New Jersey § 50:3-15
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 50:3-15, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 50:3-15.
a. No oysters which measure less than three inches from hinge to mouth shall at any
time be taken from the waters in or upon any of the beds, rivers or creeks of this
State named in R.S.50:3-14 , or be in the possession of any person after being so taken; except that this prohibition
shall not apply to spat or blisters adhering so closely as to be impossible to remove
without destruction; but in no case shall this exception amount to more than 10% of any catch or cargo; but this minimum size shall not apply to : (1) Elder point beds, Andrews ditch beds, East point beds, as the same are described
in R.S.50:3-14 ; (2) Maurice River beds; (3) Nantuxent beds at the mouth of Nantuxent Creek ; (4) Back Creek beds at the mouth of Back Creek ; (5) Back Creek from the mouth thereof to the south bank of the mouth of Tweed Creek ; and (6) Cohansey beds at the mouth of Cohansey River . b. This section shall not apply to oysters produced on aquaculture leases.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 50:3-15
What does New Jersey Statutes § 50:3-15 cover?
Section 50:3-15 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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