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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Introduction
Mar 2024
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Governor
Introduced Mar 14, 2024
Last action Mar 14, 2024
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Mar 14, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee
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2 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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Party
State
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P
Anthony Verrelli
DDemocratic
P
Claire Swift
RRepublican
Co
Annette Quijano
DDemocratic
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