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

This bill (A 1817) changes penalties for underage gambling in New Jersey from criminal charges to civil fines. It affects minors who gamble (under 21), casino employees who allow it, and adults responsible for minors who gamble. Instead of facing criminal penalties (like a "disorderly persons offense"), offenders now face civil fines: up to $500 for a first offense, $1,000 for a second, and $2,000 for third or subsequent offenses. All collected fines will be deposited into Atlantic City’s public safety services trust fund, to be used solely for public safety services. The change moves the issue from criminal to civil enforcement while directing funds to local public safety.