New Jersey § 23:4-23
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 23:4-23, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 23:4-23.
No person in this State shall remove the skin or feathers, or in any way mutilate
the body of a wild bird or animal killed, caught or taken while hunting, for the purpose
of concealing its identity or sex, under a penalty of one hundred dollars ($100.00). A person's possession of a wild bird or animal or part thereof that has been plucked,
skinned or mutilated in the woods, fields, or meadows or on the waters of this State
shall be prima facie evidence that he has violated this section. The removal of the entrails of a deer shall not be considered a violation of this
section, but the carcass shall not be otherwise mutilated, cut up or divided until
the Division of Fish and Game or one of its members or a fish and game warden has
received notification or report of the killing from the person who killed it, together
with all information as required. Any person having any part or portion of a deer in his or her possession, or under
his control, or in any room, house, tent, camp, or building of any description, or
in any conveyance while in the woods or fields or on the roads or highways during
the open season for the killing of deer and during the day next following the last
day of such open season shall be required to furnish satisfactory proof that the same
came from a legally killed deer that has been properly reported and failing to do
so shall be liable to a penalty of one hundred dollars ($100.00).
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 23:4-23
What does New Jersey Statutes § 23:4-23 cover?
Section 23:4-23 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Jersey § 23:4-23?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 23:4-23 apply to my situation?
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