New Jersey ABC Administrative Order 2026-03: What Liquor License Holders Need to Know About Intoxicating Hemp Beverages
NJ ABC Administrative Order 2026-03: New Rules for Intoxicating Hemp Beverages in New Jersey The New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control (“ABC”) has issued Administrative Order 2026-03, providing guidance and compliance requirements for the sale of intoxicating hemp beverages by New Jersey liquor license holders. For bars, ... Read More
Navigating New Jersey’s New Hemp Beverage Law: Key Takeaways from the ABC Advisory Notice AO-2026-02
The legal landscape for hemp-derived products in New Jersey is evolving rapidly. Businesses involved in the sale or distribution of these products must pay close attention to the recent guidance issued by the New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC). Administrative Order AO-2026-02, concerning intoxicating hemp ... Read More
New Jersey ABC Updates Theater Liquor Licenses What Non-Profits and Community Theaters Need to Know
If you operate a theater, arts organization, or cultural venue in New Jersey, serving alcoholic beverages can be a fantastic way to enhance your patrons’ experience and boost your revenue. On February 27, 2026, the New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) issued an Amended Advisory Notice (AN 2026-02) detailing ... Read More
Smooth Sips Ahead: Navigating NJ Liquor License Transfers with William Fay, Esq.
Transferring a liquor license in New Jersey can feel like navigating a complex cocktail of legal requirements and paperwork. For business owners looking to buy or sell an establishment with a liquor license, understanding this intricate process is crucial for a smooth transition. That’s where an experienced legal hand, like ... Read More
Belmar Criminal Charges for Misrepresenting Age and Tampering With Public Records Dismissed
During the summer, our office receives dozens of calls from young adults, or their parents, after they are issued three summonses for trying to use a Fake ID to enter into a bar like D’Jais. Specifically, Belmar police officers will file three (3) charges against you if you are caught in possession of, or attempted... Read More
Trump Golf Course in Colts Neck Pays $400,000 to Settle NJ ABC Violation
Trump’s Colts Neck Golf Course has settled its pending litigation with the New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control after coughing up a $400,000 fine, per reports. The original Notice of Charges stemmed from a tragic incident wherein the facility allegedly served an intoxicated patron who later drove drunk and caused ... Read More
NJ ABC Suspends Liquor License in Wildwood For COVID-19 Violations
The New Jersey Attorney General’s Office and the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) announced the suspension of a Wildwood liquor license, operating as Shamrock Beef and Ale, Castaway’s Pirate Bar and Club Amnesia, for violations of Governor Murphy’s COVID-19 Executive Orders. The licensee entered into a Consent ... Read More
New Jersey Attorney General Charges 10 More Bars and Restaurants with COVID-19 Rules Violations
As states like New York and Pennsylvania continue to restrict and shut down restaurant establishments, the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control has filed charges seeking to suspend the liquor licenses for 10 establishments based on alleged violations of Governor Murphy’s Orders. This is addition to the previous charges levied ... Read More
Discriminatory Trade Practices By Wholesalers and Retailers Results in Over $10 Million in Fines to NJ ABC
New Jersey Attorney General, Gurbir S. Grewal, and the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control (“ABC”) recently announced that New Jersey’s two largest wine and spirits wholesalers will pay $4 million each to resolve findings that they engaged in discriminatory trade practices that unfairly favored their largest retail customers. In ... Read More
NJ ABC Charges More Bars With COVID-19 Violations
New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal announced on June 8th that the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) filed charges this week seeking to suspend the liquor licenses for four bars and two craft breweries based on violations of Governor Murphy’s COVID-19 emergency orders. More specifically, the emergency order ... Read More