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NJ S3307
NJ S3307Establishes increased penalties for smoking cannabis or marijuana on public beaches.
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Introduced
11/03/2022
11/03/2022
In Committee
11/03/2022
11/03/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The New Jersey Smoke Free Air Act prohibits the smoking of cannabis and marijuana, as well as cigarettes, on a public beach. Penalties for smoking in violation of this act are $250 for the first offense, $500 for the second offense, and $1,000 for subsequent offenses. This bill increases the penalties for smoking cannabis or marijuana on a public beach to $500 for the first offense, $1,000 for the second offense, and $1,500 for the third and subsequent offenses. The penalties for smoking cigarettes on a public beach would remain unchanged. Beach towns in New Jersey have experienced difficulty in enforcing the Smoke Free Air Act in light of the legalization of recreational cannabis and the decriminalization of recreational marijuana in New Jersey. It is the sponsor's view that these increased penalties will help deter the smoking of cannabis and marijuana on public beaches in this State.
AI Summary
This bill increases the penalties for smoking cannabis or marijuana on public beaches in New Jersey. The existing New Jersey Smoke Free Air Act prohibits smoking cannabis, marijuana, and cigarettes on public beaches, with penalties of $250 for the first offense, $500 for the second offense, and $1,000 for subsequent offenses. This bill raises the penalties specifically for smoking cannabis or marijuana on a public beach to $500 for the first offense, $1,000 for the second offense, and $1,500 for the third and subsequent offenses. The penalties for smoking cigarettes on a public beach remain unchanged. This change is intended to help deter the smoking of cannabis and marijuana on public beaches in New Jersey, as the state has experienced difficulty enforcing the Smoke Free Air Act since the legalization of recreational cannabis and the decriminalization of recreational marijuana.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee (on 11/03/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/S3307 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/S3500/3307_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/S3500/3307_I1.PDF |
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