For purposes of this article, the following terms shall have
the meanings indicated:
BEER KEG
Any brewery-sealed, single container that contains not less
than two gallons of malt liquor.
RETAILER
A holder of a license under this article to sell alcoholic
beverages under this article.
No retailer shall sell beer kegs unless that retailer affixes
an identification label or tag to each beer keg. An identification
label or tag shall consist of paper, plastic, metal, or another durable
material that is not easily damaged or destroyed. Identification labels
used may contain a nonpermanent adhesive material in order to apply
the label directly to an outside surface of a beer keg at the time
of sale. Identification tags shall be attached to beer kegs at the
time of sale with nylon ties or cording, wire ties or other metal
attachment devices, or another durable means of tying or attachment
of the tag to the beer keg. The identification information contained
on the label or tag shall include the licensed retailer's name, address,
and telephone number, a unique beer keg number assigned by the retailer;
and a prominently visible warning that intentional removal or defacement
or the label or tag is an offense punishable by fine and/or imprisonment.
Upon return of a beer keg to the retailer who sold the beer keg and
attached the identification label or tag, the retailer shall be responsible
for the complete and thorough removal of the entire identification
label or tag, and any adhesive or attachment devices of the label
or tag. The identification label or tag must be kept on file with
the retailer for not less than 90 days from the date of return.
A retailer may not sell a beer keg unless the beer keg has attached
an identification label or tag complying with the standards established
under this article.
A retailer required to retain records under this article must
make the records available during regular business hours for inspection
by a peace officer or an agent or employee of the New Jersey Division
of Alcoholic Beverage Control.