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NJ A5106
NJ A5106Establishes increased penalties for smoking cannabis or marijuana on public beaches.
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Introduced
01/23/2023
01/23/2023
In Committee
01/23/2023
01/23/2023
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 (the Act) prohibits the smoking of cannabis and marijuana, as well as cigarettes, on a public beach. Penalties for smoking in violation of the 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 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 New Jersey Smoke Free Air Act (the Act) already 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. The increased penalties are intended to help deter the smoking of cannabis and marijuana on public beaches in New Jersey, as beach towns have faced challenges in enforcing the Act since the legalization of recreational cannabis and the decriminalization of recreational marijuana in the state.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee (on 01/23/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A5106 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A9999/5106_I1.HTM |
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