NJ A6215

New Jersey Department of Agriculture must consult with USDA to identify nonlethal geese population control methods and, when lethal methods are necessary, humane lethal alternatives to gassing

Department of Agriculture must propose a memorandum of understanding with USDA specifying when nonlethal and lethal methods can be used, with gassing permitted only in limited circumstances

Division of Fish and Wildlife must consult with the Department of Agriculture within 90 days of any MOU execution and determine which control methods the division will use, potentially entering its own MOU with USDA

Department of Health must notify relevant state and federal agencies of any public health emergency requiring lethal geese control and implement humane methods other than gassing whenever possible

Division of Fish and Wildlife must adopt best management practices within 180 days to discourage resident Canada geese populations, including minimizing turf grass and encouraging native plants and riparian buffers