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ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGECONTROL HANDBOOKFOR RETAIL LICENSEESState of New JerseyDEPARTMENT OF LAW & PUBLIC SAFETYOFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERALDIVISION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL140 EAST FRONT STREETP.O. BOX 087TRENTON, NJ 08625-0087(609) 984-2830www.nj.gov/oag/abc
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL HANDBOOKFor Retail Licensees(Revised November, 2015)TABLE OF CONTENTSSUBJECTPAGESTAFF DIRECTORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PUBLICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A.B.C. BULLETINS & INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A.B.C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A.B.C. BULLETINS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A.B.C. INVESTIGATIONS BUREAU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AD INTERIM PERMIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ADVERTISING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AGE LIMITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AGE TO PURCHASE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ALCOHOL CONTENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ALCHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .APPEALS FROM DIRECTOR’S DECISIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .APPEALS FROM LICENSING ACTION BY MUNICIPALITIES . . . . .APPEALS FROM MUNICIPALLY-IMPOSED LICENSE SUSPENSIONSAPPLICATION FORM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ATHLETIC TEAM SPONSORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ATLANTIC CITY CASINOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ATLANTIC CITY LICENSES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AUTOMATIC DISPENSERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BACKING UP DRINKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BANKRUPTCY OF LICENSEE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BARRING PATRONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BARROOM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BINGO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BOATS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BOOKS OF ACCOUNT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BORROWING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BOWLING TOURNAMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BRAND REGISTRATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BREW PUBS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BROAD PACKAGE PRIVILEGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BULLETINS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BUS TRIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BUYING A LICENSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B.Y.O.B. (BRING YOUR OWN BOTTLE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CANDY, LIQUORED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CARD PLAYING/DART GAMES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CATERING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112121313
SUBJECTCHECK CASHING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CLAW AND CRANE MACHINES . . . . . . . . . . . .CLOSE-OUT SALES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CLOSING AND OPENING TIME . . . . . . . . . . . .CLUB LICENSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C.O.D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .COMBINATION SALES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .COMPLAINTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .COMPLIMENTARY DRINKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CONCESSIONAIRE’S AGREEMENT . . . . . . . . .CONFLICT LICENSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CONSUMPTION OFF LICENSED PREMISES . . . . .CONTENT AND SIZE OF DRINK . . . . . . . . . . .CONTEST PRIZES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CONTESTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CONTRIBUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .COOKING ALCOHOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CO-OP ADVERTISING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CO-OP PURCHASING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CORPORATE STRUCTURE CHANGE . . . . . . . . .COST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .COUPONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .COVER CHARGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CRANE MACHINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CREDIT CARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CREDIT PRACTICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CREDIT COMPLIANCE INFORMATION . . . . . . .CURRENT PRICE LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DEATH OF LICENSEE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DISPLAYS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DIVISION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROLDOCUMENTS AND RECORDS . . . . . . . . . . . . .DONATIONS OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES . . . . .DRESS CODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DRIVE-IN WINDOW SALES . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E-141-A FORM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ELIGIBILITY, DETERMINATION OF . . . . . . . . .EMPLOYEE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .EMPLOYEE LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .EMPLOYER RESPONSIBILITY. . . . . . . . . . . . .ENTERTAINERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .EXCLUDING PATRONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .EXTENSION OF LICENSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .EXTENSION OF PREMISES . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FALSE IDENTIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FEES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FETAL ALCOHOL WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
SUBJECTFINGERPRINTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FOOTBALL POOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FREE DRINKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FREE FOOD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GAMBLING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GIFT CERTIFICATES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GO-GO DANCERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HAPPY HOURS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HEARING FOR LICENSEES . