New Jersey A1817 changes underage gambling from a criminal offense to a civil penalty, with fines going to local public safety funds.
New Jersey A1817 modifies the penalties for underage gambling, shifting from a disorderly persons offense to a civil penalty. The bill imposes fines of up to $500 for the first offense, up to $1,000 for the second offense, and up to $2,000 for any subsequent offenses. These fines will be collected by the commissioner and deposited into a dedicated public safety services trust fund in Atlantic City, exclusively for funding public safety services.
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