Bill > A644

Introduced Session

This bill provides that the governing body of any municipality bordering on the Atlantic Ocean, tidal water bays or rivers that charges a fee for access and use of the beach and bathing and recreational grounds may use the proceeds of those fees to improve, maintain, and police local lands, property, and facilities that are located near the beach and recreational facilities and that are significantly affected by beach tourism. The bill also provides that a municipality that uses proceeds from these fees for areas near the beach and recreational facilities that are significantly affected by beach tourism must provide an explanation of the expenditure and its relation to beach tourism in its annual financial audit report, and on the same website on which the municipal budget is published. Finally, the bill provides that the Commissioner of Community Affairs would have primary jurisdiction to enforce its provisions, and to hear any complaints concerning violations of its provisions.

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Sean Kean (R)*, 

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee (on 01/09/2024)

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