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15 Dec: Lesniak Bill To Crack Down On Black Market For Tigers Approved In Senate

TRENTON – A bill sponsored by Senator Raymond J. Lesniak which would create a registration and reporting system for privately-owned tigers within the State of New Jersey in order to discourage the worldwide black market for tiger body parts was approved by the Senate today by a vote of 37-0.

“New Jersey has been a national leader in many social justice causes, like abolishing the death penalty, or public policy initiatives, like environmental protection,” said Senator Lesniak, D-Union. “Today, we can add to that leadership by sending a message to other states, our federal government and the international community, that New Jersey cares. We care about protecting other animal species that share the planet with us. We care about their inhumane treatment. We care, and we want to do something about it.”

Senator Raymond J. Lesniak, D-Union, reviews bill information on the floor of the New Jersey State Senate during a voting session.

01 Dec: Lesniak Bill To Crack Down On Black Market For Tigers Advances

TRENTON – A bill sponsored by Senator Raymond J. Lesniak which would create a registration and reporting system for privately-owned tigers within the State of New Jersey in order to discourage the worldwide black market for tiger body parts was unanimously approved by the Senate Economic Growth Committee.

“Worldwide, the demand for tiger body parts has essentially helped to push these majestic animals to the brink of extinction,” said Senator Lesniak, D-Union. “While we can condemn the actions being perpetuated in remote parts of the world, where tigers are farmed and hunted specifically to fuel this black market, New Jersey should make sure that we’ve done our small part to help end the barbaric and senseless slaughter of tigers in the wild. This bill sends a statement that New Jersey stands up for the humane and ethical treatment of tigers here at home and around the world.”