NJ S1595

Volunteer fire companies, nonprofit emergency service providers, and veteran organizations would be exempt from charitable registration filing fees under New Jersey's Charitable Registration and Investigation Act.

Fire companies covered include those organized under Title 15 or Title 15A of New Jersey Statutes, as well as part-paid or volunteer fire companies in fire districts.

Emergency service providers eligible for exemption include nonprofit corporations, associations, or organizations regularly engaged in emergency medical care, rescue services, or patient transport.

Veteran organizations must qualify as 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(19) tax-exempt organizations, or be federally chartered Veterans' Service Organizations providing programs or services supporting New Jersey veterans.

The exemption applies only to organizations that perform their duties on a volunteer basis and would take effect on the first day of the second month after enactment.