Bill > A4816

This bill prohibits New Jersey municipalities from requiring beach tags or admission passes for accessing the wet sandy beach area below the mean high tide line when individuals are engaging in recreational activities. Previously, the law specifically mentioned surfing and fishing as exempted activities, but this bill broadens the exemption to cover any recreational ocean use. The term "mean high tide line" refers to the average highest point that seawater reaches during high tide, which is typically a wet, sandy area near the water's edge. By removing the specific restrictions on surfing and fishing and replacing them with a more inclusive "recreational activity" language, the bill aims to provide more universal and flexible beach access for individuals without requiring them to purchase a municipal beach tag. The bill would take effect immediately upon enactment, meaning municipalities would be required to allow free access to this specific area of the beach right away.

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https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A4816