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NJ A3618

NJ A3618
Requires 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
02/12/2024
In Committee
02/12/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 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, particularly those living near hunting areas, about hunting seasons and rules, as well as inform the public about hunting on state-owned lands. Additionally, the bill mandates the display of an orange flag at each entrance of a state park or forest on any day that hunting is permitted in that location. The bill also requires the DEP Commissioner to include a funding request for the implementation of these provisions in the annual budget request.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Environment, Natural Resources, and Solid Waste Committee (on 02/12/2024)
(1 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A3618
BillText https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A4000/3618_I1.HTM
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