New Jersey § 39:3-76

Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 39:3-76, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 39:3-76.

a. The Division of Highway Traffic Safety in the Department of Law and Public Safety,

in consultation with the Department of Children and Families, shall establish a public

awareness campaign to provide information to the general public concerning: (1) the dangers of leaving a child unattended in and around a motor vehicle; and (2) preventative measures that may be taken by parents or guardians to promote child

safety and protect against injuries or death caused by leaving a child unattended

in and around a motor vehicle. b. The Director of the Division of Highway Traffic Safety shall provide printed and

electronic educational materials concerning child safety in and around motor vehicles

and shall disseminate those materials: to child care centers licensed pursuant to

P.L.1983, c. 492 ( C.30:5B-1 et seq. ); at public venues throughout the State; and by any other means as the director

may determine, in collaboration with, and with the assistance of, other State, county,

and municipal governmental entities including, but not limited to, distribution on

the premises of, or through mail or electronic communications by, any office that

is open to members of the general public and is operated, administered, or used to

provide services to the general public by the Department of Children and Families

and the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission. c. The Director of the Division of Highway Traffic Safety shall report to the Governor,

and to the Legislature pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1991, c. 164 ( C.52:14-19.1 ), no later than 24 months after the effective date of this act, 1 on the activities and accomplishments of the public awareness campaign. 1

L.2017, c. 345, eff. Jan. 16, 2018.

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