Revises penalty for underage gambling to be civil penalty; provides for all associated fines to be used for gambling addiction treatment.
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Overview
This bill changes the penalty for underage gambling from a criminal disorderly persons offense to a civil penalty. Individuals caught gambling under the age of 21 will now be liable for fines up to $2,000 for repeat offenses. All fines collected from these civil penalties will be used to fund gambling addiction treatment and prevention programs in New Jersey. This shift aims to prioritize treatment and education over criminal prosecution for this offense.
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James Beach
Vincent Polistina
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