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NJ Rev Stat § 13:1L-21 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1L-21 - Powert to arrest without warrant; authorization to carry firearm; law enforcement training program.

13:1L-21 Powert to arrest without warrant; authorization to carry firearm; law enforcement training program.  21. The commissioner of the department shall have the power to vest in State park police officers and other personnel of the department at all times the power to arrest without warrant any person violating any law of the State committed in their presence and bring the offender before any court having jurisdiction to receive the complaint of such violation. These personnel are hereby authorized to carry firearms at all times. The department, with the approval of the Attorney General, shall establish and maintain a law enforcement training program for such personnel. L1983,c.324,s.21; amended 2003, c.147, s.2; 2005, c.216, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1L-22 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1L-22 - Oaths; witnesses; subpenas

13:1L-22. Oaths; witnesses; subpenas  For the purpose of this amendatory and supplementary act, the department may administer oaths, examine witnesses under oath, and issue subpenas for the production of written material or requiring personal attendance before the department. L.1983, c. 324, s. 22, eff. Sept. 1, 1983.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1L-24 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1L-24 - Programs for providing job opportunities for youth and disadvantaged persons

13:1L-24. Programs for providing job opportunities for youth and disadvantaged persons  The department is authorized and directed to implement and administer comprehensive programs for the purpose of providing employment opportunities for youth or for disadvantaged persons in the improvement, maintenance and conservation of State parks and forests, public lands, recreation facilities and natural resources. The department is authorized and directed to seek the assistance and cooperation of any other federal, State or municipal department or agency in providing such employment opportunities. L.1983, c. 324, s. 24, eff. Sept. 1, 1983.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1L-25 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1L-25 - Disadvantaged youth; agreements or grants to provide transportation or camping experiences

13:1L-25. Disadvantaged youth; agreements or grants to provide transportation or camping experiences  Upon proper application to the department by a nonprofit association or corporation, or municipality, the department is authorized to enter into agreements with, and make grants of money to, the applicant for the purpose of providing to disadvantaged youth up to age 18: a. Transportation to and from State parks and forests, recreation areas and other recreational facilities, or b. Camping experiences at day or overnight camps approved by the department. L.1983, c. 324, s. 25, eff. Sept. 1, 1983.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1L-27 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1L-27 - Forest Health Advisory Council; membership.

13:1L-27 Forest Health Advisory Council; membership.  2. a. There is established within the Department of Environmental Protection the Forest Health Advisory Council. The council shall be composed of 10 members, as follows: the Commissioner of Environmental Protection, or a designee, who shall serve ex-officio; the Secretary of Agriculture, or a designee, who shall serve ex-officio; the Director of the Division of Parks and Forestry in the Department of Environmental Protection, or a designee, who shall serve ex-officio; the chairperson of the Department of Plant Biology and Pathology at Cook College, Rutgers, the State University, or a designee, who shall serve ex-officio; and six public members, who shall be residents of the State, appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. Of the public members appointed by the Governor: one shall be a representative from the New Jersey Forestry Association; one shall be a representative from the New Jersey Tree Foundation; one shall be a representative from the Community Forestry Council established pursuant to section 5 of P.L.1996, c.135 (C.13:1L-17.5); one shall be a New Jersey certified tree expert; one shall be a plant pathologist; and one shall be a biologist. b. The Governor shall appoint each public member for a term of three years, except that of the members first appointed, two shall serve for terms of three years, two shall serve for terms of two years, and two shall serve for terms of one year. Each member shall hold office for the term of appointment and until their successor is appointed and qualified. c. Any vacancy in the membership of the council shall be filled for the unexpired term in the manner provided for the original appointment. Members are eligible for reappointment to the council. d. The council shall organize as soon as possible after the appointment of its members and shall annually elect a chairperson and vice-chairperson from among its members, and a secretary who need not be a member of the council. The council shall meet at least four times a year and may hold additional meetings as necessary to discharge its duties. In addition to such meetings, the council shall meet at the call of the chairperson or the Commissioner of Environmental Protection. e. A majority of the membership of the council shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of council business. f. Members of the council shall serve without compensation, but shall be compensated and reimbursed for actual expenses reasonably incurred in the performance of their official duties, and provided with office and meeting facilities required for the proper conduct of the council's business. L.2007,c.44,s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1L-28 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1L-28 - Duties of council.

