2017 New Jersey Revised Statutes
TITLE 24 - FOOD AND DRUGS
Section 24:5-9.1 - Confectionery with more than 1/2 of 1% alcohol rendered unfit for beverage purposes; sale to person under legal age; label; sign in place of sale; violations; penalty
24:5-9.1. Confectionery with more than 1/2 of 1% alcohol rendered unfit for beverage purposes; sale to person under legal age; label; sign in place of sale; violations; penalty
a. Anyone who sells confectionery that contains more than 1/2 of 1% alcohol rendered unfit for beverage purposes to a person who is under the legal age for purchasing alcoholic beverages is guilty of a disorderly persons offense.
b. Any confectionery manufactured in this State that contains more than 1/2 of 1% alcohol rendered unfit for beverage purposes shall bear a label containing the statement: "Sale of this product to persons under the legal age for purchasing alcoholic beverages is unlawful" . A person who violates the provisions of this subsection is guilty of a disorderly persons offense.
c. No confectionery containing more than 1/2 of 1% alcohol rendered unfit for beverage purposes shall be sold in this State unless the product bears a label that meets the requirements of subsection b. of this section or a sign containing the statement: "Sale of confectionery containing more than 1/2 of 1% alcohol to persons under the legal age for purchasing alcoholic beverages is unlawful" is displayed at the place where the product is sold or offered for sale. A person who violates the provisions of this subsection is guilty of a disorderly persons offense.
L.1984, c. 134, s. 2, eff. Aug. 28, 1984.
