New Jersey S2745 revises bear feeding laws and establishes a bear-proof garbage can distribution program.

New Jersey S2745 amends the law prohibiting the feeding of bears by updating definitions and clarifying prohibited actions. It removes the requirement for a prior written warning before imposing civil penalties for violations. The bill also establishes a program in the Department of Environmental Protection for distributing bear-proof garbage cans in counties with large bear populations. The "Bear Smart Fund" will support this program, funded by civil penalties collected from violations.

New Jersey S2745 revises bear feeding laws and establishes a bear-proof garbage can distribution program.

New Jersey S2745 amends the law prohibiting the feeding of bears by updating definitions and clarifying prohibited actions. It removes the requirement for a prior written warning before imposing civil penalties for violations. The bill also establishes a program in the Department of Environmental Protection for distributing bear-proof garbage cans in counties with large bear populations. The "Bear Smart Fund" will support this program, funded by civil penalties collected from violations.