Allows possession of bear spray under certain conditions.

This bill allows individuals in New Jersey to legally possess bear spray for personal self-defense against bears, provided they use it only when reasonably necessary to repel an aggressive bear. The legislation amends existing state laws to clarify that people using bear spray in self-defense situations will not face civil liability for damages caused to others, as long as they did not act willfully, wantonly, or with gross negligence. This change directly affects residents who may encounter bears in the state and provides legal protection when they use bear spray under the specified conditions. The bill does not create new requirements for obtaining bear spray but rather establishes legal boundaries for its use and potential liability.