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NJ A5854
NJ A5854Requires DEP to conduct public awareness campaign about hunting, and requires posting of orange flag at entrances to State parks and forests when hunting is permitted.
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Introduced
12/11/2023
12/11/2023
In Committee
12/11/2023
12/11/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill would require the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to take certain actions to inform the public about hunting in the State. The bill would require the DEP, in conjunction with the Fish and Game Council, to conduct a public awareness campaign concerning hunting in the State. The purpose of the public awareness campaign would be to educate residents of the State, and in particular residents living in areas in close proximity to areas where hunting is allowed, concerning hunting seasons, and the rules therefor, and to inform the public about hunting on State-owned lands. In addition, the bill would require the DEP's Director of the Division of Parks and Forestry to provide for the display of an orange flag at each entrance of a State park or forest on any day on which hunting is permitted in the park or forest.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), in conjunction with the Fish and Game Council, to conduct a public awareness campaign to educate residents about hunting seasons, rules, and hunting on state-owned lands, particularly in areas where hunting is allowed. The bill also requires the Director of the Division of Parks and Forestry to display an orange flag at the entrance of each state park or forest on any day when hunting is permitted. Additionally, the Commissioner of Environmental Protection must include funding for implementing these provisions in the DEP's annual budget request.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Agriculture and Food Security Committee (on 12/11/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A5854 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A6000/5854_I1.HTM |
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