N.J. Stat. tit. 21, ch. 1C

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N.J. Stat. § 21:1C-1 Definitions

1. As used in this act: "Model rocket" means a commercially made rocket that is propelled by a rocket motor; that contains a device for returning it to the ground in a condition to fly again; whose structural parts are made of paper, wood, or breakable plastic and contain no substantial metal parts; and whose primary use is for purposes of education, recreation, and sporting competition. "Rocket motor" means a device that provides the necessary force or thrust to cause a rocket to move and the force or thrust is created by the discharge of gas generated by combustion, decomposition, change of state, or other operation of materials completely stored within the rocket motor during the commercial manufacturing process and requiring no mixing of propellants. L.1991,c.354,s.1.

N.J. Stat. § 21:1C-2 Examination and testing of model rockets; certification

2. Model rockets offered for sale, sold, used, or made available to the public in this State shall be examined and tested by the Department of Labor to determine if they comply with the requirements of this act and with the rules and regulations promulgated thereto. The Commissioner of the Department of Labor shall certify as acceptable for sale and use those products that do comply. At the discretion of the commissioner, the examination, testing, and certification may be carried out by an approved testing laboratory or an organization such as the National Association of Rocketry or an organization affiliated with the National Aeronautic Association. The commissioner shall maintain a current and complete list of all model rockets which have received certification and shall make copies of this list available to any person upon request. L.1991,c.354,s.2.

N.J. Stat. § 21:1C-3 Model rocket, certification required for sale or usage

3. A model rocket shall not be sold, offered for sale, made available to the public, or used in this State unless it has been certified by the commissioner. A model rocket shall not be used in this State except in accordance with this act and in compliance with the rules and regulations promulgated in accordance with section 6 of this act. L.1991,c.354,s.3.

N.J. Stat. § 21:1C-4 Age requirements of purchaser; storage permit conditions

4. a. A person at least 14 years of age, but less than 18 years of age, shall be eligible to purchase and use a model rocket bearing the standardized engine coding 1/4A, 1/2A, A, B, and C provided that the person has a consent form signed by a parent or legal guardian. b. A person at least 18 years of age shall be permitted to purchase and use a model rocket of any type or size. c. A person at least 12 years of age but less than 14 years of age who is a participant in a bona fide model rocket education program may fire a model rocket bearing the standardized engine coding 1/4A, 1/2A, A, B, and C only when under the direct supervision and control of a person who is at least 21 years of age and only during the course of the model rocket education program. d. A person shall be required to obtain a permit for the storage of more than 100 kg (220 lbs.) of solid propellant model rockets. No other permit shall be required for the possession, use, purchase, transportation, or sale of model rockets. L.1991,c.354,s.4.

N.J. Stat. § 21:1C-5 Violation; penalty

5. A person who violates any of the provisions of this act shall be fined $100.00 which shall be collected in a civil action by a summary proceeding under the "penalty enforcement law" (N.J.S.2A:58-1 et seq.). L.1991,c.354,s.5.

N.J. Stat. § 21:1C-6 Rules, regulations

6. The Commissioner of the Department of Labor shall establish rules and regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) which shall substantially comply with the NFPA 1122 Code for Unmanned Rockets of the National Fire Protection Association. The rules and regulations shall include, but need not be limited to, the procedures for obtaining the permit specified in subsection d. of section 4 of this act, the procedures to be followed for the permitted use of model rockets, and the acceptable design, weight, and power of model rockets. L.1991,c.354,s.6.

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