Just another example of the stupid NJ gov doing stupid things. Microbreweries should be able to sell their product as they see fit.
NJ gov is stupid. It has the reputation of being the most unfriendly to business in the entire nation for a reason.
I have no problem with that concept. Just do away with the requirement to have a liquor license
Liquor licenses are just like flood insurance.....two areas the gov should never gotten involved in. They screwed things up way more than helped.
Breweries aren't operating without restriction, there are already plenty of restrictions. They can't sell food, customers have to do a tour before ordering anything, pretty sure they can't be open as late, and perhaps the biggest restriction of all--they can only sell what they produce. The bars/restaurants are upset because they spent a fortune on their liquor license, but issuing further restrictions on other businesses to appease them is bad for consumers. The root of the problem is that there aren't enough liquor licenses, so everyone has to buy theirs second-hand, which makes it very expensive.
I believe breweries cannot be open later than 10, but I could be wrong about that.
TV is the one thing I 100% agree with. Shouldn’t be allowed. Don’t think they have TVs at wineries.
Who cares. Restaurants and bars should not own the right to have TVs on. Very dumb.
The argument against breweries is beyond ridiculous. In the 5 Philadelphia County areas their might be more breweries then in all of NJ and nobody is complaining. It has invigorated the restaurant industry in general.
The argument is strictly why one has to pay $$$$ for a liquor license and the other doesn’t. Obviously, it’s not an issue if both are required to buy one.
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LOL…..blame the voters in 1933. That’s when states started regulating alcohol drinks.
One is a manufacturer the other is a retailer.
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Except when the manufacturer try’s to operate as a retailer without the conditions required of all other retailers
In FL breweries and bars who sell only beer and wine pay a nominal fee annually to the state. Most bars and breweries are in this group.
Very short sightedDefinitely Politics and money at play here
Microbreweries In Peril Due To New NJ Restrictions, Industry Says
Microbreweries aren't bars, the state says. As a result, they must limit events and only let people drink on-site if they've taken a tour.patch.com
No, the current license holders also lobby the government to not flood the market with new licenses to "protect their investment". If you want the breweries to buy liquor licenses, cool. Issue enough licenses that it no longer costs $1 million to buy one. This is taxi medallion owners fighting rideshare apps all over again.
Why require a license for any of it
The cost varies tremendously by municipalities
Our town gets around $500k for new licenses.....but that price does fluctuates quite a bit based on # of bidders and overall economy.
Stupid gov created an artificial monopoly for a cost and now those parties want the gov to protect said monopoly. Once again, why is the gov involved in this?
They are totally different. A brewery can not sell liquor or anything they do not produce. They can't sell food. They are just selling their own products. The NJLB argument is beyond ridiculous.
But isn't that the argument they are making
What does TV have to do with brewery business? You should know this more than anyone else. Crabs Claw in Lavallette has a monopoly because of this.
LOL….too funny. Do you want your neighbor to turn his garage into a bar? Is this a serious post?
