Bill > S3415

Introduced Session

This bill would require the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to establish a priority registration period during which only New Jersey residents may apply for or purchase certain Island Beach State Park motor-vehicle access permits, including mobile sport fishing and beach-driving permits. During the priority registration period for eligible permits, the DEP would be required to restrict permit application systems exclusively to State residents and verify residency through a New Jersey driver's license or other State-issued identification. Any applications submitted by non-residents during this period would be denied, deferred or voided. After the priority registration period ends, any remaining permits are to be made available to non-residents under existing permit application procedures.

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Jim Holzapfel (R)*, 

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee (on 02/09/2026)

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