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

S 1541 authorizes New Jersey municipalities to adopt local ordinances requiring regular maintenance and repair of wharves, piers, docks, and bulkheads along navigable waterways. The bill directs the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to establish minimum safety and environmental standards within 18 months, considering location and use, and provides technical guidance for inspections, owner notifications, and compliance verification. Municipalities may impose fines up to $500 for first offenses or $2,000 for repeat violations, with possible jail terms of up to 90 days. This law applies directly to waterfront property owners and local governments, adding to existing requirements without replacing other applicable regulations.