New Jersey § 4:6-21
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 4:6-21, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4:6-21.
The Secretary of Agriculture in conjunction with the Commissioner of Environmental
Protection, and in cooperation with the New Jersey Beekeepers Association, the New
Jersey Pest Management Association, and the New Jersey Cooperative Extension of Rutgers,
The State University, shall, within 18 months after the effective date of this act, 1 develop and adopt, pursuant to the “Administrative Procedure Act,” P.L.1968, c. 410
( C.52:14B-1 et seq. ), rules and regulations to require certified commercial pesticide applicators and
licensed commercial pesticide operators in the State to contact identified county,
regional or State agricultural agencies to either obtain assistance in relocating
specific honey bee colonies, or to seek approval to destroy the colonies, prior to
extermination. The provisions of this section shall not apply to honey bee colonies found residing
within buildings or other indoor structures. These rules and regulations shall establish the provisions necessary to effectuate
the purpose of this section, and shall include any appropriate emergency health and
safety exceptions, minimum response times for agricultural agencies or designated
responders, as well as enforcement and penalty provisions for violations. 1
L.2007, c. 271, eff. Jan. 13, 2008.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 4:6-21
What does New Jersey Statutes § 4:6-21 cover?
Section 4:6-21 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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