This bill clarifies the responsibilities and liabilities of private beach owners and lessees regarding injuries sustained by individuals engaging in sport and recreational activities on their beach premises. It establishes that these owners or lessees have no obligation to ensure the safety of the beach for public use, regardless of the condition of the beach or whether it is part of a commercial enterprise. Additionally, during periods when the beach is unguarded, they are not required to post warnings about potential hazards. The bill defines "unguarded beach area" as any section of the beach where there is no on-duty lifeguard present to monitor safety or respond to injuries.

Furthermore, the bill provides immunity from liability for private beach owners or lessees for injuries or deaths occurring when individuals access the beach or adjacent waters for recreational purposes, particularly when the beach is unguarded. However, this immunity does not apply in cases of willful or malicious failure to warn about dangerous conditions, negligence, or gross negligence by the beach owner or lifeguard. The provisions align with existing legal protections for landowners in New Jersey, ensuring that similar limitations on liability are consistently applied across various types of recreational lands.