No license or permit required for an occasionally operated business by individual under 18 years of age.

N.J. Stat. § 40:52-19
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1. A municipality shall not require a license or permit for a business that is operated only occasionally and by an individual who is under 18 years of age. L.2021, c.287.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/legislative-activity/statutesFetched: 10/17/2026

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