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NJ S2906

NJ S2906
Exempts certain veterans from field or live-fire range portion of hunter gun safety course.


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Introduced
09/14/2020
In Committee
09/14/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022

Introduced Session

2020-2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

The bill exempts a veteran from completing the field or live-fire range portion of the required course in gun safety. The bill also allows the Division of Fish and Wildlife to require the veteran to provide proof of service and honorable discharge prior to the division's authorization of the exemption. The bill defines "veteran" as any resident of the State who has been honorably discharged or released under honorable circumstances from active military service in any of the Armed Forces of the United States, or reserves component thereof, or any honorably discharged member of the American Merchant Marine who served during World War II and is declared by the United States Department of Defense to be eligible for federal veterans' benefits.

AI Summary

This bill exempts certain veterans from the field or live-fire range portion of the required hunter gun safety course. The bill defines "veteran" as any resident of the State who has been honorably discharged or released from active military service, including members of the American Merchant Marine who served during World War II and are eligible for federal veterans' benefits. The Division of Fish and Wildlife may require the veteran to provide proof of service and honorable discharge before authorizing the exemption.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee (on 09/14/2020)

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