New Jersey § 4:27-6
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 4:27-6, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4:27-6.
a. Notwithstanding any law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, aquaculture shall
be considered a component of agriculture in the State, and aquacultured plants and
animals shall be considered to be agriculture crops and animals. b. Notwithstanding any law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, a person engaged
in aquaculture shall have exclusive ownership of the aquatic organisms being aquacultured
by that person. c. The Department of Agriculture shall be the lead State agency for the development,
marketing, promotion, and advocacy of aquaculture in the State. d. The Department of Environmental Protection shall be the lead State agency with
respect to regulation of aquaculture activities in the waters of the State. e. The Aquaculture Technology Transfer Center, composed of the Multispecies Aquaculture
Demonstration Facility at Rutgers, The State University, the Aquaculture Training
and Information Center at Cumberland County College, and the Rutgers Cooperative Extension,
shall be the primary State facility for aquaculture education, extension, demonstration,
and industry development and commercialization in the State.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 4:27-6
What does New Jersey Statutes § 4:27-6 cover?
Section 4:27-6 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 § 4:27-6?
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