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TRENTON – Bipartisan legislation sponsored by Senator Donald Norcross (D-Camden/Gloucester) to modernize laws governing the state’s brewpubs and microbreweries to help foster an environment for business growth and job creation within the craft beer industry has been signed into law by Governor Chris Christie.

“For too long our craft brewers have been forced to operate under an antiquated system that hampered their ability to compete with businesses in the region,” said Senator Norcross. “With this law, we will create a more friendly business environment for New Jersey’s craft brewing industry, giving it the opportunity to expand and thrive. Growing the industry will create new local jobs, increase tourism and help contribute to an overall healthier state economy.”

TRENTON – Bipartisan legislation sponsored by Senator Donald Norcross (D-Camden/Gloucester) to modernize laws governing the state’s brewpubs and microbreweries to help foster an environment for business growth and job creation within the craft beer industry received final approval today in the Senate. It now heads to the desk of Governor Chris Christie.

“New Jersey’s craft beer has grown tremendously in popularity in recent years, yet because of state laws that place restrictions on the industry our brewpubs have been unable to respond effectively to consumer demand,” said Senator Norcross. “It is well past time that we updated our state’s antiquated laws governing this industry. This measure will help to cut unnecessary red tape and allow our small breweries to grow their business, in turn creating jobs and helping to boost our local and state economies.”

TRENTON – Bipartisan legislation sponsored by Senator Donald Norcross (D-Camden/Gloucester) to modernize laws governing the state’s brewpubs and microbreweries to help foster an environment for business growth and job creation within the craft beer industry was approved today by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee and the Assembly Appropriations Committee. It now heads to the full Legislature for a vote.

“As demand for their product has grown, our state’s small breweries have been asking for the ability to expand their businesses in New Jersey. Especially in this economic climate, we should be doing all we can to help them succeed,” said Senator Norcross. “This measure will lift restrictions that are stunting the growth of this industry. By doing this, we will encourage business investment, which will create new local jobs and fuel economic growth.”

TRENTON – Bipartisan legislation sponsored by Senator Donald Norcross (D-Camden/Gloucester) to modernize laws governing the state’s brewpubs and microbreweries to help foster an environment for business growth and job creation within the craft beer industry was approved today by the Senate Law and Public Safety Committee.

“Our state’s small breweries have been asking for the ability to expand their businesses and, especially in a tough economic climate like the one we are experiencing, it is our obligation to help them grow and thrive,” said Senator Norcross. “In addition, this measure will encourage business investment, which will create new local jobs and fuel economic growth.”