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NJ A1332

NJ A1332
Permits certain fire police units to appoint fire police officers.


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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 authorizes certain fire police units to appoint fire police officers, and permits a notary public to administer an oath to a fire police officer. Currently, a volunteer fire company may appoint a member of the company as a fire police officer. Under the provisions of this bill, a fire police unit that is incorporated, has filed appropriate tax forms, insures all members, and has a designated station number may appoint a person who is not a member of the company as a fire police officer if the person is of good health and good moral character, and has not been convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude. An officer appointed by a unit will comply with the same requirements and will have the same duties as officers appointed by a volunteer fire company. Current law requires the municipal clerk to administer the oath to volunteer firefighters who perform police duties. Under provisions of this bill, a notary public also may administer an officer's oath.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes certain fire police units to appoint fire police officers, even if they are not members of a volunteer fire company. The bill requires the fire police unit to be incorporated, file appropriate tax forms, insure all members, and have a designated station number. The person appointed as a fire police officer must be of sound body, good moral character, and have no criminal convictions involving moral turpitude. The bill also permits a notary public, in addition to the municipal clerk, to administer the oath to fire police officers.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee (on 01/11/2022)

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