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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Dead
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill clarifies that a person engaged in hunting would not be permitted to use a firearm except as prescribed by the State Fish and Game Code. The bill removes from current law a restriction prohibiting bow hunting with a bow drawn, held or released by mechanical means. In addition, the bill increases from $20 to $100 the fine for unlawfully hunting certain game animals and unlawfully hunting with a firearm with certain characteristics. Finally, the bill incorporates into provisions of current law a prohibition against carrying a "long gun" while hunting. Under the bill, the term "long gun" is to include all forms of firearms except for handguns, which may be carried in accordance with Title 2C of the New Jersey Statutes.
AI Summary
This bill clarifies the types of firearms allowed to be used while hunting in New Jersey. The bill removes a restriction prohibiting the use of bows with mechanical means, increases the fine for unlawfully hunting certain game animals or using certain firearms, and incorporates a prohibition on carrying "long guns" (a term defined in the bill to include most types of firearms except handguns) while hunting. The bill aligns the hunting regulations with the State Fish and Game Code, allowing the use of firearms as prescribed by that code.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Withdrawn Because Approved P.L.2023, c.330. (on 01/09/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S2291 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S2500/2291_I1.HTM |
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