides for inclusion of alcohol manufacturers on highway signs; provides for internet site for alcohol manufacturers in New Jersey.
State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
1/29/2024