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Recreation
Beach Fees
The governing body of any municipality bordering on
the Atlantic Ocean, tidal water bays or rivers, may, by ordinance,
provide for reduced beach fees, or no beach fees, to persons 65
or more years of age and to persons receiving disability benefits
under the federal Social Security Act. This is permissive legislation,
not mandated. For further information, please contact the governing
body of the municipality where the beach is located.
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Parks
Senior Citizen Pass - New Jersey residents age 62 or older are entitled
to a Senior Citizen Pass which allows the holder free entry and
free parking at any park, forest, or historic site administered
by the Division of Parks & Forestry. (This pass does not include overnight camping or other fees within the facilities. Seniors will receive a $2 per night reduction in campsite rates.) Applications
for a Senior Citizen Pass should be made to Administrative Services,
Division of Parks & Forestry, NJ Department of Environmental Protection,
PO Box 404, Trenton, NJ 08625-0404, telephone 1-800-843-6420 or
609-984-0370. Proof of age must be submitted with the application.
Public Golf Courses
Public golf courses of counties/municipalities offering reduced
rates to their resident senior citizens may offer the same reduced
rates to non-resident senior citizens age 62 or older. To determine
whether a particular public golf course offers such reciprocity,
please contact that golf course directly.
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Licenses
Fishing
- New Jersey residents of at least six months, ages 65 through
69, may obtain a fishing license at the reduced fee
instead of the regular fee. If blind, there is no charge
for a fishing license to New Jersey residents. For residents over
the age of 70 no license or trout stamps are required. A driver's license or other acceptable proof of age containing
date of birth and physical description will function as the actual fishing license for those 70 or over. For those who've never tried fishing, or have been away from the sport, or to advance from beginner to expert, free classes and programs are offered throughout the year including two Free Fishing Days in June.
To apply for a license, write to the NJ Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Fish, Game & Wildlife, Marine Fisheries Administration, PO Box 400, Trenton, NJ 08625-0400. Proof of age must be submitted with the application. To obtain additional information about the classes and programs please telephone 609-292-2965 or visit the website at www.njfishandwildlife.com.
Clams,
Oysters - New Jersey residents age 62 or older desiring to
dig for clams or oysters may obtain a license for only a processing fee. Lifetime Resident Senior Clam Licenses sold prior to June 17, 2008, have been expanded to include all molluscan (shellfish) species, with the exception of conchs. To apply for a license, write to the NJ Department
of Environmental Protection, Division of Fish, Game & Wildlife, Marine Fisheries Administration, PO Box 400, Trenton, NJ 08625-0400 or telephone 609-984-5546. Proof of age should be submitted with the application.
Hunting
- New Jersey residents age 65+ are entitled to a license to hunt with
hounds, firearms or with bow and arrow for a reduced fee instead of the
regular fee. To obtain one or both types of hunting
licenses, apply in writing to the Division of Fish, Game & Wildlife,
NJ Department of Environmental Protection, PO Box 400, Trenton,
NJ 08625-0400, telephone 609-292-2965. Proof of age should be
submitted with the application.
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Entertainment
Games of Chance - Raffles
and Bingo
Senior citizen associations and clubs are permitted to operate games of chance consisting of bingo and raffles
in those New Jersey municipalities where such games are legal.
To conduct these games of chance, the senior citizen associations
or clubs should first obtain a license from their municipal clerk.
The maximum aggregate value of all prizes that can be offered
and given shall not exceed the limit prescribed as authorized
by regulation from the control commission.
Further information on licenses for raffles and bingo is available
from the NJ Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission, 31 Clinton
St., P.O. Box 46000, Newark, NJ 07102, telephone 973-648-2710,
or from your Municipal Clerk.
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Cable Television
Cable Television Discount - The Office of Cable
Television investigates, resolves complaints and ensures that safe
and proper cable service is available to subscribers in New Jersey.
The cable television companies may, if they so choose, offer a discount
rate for cable television reception to senior citizens age 62+ or
disabled individuals meeting the income and residency eligibility
requirements of the PAAD Program, if there is no more than one non-senior
citizen/disabled person in the household. For information or to
file an unresolved complaint, contact the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities, Two Gateway Center, Newark, NJ 07102, 1-800-624-0331 or you may use the convenient on-line complaint form at www.state.nj.us/bpu/home/complaintForm.shtml.
For further information about discounts or a complaint contact your local cable office.
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Division of Aging and Community Services
