New Jersey A5060 would prohibit fur farming.

New Jersey A5060 would prohibit fur farming, including the breeding, raising, producing, and marketing of fur-bearing animals raised in captivity. Fur farming is currently allowed as an agricultural pursuit under the supervision of the Department of Agriculture. Violators of this prohibition would be guilty of a disorderly persons offense. The bill would also amend various other statutes that include fur farming within the definition of "farming," "agricultural product," etc. The bill would take effect one year after enactment.

New Jersey A5060 would prohibit fur farming.

New Jersey A5060 would prohibit fur farming, including the breeding, raising, producing, and marketing of fur-bearing animals raised in captivity. Fur farming is currently allowed as an agricultural pursuit under the supervision of the Department of Agriculture. Violators of this prohibition would be guilty of a disorderly persons offense. The bill would also amend various other statutes that include fur farming within the definition of "farming," "agricultural product," etc. The bill would take effect one year after enactment.