This bill amends existing legislation regarding the operation of ski areas by nonprofit organizations in New Jersey. It specifically eliminates certain operational requirements for ski area operators when the area is managed by a nonprofit organization. Under the current law, operators are mandated to establish and post a system for identifying slopes and trails, provide information on daily conditions, and remove obvious man-made hazards. The new bill states that if a ski area is operated by a nonprofit organization, these requirements do not apply.

Additionally, the bill provides a definition of a nonprofit organization, specifying it as a private nonprofit corporation, society, or association recognized by the IRS as exempt from income taxation under 26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(3). The legislation aims to reduce the regulatory burden on nonprofit ski area operators, allowing them more flexibility in their operations while still maintaining certain liability protections. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 5:13-2, 5:13-3