Increases penalty for certain acts of trespass and vandalism on agricultural and horticultural lands.

This New Jersey bill (A 209) increases penalties for damaging agricultural or horticultural lands. It raises the minimum civil penalty from $1,000 to $2,500 when a trespasser or vandal causes over $10,000 in damages to property like crops, fences, or livestock. The bill applies to anyone who enters or damages such lands without permission, requiring them to pay the higher penalty plus costs for restoring the property. Landowners affected include farmers, orchard operators, and others using land for crop or animal production.