Bill Would Allow Direct Wine Shipments in New Jersey
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- A bill allowing wine to be shipped directly to customers has been approved by the New Jersey Senate.
Two Democratic senators who sponsored the bill say lifting the direct-shipping ban would benefit consumers while also helping the state's emerging wine industry.
New Jersey is the sixth-largest wine producing state in the country.
Many small wineries sell their products onsite or in a limited number of stores, but they can't ship it to customers.
Senate President Steve Sweeney says allowing direct shipping would result in wider distribution of Garden State wines.
Thirty-five other states already have direct shipping laws on the books.
The measure passed 29-5. It now heads to the Assembly.
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