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NJ A4066
NJ A4066Changes underage gambling from disorderly persons offense to civil penalty; provides for deposit of all associated fines to local public safety funds.
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Introduced
03/14/2024
03/14/2024
In Committee
03/14/2024
03/14/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Under current law, anyone who gambles while under the legal of 21 is guilty of a disorderly persons offense. A person who allows someone under the age of 21 to gamble, while they are in that person's legal care or custody, is also guilty of a disorderly persons offense. A licensee or employee of a casino who allows someone under the age of 21 to gamble is guilty of a disorderly persons offense as well. This bill changes the penalties for these actions from that of a disorderly persons offense, which is of a criminal nature, to instead be a civil fine of up to $500 for the first offense, up to $1,000 for the second offense, and up to $2,000 for any offense thereafter. The fines collected will be distributed to Atlantic City for the sole use of public safety services.
AI Summary
This bill changes the penalties for underage gambling from a disorderly persons offense (a criminal charge) to a civil fine of up to $500 for the first offense, up to $1,000 for the second offense, and up to $2,000 for any offense thereafter. The fines collected will be distributed to Atlantic City and used solely to fund public safety services. This change applies to individuals under the legal drinking age of 21 who gamble, as well as to casino licensees or employees who allow underage individuals to gamble or remain in a casino or simulcasting facility.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee (on 03/14/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A4066 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A4500/4066_I1.HTM |
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