# N.J. Stat. § 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

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T24_C5_S5-9.1

## Section

- **Citation:** N.J. Stat. § 24:5-9.1
- **Heading:** 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
- **Jurisdiction:** New Jersey
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NJ Code / Title 24 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-9.1

## Text

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.

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