S.246

New Jersey S246 increases penalties for smoking cannabis or marijuana on public beaches.

New Jersey S246 amends the Smoke Free Air Act to increase penalties for smoking cannabis or marijuana on public beaches. The bill sets fines at $500 for the first offense, $1,000 for the second offense, and $1,500 for each subsequent offense. The penalties for smoking cigarettes on public beaches remain unchanged. The increased fines aim to deter smoking on public beaches, addressing enforcement challenges due to the legalization of recreational cannabis and decriminalization of recreational marijuana in New Jersey.