This bill proposes an amendment to the New Jersey Charitable Registration and Investigation Act, specifically exempting volunteer fire companies, emergency service providers, and veteran organizations from the requirement to pay registration fees. The new legal language inserted into the current law clarifies that the registration requirements will not apply to entities that perform their duties on a volunteer basis, including fire companies organized under relevant statutes, non-profit corporations providing emergency medical care and rescue services, and veteran organizations recognized as tax-exempt under the Internal Revenue Code.

Currently, charitable organizations that raise over $10,000 in a fiscal year must register with the Division of Consumer Affairs and pay a fee. This bill aims to alleviate the financial burden on volunteer-based organizations that contribute significantly to community safety and support for veterans by exempting them from these registration fees. The bill is set to take effect on the first day of the second month following its enactment.

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Introduced: 45:17A-26