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NJ S3667

NJ S3667
Revises offense of agricultural trespass to eliminate mental state requirements, expands number and type of activities constituting agricultural trespass, and expands definition of "lands" susceptible to agricultural trespass.


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Introduced
02/28/2023
In Committee
02/28/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Revises offense of agricultural trespass to eliminate mental state requirements, expands number and type of activities constituting agricultural trespass, and expands definition of "lands" susceptible to agricultural trespass.

AI Summary

This bill revises the offense of agricultural trespass in New Jersey. It eliminates the mental state requirements for the offense, expands the number and types of activities that constitute agricultural trespass, and expands the definition of "lands" that are susceptible to agricultural trespass. Specifically, the bill broadens the definition of "lands" to include various types of agricultural and horticultural lands, as well as appurtenant woodland and lands used for maintaining or storing agricultural equipment. It also increases the civil penalties for trespassing on agricultural lands, including a minimum fine of $1,000 for operating a motorized vehicle or riding a horse without permission, or for damaging property on the lands.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee (on 02/28/2023)

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