New Jersey § 4:6-23
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 4:6-23, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4:6-23.
a. Any person who intentionally destroys a man-made native bee hive shall be liable
to a civil penalty of up to $500 for each offense. b. Any penalty imposed pursuant to subsection a. of this section shall be collected
in a civil action by a summary proceeding under the “Penalty Enforcement Law of 1999,” P.L.1999, c. 274 ( C.2A:58-10 et seq. ) or in any case before a court of competent jurisdiction wherein injunctive relief
has been requested. The Superior Court and municipal court shall have jurisdiction to enforce the “Penalty
Enforcement Law of 1999” in connection with this act. If the violation is of a continuing nature, each day during which it continues shall
constitute an additional, separate and distinct offense. Penalties recovered for violations of this section shall be remitted to the Department
of Agriculture and expended on programs to manage or revive honey bee or native bee
populations in the State. c. As used in this section: “ Man-made native bee hive ” means a tube or other apparatus in which bees may nest, and which is installed to
attract native bees other than honeybees. “ Native bee ” means a bee of a species that is native to the State and does not produce honey,
but provides for the pollination of crops or plants, or other agricultural, environmental,
or horticultural benefits.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 4:6-23
What does New Jersey Statutes § 4:6-23 cover?
Section 4:6-23 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 § 4:6-23?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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