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NJ S3966

NJ S3966
Requires municipality to provide free beach access to certain veterans.


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Introduced
06/20/2019
In Committee
06/20/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020

Introduced Session

2018-2019 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill prohibits a shore municipality from charging and collecting any fees for access to beaches and bathing and recreational grounds, and for use of bathing and recreational facilities, by veterans who have served in any of the Armed Forces of the United States and who were discharged or released therefrom under conditions other than dishonorable, and who either served at least 90 days in active duty or were discharged or released from active duty by reason of a service-incurred injury or disability. Current law permits shore municipalities, by ordinance, to provide free or reduced fee beach access to qualifying veterans. This bill would require shore municipalities to provide free beach access to these qualifying veterans.

AI Summary

This bill requires municipalities bordering the Atlantic Ocean, tidal water bays, or rivers to provide free beach access to certain veterans who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces for at least 90 days or were discharged due to a service-incurred injury or disability. Current law permits municipalities to provide free or reduced-fee beach access to qualifying veterans, but this bill would make it mandatory. The Adjutant General of the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs will be responsible for promulgating rules and regulations regarding veteran eligibility.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee (on 06/20/2019)

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