"New Jersey Safe Storage of Firearms Act"; establishes certain requirements and penalties regarding firearm storage; repeals law governing minor's access to firearm; requires AG to establish public awareness campaign regarding firearm storage; appropriates $500,000.
This bill requires New Jersey firearm owners to store unloaded guns and ammunition separately in locked safes or containers at their residence. First-time violations mandate 10-40 hours of community service with approved gun violence prevention organizations, while repeat offenses are classified as disorderly persons offenses. Retailers must display mandatory warnings about storage requirements at purchase counters and provide written notices to customers. It repeals prior laws governing minors' access to firearms and appropriates $500,000 for a public awareness campaign on safe storage.
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Jan 2024
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024
Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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