13:1L-28 Duties of council.  3. a. The council shall act in an advisory capacity to the Department of Environmental Protection, through the Division of Parks and Forestry, in making public policy to minimize the threat of forest health issues to New Jersey's forests and community trees. The council shall: (1) study and track the eastward spread of Sudden Oak Death and the impact and spread of Bacterial Leaf Scorch and other potential forest health issues; (2) evaluate New Jersey's susceptibility to these forest health issues and their impact on New Jersey's forests and community trees; (3) make recommendations to the Commissioner of Environmental Protection and officials of other appropriate State departments and agencies regarding prevention, management, treatment, control and spread of forest health issues; (4) conduct research, as necessary, on forest health issues, and seek advice, counsel and resources from State and federal sources to address them; and (5) conduct a public outreach and education program to inform the public about forest health issues. b. The council shall annually submit a written report of its findings and recommendations, including any recommended legislation, to the Governor, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the General Assembly, and to the chairpersons of the Senate Environment Committee and the Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee, or their successor committees. L.2007,c.44,s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1L-29 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1L-29 - Findings, declarations relative to forest stewardship.

13:1L-29 Findings, declarations relative to forest stewardship.  1. a. The Legislature finds and declares that forest lands are critical to the environmental welfare of the State; that forest lands help clean and refresh the air by filtering dust and particulates; that forest lands absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen, helping to reduce global warming; that forest lands help clean and protect the waters of the State, promote replenishment of aquifers, stabilize soils, provide shade, and provide habitat essential to sustaining New Jersey's native biodiversity, including habitat critical for endangered and threatened species and species of special concern; and that it is proper to consider the management of forests in a sustainable manner as an agricultural or horticultural use which yields public benefits. b. The Legislature further finds and declares that forest lands are critical to the social welfare of the State; that forest lands are a necessary and important part of community and urban environments, and are essential to the maintenance of quality of life in the State; that forest lands afford outdoor recreational opportunities and irreplaceable aesthetic benefits; and that forest lands promote the health of the citizenry by contributing to the availability of clean air and water. c. The Legislature further finds and declares that forest lands contribute to the economic well being of the State through increased property values, ecotourism, business opportunities, and forest products, and through helping to preserve New Jersey as a place where both employers and skilled and talented employees choose to reside. d. The Legislature further finds and declares that forest lands are an irreplaceable component of the environment worthy of conservation and stewardship and that they must be nurtured to guarantee sustained and improved yields of forest benefits; that the State's publicly and privately owned forest lands are now seldom managed effectively due to a lack of guidance, resources, and incentives for improved forest stewardship; and that care and management of forest lands could be enhanced through the establishment of a forest stewardship program. e. The Legislature therefore determines that it is in the public interest to establish a forest stewardship program to develop and promote the long-term active management of the State's forest resources in order to preserve and enhance those resources and realize the benefits thereof. L.2009, c.256, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1L-30 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1L-30 - Definitions relative to forest stewardship.

13:1L-30 Definitions relative to forest stewardship.  2. As used in sections 1 through 8 of P.L.2009, c.256 (C.13:1L-29 through C.13:1L-36): "Department" means the Department of Environmental Protection. "Forest stewardship plan" means a plan prepared and implemented by an owner of forest land, and approved by the department, pursuant to section 3 of P.L.2009, c.256 (C.13:1L-31). "Local government unit" means a municipality, county, or other political subdivision of the State, or any agency, board, commission, utilities authority or other authority, or other entity thereof. "Owner" means an owner of forest land. "Sustainability" means, with respect to forest land, having the ability to: (1) maintain its ecological processes, biodiversity, resource productivity, regeneration capacity, and vitality; and promote forest health, preclude the spread of invasive non-native species, maintain forest integrity and contiguity, preserve New Jersey's native biodiversity, and protect endangered and threatened species and species of special concern and the habitat that sustains them; and (2) realize the potential to fulfill now and for future generations, relevant ecological, environmental, economic, and social functions, including but not limited to protection and improvement of air quality and of water supply and water quality, stabilization of soils, prevention and suppression of uncontrolled wildfires, service of markets for forest products, provision of recreational opportunities, and improvement of quality of life. "Sustainable manner" means employing practices for the use and care of forest land that promote sustainability and do not cause damage to other ecosystems, and avoiding acts and omissions that undermine sustainability. L.2009, c.256, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1L-32 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1L-32 - Forest certification program.

