N.J.S.A. 24:6I-48.5 — Sale of intoxicating hemp beverages, licensing.

24:6I-48.5 Sale of intoxicating hemp beverages, licensing. 11. a. (1) Notwithstanding the provisions of section 8 of P.L.2025, c.215 (C.2C:35-10f), the holder of any valid and unrevoked plenary wholesale license or plenary retail distribution license, as such terms are defined in R.S.33:1-11 and R.S.33:1-12, may sell intoxicating hemp beverages until November 13, 2026, after which date, the holder shall be subject to the penalties and prohibitions established in section 8 of P.L.2025, c.215 (C.2C:35-10f). (2) Notwithstanding the provisions of section 8 of P.L.2025, c.215 (C.2C:35-10f), a person or entity that is licensed by the Cannabis Regulatory Commission in accordance with P.L.2021, c.16 (C.24:6I-31 et al.) may sell intoxicating hemp beverages until November 13, 2026, after which date, the person or entity shall be subject to the penalties and prohibitions established in section 8 of P.L.2025, c.215 (C.2C:35-10f). b. (1) (a) Any intoxicating hemp beverage distributed, sold, or offered for sale in this State pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection a. of this section shall be stored or displayed in a place that is not accessible to customers without the assistance of an employee of the establishment. (b) Notwithstanding subparagraph (a) of this paragraph, intoxicating hemp beverages sold, distributed, or offered for sale pursuant to subparagraph (1) of subsection a. of this section may be stored or displayed in a place accessible to customers and may be accessed without the assistance of an employee of the establishment only if: (i) the establishment posts conspicuous notice at the place of storage or display indicating to customers that the products are intoxicating hemp beverage beverages and may only be purchased by a person 21 years of age or older; (ii) the establishment actively monitors the place of storage or display; (iii) an employee of the establishment confirms at the point of sale that the customer is 21 years of age or older and understands that they are purchasing an intoxicating hemp beverage; and (iv) the establishment complies with any other requirements as may be established by rule by the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control, in consultation with the Cannabis Regulatory Commission. c. (1) The provisions of Title 33 of the Revised Statutes and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder shall apply to the sale or distribution of intoxicating hemp beverages by any person or entity licensed pursuant to the provisions of Title 33 of the Revised Statutes; (2) Nothing contained in P.L.2025, c.215 (C.2C:35-10f et al.) shall be construed to preclude the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control from exercising the authority to enforce the rules and regulations governing activities taken by licensees on licensed premises or from taking disciplinary action against a licensee under Title 33 of the Revised Statutes based upon a determination by the division that the licensee committed a violation of P.L.2025, c.215 (C.2C:35-10f et al.). L.2025, c.215, s.11.

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