The bill authorizes individuals to forage for fruits, fungi, nuts, plants, and their parts in State parks and forests for personal use, which is defined as consumption by the forager, their family, or friends. It explicitly prohibits the selling, bartering, or offering for sale of any foraged items. The bill emphasizes that foragers do so at their own risk, and the State and its agencies will not be liable for any safety issues or consequences arising from the foraging activities. Additionally, the bill allows the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to impose limitations on foraging in specific areas for environmental or public safety reasons, such as protecting nesting birds or preventing erosion.

Furthermore, the bill establishes penalties for negligent foraging of threatened, endangered, rare, or vulnerable species as identified by the DEP, with fines of up to $500 for each violation. Park personnel are empowered to create temporary barriers and post notices to limit foraging in areas deemed at risk for wildlife or ecological damage, and the DEP is tasked with investigating these notices to determine if foraging can continue. Overall, the bill aims to balance personal foraging rights with the protection of the environment and public safety.