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HOME DELIVERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HOTEL/MOTEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .INACTIVE LICENSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .INSPECTIONS – REVIEW OF BUSINESS RECORDSINTOXICATED PATRONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .INVESTIGATIONS OF THE APPLICANT . . . . . . .I.R.S. SEIZURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ISSUING AUTHORITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LAPSED LICENSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LAST CALL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LEASING OF LICENSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LEFTOVER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES . . . . . . . .LEWD OR IMMORAL ACTIVITY . . . . . . . . . . .LICENSE CERTIFICATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LICENSE FEES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LICENSE NUMBER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LICENSE RENEWAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LICENSE TRANSFER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LICENSED PREMISES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LICENSES – MANUFACTURING . . . . . . . . . . .LICENSES – RETAIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LICENSES – WHOLESALE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LIENS ON LICENSES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LOCAL A.B.C. BOARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LOCAL CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LOCAL PROHIBITION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MAGAZINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MANUFACTURER’S REBATES . . . . . . . . . . . .MEASUREMENT OF ALCOHOLIC CONTENT . . . .MERCHANDISE – SALE BY RETAIL LICENSEES .MINI-BARS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MIXED CASE SALES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MORAL TURPITUDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MUNICIPAL FEES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES . . . . . . . . . . . .NOTICE AND PETITION OF APPEAL . . . . . . . . .NUMBER OF LICENSES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OPEN BARS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OTHER MERCANTILE BUSINESS . . . . . . . . . . 505050
SUBJECTPAGEPACKAGE GOODS SALES BY RETAIL CONSUMPTION LICENSEES . . . . . . .PATRONS, EXCLUDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAYMENT OF FEES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PENALTY – EFFECT ON MULTIPLE LICENSEES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PENALTY – EFFECT ON USE OF PREMISES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PENALTY SCHEDULE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PERSON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PERSON-TO-PERSON TRANSFER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PLACE-TO-PLACE TRANSFER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .POCKET LICENSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .POLICE OFFICER EMPLOYMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PRECEDENT PENALTIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PRE-MIXED DRINKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PRIZES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PROMOTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PROOF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PROOF GALLON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PURCHASE FROM UNAUTHORIZED SOURCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RAFFLE BY LICENSEE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RAFFLE TICKETS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .REBATES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RECORDS – PERMIT FOR OFF-PREMISE STORAGE OF BUSINESS RECORDS .REHABILITATION EMPLOYMENT PERMIT/DISQUALIFICATION REMOVAL .REQUESTING INTERIM RELIEF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RESTAURANT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RETAIL LICENSE APPLICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RETAIL SAMPLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RETAILER TO RETAILER SALE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RETIREMENT OF CONSUMPTION LICENSES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RUM COOLERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SACRAMENTAL WINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SALES TAX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SAMPLES FROM WHOLESALERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SEARCH WARRANTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SEIZURE OF LICENSES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SEVEN DAY NOTICE TO PRODUCE RECORDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SILENT PARTNER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SOCIAL AFFAIR PERMIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SOLICITOR OR SALESMAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SPECIAL ANNUAL CONCESSIONAIRE PERMIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SPORTS POOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SPORTS TEAMS SPONSORSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .STATE BEVERAGE DISTRIBUTOR’S LICENSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .STOCKHOLDER CHANGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .STORAGE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SUBSTITUTING BEVERAGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SUPER BOWL POOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SUPPLIER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SUSPENSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
SUBJECTPAGETAP MARKERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TASTING EVENTS AND SAMPLINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TEEN NIGHTS OR 18 TO PARTY, 21 TO DRINK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TEMPORARY RETAIL STORAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TIED AND COMBINATION SALES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TIED-HOUSE STATUTE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TOURNAMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TRADE ASSOCIATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TRADE NAME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TRANSIT INSIGNIA PERMIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TRANSPORTATION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FOR PERSONAL USE .TWO-LICENSE LIMITATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .UNDISCLOSED INTEREST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .VIDEO GAMES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .WINE COOLERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .WINE “DOGGY BAGS” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .WINE GALLON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 828283FEE SCHEDULE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84FEDERAL REGULATIONSCLOSURE ON LIQUOR BOTTLES . . . . . . . . .COMMERCIAL BRIBERY (FEDERAL) . . . . . .CONSIGNMENT SALES (FEDERAL) . . . . . . .EXCLUSIVE OUTLET (FEDERAL) . . . . . . . .FEDERAL ALCOHOL ADMINISTRATION ACT .LIQUOR BOTTLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RETAIL DEALER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SPECIAL OCCUPATIONAL TAX STAMP . . . . .TIED-HOUSE (FEDERAL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .WHOLESALE DEALER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v.
