Establishes crime of agroterrorism.
This bill creates a new criminal offense for agroterrorism in New Jersey, prohibiting the knowing or reckless importation of biological agents, toxins, or organisms designated as "high-risk agricultural pathogens" that threaten crops, livestock, or ecosystems. The Secretary of Agriculture, with input from environmental, health, and federal agencies, must establish a list of these pathogens to define the crime. Agroterrorism is a second-degree crime (5-10 years in prison, up to $150,000 fine) unless it involves concealment of origin, foreign government involvement, or over $1 million in economic damage, in which case it becomes a first-degree crime (10-20 years, up to $200,000 fine). The law directly affects individuals or entities importing such pathogens into New Jersey, targeting acts that could cause widespread agricultural harm.
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Commerce, Economic Development and Agriculture Committee
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Alex Sauickie
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