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NJ S891
NJ S891Allows municipality to establish alcohol-free and cannabis-free areas and to impose civil penalties for violations.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill authorizes municipalities to adopt ordinances to designate alcohol-free and cannabis-free areas, and to establish civil penalties to impose upon those found to have violated an ordinance. The bill provides that an alcohol-free or cannabis-free area may include places of public accommodation. The bill allows municipalities to establish these types of areas permanently or temporarily.
AI Summary
This bill allows municipalities to create designated areas where public consumption of alcohol and cannabis is prohibited, and to impose civil penalties for violations. Specifically, municipalities can establish "alcohol-free areas" where carrying open containers or consuming alcoholic beverages outdoors is forbidden, and "cannabis-free areas" where smoking, vaping, or aerosolizing cannabis outdoors is prohibited. These areas can be established permanently or temporarily and may include places of public accommodation, which are businesses or establishments open to the public. Before enacting such ordinances, municipal governing bodies must hold a public hearing. The bill also amends existing law to explicitly grant municipalities the authority to designate these alcohol-free and cannabis-free areas and to set civil penalties for violations.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S891 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S1000/891_I1.HTM |
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