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.
This bill revises New Jersey's agricultural trespass law by removing the requirement that trespassers must knowingly or recklessly enter farm lands. It now prohibits any entry (on foot, vehicle, or equipment) without written permission and expands protected property to include fences, equipment, crops, and trees. The bill adds new land types to coverage, such as adjacent wooded areas used with farms (for Christmas trees) and land for storing agricultural equipment. Civil penalties increase to $1,000 (plus attorney fees) for violations involving vehicles/equipment, versus $100 for basic trespass.
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Introduction
Feb 2024
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Introduced Feb 22, 2024
Last action Feb 22, 2024
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Introduced
Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Commerce, Economic Development and Agriculture Committee
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2 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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Erik Peterson
RRepublican
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John DiMaio
RRepublican
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Alex Sauickie
RRepublican
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