New Jersey § 33:1-93

§ 33:1-93.

The Legislature finds and declares that: a. The distribution and sale of malt alcoholic beverages in this State vitally affects

the general economy and revenues of the State, as well as the public interest and

public welfare. b. It is appropriate to recognize the guiding characteristics regarding the distribution

of malt alcoholic beverages to foster responsible industry practices involving the

moderate and responsible use of these beverages, to provide a framework for the malt

alcohol beverage industry that recognizes and encourages the beneficial aspects of

competition, to provide trade stability, to maintain the three-tier distribution system,

to protect the interests of the consumer regarding product quality and freshness and

to achieve all facets of the legislatively declared public policy of this State as

set forth in section 4 of P.L.1985, c. 258 ( C.33:1-3.1 ). c. It is therefore fitting and proper to regulate the business relationship between

brewers and wholesalers of malt alcoholic beverages and set forth their respective

responsibilities to further the public policy of this State and protect beer wholesalers

from unreasonable demands and requirements by brewers, while devoting sufficient efforts

and resources to the distribution and sale of malt alcoholic beverages. d. The Legislature also finds and declares that nothing in sections 1 through 9 of

this act 1 shall be construed in any manner whatsoever to apply to wholesalers of wines and

spirits and that sections 1 through 9 of the act shall be strictly limited to the

responsibilities of brewers and wholesalers. But section 10 of this act 2 shall apply to wholesalers of beer, wine and spirits alike. 1

N.J.S.A. §§ 33:1-93.12 through 33:1-93.20. 2

N.J.S.A. § 33:1-43.2.