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NJ A436
Bill
Status
1/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Joe Danielsen
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AI Summary
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Creates a new third-degree crime for knowingly damaging or tampering with historic places or sites, punishable by 3-5 years imprisonment, a fine of up to $15,000, or both
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Defines "historic place or site" as properties listed on the New Jersey Register of Historic Places, the National Register of Historic Places, or identified in county/municipal master plans as having historic interest
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Also includes properties officially recognized as historically significant by the State Agriculture Development Committee
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Amends the existing criminal mischief statute (N.J.S.2C:17-3) to add this new category of offense alongside existing provisions covering property damage, graffiti, and tampering with utilities or aviation facilities
Legislative Description
Establishes offense of criminal mischief committed on historical sites.
Judiciary
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
1/9/2024