New Jersey § 52:28-25
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 52:28-25, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 52:28-25.
Secondly. That each state shall enjoy and exercise a concurrent jurisdiction within
and upon the water, and not upon the dry land, between the shores of said river, but
in such sort, nevertheless, that every ship and other vessel, while riding at anchor
before any city or town in either state, where she hath last laded or unladed, or
where it is intended she shall first thereafter either lade or unlade, shall be considered
exclusively within the jurisdiction of such state; and every vessel fastened to or
aground on the shore of either state, shall in like manner be considered exclusively
within the jurisdiction of such state; but that all capital and other offenses, trespasses,
or damages, committed on said river, the juridical investigation and determination
thereof shall be exclusively vested in the state wherein the offender or person charged
with such offense shall be first apprehended, arrested, or prosecuted.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 52:28-25
What does New Jersey Statutes § 52:28-25 cover?
Section 52:28-25 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 § 52:28-25?
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