New Jersey § 58:1a-7
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 58:1a-7, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 58:1a-7.
The provisions of any law, rule or regulation to the contrary notwithstanding, no
tax, fee or other charge shall be imposed on the diversion, for agricultural or horticultural
purposes, including aquaculture, of any ground or surface water of this State; provided, however, that nothing in
this section shall prohibit the imposition of a fee, pursuant to law, for the cost
of processing, monitoring and administering a water usage certification program for
persons who divert any ground or surface water for agricultural and horticultural
purposes , or other agriculturally-related purposes, including aquaculture . As used in this section, “ aquaculture ” means the propagation, rearing, and subsequent harvesting of aquatic organisms in
controlled or selected environments, and the subsequent processing, packaging and
marketing, and shall include, but need not be limited to, activities such as stocking,
intervention in the rearing process to increase production, feeding, transplanting,
and providing for protection from predators and shall not include the construction
of facilities and appurtenant structures that might otherwise be regulated pursuant
to any State or federal law or regulation, and “ aquatic organism ” means and includes, but need not be limited to, finfish, mollusks, crustaceans,
and aquatic plants which are the property of a person engaged in aquaculture.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 58:1a-7
What does New Jersey Statutes § 58:1a-7 cover?
Section 58:1a-7 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 § 58:1a-7?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 58:1a-7" (New Jersey). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the New Jersey official source linked on this page or consult a licensed New Jersey attorney.
How does New Jersey § 58:1a-7 apply to my situation?
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