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NJ S302
NJ S302Clarifies definition of reasonably necessary deviation when legally transporting firearm or weapon in motor vehicle.
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Introduced
01/12/2016
01/12/2016
In Committee
01/12/2016
01/12/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2018
01/08/2018
Introduced Session
2016-2017 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Current law provides that a person lawfully transporting a firearm or weapon in a motor vehicle may deviate from the course of travel only to the extent reasonably necessary under the circumstances. This bill clarifies the type of situations that could constitute reasonably necessary deviations. The bill provides that reasonably necessary deviations are to include, but not be limited to, collecting and discharging passengers; purchasing fuel, food and beverages, medicine or other supplies; use of a restroom; or contending with an emergency situation.
AI Summary
This bill clarifies the definition of a "reasonably necessary deviation" when legally transporting a firearm or weapon in a motor vehicle. The bill specifies that reasonably necessary deviations include, but are not limited to, collecting and discharging passengers, purchasing fuel, food, medicine or other supplies, using a restroom, or contending with an emergency situation. The purpose of this bill is to provide more guidance on the types of situations that would constitute a legally permissible deviation from the direct course of travel when transporting a firearm or weapon in a vehicle.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (6)
Diane Allen (R)*,
Robert Andrews (D)*,
Jeff Van Drew (R)*,
Anthony Bucco (R),
Michael Doherty (R),
Steven Oroho (R),
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee (on 01/12/2016)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/S0500/302_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/S0500/302_I1.PDF |
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