New Jersey § 23:5-7
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 23:5-7, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 23:5-7.
No person shall kill, sell, expose for sale or have in possession any black bass,
Oswego bass or white bass measuring less than the number of inches prescribed by the
respective provisions of the State Fish and Game Code, or, in the absence of such
provisions in said code, measuring less than nine inches in length, or any strawberry
or calico bass, or crappie measuring less than the number of inches prescribed by
the respective provisions of the State Fish and Game Code, or, in the absence of such
provisions in said code, measuring less than six inches in length, or any pike perch,
pike or pickerel measuring less than the number of inches prescribed by the respective
provisions of the State Fish and Game Code, or, in the absence of such provisions
in said code, measuring less than twelve inches in length, or any trout measuring
less than the number of inches prescribed by the State Fish and Game Code, or, in
the absence of such provision in said code, measuring less than seven inches in length,
except for the purpose of stocking the waters of this State therewith, and then only
at the direction of the division or upon license first obtained from the division
under penalty of twenty dollars ($20.00) for each fish so unlawfully killed, sold,
exposed for sale or had in possession. The esox fasciatus, commonly known as Long Island pickerel, varied and grass pike,
is not included among the fish protected by this section.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 23:5-7
What does New Jersey Statutes § 23:5-7 cover?
Section 23:5-7 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 § 23:5-7?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 23:5-7" (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 § 23:5-7 apply to my situation?
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