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N.J. Stat. § 23:5-15.1

Possession of unlawful bait; penalty

New Jersey · New Jersey Statutes Title 23 — Fish and Game, Wild Birds and Animals · Status: effective

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N.J. Stat. § 23:5-15.1, Possession of unlawful bait; penalty, New Jersey, version 1 as recorded 2026-09-28, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/1452437
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No person shall have in possession any natural bait, live or preserved, any metal, plastic or wooden lures, plugs, spinners, flies, or any such contrivance that might be attached to a line or placed upon a hook for the purpose of catching fish, other than those specified as legal while angling in waters designated as having such restrictions under the Fish and Game Code, under a penalty of $20.00 for each offense.