New Jersey § 23:9-12
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 23:9-12, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 23:9-12.
It shall be lawful to catch food fish with rods and lines and hand lines, and trolling
lines as described in section 23:9-6 of this Title, at any time of the year in the Delaware river above or below Trenton
falls. No person shall fish for and take game fish, excepting during such periods as shall
be prescribed in the State Fish and Game Code, or if none are so prescribed then except
from June 15 to December 1, inclusive, in each year; provided, that any char, commonly
called brook or speckled trout, or any form of trout, may only be taken between April
15 and July 31, both dates inclusive, in each year unless otherwise prescribed in
said code. Any person violating any of the provisions of this section shall be subject to a
fine of $10.00 for each and every fish so taken.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 23:9-12
What does New Jersey Statutes § 23:9-12 cover?
Section 23:9-12 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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