New Jersey § 58:4-8
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 58:4-8, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 58:4-8.
The Commissioner of Environmental Protection shall, by rule, establish a periodic
dam safety inspection and reporting procedure, on an annual or longer term basis,
for the owner of any dam meeting the criteria contained in R.S. 58:4-1 . The owner shall have a professional engineer inspect the dam and prepare and submit
a report containing such information as the commissioner may require, concerning the
safety of said dam and appurtenant structures. Every dam which raises the waters of any stream more than 70 feet above its usual
mean low-water height or which impounds more than 10,000 acre-feet of water shall
be inspected on an annual basis by a professional engineer retained by the owner,
in the company of a professional engineer assigned from the Department of Environmental
Protection.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 58:4-8
What does New Jersey Statutes § 58:4-8 cover?
Section 58:4-8 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 § 58:4-8?
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