"Barnegat Bay Protection Act"; establishes Barnegat Bay Protection Fund, dedicates portion of sales tax on fertilizer, authorizes special license plates, and provides for donations.

This bill creates the Barnegat Bay Protection Fund to support conservation efforts in New Jersey's Barnegat Bay estuary watershed. It directly affects residents and businesses in Ocean and Monmouth Counties (home to over 500,000 people) by dedicating 1% of fertilizer sales tax revenue, establishing "Protect Barnegat Bay" license plates with a $50 initial fee and $10 annual fee, and collecting donations at boat registrations, vessel renewals, and beach access points. Funds will be used exclusively for watershed preservation, remediation, and public education campaigns. The fund is managed by the State Treasurer with input from the Environmental Protection Department, and annual reports will detail fund sources and uses.