A1537

Prohibits aquaculture of any species of octopus for purpose of human consumption.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A1537 prohibits octopus aquaculture for human consumption.

New Jersey A1537 prohibits the aquaculture of any species of octopus for human consumption. It also bans businesses from selling, possessing, or transporting octopuses that are the result of aquaculture. Violations of this bill are subject to a civil penalty of up to $1,000 per day, with each day of violation considered a separate offense. The bill defines "aquaculture" and "octopus" and allows the Secretary of Agriculture to adopt rules and regulations to implement the provisions.

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Where it stands

Current
Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee