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Introduced
03/07/2024
03/07/2024
In Committee
03/07/2024
03/07/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill permits law enforcement and conservation officers of the Department of Environmental Protection to use unmanned aircraft systems, commonly referred to as drones, in the execution of their duties. Currently, a law enforcement or conservation officer is not restricted from using a drone in carrying out their duties with respect to the prevention of lawful taking of wildlife, pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1993, c.11(C.23:7A-2). This bill expands that freedom to their other duties, such as enforcing trespassing and park disturbance concerns.
AI Summary
This bill permits law enforcement and conservation officers of the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to use unmanned aircraft systems, commonly known as drones, in carrying out their duties. The bill expands the existing law that allows DEP officers to use drones for the prevention of unlawful wildlife taking to include other duties such as enforcing trespassing and park disturbance concerns. The bill also authorizes DEP officers to arrest individuals for violations observed through the use of drones.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Environment, Natural Resources, and Solid Waste Committee (on 03/07/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A4014 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A4500/4014_I1.HTM |
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