No person shall have in his or her possession a loaded firearm
or nocked arrow for any purpose while within 450 feet of any dwelling,
business or school or public playground. For purposes of this chapter,
the term "firearm" shall be as defined in Title 2C of the New Jersey
Statutes.
The provisions of this chapter shall not be construed to apply
to:
A. Persons authorized to carry firearms by N.J.S.A. 2C:39-6.
B. The owner or a lessee of property, or person specifically authorized
by such owner or lessee, in writing, while on such property, notwithstanding
proximity to said property owner's dwelling.
Any person who violates any one or more sections of this chapter
shall be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000 for each separate
offense and/or confinement in the Ocean County Jail for a period of
not more than 90 days.
[Added 2-9-2004 by Ord. No. 10-04; amended 10-17-2023 by Ord. No.
27-33]
A. Firearms identification card: $50.
B. Permit to purchase a handgun: $25.
C. Concealed carry permit: $200.