Prohibits setting of snares or cable restraint traps on certain National Guard property; establishes penalties.
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This bill prohibits the use of snares and cable restraint traps on certain National Guard property in New Jersey. Specifically, it applies to properties that are 150 acres or larger and located in municipalities with a population density of at least 1,500 people per square mile. Violators face civil penalties, ranging from $100 to $500 per offense, and the Commissioner of Environmental Protection can enforce the law. The bill aims to protect local wildlife, particularly foxes, and nesting piping plovers.
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