This bill proposes to exempt certain volunteer emergency service organizations from the registration filing fees mandated under the New Jersey Charitable Registration and Investigation Act. Specifically, it introduces new legal language stating that non-profit corporations, associations, or organizations engaged in providing emergency medical care, rescue services, patient transport, or fire protection services—including part-paid fire departments and emergency service providers—will not be charged a fee by the Attorney General for filing either a long form or short form registration statement.

Currently, charitable organizations that raise over $10,000 in a fiscal year must register and pay a fee, with the amount varying based on the total contributions received. For instance, organizations raising $25,000 or less pay a $30 fee for a short form registration, while those raising more than $100,000 face fees up to $250. The bill aims to alleviate this financial burden on volunteer emergency service organizations, recognizing their essential role in community safety and emergency response.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 45:17A-24, 45:17A-25