Reinstates penalty for underage possession and consumption of alcohol and cannabis as disorderly person offense.

This bill reinstates a $500 fine for underage possession or consumption of alcohol or cannabis in specific locations like schools, public vehicles, or public places, making it a "disorderly person offense." It directly affects individuals under the legal age for purchasing these substances (18 for alcohol, 21 for cannabis in New Jersey) when found in those locations. The bill establishes a tiered approach: first violations receive a written warning, second violations include community service referrals, and third or subsequent violations require written warnings plus referrals to counseling or support services. It removes prior provisions that had eliminated these penalties, returning to a structured enforcement system focused on warnings and community resources rather than immediate fines for initial offenses.