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NJ A502
NJ A502Prohibits harassing or taking of certain wildlife at competitive event; establishes penalties.
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Introduced
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
In Committee
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Prohibits harassing or taking of certain wildlife at competitive event; establishes penalties.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits harassing or taking certain wildlife, such as bobcats, coyotes, and rabbits, at competitive events where participants are encouraged to take wildlife and are rewarded with prizes or other inducements. It establishes penalties for violating these provisions, including a five-year suspension of any license or permit issued by the Division of Fish and Wildlife and all privileges to take or possess wildlife. The bill also requires injured wildlife to be transported to a licensed rehabilitator or veterinarian for treatment or humane euthanasia, and any killed wildlife to be forfeited to the Division of Fish and Wildlife.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (12)
Reginald Atkins (D)*,
Daniel Benson (D)*,
Carol Murphy (D)*,
Robert Clifton (R),
Shama Haider (D),
Mila Jasey (D),
Michele Matsikoudis (R),
Raj Mukherji (D),
Ellen Park (D),
Sterley Stanley (D),
Lisa Swain (D),
Britnee Timberlake (D),
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Agriculture and Food Security Committee (on 01/11/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A502 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/A1000/502_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/A1000/502_I1.PDF |
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