New Jersey § 4:7-8
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 4:7-8, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4:7-8.
If upon examination as provided in section 4:7-7 of this title, the department shall find evidence of the presence of any disease
dangerous to plants commonly grown within the state it shall at once notify the owner
or manager of the nursery, establishment or place of the character of the disease
and shall forthwith require the spraying, fumigation or other treatment necessary
to free the plants of the disease. The department may prohibit the shipment of any diseased or suspected plants until
satisfied that the disease no longer exists in dangerous form. If the department shall discover in a nursery, or elsewhere within the state, any
plant infested with a virulent disease that cannot be eradicated by treatment, the
department shall forthwith order it to be destroyed.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 4:7-8
What does New Jersey Statutes § 4:7-8 cover?
Section 4:7-8 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 § 4:7-8?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 4:7-8" (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 § 4:7-8 apply to my situation?
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