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NJ S1561

NJ S1561
Establishes increased penalties for smoking cannabis or marijuana on public beaches.

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Introduced
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 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. Under the existing New Jersey Smoke Free Air Act, smoking cannabis, marijuana, and cigarettes on public beaches is prohibited, 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 public beaches 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 public beaches remain unchanged. The bill aims to help deter the smoking of cannabis and marijuana on public beaches in New Jersey, as the state has experienced enforcement challenges with the legalization of recreational cannabis and decriminalization of recreational marijuana.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee (on 01/09/2024)
(3 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S1561
BillText https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S2000/1561_I1.HTM
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