New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY
Chapter 2 - DIVISION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL
Subchapter 23 - CONDUCT OF LICENSEES AND PERMITTEES AND USE OF LICENSED PREMISES
Section 13:2-23.11 - Consumption of alcoholic beverages and possession of open containers prohibited upon retail distribution licensee's premises; exception

(a) No retail distribution licensee shall allow, permit or suffer any alcoholic beverage to be consumed in or upon the licensed premises nor shall such licensee possess or allow, permit or suffer any open containers of alcoholic beverage in or upon the licensed premises.

(b) Nothing in this provision shall prohibit opened bottles of alcoholic beverages returned by a customer as allegedly defective from being possessed by such licensee pending return to the manufacturer or wholesaler; provided the container is immediately resealed and labeled with the name and address of the customer and the date of return by the customer.