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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill would allow restaurants to seat patrons in an open air space with a fixed roof or temporary or seasonal awning or cover with at least two sides through which egress is possible, provided that the cover is anchored. The roof, awning, or cover must not have accumulated more than two inches of snow, or must be certified pursuant to chapter 23 of Title 5 of the New Jersey Administrative Code to hold a snow load. The intent of this bill is to exempt restaurants from certain requirements on snow certification during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.
AI Summary
This bill would allow restaurants to seat patrons in an open-air space with a fixed roof, temporary or seasonal awning, or cover, provided it has at least two sides for egress and is properly anchored. Restaurants would not be able to seat patrons in such spaces if the roof, awning, or cover has accumulated more than two inches of snow, unless it is certified to hold a snow load. The intent of this bill is to exempt restaurants from certain snow certification requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee (on 01/09/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S62 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S0500/62_I1.HTM |
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