As Major Snow Storm Approaches The East Coast, New Jersey Lifts Rule Banning Shoveling Snow Without A License

As a major winter storm is set to hit the east coast this weekend, New Jersey has officially repealed a rule banning the shoveling of snow without a license. Yes, you read that correct. If you shoveled your neighbors drive for a fee, it was against the law in New Jersey.

Gov. Chris Christie has now signed a bill making it legal for New Jersey residents to offer snow shoveling services without first registering with their city. Last year, two teenagers were going door-to-door offering to shovel snow for a small fee were stopped by local police in Bound Brook, N.J.

The police informed the two boys that they were not allowed to solicit businesses without a permit. The cost of such a permit? How about $450 and it's only good for 180 days.

Once this story made headlines, the so-called “right-to-shovel” bill was introduced. The bill removes only licensing requirements for snow shoveling services and only applies to solicitations made within 24 hours before a predicted snow storm. Towns with laws prohibiting door-to-door solicitation will be able to enforce those laws in all other circumstances.

[VIA - FoxNews]