Authorizes municipalities to adopt ordinances requiring maintenance and repair of certain wharves, piers, docks and bulkheads.

This bill (S 1904) authorizes New Jersey municipalities to create local ordinances requiring owners of wharves, piers, docks, and bulkheads along waterways to maintain and repair these structures. Municipalities must follow standards developed by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), which will consider location, surroundings, and use to minimize risks to public safety, health, and the environment. Violations could result in fines up to $500 for first offenses or $2,000 for repeat offenses, with possible jail time up to 90 days. The DEP must establish these standards within 18 months and provide technical guidance to municipalities for inspections, notifications, and compliance verification.