This 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. The bill explicitly prohibits the selling, bartering, or offering for sale of any foraged items. It also stipulates that foragers must avoid negligently harvesting any species identified by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) as threatened, endangered, rare, or vulnerable. Furthermore, individuals foraging do so at their own risk, with the State and its agencies not liable for any safety issues or consequences arising from the foraging activities.

Additionally, the bill empowers the DEP to impose limitations on foraging in specific areas deemed necessary for environmental or public safety reasons, such as protecting nesting birds or preventing erosion. Park personnel can establish temporary barriers to restrict foraging in areas where it may threaten wildlife or public safety, and the DEP is responsible for investigating these notices. Violators who negligently forage protected species may face fines of up to $500 for each infraction, with the DEP authorized to enforce these penalties.