Township of Jackson, NJ Chapter 192 Firearms and Other Weapons

[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Committee (now Council) of the Township of Jackson 10-27-1997 by Ord. No. 22-97 (Ch. 60 of the 1972 Code). Amendments noted where applicable.]

§ 192-1 Prohibition; definitions.

No person shall have in his or her possession a loaded firearm or nocked arrow for any purpose while within 450 feet of any dwelling, business or school or public playground. For purposes of this chapter, the term "firearm" shall be as defined in Title 2C of the New Jersey Statutes.

§ 192-2 Exceptions.

The provisions of this chapter shall not be construed to apply to:

A. Persons authorized to carry firearms by N.J.S.A. 2C:39-6.

B. The owner or a lessee of property, or person specifically authorized by such owner or lessee, in writing, while on such property, notwithstanding proximity to said property owner's dwelling.

§ 192-3 Violations and penalties.

Any person who violates any one or more sections of this chapter shall be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000 for each separate offense and/or confinement in the Ocean County Jail for a period of not more than 90 days.

§ 192-4 Fees.

[Added 2-9-2004 by Ord. No. 10-04]

A. Firearms identification card: $5.

B. Firearms permit: $2.