New Jersey A2943 establishes the crime of agroterrorism, with penalties based on the nature and impact of the act.

New Jersey A2943 establishes the crime of agroterrorism, which involves knowingly or recklessly importing a high-risk agricultural pathogen into the state. The severity of the crime depends on the circumstances: it is a second-degree crime, punishable by five to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $150,000, unless it involves concealment of the pathogen's origin, is committed by someone acting on behalf of a foreign government, or results in economic damage exceeding $1 million, in which case it is a first-degree crime, punishable by 10 to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $200,000.

New Jersey A2943 establishes the crime of agroterrorism, with penalties based on the nature and impact of the act.

New Jersey A2943 establishes the crime of agroterrorism, which involves knowingly or recklessly importing a high-risk agricultural pathogen into the state. The severity of the crime depends on the circumstances: it is a second-degree crime, punishable by five to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $150,000, unless it involves concealment of the pathogen's origin, is committed by someone acting on behalf of a foreign government, or results in economic damage exceeding $1 million, in which case it is a first-degree crime, punishable by 10 to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $200,000.