The New Jersey Senate has passed legislation sponsored by 9th District legislators to exempt an eligible disabled veteran from any fee to obtain, replace or renew a permit to operate a beach buggy. Sen. Christopher J. Connors, Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf and Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove had introduced the initiative at the request of a constituent who is a disabled veteran.

According to theU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, there are approximately 57,000 veterans residing in New Jersey who…