"Moose's Law"; prohibits persons convicted of animal cruelty offenses from owning animals and from working or volunteering at animal-related enterprises; establishes presumption against pretrial intervention for certain persons.

S 1804, "Moose's Law," prohibits individuals convicted of animal cruelty offenses in New Jersey from owning animals or working/volunteering at animal-related businesses (like shelters, vets, pet shops, or breeding operations) for a period set by the court. The law requires courts to order offenders to forfeit owned animals (transferring them to shelters or co-owners) and bans future animal ownership or employment in animal enterprises for at least two years, or longer based on offense severity. It also creates a presumption against granting pretrial intervention (a diversion program) for people accused of certain animal cruelty offenses, meaning they typically cannot avoid trial through this program. The law directly affects convicted animal cruelty offenders, restricting their ability to interact with animals in personal or professional settings.