Concerns removal of abandoned vessels; appropriates $25 million.
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Overview
This bill addresses the issue of abandoned vessels along the New Jersey coastline by establishing a working group to oversee their removal and providing $25 million in funding for this effort. It creates a new working group comprised of representatives from various state agencies, the federal government, and local communities. The group will assist coastal communities in identifying and safely removing abandoned boats, and will report its findings to the Governor and the Legislature annually. The bill also amends existing laws to strengthen penalties for abandoning vessels and establishes a dedicated fund to reimburse municipalities for the costs associated with removal.
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Michael Testa
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