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NJ S3415
Bill
Status
2/9/2026
Primary Sponsor
James Holzapfel
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AI Summary
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Establishes a priority registration period at Island Beach State Park during which only New Jersey residents may apply for or purchase mobile sport fishing vehicle permits, beach-driving permits, and other motor-vehicle access permits
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Defines "resident" as a person legally domiciled in New Jersey for a minimum of six months, requiring proof via New Jersey driver's license or State-issued identification at time of application
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Requires the Department of Environmental Protection to restrict online and in-person permit application systems exclusively to residents during the priority period and deny, defer, cancel, or void any non-resident applications submitted during this time
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After the priority registration period concludes, any remaining permits become available to non-residents through standard permit sale procedures
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Authorizes the DEP Commissioner to adopt rules and regulations to implement the program, with the act taking effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Requires DEP to establish resident-only priority registration period for sale of permits at Island Beach State Park before opening sales to non-residents.
Environment and Energy
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee
2/9/2026