HISTORIC VICTORY FOR NJ WINE GROWERS AND CONSUMERS!

NJ ASSEMBLY OVERWHELMINGLY APPROVES DIRECT SHIPPING/RETAIL OUTLET LEGISLATION

UNCORKNJ THANKS ALL THE ASSEMBLY MEMBERS WHO VOTED IN FAVOR OF S-3172

Thanks to the thousands of letters from NJ consumers in support of S-3172, legislation which will preserve NJ’s retail wine outlets and permit direct shipping from small wineries to NJ residents, the NJ Assembly passed the legislation last night with bi-partisan support, 51 to 18.  The bill now heads to Governor Chris Christie’s desk for his consideration.

UnCorkNJ especially thanks Assembly Speaker Shelia Oliver, Assembly Majority Leader Lou Greenwald, Assembly Minority Conference Leader Jon Bramnick and the bill’s Assembly sponsors, Assemblyman John Burzichelli, Deputy Speaker John Wisniewski, Assemblywoman Celeste Riley and Assemblyman Ron Dancer, for their leadership and unwavering support for this important legislation, which will greatly benefit NJ’s wine industry and consumers across the state.  UnCorkNJ also thanks all 51 Assembly members who also voted in favor of the bill.

Your commitment to this effort was critical to the successful vote yesterday; we could not have done it without your constant support.  Consumers from every legislative district sent a strong message to Assembly members about the benefits of the bill, specifically, that the legislation will ensure the future of the NJ wine industry, stimulate agri-tourism, preserve farmland, create jobs and bring additional tax and fee revenue to the state.

To read a copy of the legislation, please click here.

The bill is now on Governor Christie's desk for his consideration.  Please take action today and respectfully request Governor Christie to sign S-3172, and make New Jersey the 39th state to allow for direct shipping, and enable the state's wine industry to continue to expand, produce award winning wines, and create jobs.

 

Today, the TRENTON TIMES published an editorial urging Governor Christie to sign S-3172, saying, "Shopping online allows consumers to find special wines that aren't available in the local shop. While it poses no threat to liquor stores, it will enhance an industry that's keeping many farmers in business." The editorial also pointed out, "All of this could add up to a very good year with continued growth of N.J. agriculture; the wineries' increasing contribution to the economy; and a wider selection for Garden State wine aficionados." To read a copy of the TRENTON TIMES editorial, please click here.

 

We thank you again for your past support, and encourage you to take action one more time and spread the word to other wine consumers.

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