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NJ S3040
NJ S3040Prohibits use of fireworks on property adjacent to animal shelter, pound, or kennel.
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Introduced
04/08/2024
04/08/2024
In Committee
04/08/2024
04/08/2024
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 makes it illegal to set off fireworks on any property, public highway, street, road, or alley that is directly next to a property housing an animal shelter, pound, or kennel. An animal shelter, pound, or kennel is defined as a facility licensed to care for animals. Violating this new provision is considered a disorderly persons offense, which is a minor criminal offense punishable by up to six months in jail or a $1,000 fine, or both. This bill aims to protect animals from the distress and potential harm caused by fireworks, especially in close proximity to their living environments.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee (on 04/08/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S3040 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S3500/3040_I1.HTM |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S3500/3040_I1.HTM |
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