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NJ S3973

NJ S3973
Reinstates penalty for underage possession and consumption of alcohol and cannabis as disorderly person offense.


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Introduced
06/15/2023
In Committee
06/15/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Reinstates penalty for underage possession and consumption of alcohol and cannabis as disorderly person offense.

AI Summary

This bill reinstates the penalty for underage possession and consumption of alcohol and cannabis as a disorderly person offense, subject to a minimum fine of $500. The bill also requires the court to suspend or postpone the driving privileges of a person convicted under this law for six months, and allows the court to order the person to participate in an alcohol or drug abuse education or treatment program. The bill deletes provisions in the existing law that provided for a system of written warnings and referrals for social services instead of fines or other penalties for first and second offenses.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee (on 06/15/2023)

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