The Township of Readington has determined that it is in the public interest to establish a refunding mechanism for the municipal portion of the handgun licensing fee established by the State of New Jersey pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2C:58-4.
[Adopted 10-20-2025 by Ord. No. 21-2025]
Any applicant who has paid the $150 municipal application fee for a handgun carry permit on or after October 20, 2025, and who submits a valid receipt showing payment, may apply to the Township of Readington's Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for a refund of $150, representing the portion of the statutory fee paid to Township of Readington under N.J.S.A. 2C:58-4.
A.
Refunds shall be issued upon applicant's submission to the CFO of a) proof of payment, and b) confirmation that the application was processed through the Township of Readington.
B.
The Township of Readington CFO is hereby authorized to administer this refund program and to require any reasonable documentation necessary to confirm eligibility.
This refund policy applies only to the municipal portion of the fee and does not apply to any amounts remitted by the applicant directly to the State of New Jersey or other agencies. Refunds shall be available only for payments made on or after October 20, 2025.