This bill amends existing law to explicitly prohibit holders of amusement games licenses from conducting or permitting gambling activities on their premises, as well as from accepting wagers on any games authorized under their licenses. The new legal language clarifies that license holders cannot advertise or promote any gambling activities, thereby reinforcing the separation between amusement games and gambling. The bill also introduces specific penalties for violations, categorizing such conduct as a disorderly persons offense, which could result in the forfeiture of the amusement games license and additional penalties for illegal gambling.

Key amendments include the insertion of provisions that define the scope of prohibited activities for amusement games licensees, including the acceptance of wagers and the facilitation of gambling activities by third parties. The bill aims to strengthen regulatory oversight and ensure that amusement games remain distinct from gambling, thereby protecting the integrity of licensed amusement operations in New Jersey.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 5:8-110, 5:8-111, 5:8-113