S 3702 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Prohibits business entities from selling or manufacturing certain personal flotation devices not approved by United States Coast Guard.

This bill prohibits businesses in New Jersey from selling, manufacturing, or distributing personal flotation devices (PFDs) like lifejackets, water wings, or puddle jumpers that are not approved by the U.S. Coast Guard. It directly affects retailers and manufacturers selling PFDs designed for children under 12 years old. Businesses violating this law face escalating fines: up to $100 for a first offense, $250 for a second, and $500 for subsequent violations. The bill aims to improve child safety by ensuring only Coast Guard-approved PFDs - verified as reliable for recreational use - are available, reducing risks associated with unsafe devices that may deflate or slip off.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Sep 2024
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Introduced Sep 30, 2024 Last action Sep 30, 2024
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee
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