“Discouraging law enforcement from protecting children against the dangers of using marijuana and alcohol is a major problem and the Legislature needs to step in to fix the flawed laws, yet again,” said Bramnick (R-Union). “An officer could be subject to a third-degree criminal charge for simply doing their jobs. The so-called social justice reforms are in fact endangering the welfare of residents. Before New Jersey has sold an ounce of adult-use marijuana we are forced to confront these unintended consequences.”
Bramnick introduced a bill (A-5523) last month eliminating the criminal liability for police.