New Jersey § 13:9-44
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 13:9-44, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13:9-44.
a. The Department of Environmental Protection shall develop and administer a program
for prescribed burning on public and private lands under which the department may
authorize a person to conduct a prescribed burn pursuant to a prescribed burn plan
approved by the department. b. The department may charge a reasonable fee to cover the costs associated with the
program. All such fees collected shall be credited to a special dedicated account in the
General Fund and appropriated to the Forest Fire Service to help pay for the administration
and operation of its forest fire programs. c. A person who desires to conduct a prescribed burn only on land for which the person
is the landowner or lessee shall not be required to become certified.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 13:9-44
What does New Jersey Statutes § 13:9-44 cover?
Section 13:9-44 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 § 13:9-44?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 13:9-44" (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?
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How does New Jersey § 13:9-44 apply to my situation?
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