New Jersey § 4:7-11
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 4:7-11, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4:7-11.
If the department has any reason to suspect the presence of a dangerous disease in
any shipment of plant material imported from without the state, it may order the examination
of every package of such material, in transit or at the point of delivery, and shall
not authorize its acceptance or delivery until satisfied that no dangerous disease
is present. When inspection is considered necessary the department shall at once notify the carrier
for hire to that effect, which carrier shall thereupon hold the material subject to
the further order of the department. The department shall make any necessary inspection of material in transit or at
point of destination as promptly as possible after notice of its arrival within the
state. The department may in its discretion authorize the delivery of any plant material
to the consignee, subject to inspection at unpacking. If no inspection is considered necessary the department shall at once notify the carrier
for hire and the consignee, to that effect, which notice shall serve as an authority
for the delivery and receipt of the material.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 4:7-11
What does New Jersey Statutes § 4:7-11 cover?
Section 4:7-11 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 § 4:7-11?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 4:7-11" (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 § 4:7-11 apply to my situation?
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