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Bad News For Noise Violators, Good For Some Who Owe Towing Fines: NJ Motor Vehicle Bills Passed Bad News For Noise Violators, Good For Some Who Owe Towing Fines: NJ Motor Vehicle Bills Passed
Bad News For Noise Violators, Good For Some Who Owe Towing Fines: NJ Motor Vehicle Bills Passed Good news for vehicle owners or leasers in New Jersey in towing and storage debt, bad news for noise violators. Senate President Nick Scutari, who was named acting governor following the death of Sheila Oliver, signed a handful of bills into law early this week.  Among them, one that sets penalties for noise violations, another that caps towing and storage fees. One bill, S3374, caps vehicle towing and storage charges at $5,000 and, if the owner isn't notified within 30 days by the towing company, that fee is capped at $750. That bill took effect immediately, and is re…

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NJ Voters Approve Weed Legalization Ballot Question NJ Voters Approve Weed Legalization Ballot Question
NJ Voters Approve Weed Legalization Ballot Question A budding marijuana industry is here to stay in New Jersey. The Associated Press called the race just after 9:39 p.m., with approximately 67 percent of voters in favor of the ballot question, 32 percent against it and 57 percent of votes counted. Cannabis will be made legal for growth, processing and sales, and for recreational use for anyone over 21 years old. It could still take some time, though. A bill outlining rules and regulations of the new cannabis industry in New Jersey must still be passed by lawmakers. Sen. Nick Scutari, D-Union said he hopes to introduce a decriminalization …

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by Cecilia Levine