A427 — Requires use of bear-resistant containers, dumpsters, or food boxes in certain areas located in black bear habitat under certain circumstances, including garbage collection, and prohibits certain actions that would result in feeding of black bears.

A427 — Requires use of bear-resistant containers, dumpsters, or food boxes in certain areas located in black bear habitat under certain circumstances, including garbage collection, and prohibits certain actions that would result in feeding of black bears. · Informed CitizenryThis bill amends New Jersey law to minimize human-bear interactions by regulating the storage of food and bear-attracting materials in areas known for black bear habitat. It prohibits anyone from s…Open in Informed Citizenry