New Jersey A2317 bans force-feeding poultry for foie gras production.
New Jersey A2317 prohibits the force-feeding of ducks, geese, and other poultry for foie gras production. Exceptions are made for force-feeding aimed at improving bird health. The bill also bans the distribution, sale, and offer for sale of foie gras and foie gras products unless they originate from a jurisdiction that prohibits force-feeding. Violations incur a written warning for the first offense and a $100 fine for subsequent offenses, with each day of violation considered a separate offense.
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