IF YOU HAVE A QUESTION . . . CALL US!(609) 984-2830If you are not sure which Bureau can be of assistance, call our main number shown above. If you need specific helpfrom a member of a Bureau’s staff, dial that person direct via the following telephone numbers.DIRECTOR’S OFFICEJames B. Graziano, Acting Director .Nancy Reinhardt, Executive AssistantChief of StaffChristina Rasiewicz . . . . . . . . . . . .Finance and OperationsTodd J. Wojcik . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (609) 376-9755. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (609) 376-9728. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (609) 376-9681. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (609) 376-9683OFFICE OF COUNSEL TO THE DIRECTORAssistant Attorney GeneralAlyssa Wolfe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Deputy Attorneys GeneralAmy Beth Cohn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ray Lamboy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jillian Mahoney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Paul Urbish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ENFORCEMENT BUREAUBureau ChiefVacant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Deputy Attorneys GeneralCameshia Caldwell . . . . . . . .Richard Karczewski . . . . . . . .Sheena Rinkle . . . . . . . . . . .Andrew Sapolnick . . . . . . . .Jessica Saxon . . . . . . . . . . . .LICENSING BUREAUBureau ChiefVacant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Executive AssistantsRita Bergen (State Licenses) .Rose Bonney (State Licenses) .Scott Fagerty (State Licenses) .Sandra Garcia (State Licenses)Tia Johnson (Retail) . . . . . . .Kelly Troilo (Permits) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (609) 376-9676.(609) 376-9672(609) 376-2774(609) 376-9639(609) 376-9635. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(609) 376-9684(609) 376-9687(609) 376-9689(609) 376-9690(609) 376-3112. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (609) 376-9785. . . . . . (609) 376-9693. . . . . . (609) 376-9696. . . . . . (609) 376-9698. . . . . . . (609) 376-9723. . . . . . . (609) 376-9730INVESTIGATIONS BUREAUBureau ChiefKevin Barber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (609) 376-9734Investigators / Detectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TOLL FREE (866) 713-8392Investigations Bureau Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (609) 633-9150vi
PUBLICATIONSCertain publications, which are the authoritative sources of the laws and regulations governing the commerce ofalcoholic beverages in New Jersey, are available. These publications are legal in nature, but they should also beconsidered an important source material for a licensee. Of particular importance are the A.B.C. Bulletins whichare described in greater detail in the Handbook itself. These publications are frequently referenced in theHandbook.NEW JERSEY ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL ACTTitle 33, “Intoxicating Liquors,” New Jersey Statutes AnnotatedAvailable From:West Publishing Company610 OppermanEagan, Minnesota 551231-800-328-2209www.west.thomson.comALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL REGULATIONSTitle 13, Chapters 2, New Jersey Administrative Code (Alcoholic Beverages)Available From:Lexis Nexis/Matthew Bender136 Carlin RoadConklin, New York 137481-800-833-9844A.B.C. BULLETINS & INFORMATIONOther useful source information is available from A.B.C. BULLETINS promulgated and publishedby the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control as needed. The Bulletins contain information regardingchanges in the law and regulations, notices from the Director, directives to licensees, and otherpertinent information important to the regulation and operation of alcoholic beverage licenses in theState of New Jersey. Failure to follow directives published in a Bulletin can result in disciplinary actionagainst a licensee. The Division encourages all municipal issuing authorities to avail themselves of thisimportant information source.Current Bulletins can be obtained o n l i n e v i a t h e w e b s i t e o f t h e N J S t a t e L i b r a r /51416).vii
A.B.C.WHAT DOES “A.B.C.” STAND FOR?The abbreviation “A.B.C.” stands for “Alcoholic Beverage Control” and is frequently used to indicate theDivision of Alcoholic Beverage Control. (See “Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control.”)A.B.C. BULLETINS – See “Bulletins”A.B.C. INVESTIGATIONS BUREAUWHAT IS THE “A.B.C. INVESTIGATIONS BUREAU,” AND WHAT ARE ITS FUNCTIONS?The Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control Investigations Bureau is within the Division of AlcoholicBeverage Control and is responsible for investigating criminal and administrative violations of the AlcoholicBeverage Control Act (N.J.S.A. 33:1-1 et seq.) and the attendant regulations (N.J.A.C. 13:2-1.1 et seq.).The investigators assigned to the A.B.C. Investigations Bureau have the full authority of the Director of theDivision of A.B.C. to inspect and investigate licensees and the conduct of activities under the license and onthe licensed premises. They may do so without a search warrant and all records must be available andproduced to them upon demand. Failure to do so can result in a charge of hindering an investigation. TheInvestigations Bureau is also staffed with Detectives from the Division of Criminal Justice (which, just asthe Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control, is in the Department of Law and Public Safety under theauthority of the Attorney General). The Detectives have the authority to arrest persons for violations of anycriminal laws of the State of New Jersey. The Investigations Bureau may be contacted by calling (866) 7138392.AD INTERIM PERMIT – See “License Renewal”ADVERTISINGARE THERE ANY RESTRICTIONS ON ADVERTISING BY A RETAIL LICENSEE?Retail licensees may individually run advertisements in newspapers, circulars, coupon packages, radio,television or any other media that regularly promotes business to potential customers. The contents of theadvertising can be anything that is not prohibited or which would cause a violation of law or regulation.