A 4066 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Changes underage gambling from disorderly persons offense to civil penalty; provides for deposit of all associated fines to local public safety funds.

This bill changes penalties for underage gambling in New Jersey from criminal charges to civil fines. It affects minors who gamble (now facing fines up to $2,000 for repeat offenses), casino employees or licensees who allow underage gambling (liable to the same fines), and Atlantic City (which will receive all collected fines). Key provisions set specific fine tiers: $500 for a first offense, $1,000 for a second, and $2,000+ for subsequent offenses. All fines collected will be deposited exclusively into Atlantic City's public safety services trust fund, with no criminal records or court proceedings involved.
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Mar 2024
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Introduced Mar 14, 2024 Last action Mar 14, 2024
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Mar 14, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee
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