New Jersey S2648 bans the force feeding of poultry for foie gras production and sale of foie gras from force-fed birds.

New Jersey S2648 prohibits the force feeding of ducks, geese, or other poultry for foie gras production, except when done to improve the bird's health. The bill also bans the distribution, sale, and offer for sale of foie gras and foie gras products from force-fed birds. Violators face civil penalties, with a written warning for the first offense and a $100 fine for subsequent offenses, each day of violation counting as a separate offense. The Secretary of Agriculture enforces these penalties, with jurisdiction over enforcement proceedings granted to the Superior Court and municipal court.

New Jersey S2648 bans the force feeding of poultry for foie gras production and sale of foie gras from force-fed birds.

New Jersey S2648 prohibits the force feeding of ducks, geese, or other poultry for foie gras production, except when done to improve the bird's health. The bill also bans the distribution, sale, and offer for sale of foie gras and foie gras products from force-fed birds. Violators face civil penalties, with a written warning for the first offense and a $100 fine for subsequent offenses, each day of violation counting as a separate offense. The Secretary of Agriculture enforces these penalties, with jurisdiction over enforcement proceedings granted to the Superior Court and municipal court.