Ocean City officials said the emergency order is in response to large unruly youth gatherings, vandalism and underage drinking that created havoc this past Memorial Day weekend and last summer.
Wildwood banned any kind of alcohol"Even if it's not open, they don't have to ask who it belongs to, they can basically write a ticket to everyone there," said Mayor Pete Byron.
The municipalities said the new crackdown is largely due to juvenile justice reform spearheaded by Governor Phil Murphy and the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General, which set limits on police interaction with teens and youth, especially for alcohol and marijuana use.Juvenile advocates said the changes provided more protections for those under 21 and prevented unnecessary entrance into the criminal justice system.
"Sometimes laws are put into effect without thinking of the cascade effect they can have," added Byron. Officials in Ocean City will hold an emergency city council session at 1 p.m. on June 1 to amend existing laws before the weekend. A press conference is scheduled for 3 p.m.
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