New Jersey § 23:2-6
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 23:2-6, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 23:2-6.
The wardens shall enforce all the laws of this state for the protection of fish, birds
and game animals, and may execute all processes issued for the violation of these
laws, and serve subpoenas issued for the examination, investigation or trial of all
offenses against these laws. Each warden shall keep a daily record of his official acts, and at the close of
each month make a summary of the record with such statements in detail as shall be
necessary for the information of the board, and report the same to it. The protector shall report to the board any negligence or dereliction of duty or
incompetency on the part of any of the wardens, with the facts relating thereto, shall
report monthly to the board the operation of his department during the preceding month,
and make any further report the board requires. Every warden shall seize, remove and forthwith destroy any net, pound or other device
for taking fish found in or upon any of the waters of this state, or upon the shores
or islands of those waters where fishing with nets is prohibited or illegal. Such nets, pounds or other devices are declared to be a public nuisance, and may
be abated and summarily destroyed by any warden. No action for damages shall lie or be maintained against a warden for the seizure
or destruction.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 23:2-6
What does New Jersey Statutes § 23:2-6 cover?
Section 23:2-6 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Jersey § 23:2-6?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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