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NJ S612
NJ S612Authorizes local law enforcement officers to conduct certain alternative deer control methods.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill would define the term "authorized agent" as used in P.L.2000, c.46 (C.23:4-42.3 et seq.), the law authorizing community based management plans, to provide that term may include local law enforcement officers. A community based deer management plan is a plan by which a county board of agriculture, the governing body of a county or municipality, or the owner or operator of an airport may request, from the Division of Fish and Wildlife, a special deer management permit to implement alternative deer control methods in order to manage a deer population that is causing significant property damage in that area. Under this bill, the term "authorized agent" may include, but is not limited to, upon the request of a municipal governing body, a local law enforcement officer trained or otherwise approved by the division to employ alternative deer control methods.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing law to allow local law enforcement officers to be designated as "authorized agents" for implementing alternative deer control methods. These alternative methods, which go beyond traditional hunting, are used to manage deer populations causing significant property damage in designated areas. Community-based deer management plans, which outline these methods and safety precautions, can now include trained or approved local law enforcement officers as participants in carrying out these plans, upon the request of a municipal governing body.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S612 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S1000/612_I1.HTM |
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