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NJ A3954

NJ A3954
Removes statutory limitation on number of permits that may be issued by Division of Fish and Wildlife for the taking of beaver.


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Introduced
03/04/2024
In Committee
03/04/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill would grant the Division of Fish and Wildlife full authority to issue permits as is necessary and appropriate to manage the beaver resource in the State. In particular, the bill would remove the current statutory restriction, which limits to 200 the number of beaver trapping permits that may be issued by the division in any one year. The authority granted by this bill is consistent with the division's existing authority to issue as many permits as it deems appropriate in relation to the management of various other game species.

AI Summary

This bill removes the statutory limitation on the number of permits that may be issued by the Division of Fish and Wildlife for the taking of beaver. Specifically, the bill eliminates the current restriction that limits the division to issuing no more than 200 beaver trapping permits per year. This will grant the Division of Fish and Wildlife full authority to issue as many permits as it deems necessary and appropriate to manage the beaver population in the state.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Commerce, Economic Development and Agriculture Committee (on 03/04/2024)

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