New Jersey § 23:5-45
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 23:5-45, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 23:5-45.
a. The Department of Environmental Protection shall adopt, pursuant to the “Administrative
Procedure Act,” P.L.1968, c. 410 ( C.52:14B-1 et seq. ) and within one year after the date of enactment of this act, rules and regulations
providing for the taking and management of striped bass in and upon the marine waters
of the State. These rules and regulations may include, but need not be limited to, possession
and bag limits, size limits, seasons, area restrictions, and provisions concerning
filleting and the possession of striped bass parts. b. The Commissioner of Environmental Protection shall regulate the striped bass fishery
in accordance with State policy as set forth in section 2 of P.L.1979, c. 199 ( C.23:2B-2 ). The rules and regulations adopted pursuant to subsection a. of this section shall
be consistent with (1) the Interstate Fishery Management Plan for Striped Bass of
the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission, and (2) the provisions of section
2 of P.L.1991, c. 43 ( C.23:5-45.3 ), section 5 of P.L.1983, c. 506 ( C.23:5-47 ), and any other applicable State law concerning striped bass.
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