N.J. Stat. § 23:4-24.1: Carrying loaded firearms in vehicle for hunting purposes prohibited; proof

No person shall, for the purpose of hunting for, pursuing, taking or killing, or attempting to hunt, pursue, take or kill any bird or animal, have, in an automobile or vehicle of any kind, any shotgun or rifle loaded with missiles of any kind, under a penalty of not less than $20.00 nor more than $50.00 for each offense.

For the purpose of this act, whenever a person is found with such loaded shotgun or rifle in possession in a vehicle, the same shall be conclusive proof that the person was in the act of pursuing or taking birds or animals.

L.1939, c. 172, p. 523, s. 1. Amended by L.1971, c. 252, s. 3, eff. June 30, 1971.