13:1L-32 Forest certification program.  4. a. For the purposes of section 1 of P.L.2005, c.367 (C.52:32-45), the department shall establish a forest certification program under which the department may certify that forest land is managed in a sustainable manner, provided that: (1) the owner has obtained a forest stewardship plan approved by the department pursuant to section 3 of P.L.2009, c.256 (C.13:1L-31); and (2) the owner and a forester or other professional selected by the owner from a list of foresters approved by the department, or from a list of other professionals authorized by the department in consultation with the forest stewardship advisory committee established pursuant to section 8 of P.L.2009, c.256 (C.13:1L-36), has annually attested to full compliance with the forest stewardship plan for at least two years. b. Certification pursuant to subsection a. of this section, or renewal thereof, shall be in accordance with procedures established by the department and shall be valid for five years, except that the department may withdraw certification if the department determines that the owner has failed to maintain full implementation of the forest stewardship plan. To maintain in good standing the certification of forest land beyond the date that a forest stewardship plan expires, the owner shall obtain the department's approval of a new or revised forest stewardship plan pursuant to section 3 of P.L.2009, c.256 (C.13:1L-31) prior to the expiration date of the current forest stewardship plan. L.2009, c.256, s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1L-33 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1L-33 - "Forest Stewardship Incentive Fund."

13:1L-33 "Forest Stewardship Incentive Fund."  5. a. There is established in the General Fund a special nonlapsing fund, to be known as the "Forest Stewardship Incentive Fund." Moneys in the fund shall be dedicated to: (1) providing grants to persons for the purpose of developing and implementing a forest stewardship plan pursuant to section 3 of P.L.2009, c.256 (C.13:1L-31); (2) paying the costs of the department to develop, implement, and administer the provisions of P.L.2009, c.256 (C.13:1L-29 et al.); and (3) providing for the stewardship and management of State forests. b. The fund shall be credited with: (1) the amount allocated for programs that enhance the stewardship and restoration of the State's forests pursuant to section 7 of P.L.2007, c.340 (C.26:2C-51) from the "Global Warming Solutions Fund," established pursuant to section 6 of P.L.2007, c.340 (C.26:2C-50); (2) any other moneys as may be appropriated to the fund by the Legislature or otherwise provided to the fund; and (3) any return on the investment of moneys deposited in the fund. c. In each State fiscal year, the amount credited to the Forest Stewardship Incentive Fund shall be appropriated to the fund for the purposes set forth in this section. d. The department may award individual grants of up to $1,500 from the fund to pay for the cost of developing a forest stewardship plan pursuant to section 3 of P.L.2009, c.256 (C.13:1L-31). If the cost of developing a forest stewardship plan exceeds $1,500, the department may also award 80 percent of the cost that exceeds $1,500 to the owner, up to a maximum grant of $2,500. Grants from the fund may be made to local government units, nonprofit organizations, and private owners of forest land. Notwithstanding the provisions of this subsection to the contrary, the amount of the grants prescribed by this subsection may be adjusted annually by the department in direct proportion to the increase in the Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers in the New York City area as reported by the United States Department of Labor. e. The department may award individual grants through a cost-sharing program established pursuant to subsection c. of section 8 of P.L.2009, c.256 (C.13:1L-36) to private owners who have obtained a forest stewardship plan approved by the department pursuant to section 3 of P.L.2009, c.256 (C.13:1L-31). The department shall expend no more than $150,000 in any State fiscal year for grants awarded through the cost-sharing program. L.2009, c.256, s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1L-34 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1L-34 - Enactment of conflicting ordinance, rule, regulation prohibited.

13:1L-34 Enactment of conflicting ordinance, rule, regulation prohibited.  6. No local government unit may enact, on or after the date of enactment of P.L.2009, c.256 (C.13:1L-29 et al.), any ordinance, rule, or resolution, as appropriate, that conflicts with, prevents or impedes the implementation of a forest stewardship plan approved pursuant to section 3 of P.L.2009, c.256 (C.13:1L-31) or impose a fee in excess of $100 in any calendar year for the cutting of trees on any land that is the subject of an approved forest stewardship plan. The provisions of P.L.2009, c.256 (C.13:1L-29 et al.) supersede any such ordinance, rule, or resolution, as appropriate, enacted or adopted on or prior to the date of enactment of P.L.2009, c.256 (C.13:1L-29 et al.).  L.2009, c.256, s.6.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1L-35 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1L-35 - Forest sustainability criteria, indicators.

