A 5842 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Exempts individuals under 18 years of age from resident and nonresident fishing license fees.

This bill amends New Jersey law to waive fishing license fees for all individuals under 18 years old, regardless of residency status. It directly affects minors (ages 0-17) who wish to fish in New Jersey, removing the $21.50 resident license fee and $33.00 nonresident annual fee they would otherwise pay. The change modifies existing fee structures in R.S. 23:3-4, ensuring minors receive licenses without charge while maintaining the requirement to hold a valid license. This policy change eliminates a financial barrier for youth participation in fishing activities.
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Introduced Jun 16, 2025 Last action Jun 16, 2025
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Commerce, Economic Development and Agriculture Committee
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