(See A.B.C. Bulletin 2430, Item 4.)Certain matters are specifically prohibited in advertising. No matter may be included that is in any wayfalse, misleading, deceptive or in any way designed to suggest that a special value can be obtained when inreality it is not a special value (for example, “bait and switch”). Nor may any matter be included inadvertising if it is lewd or obscene or suggests that the use of any alcoholic beverage will result in health orathletic benefits. Additionally, no improper use may be made of religious characters or symbols, nor mayany portrayal of or reference to minors or children be made. (N.J.A.C. 13:2-24.10.)1
Prices can be advertised provided they are not below cost. (N.J.A.C. 13:2-24.8.) (See “Cost.”) Anadvertisement may also indicate that a manufacturer s rebate is available. (N.J.A.C. 13:2-24.11.) (See“Coupons.”)Where sale prices are advertised, a retailer will generally not be able to compare the sale price to a “regularprice.” (See A.B.C. Bulletin 2432, Item 5.)A licensee may join with other licensees in advertising. This is commonly referred to as cooperativeadvertising or “co-op advertising.” When this is done, the advertised prices must be set by only one of thelicensees taking part in the ad, and the ad must prominently indicate the identity of that licensee. There mustalso be language to the effect that those prices and the products pertain only to that one licensee and may notbe available, or available at that price, from other licensees listed in the advertisement. (N.J.A.C. 13:224.10.)The Alcoholic Beverage Control Law prohibits a manufacturer, supplier or importer from having an interest,directly or indirectly, in a retail license in New Jersey or in the retailing of alcoholic beverages. Therefore,advertising support or inclusions of a retailer s name in a supplier s ad could be considered a violation of thisstatute as well as a discriminatory offering of a service to certain retailers. Thus, the selection of one orseveral retailers for a particular advertising service by a supplier is not only discriminatory but wouldconstitute a tied-house violation. (See A.B.C. Bulletin 2451, Item 3.) (See “Tied-House Statute.”)AGE LIMITSHOW OLD MUST SOMEONE BE TO PURCHASE OR DRINK ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ON ALICENSED PREMISES?A person must be 21 years of age or older to legally purchase or consume any alcoholic beverage on alicensed premise. There is absolutely no exception to this. (N.J.S.A. 9:17B-1.)HOW OLD MUST SOMEONE BE TO OWN A LICENSE?The lawful age to own a license and to purchase alcoholic beverage products for resale under a licenseprivilege is 18 years of age. (N.J.S.A. 9:17B-1.)HOW OLD MUST SOMEONE BE TO BE EMPLOYED BY A LICENSEE?For all on-premise consumption licenses, no person under 18 years of age may be employed to work on thelicensed premises (this includes entertainers, etc.) except you may employ someone 16 years of age or olderas:(1)a pin setter or lane attendant at a public bowling alley or(2)a busboy (or someone who does not prepare, sell or serve alcoholic beverages) in a restaurant,bowling alley, hotel, motel or guest house.2
Any on-premise consumption licensee may employ any person 14 years of age or older who will beexclusively used to perform duties as a golf caddy and/or pool attendant.For all off-premise consumption licensees, no person under 18 years of age may be employed to work on thelicensed premises except you may employ someone 15 years of age or older to act as a stock clerk or in asimilar position that does not involve the sale of alcoholic beverages to customers.Alcoholic Beverage Control Regulations require all retail licensees, except those operating in conjunctionwith a bona fide hotel or public restaurant, to obtain an Employment Permit from the Division of AlcoholicBeverage Control for any employee who is less than 18 years of age. Such permit must be obtained no laterthan 10 days from the commencement of employment. The Alcoholic Beverage Control will issue a BlanketPermit to licensees that will cover employment of more than one person under the age of 18. Inquiriesshould be made to the Division s Licensing Bureau. (See “Fee Schedule” at the end of this Handbook.)AGE TO PURCHASEWHAT ARE THE CRITERIA FOR AVOIDING AN UNDERAGE SALE VIOLATION?A licensee with retail license privileges cannot sell to a person under the legal age (21 years), wh
The investigators assigned to the A.B.C. Investigat ions Bureau have the full authority of the Director of the Division of A.B.C. to inspect and investigate license
