This bill aims to ease access for young riders by prohibiting the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) from requiring individuals under 16 years of age to obtain a horseback riding permit to ride in State wildlife management areas. Additionally, it eliminates the $2.00 nonrefundable permit application fee that would typically apply to this age group.

The bill allows the DEP to adopt necessary rules and regulations to implement these changes, ensuring that the new provisions are effectively integrated into existing law. If enacted, the changes would take effect immediately, promoting greater participation in horseback riding among younger individuals in designated wildlife areas.