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NJ S149

NJ S149
Eliminates shellfish license fee for veterans and active duty service members.


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

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill exempts honorably discharged veterans and active duty members of the U.S. military from the resident's recreational shellfish license fee. Currently, New Jersey residents under the age of 62 are required to pay a $10 license fee for the license, which allows them to harvest shellfish such as hard and soft clams, surf clams, oysters, bay scallops, and mussels during the summer months. Licensees may harvest up to 150 shellfish per day for non-commercial use.

AI Summary

This bill exempts honorably discharged veterans and active duty members of the U.S. military from the $10 resident's recreational shellfish license fee in New Jersey. Currently, New Jersey residents under the age of 62 are required to pay this fee to harvest shellfish such as clams, oysters, and mussels during the summer months, up to 150 per day for non-commercial use. This bill aims to eliminate this fee for veterans and active duty service members.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee (on 01/09/2024)

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