New Jersey § 12:7-78
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 12:7-78, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12:7-78.
a. A person shall not discard debris from a vessel that is on the waters of this State. A person who violates this section shall be subject to a fine of not less than $200
nor more than $1,000 for each offense. b. There shall be a rebuttable presumption that the owner of the vessel, if present
on the vessel, or, in the owner's absence, the operator of the vessel, is responsible
for any violation of this section, if: (1) Debris of any nature is discarded from the vessel by an occupant of the vessel; (2) There are two or more occupants in the vessel; and (3) It cannot be determined which occupant of the vessel is the violator.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 12:7-78
What does New Jersey Statutes § 12:7-78 cover?
Section 12:7-78 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.
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