S246
IntroducedNJEstablishes increased penalties for smoking cannabis or marijuana on public beaches.
New Jersey · Session 2026
Status
Introduced
As of Jan 13, 2026
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
Official Source
Official Full Bill TextSummary
A New Jersey bill introduced in the Senate and referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee would establish increased penalties for smoking cannabis or marijuana on public beaches. Consumers face heightened penalty risk for public cannabis use in beach areas, and retailers in coastal communities may see shifts in customer purchasing or consumption behavior.
What
A New Jersey bill introduced in the Senate and referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee would establish increased penalties for smoking cannabis or marijuana on public beaches.
Who
retailers and consumers
Why
Consumers face heightened penalty risk for public cannabis use in beach areas, and retailers in coastal communities may see shifts in customer purchasing or consumption behavior.
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