Alcoholic beverage transportation - New Jersey

Permits

New Jersey has two different authorization for transporting alcoholic beverages. Depending on the nature of the movement, you must obtain one of these authorizations before transporting alcoholic beverages on New Jersey highways.

1. Transportation License. Carriers transporting alcoholic beverages into, out of, or within the State of New Jersey are required to apply for a Transportation License. A Transportation License allows the licensee to import, export and/or deliver from one wholesaler to another within the State of New Jersey. In addition to the Transportation License, the licensee must acquire insignias for each vehicle to transport alcoholic beverages.
2. Limited Transportation Permit. Limited Transportation Permits are sufficient for authorization when a carrier wishes to pick up alcoholic beverage products in the State of New Jersey and transport them for delivery out of state exclusively. An insignia is also required for the vehicle that is hauling beverages under the Limited Transportation Permit.

Fees

Transportation License: Application forms can be secured from the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control. The fee for a Transportation License is $625. The license must be renewed annually prior to the expiration date of June 30 at the fee of $625.

When a new license is issued during the year, the fee is pro-rated to the end of the license term and a refund is accorded the applicant. The insignia fee for each vehicle is $30 per insignia. They are renewable annually prior to the insignia expiration date of June 30 at the same fee.

The fee for a Limited Transportation Permit is $500 per year for the Permit term that expires on September 30 of each year. This is a nonreturnable fee. The cost of the insignia for the vehicle hauling beverages under the Limited Transportation Permit is $75 per vehicle.

New Jersey also issues trip permits. These may be secured through Transceiver fax network at a cost of $25 per trip for the permit and $14 to the fax company for handling the transaction. These permits are only valid for one trip within 24 hours for hauling alcohol products into the state from out-of-state locations, or to out-of-state destinations from points of origination within New Jersey. The trip permit is not for regular business, but for infrequent occasions that do not warrant a more permanent entitlement. Transceiver Network at (800) 749-6058.

Bonds

No special bonds are needed to transport alcoholic beverages out of, through, or within New Jersey.

Reports

All carriers holding Transportation Licenses and Limited Transportation Permits are required to file bi-monthly reports to the Division of Taxation in Trenton. For additional information concerning the reports, contact the Division of Taxation, Alcoholic Beverage Tax at (609) 633-9005.

Other

The Transportation License encompasses all of the privileges of a Limited Transportation Permit and therefore in no case is both a Transportation License and a Limited Transportation Permit required. A carrier who is simply going to transport alcoholic beverages from New Jersey out of state may get that restricted authorization by applying for the Limited Transportation Permit rather than a full Transportation License. However, if alcoholic beverages are to be off-loaded in New Jersey, the Transportation License is required.