New Jersey § 33:1-40

Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 33:1-40, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 33:1-40.

a. Whenever the sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises and off

the premises or either thereof is authorized in any municipality by ordinance or rule

or regulation of the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control, by the holder of a retail

consumption or retail distribution license, such ordinance or rule shall authorize

the sale of wine and malt alcoholic beverages in original bottle or can containers

for consumption off the premises on the same days and during the same hours as the

sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises is permitted and authorized

in the municipality. If a municipality has no ordinance or local law that authorizes the sale of alcoholic

beverages for consumption on the premises, then the municipality may by ordinance

authorize the sale of wine and malt alcoholic beverages in original bottle or can

containers by retail distribution licensees any time between the hours of 12:30 p.m.

and 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, in addition to such weekday hours as may be authorized by

ordinance. Notwithstanding the provisions of this section or any other law to the contrary, a

city of the first class may establish by ordinance separate hours for: (1) sales by each type of retail license set forth in R.S.33:1-12 , and (2) sales by such licensees for consumption on the premises and consumption off the

premises. All parts of ordinances and regulations of the Director of the Division of Alcoholic

Beverage Control inconsistent with the provisions of this act are superseded to the

extent of such inconsistency. b. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the holder of a plenary

retail consumption license or permit authorizing the sale of alcoholic beverages for

consumption on the premises that is used in connection with a premises located within

an international airport may sell alcoholic beverages any time between the hours of

6:00 a.m. and 3:00 a.m.

Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 33:1-40

What does New Jersey Statutes § 33:1-40 cover?

Section 33:1-40 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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