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New Jersey Beer & Wine in Grocery Stores (2026)
Conditional: In New Jersey, beer and wine are sold in groceries, but a statewide cap of 2 licenses per chain means most supermarkets can't sell.
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Beer & Wine in Grocery Stores in states bordering New Jersey
The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.
- DelawareRestricted
Delaware does not allow beer, wine or spirits to be sold in groceries or convenience stores — all three are sold only in licensed package stores.
Verified Jun 5, 2026 · Source: oabcc.delaware.gov · Full Delaware rule →
- New YorkConditional
In New York, groceries and convenience stores sell beer and wine coolers only — wine and spirits require a liquor store.
Verified Jun 5, 2026 · Source: nysenate.gov · Full New York rule →
- PennsylvaniaConditional
In Pennsylvania, many supermarkets sell beer and wine, but spirits are sold only at state Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores. Supermarket beer is capped at two six-packs per transaction and wine at four bottles, under the restaurant and wine-expanded permit categories.
Verified Jun 7, 2026 · Source: pa.gov · Full Pennsylvania rule →
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