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NJ A4152

NJ A4152
Increases minimum civil fine for harassing person taking wildlife and increases criminal penalty for subsequent offenses.


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

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill increases the minimum civil fine for harassing a person lawfully taking wildlife from $100 to $250. The bill also establishes an enhanced penalty for repeat offenders. Under current law, a person who harasses a hunter is guilty of a petty disorderly persons offense, regardless of whether the person is a repeat offender. A petty disorderly persons offense is punishable by imprisonment for up to 30 days, a fine of up to $500, or both imprisonment and a fine. Under this bill, a subsequent offender would be committing a disorderly persons offense, punishable by imprisonment for up to six months, a fine of up to $1,000, or both imprisonment and a fine.

AI Summary

This bill increases the minimum civil fine for harassing a person lawfully taking wildlife from $100 to $250. It also establishes an enhanced penalty for repeat offenders, making a subsequent offense a disorderly persons offense punishable by up to six months imprisonment, a fine of up to $1,000, or both, rather than a petty disorderly persons offense punishable by up to 30 days imprisonment, a fine of up to $500, or both.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

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

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