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New Jersey Assembly bill 3425, which would have seriously restricted racing at most racetracks, was withdrawn from consideration. Under the proposal, introduced by Assemblymen Michael Panter (D-12th) and Robert Morgan (D-12th), no motor vehicle could be operated on a racetrack that is within a mile of residential housing before 11 a.m. or after 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and before 11 a.m. and after 7 p.m. on Sundays.
Violators would face fines of $2,500 for the first offense, $5,000 for the second offense, $10,000 for the third offense, and $25,000 for the fourth and subsequent offenses.
Track operators say that this proposal would have essentially shut down certain forms of racing in the state as it would be virtually impossible for clubs or promoters to run successful dirt-track or motocross events.
The AMA is not opposed to reasonable hours of operation for racing facilities. But, such regulations, if necessary, should be worked out at the local level among the track operator, neighboring property owners and local government.
New Jersey Assembly bill 3425, which would have seriously restricted racing at most racetracks, was withdrawn from consideration. Under the proposal, introduced by Assemblymen Michael Panter (D-12th) and Robert Morgan (D-12th), no motor vehicle could be operated on a racetrack that is within a mile of residential housing before 11 a.m. or after 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and before 11 a.m. and after 7 p.m. on Sundays.
Violators would face fines of $2,500 for the first offense, $5,000 for the second offense, $10,000 for the third offense, and $25,000 for the fourth and subsequent offenses.
Track operators say that this proposal would have essentially shut down certain forms of racing in the state as it would be virtually impossible for clubs or promoters to run successful dirt-track or motocross events.
The AMA is not opposed to reasonable hours of operation for racing facilities. But, such regulations, if necessary, should be worked out at the local level among the track operator, neighboring property owners and local government.