New Jersey Statutes 4:22-23. Use of bird as target; disorderly persons offense, $25 fine
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Attorney's Note
Under the New Jersey Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| disorderly persons offense | up to 6 months | up to $1,000 |
Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 4:22-23
- person: includes corporations, companies, associations, societies, firms, partnerships and joint stock companies as well as individuals, unless restricted by the context to an individual as distinguished from a corporate entity or specifically restricted to one or some of the above enumerated synonyms and, when used to designate the owner of property which may be the subject of an offense, includes this State, the United States, any other State of the United States as defined infra and any foreign country or government lawfully owning or possessing property within this State. See New Jersey Statutes 1:1-2
4:22-23. A person who shall:
a. Use a live pigeon, fowl or other bird for the purpose of a target, or to be shot at either for amusement or as a test of skill in marksmanship;
b. Shoot at a bird used as described in subsection a. of this section, or is a party to such shooting; or
c. Lease a building, room, field or premises, or knowingly permit the use thereof for the purpose of such shooting–
Shall be guilty of a disorderly persons offense, and shall, in addition to any penalty assessed therefor, be fined $25 for each bird shot at or killed in violation of this section.
This section shall not apply to the shooting of game.
Amended 1995, c.355, s.6; 2003, c.232, s.2.