Establishes offense of reckless trespass involving wild animal and sets penalties and liability.

New Jersey S1010 establishes the offense of reckless trespass involving a wild animal. It defines the offense as entering a cage, enclosure, or area where a wild animal is housed without permission and harassing the animal or being attacked by it. Penalties vary based on the outcome: a disorderly persons offense for no harm, a fourth-degree crime for bodily injury, and a third-degree crime for killing the animal. Those convicted are liable for property damage and the animal's injury or death. Parents or guardians are liable if a juvenile commits the offense.

Establishes offense of reckless trespass involving wild animal and sets penalties and liability.

New Jersey S1010 establishes the offense of reckless trespass involving a wild animal. It defines the offense as entering a cage, enclosure, or area where a wild animal is housed without permission and harassing the animal or being attacked by it. Penalties vary based on the outcome: a disorderly persons offense for no harm, a fourth-degree crime for bodily injury, and a third-degree crime for killing the animal. Those convicted are liable for property damage and the animal's injury or death. Parents or guardians are liable if a juvenile commits the offense.