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NJ A1546
NJ A1546Prohibits use of fireworks on property adjacent to animal shelter, pound, or kennel.
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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 provides enhanced penalties for the use of fireworks near an animal shelter, pound, or kennel. Current law prohibits the sale, possession, or use of fireworks, excluding sparkling devices and novelties, other than by an authorized purchaser with a valid permit to purchase fireworks for public display as approved by a municipality. This bill makes it unlawful for any person to use fireworks on a property, public highway, street, road, or alley that is directly adjacent to a property on which is located an animal shelter, pound, or kennel. The bill provides that any person who violates its provisions is guilty of a disorderly persons offense, which is punishable by a term of imprisonment of up to six months or a fine of up to $1,000, or both.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits the use of fireworks on property adjacent to an animal shelter, pound, or kennel. The current law prohibits the sale, possession, or use of fireworks, with some exceptions, and requires a permit for public displays. This bill adds a new provision that makes it unlawful for any person to use fireworks on a property, public highway, street, road, or alley that is directly adjacent to a property with an animal shelter, pound, or kennel. Violators would be guilty of a disorderly persons offense, which can result in a term of imprisonment of up to six months or a fine of up to $1,000, or both.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee (on 01/09/2024)
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/2024/A1546 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A2000/1546_I1.HTM |
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