S 817 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Prohibits use of fireworks on property adjacent to animal shelter, pound, or kennel.

This bill prohibits the use of fireworks on any property, street, road, or alley directly next to licensed animal shelters, pounds, or kennels in New Jersey. It specifically bans discharging, igniting, or setting off fireworks in these adjacent areas, applying to all individuals regardless of fireworks type. Violations are classified as disorderly persons offenses, punishable by up to six months in jail, a $1,000 fine, or both. The law amends existing fireworks regulations to add this specific restriction near animal facilities.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee
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