New Jersey A2317 prohibits the force feeding of poultry for foie gras production and bans the sale of foie gras from force-fed birds.
New Jersey A2317 prohibits the force feeding of geese, ducks, or other poultry for the production of foie gras. This prohibition does not apply when force feeding is done to improve the bird's health. The bill also bans the distribution, sale, or offer for sale of foie gras or foie gras products that originate from states or jurisdictions where force feeding is allowed. Violators face civil penalties, including a written warning for the first offense and a $100 fine for each subsequent offense, with each day of violation constituting a separate offense.
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