A5065

Prohibits harassing or taking of certain wildlife at competitive event; establishes penalties.

Introduced·5/14/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A5065 prohibits harassment or taking of certain wildlife at competitive events and establishes penalties.

New Jersey A5065 prohibits the harassment or taking of specific wildlife, defined as "covered wildlife," at competitive events. This includes bobcats, coyotes, crows, foxes, minks, opossums, rabbits, raccoons, skunks, squirrels, weasels, and woodchucks, or their parts. The bill mandates that any injured wildlife from such events be transported to a licensed wildlife rehabilitator or State licensed veterinarian for treatment or euthanasia if necessary. It also authorizes the Division of Fish and Wildlife to forfeit the remains of any covered wildlife killed or euthanized due to violations.

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Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee
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History

May 14

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee