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State Shipping Laws: New Jersey

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Direct shipment via common carrier prohibited. State statute has been interpreted to allow a New Jersey resident to obtain special permit ($25) from Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control, Richard J. Hughes, Justice Complex, CN 087, Trenton, NJ 08625, only for the personal transportation of alcohol in excess of 12 quarts of beer, one gallon of wine, or two quarts of other alcohol. The permit does NOT allow direct shipment by the out-of-state seller to a New Jersey consumer. Individual may bring in one gallon of wine and two quarts of brandy per day; greater quantities allowed if $5 permit obtained from Division and taxes paid. Importation only from states which allow transportation of alcoholic beverages obtained in New Jersey into their state. (¶¶7030, 4294-4295)(N.J.R.S.§33:1-2).

Direct Shipping Prohibited

Some direct shipments are prohibited from being shipped to consumers in this region.

Direct shipments to this region are prohibited for offsite sales.

Offsite Rules

Onsite Rules

New Jersey

Contact Information

New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control: 140 East Front Street; P.O.Box 087; Trenton, NJ 08625-0087; Phone: 609 984 2830; Fax: 609 633 6078