New Jersey § 23:4-45
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 23:4-45, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 23:4-45.
a. No person shall hunt for, pursue, stalk, shoot at or attempt to take, kill, injure
or destroy a wild deer, except by daylight on the days and at the times designated
by the State Fish and Game Code. b. No person or persons while in or on a vehicle shall throw or cast the rays of any
illuminating device including, but not limited to, a spotlight, flashlight, floodlight
or headlight, which is affixed to a vehicle or which is portable, on or in any area
where deer may reasonably be expected to be found, while having in his or their possession
or control, or in or on the vehicle, or any compartment thereof, whether or not the
vehicle or compartment is locked, any firearm, weapon or other instrument capable
of killing deer; except that the foregoing shall not apply to a duly constituted
law enforcement officer while in the actual performance of his duties as such officer. This subsection shall not apply to the normal use of headlights on a vehicle traveling
on any public or private road in a normal manner.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 23:4-45
What does New Jersey Statutes § 23:4-45 cover?
Section 23:4-45 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.
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