Revises law concerning sexually oriented businesses.
S 1905, titled the "Defense of Community Standards Act," revises New Jersey law to regulate sexually oriented businesses (SOBs) by establishing new location and appearance requirements. The bill mandates that SOBs must be located at least 2,500 feet from schools, places of worship, residential areas, hospitals, child care centers, and public recreation spaces, while requiring a 50-foot buffer zone with barriers (like fences or plantings) to block interior views. It also limits exterior signs to two (one identification sign under 40 square feet and one minor warning sign) and classifies violations as fourth-degree crimes. The law directly affects SOBs operating in New Jersey and grants municipalities authority to enforce these regulations under existing constitutional standards.
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee
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Carmen Amato
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