New Jersey A5021 bans lead ammunition for hunting, requiring nonlead options.

New Jersey A5021 mandates the use of nonlead ammunition for hunting, prohibiting lead ammunition. The Fish and Game Council must phase in restrictions on lead ammunition over three years, requiring only nonlead ammunition for hunting thereafter. Nonlead ammunition includes those with one percent lead or less, or those federally approved as nonlead. The council must also establish and update a list of certified nonlead ammunition. Penalties for violations include fines of $100 to $1,500 for a first offense and up to $4,000 for subsequent offenses.

New Jersey A5021 bans lead ammunition for hunting, requiring nonlead options.

New Jersey A5021 mandates the use of nonlead ammunition for hunting, prohibiting lead ammunition. The Fish and Game Council must phase in restrictions on lead ammunition over three years, requiring only nonlead ammunition for hunting thereafter. Nonlead ammunition includes those with one percent lead or less, or those federally approved as nonlead. The council must also establish and update a list of certified nonlead ammunition. Penalties for violations include fines of $100 to $1,500 for a first offense and up to $4,000 for subsequent offenses.