A1579

Permits municipality to use proceeds of beach access fees for areas near beach facilities that are significantly affected by beach tourism; requires municipality to provide explanation of expenditures on website.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A1579 allows municipalities to use beach access fees for areas near beach facilities affected by tourism and requires expenditure.

New Jersey A1579 permits municipalities bordering the Atlantic Ocean, tidal water bays, or rivers to use proceeds from beach access fees for improving, maintaining, and policing local lands and facilities near beaches and recreational areas significantly affected by tourism. The bill mandates that municipalities provide an explanation of these expenditures in their annual financial audit and on their official website.

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Current
Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee
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Committee decision

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee