A3025

Revises elements of offense of agricultural trespass, expands number and type of activities constituting agricultural trespass, and expands definition of "lands" susceptible to agricultural trespass.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

Revises agricultural trespass laws, expands activities constituting trespass, and updates definitions of affected lands.

New Jersey A3025 amends the offense of agricultural trespass by removing the requirement of knowledge or recklessness, expanding the types of activities that constitute trespass, and updating the definition of "lands" susceptible to agricultural trespass. The bill now includes appurtenant woodland and land used for agricultural equipment storage. Trespassers face a civil penalty of at least $100, and those who damage property face additional penalties of up to $1,000 and attorney fees. Owners must post notices prohibiting trespass on waters listed for fish stocking.

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Current
Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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3
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee