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NJ S556

NJ S556
Eliminates shellfish license fee for veterans and active duty service members.


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Introduced
01/11/2022
In Committee
01/11/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill exempts honorably discharged veterans and active duty members of the U.S. military from the resident's recreational shellfish license fee. Currently, New Jersey residents under the age of 62 are required to pay a $10 license fee for the license, which allows them to harvest shellfish such as hard and soft clams, surf clams, oysters, bay scallops, and mussels during the summer months. Licensees may harvest up to 150 shellfish per day for non-commercial use.

AI Summary

This bill exempts honorably discharged veterans and active duty members of the U.S. military from the $10 resident's recreational shellfish license fee required in New Jersey. Currently, New Jersey residents under the age of 62 are required to pay this fee to harvest shellfish such as clams, oysters, and mussels for non-commercial use during the summer months. The bill aims to eliminate this fee for veterans and active duty service members.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee (on 01/11/2022)

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