Legislation
New and revised legislations affect every type of OCNJ business. Stay current on the newest laws and regulations pertaining to OCNJ commerce with these legislation reports.
Friday, May 8, 2020
Mayor's Update May 8, 2020
Friday, May 8, 2020
Cape May County Recovery Initiative
Thursday, May 7, 2020
Cape May County Reopening Resolution
Please click here to read the resolution adopted by the Cape May County Board of Chosen Freeholders today in regards to supporting the proposal for safe, thoughtful and progressive reopening of Cape May County in the time of Covid-19.
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Facility (CDC Recommendations)
- Wear disposable gloves to clean and disinfect.
- Clean surfaces using soap and water, then use disinfectant.
- Cleaning with soap and water reduces number of germs, dirt and impurities on the surface. Disinfecting kills germs on surfaces.
- Practice routine cleaning of frequently touched surfaces.
- More frequent cleaning and disinfection may be required based on level of use.
- Surfaces and objects in public places, such as shopping carts and point of sale keypads should be cleaned and disinfected before each use.
- High touch surfaces include:
- Tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, sinks, etc.
Saturday, May 2, 2020
City of Ocean City, NJ - Office of Emergency Management
City of Ocean City, NJ - Office of Emergency Management
Special Statement:
4 p.m. Saturday, May 2, 2020
All of New Jersey remains under a State of Emergency and Public Health Emergency due to the spread of COVID-19.
Please remember that Ocean City’s beaches and boardwalk are closed to all users. Social distancing is required to be practiced except with immediate family members, caretakers, household members or romantic partners. It is also recommended that people wear a cloth face covering while in public settings where social distancing measures are difficult to maintain. Gatherings of any kind are prohibited.
Please do not place an unnecessary burden on our first responders by failing to comply with these very clear and simple guidelines.
Friday, April 24, 2020
Mayor;s Update April 24, 2020
Monday, April 20, 2020
New COVID-19 Guidance Documents
Friday, April 17, 2020
Mayor's Update April 17, 2020
Monday, April 13, 2020
Small Business Emergency Assistance Loan applications open today
Small Business Emergency Assistance Loan applications open today, Monday, April 13, 2020.
In response to the economic challenges being faced by New Jersey small businesses due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) has created the Small Business Emergency Assistance Loan Program. The $10 million program will make direct low-cost financing available to allow New Jersey small businesses and non-profits to cover operating expenses and ensure continuity of operations during the outbreak.
Thursday, April 9, 2020
New Executive Order on Custruction Closures & Social Distancing
What is included in the pending Executive Order on construction closures and social distancing guidelines?
Governor Murphy announced on Wednesday, April 8, 2020, a pending Executive Order that will impact business operations across the State of New Jersey. This Executive Order generally covers:
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
Mayor's Update April 7, 2020
Friday, April 3, 2020
Relief for Small Businesses
Thursday, April 2, 2020
Extremely Urgent News for NJ Businesses
Sunday, March 22, 2020
Mayor's Update March 22, 2020
Saturday, March 21, 2020
Mayor's Update March 21, 2020
Thursday, March 19, 2020
Mayor's Update March 19, 2020
Tuesday, May 15, 2018
$15 Minimum Wage Update
We want to thank New Jersey Senate President Steve Sweeney and Senator Jeff VanDrew for meeting with us yesterday in Trenton.
Following the Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors meeting in March, Senator VanDrew worked with our chamber to arrange a meeting with the Senate President and members of the South Jersey business community to discuss the $15 an hour minimum wage issue as it pertains to small businesses.
Friday, June 23, 2017
Legislative Update 6/23/17
TRENTON WATCH
June 23, 2017
Tracking Legislation and Other Items Important to the Business Community:
CONSUMER AFFAIRS
Minimum Age for Tobacco Products - S-359 (Codey/D-27; Vitale/D-19; Huttle/D-37; Conaway/D-7; Jimenez/D-32; Lampitt/D-6; Diegnan/D-18; Jasey/D-27; Sumter/D-35): Assembly passed 53-16, sent to the Governor. Raises minimum age for purchase and sale of tobacco products and electronic smoking devices from 19 to 21. This bill also amends related statutes concerning penalties, fines, signage requirements, non-face-to-face transactions and enforcement provisions to reflect the increased minimum age. Contact: Michael Egenton
Tax Deduction for Charitable Food Contributions - S-3012 (Lesniak/D-20; Oroho/R-24)/A-2753 (Mukherji/D-33; Benson/D-14): Senate 38-0. Allows a NJ gross income tax deduction for charitable contributions of food made from business inventory. The deduction applies to food that meets all quality and labeling standards even though the food may not be marketable due to appearance, age, freshness, grade, size, surplus or other conditions. This new tax deduction will encourage charitable contributions of food to deserving organizations that support those in need. Contact: Michael Egenton
Wednesday, May 31, 2017
Legislative Update 5/31/17
TRENTON WATCH May 30, 2017 Tracking Legislation and Other Items Important to the Business Community: |
Friday, February 24, 2017
Legislative Update 2/24/17
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