Prohibits persons convicted of criminal animal cruelty offenses from owning domestic companion animals and from working or volunteering at animal-related enterprises; designated as "Moose's Law."

This bill, "Moose's Law," prohibits people convicted of animal cruelty offenses (in New Jersey or other jurisdictions) from owning pets or working/volunteering at animal-related businesses like pet stores, shelters, veterinary clinics, or animal breeding operations. It requires these businesses to conduct criminal background checks on employees and volunteers to ensure they haven't been convicted of animal cruelty. Courts can order pet forfeiture for offenders and prohibit pet ownership for periods of at least two years, or longer based on offense severity. The bill exempts farms, livestock operations, and academic research institutions from these requirements.