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Brick, NJ Animal Ordinances: Bird Protection (2026)

Significant Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Governing section
§ 318-1A(8)
Scope
Township parks and recreation areas
Max fine
$2,000 (Ch. 1 § 1-15)
Max jail term
90 days
Exception
Deadly poisonous snakes may be killed

Summary

Brick Township bans hunting, harming, or trapping any bird, its eggs, nest, or young in township parks and recreation areas, with a narrow exception for deadly poisonous snakes.

Hunt, molest, harm, frighten, kill, trap, pursue, chase, tease, shoot or throw missiles at any animal, wildlife, reptile or bird; nor shall be remove or have in his possession the young of any wild animal or the eggs, nest or young of any reptile or bird. Exception to the foregoing is made in that snakes known to be deadly poisonous or deadly reptiles may be killed on sight.

(9) Throw, discharge or otherwise place or cause to be placed in the waters of any fountain, pond, lake, stream or other body of water in or adjacent to any park or any tributary stream, storm sewer or drain flowing into such water any substance, matter or thing, liquid or solid, which will or may result in the pollution of said waters.

(10) Have brought in or dump in, deposit or leave any bottles, broken glass, ashes, paper, boxes, cans, dirt, rubbish, waste, garbage, refuse or other trash. No such refuse or trash shall be placed in any waters in or contiguous to any park or left anywhere on the grounds thereof, but shall be placed in the proper receptacles where these are provided; where receptacles are not provided, all such rubbish or waste shall be carried away from the park by the person responsible for its presence and properly disposed of elsewhere.

(11) Drive any vehicle on any area except the paved park roads or parking areas or such areas as may, on occasion, be specifically designated as temporary areas.

(12)

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4577344; v53 updated 2025-12-09; through 12-09-2025).

Full Breakdown

Brick Township Code § 318-1A(8) bars hunting, molesting, harming, frightening, killing, trapping, chasing, teasing, shooting or throwing missiles at any bird in a township park, and bars removing or possessing a bird's eggs, nest or young found there. The rule sits inside the park's general prohibited-acts list, enforced by the Department of Parks and Recreation and township police under § 318-4. A conviction under § 318-5 draws Chapter 1's general penalty: up to a $2,000 fine, 90 days in the county jail, or 90 days of community service, with each violation a separate offense.

Violations & Fines

Violating § 318-1A(8) is enforced by park attendants and Township police; a conviction under § 318-5 brings Chapter 1's general penalty: up to $2,000, 90 days in jail, or community service.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I remove a bird's nest from a Brick Township park?
No. Section 318-1A(8) prohibits removing or possessing the eggs, nest, or young of any bird found in a township park or recreation area.
What's the penalty for harming birds in a Brick Township park?
Violators face Chapter 1's general penalty: up to a $2,000 fine, 90 days in jail, or community service, with each act a separate offense.
Does this ban apply townshipwide or just in parks?
Just in parks. Section 318-1A(8) is part of the park prohibited-acts list and only covers conduct within township park and recreation areas.

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