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NJ A299
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Paul Kanitra
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AI Summary
- Increases fines for smoking cannabis or marijuana on New Jersey public beaches to $500 for the first offense, $1,000 for the second offense, and $1,500 for subsequent offenses
- Current penalties for general smoking violations remain unchanged at $250/$500/$1,000 for first/second/subsequent offenses
- Cigarette smoking penalties on public beaches remain at the lower existing fine structure
- Penalties collected from beach and park violations would be split 50% to the State Treasury for smoking cessation programs and 50% to the municipality where the violation occurred
- Amends the New Jersey Smoke Free Air Act (P.L.2005, c.383) to address enforcement difficulties following cannabis legalization
Legislative Description
Establishes increased penalties for smoking cannabis or marijuana on public beaches.
Judiciary
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
1/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary1/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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