Q: Looking to warehouse liquor in NJ but also have a seating area where people can sit and taste thier wines or whiskeys.
Is there a specific warehouse license I need and would a sitting area be allowable or considered a byob?
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Hi there.
In NJ, alcoholic beverages can only be stored in an area that is included in the licensed premises or in a
licensed public warehouse. In case of a temporary need to store alcoholic beverages elsewhere, a licensee
may apply to the Division of A.B.C. for a special permit to store off the licensed premises.
Unless there is a local ordinance prohibiting it, customers of an unlicensed restaurant may be permitted by
the owner of the restaurant to bring and consume only wine and beer. The restaurant can supply glasses,
ice, etc., but may not impose a cover, corkage, or service charge. Also, under no circumstances may
spirituous liquors be permitted. There may be no advertising whatsoever of the fact that wine or beer may
be permitted. Additionally, the owner may not permit wine or beer to be consumed during hours in which
the sale of these products is prohibited by licensees in that municipality, nor allow consumption of beer or
wine by persons under 21 years or by persons who are actually or apparently drunk or intoxicated. (N.J.S.A.
2C:33-27.)
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