Authorizes municipality to deliver property tax bills, construction permits, and receipts for payment via e-mail.
Impact
The bill establishes a structured approach for municipalities to implement electronic delivery while ensuring certain safeguards. It mandates that for a municipality to use electronic communication, it must adopt an ordinance making e-mail an authorized delivery method. Importantly, the bill emphasizes that participation in the electronic delivery program should not be mandatory for taxpayers or permit applicants; therefore, these individuals have the option to continue receiving paper notices through traditional mail at no extra cost. This provision aims to protect individuals who may not be comfortable or able to participate in electronic delivery.
Summary
Bill S2398, sponsored by Senator Anthony M. Bucco, proposes a significant shift in how municipalities in New Jersey can deliver essential communications to their residents. Specifically, it authorizes municipalities to transmit property tax bills, construction permits, and receipts for payments electronically via e-mail. This change is aimed at modernizing the communication process between local governments and constituents, making it more efficient while leveraging technology in governmental operations.
Contention
While the bill primarily aims for convenience and modernization, potential points of contention could arise regarding the implications of digital communication for privacy and accessibility. Supporters may argue that the bill enhances efficiency and reduces costs associated with printing and mailing physical documents. Conversely, critics could express concern about the reliance on technology that may marginalize individuals with limited internet access or technological literacy, thereby raising issues of equity in municipal communications.
Defines "electronic nicotine-delivery system shop" and requires that ten percent (10%) of sales revenue from said shops be transferred to the tobacco cessation programs pursuant to § 27-20-53.
Defines “electronic nicotine-delivery system shop” and requires that ten percent (10%) of sales revenue from said shops be transferred to the tobacco cessation programs pursuant to § 27-20-53.
Defines an alternative nicotine product as any noncombustible product without tobacco leaf but nicotine from another source and also taxes alternative nicotine products at $2.00 per container up to 20 units.
Defines an alternative nicotine product as any noncombustible product without tobacco leaf but nicotine from another source and also taxes alternative nicotine products at $2.00 per container up to 20 units.
Permits dealers without a distributor's license to resell cigars, and ultra premium pipe tobacco, excluding pipe tobacco intended for cigarettes, to other dealers.
Permits dealers without a distributor's license to resell cigars, and ultra premium pipe tobacco, excluding pipe tobacco intended for cigarettes, to other dealers.