13:1L-35 Forest sustainability criteria, indicators.  7. a. The department, utilizing guidance provided by the United States Forest Service and in consultation with the forest stewardship advisory committee established pursuant to subsection d. of section 8 of P.L.2009, c.256 (C.13:1L-36), and with the benefit of public comment, shall develop and establish forest sustainability criteria and indicators appropriate to the circumstances encountered in New Jersey, as a basis for monitoring, recording, and assessing the extent, condition, and sustainability of all New Jersey forests, whether publicly or privately owned. The department shall prepare a report setting forth the findings and assessments based on these forest sustainability criteria and indicators by February 1 of the third year after the date of enactment of P.L.2009, c.256 (C.13:1L-29 et al.), and every seven years thereafter, which report shall include any recommendations for legislative or administrative action. The Commissioner of Environmental Protection shall transmit the report to the Governor and, pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1991, c.164 (C.52:14-19.1), to the Legislature. b. The department shall consider the findings and assessments set forth in the forest sustainability criteria and indicators report prepared pursuant to subsection a. of this section to determine how to adapt the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to section 8 of P.L.2009, c.256 (C.13:1L-36) to ensure the sustainability of forest lands, to set priorities for the management of State-owned forest lands, and to assist in establishing priorities for the use of State funds for the acquisition of forest lands. L.2009, c.256, s.7.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1L-36 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1L-36 - Rules, regulations.

13:1L-36 Rules, regulations.  8. The department shall adopt, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), rules and regulations necessary for the implementation of P.L.2009, c.256 (C.13:1L-29 et al.), including rules and regulations: a. setting forth policies, guidelines and best management practices that establish standards designed to ensure the sustainability of forest lands, which may be applicable to any publicly and privately owned forest land; b. establishing, in consultation with the forest stewardship advisory committee established pursuant to subsection d. of this section, professional standards and requirements of persons in addition to foresters on the list approved by the department, authorized to prepare forest stewardship plans pursuant to section 3 of P.L.2009, c.256 (C.13:1L-31);  c. establishing, in consultation with the forest stewardship advisory committee established pursuant to subsection d. of this section, a cost-sharing program modeled upon the federal forest land enhancement program established pursuant to 16 U.S.C. s.2103 to provide individual grants to private owners to assist with a portion of the costs associated with the implementation of forest stewardship plans approved by the department pursuant to section 3 of P.L.2009, c.256 (C.13:1L-31); and identifying eligibility criteria, establishing the reimbursement rate, and developing a priority ranking system for grant applications; and  d. establishing a forest stewardship advisory committee, consistent with the federal requirements for the establishment of a State Forest Stewardship Coordinating Committee pursuant to 16 U.S.C. s.2113, to advise the department (1) on issues related to forest stewardship and recommend programs, actions and standards, including rules and regulations, policies, guidelines and best management practices, for the conservation and stewardship of forest lands, and (2) with respect to the standards and requirements to be established pursuant to subsection b. of this section. L.2009, c.256, s.8.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1M-1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1M-1 - Findings, declarations

13:1M-1. Findings, declarations  The Legislature finds and declares that the production of oil and natural gas from sources within the State can provide substantial economic benefits to the public and private sectors of this State; that notwithstanding such potential, the exploratory, drilling and extraction operations incident to such production pose significant risks to the public health, safety and welfare, as well as the natural resources of the State; and that a strict regulatory framework is necessary to minimize the potentially adverse impact of oil and natural gas production operations without jeopardizing the benefits.  L. 1985, c. 432, s. 1, eff. Jan. 13, 1986.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1M-3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1M-3 - Written findings required

13:1M-3. Written findings required  A permit required by section 2 of this act shall be issued only upon a written finding by the department that the authorized activities will not result in:  a. Any adverse consequences to groundwater and surface water;  b. Any significant degradation of landscape;  c. Any threat to public health and safety; and  d. Any substantial air and noise pollution.  L. 1985, c. 432, s. 3, eff. Jan. 13, 1986.