New Jersey § 23:2-2
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 23:2-2, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 23:2-2.
The duties of the board shall be the protection and propagation of fish, birds and
game animals, enforcement of the laws relating thereto, propagation and distribution
of food fish and the keeping up of the supply thereof in the waters of the state. The board may close streams or parts of streams for forty-eight hours immediately
following the stocking of same by the board, and may revoke the license of any person
who shall violate the regulation so prescribed. The board may permit persons, when duly authorized by the board, to carry firearms
in the woods and fields at any time when necessary for the conservation of wild life. The board shall have the conduct and control of all hatching stations owned and
operated by the state. It may investigate any complaint made to it, at all times inspect any dam, weir,
fish basket, net or other illegal apparatus for taking fish, and forthwith remove
the same, and, on view or information, enforce the laws for the protection and propagation
of fish, birds and game animals in this state, by arrest and prosecution of the offender,
without complaint or warrant. It shall make a full report to the legislature annually, at its meeting, of all
its official operations for the year ending on June thirtieth preceding, with any
suggestions and recommendations it deems useful.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 23:2-2
What does New Jersey Statutes § 23:2-2 cover?
Section 23:2-2 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 § 23:2-2?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 23:2-2" (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 § 23:2-2 apply to my situation?
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