This bill authorizes the Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission to issue special parking placards to immediate family members of individuals with dementia. The placards allow these family members to park in designated areas, including municipal parking lots and spaces reserved for persons with disabilities, while providing health or personal care services to the person with dementia. The placards are valid for two years and can be renewed, with associated fees of up to $50 for application and $20 for renewal. Each placard will have a unique identifying number recorded in a central registry maintained by the commission.
The bill also establishes penalties for misuse of the placards, including fines for individuals who use them for purposes other than providing care to the person with dementia. Misuse can result in a fine of $250 for the first offense and additional penalties for subsequent offenses. Furthermore, individuals who submit false information to obtain a placard may face fines of up to $1,000. The Chief Administrator is required to notify the Attorney General and law enforcement agencies regarding the issuance of these placards, ensuring compliance and enforcement of the new regulations.