A 1404 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Changes perimeter for bow and arrow hunting around certain buildings; requires property owner to provide notice and obtain receipt from owners of adjacent properties of any hunting activity; designated as "Restoring Safety Buffer Law."

This bill expands the safe distance for bow and arrow hunting near occupied buildings and school playgrounds from 150 feet to 450 feet. It requires property owners allowing hunting on their land to provide written notice and obtain written confirmation from adjacent property owners at least 24 hours in advance of any hunting activity. The law directly affects private property owners who permit hunting and neighboring residents who may be impacted by hunting near their homes. Named the "Restoring Safety Buffer Law," it aims to prevent incidents like the accidental arrow shooting of a dog near a home, by increasing safety buffers and requiring neighbor notification.
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024 Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Environment, Natural Resources, and Solid Waste Committee
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