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NJ Rev Stat § 13:1L-12 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1L-12 - Free admission for certain individuals to State parks, forests.

13:1L-12 Free admission for certain individuals to State parks, forests.  12. a. The department shall not charge an admission fee for entrance into a State park or forest by any resident of the State of 62 or more years of age or who is totally disabled or who is an active member of the New Jersey National Guard who has completed Initial Active Duty Training. The department shall prescribe by regulation the types of evidence that may be used to qualify persons for the benefits of this subsection. b. The department shall not charge a disabled veteran a fee to obtain, replace, or renew a permit to operate a motorized vehicle on a State park beach. c. As used in this section : "Disabled veteran" means any resident of the State who has been honorably discharged or released under honorable circumstances from active service in any branch of the Armed Forces of the United States and who has been declared by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, or its successor, to have a service-connected disability of any degree. "Initial Active Duty Training" means Basic Military Training, for members of the New Jersey Air National Guard, and Basic Combat Training and Advanced Individual Training, for members of the New Jersey Army National Guard. L.1983, c.324, s.12; amended 1993, c.304; 2019, c.398, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1L-12.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1L-12.1 - Free admission for veterans, Gold Star family members to State park or forest.

13:1L-12.1 Free admission for veterans, Gold Star family members to State park or forest.  1. a. (1) The department shall not charge an admission fee for entrance into a State park or forest by any veteran during an event held by a veterans' organization. In addition, the department shall not charge a facilities fee of any kind to any veterans' organization using a State park or forest for an event. (2) The department shall not charge an admission fee or facilities fee of any kind for entrance into a State park or forest by a person holding a driver's license or identification card with a Gold Star Family designation issued pursuant to section 1 of P.L.2013, c.165 (C.39:3-10f6) or section 2 of P.L.1980, c.47 (C.39:3-29.3), respectively. b. As used in this section: "Veteran" means any resident of the State now or hereafter who has been discharged honorably or under general honorable conditions in any branch of the Armed Forces of the United States, or a Reserve component thereof, or the National Guard of this State or another state as defined in section 1 of P.L.1963, c.109 (C.38A:1-1), or any honorably discharged member of the American Merchant Marine who served during World War II and is declared by the United States Department of Defense to be eligible for federal veterans' benefits; and "Veterans' organization" means the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, or other veterans' organizations chartered under federal law, or any service foundation of such an organization recognized in its bylaws. L.2007, c.275, s.1; amended 2017, c.175, s.3; 2019, c.500, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1L-13 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1L-13 - Forest management program

13:1L-13. Forest management program  The department shall plan, develop and implement a forest management program for the forest resources of the State parks and forest and by providing technical information, advice and related assistance to promote the best technical management practices for public and private forest landowners and managers, vendors, forest operators, wood processors, public agencies and individuals regarding: a. The harvesting, marketing and processing of timber and other forest resources and the development of maximum efficiency in the utilization of wood and wood products consistent with the principle of maintaining long-term, sustained yield of these products; b. Conversion of wood to energy for domestic, industrial, municipal and other uses; c. Management planning and treatment of forest land, including but not limited to, protection, site preparation, timber stand improvement, reforestation, prescribed burning and other practices designed to increase the quantity and improve the quality of timber and other forest resources; d. Protection and improvement of: forest soil fertility; watersheds to enhance the quality and quantity of water yields; and beneficial effects of forest habitat on fish and wildlife. L.1983, c. 324, s. 13, eff. Sept. 1, 1983.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1L-14 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1L-14 - Tree seeds and seedling trees; procurement, production and distribution

13:1L-14. Tree seeds and seedling trees; procurement, production and distribution  The department shall procure, produce and distribute tree seeds and seedling trees for the purpose of: a. Establishing forests, windbreaks, shelterbelts, woodlots, and other plantings; b. Developing genetically improved tree seeds; c. Planting tree seeds and trees for the reforestation or forestation of lands suitable for the production of timber and other benefits associated with the growing of trees. L.1983, c. 324, s. 14, eff. Sept. 1, 1983.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1L-14.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1L-14.1 - Definitions

13:1L-14.1. Definitions  1. As used in this act: "Division" means the Division of Parks and Forestry in the Department of Environmental Protection.  "State entity" means a department, agency, or office of State government, including a State university or college, or an authority created by the State. L.1993,c.106,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1L-14.3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1L-14.3 - Nonapplicability of act.

13:1L-14.3 Nonapplicability of act.  3. The requirements of P.L.1993, c.106 (C.13:1L-14.1 et seq.) shall not apply to activities: a. that are deemed by the division to constitute standard forestry, wildlife management, or arboricultural practices, or to actively managed existing utility easements; or b. conducted, or that are caused to be conducted, by the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs at the Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans' Memorial Cemetery. L.1993, c.106, s.3; amended 2001, c.10, s.3; 2009, c.191.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1L-14.4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1L-14.4 - Public forum to present plan for deforestation, reforestation by State entities

13:1L-14.4. Public forum to present plan for deforestation, reforestation by State entities  2. Whenever a State entity owns or maintains land on which an area of at least one acre in size is scheduled for deforestation, at least 180 days prior to the deforestation of the area the State entity shall hold at least one public forum within the municipality in which the deforestation is scheduled, or, if the forested area scheduled for deforestation spans more than one municipality, in any one of the municipalities in which deforestation is scheduled, to present its plan for deforestation and its plan for reforestation. The public shall be permitted to present oral and written comments to the State entity within a comment period of 60 days from the date of the forum. No more than 60 days after the comment period has closed, the State entity shall provide written responses to the comments presented. Whenever a public process is already required by any other State or federal law, or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto, for a project that includes forested land scheduled for deforestation, the State entity shall not be required to conduct a separate public forum to comply with the provisions of this section, provided that the public forum requirements established herein are also met at the public forum or hearing conducted pursuant to any other State or federal law. The State entity shall clearly advise the public in its agenda for the public forum that a reforestation plan will be presented. Copies of written responses to the public comments shall be provided by the State entity to the division at the close of the comment period. L.2001,c.10,s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1L-15 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1L-15 - Protection of trees and wood from insects and disease

13:1L-15. Protection of trees and wood from insects and disease  The department shall protect from insects and diseases the trees and forests and wood products, stored wood, and wood in use in the State. This protection shall include, but not be limited to: a. Conducting surveys to detect and evaluate insect infestations and disease conditions affecting forests and trees; b. Determining the biological, chemical and mechanical measures necessary to prevent, retard, control or suppress incipient, potentially threatening or emergency insect infestation and disease conditions affecting trees; c. Taking any other actions deemed necessary to protect the State's trees, forests and wood products from insects and diseases. L.1983, c. 324, s. 15, eff. Sept. 1, 1983.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1L-16 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1L-16 - Fire protection; technical assistance to local government

13:1L-16. Fire protection; technical assistance to local government  The department shall: a. Minimize the threat to life, property, and damage to forest resources through the use of appropriate fire prevention, presuppression and suppression practices; b. Provide information and technical assistance to units of local government, including but not limited to Shade Tree Commissions and Soil Conservation Districts, to encourage urban and community forestry programs. L.1983, c. 324, s. 16, eff. Sept. 1, 1983.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1L-17 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1L-17 - State forester

13:1L-17. State forester  The chief forester employed by the department shall be designated and known as the State Forester. L.1983, c. 324, s. 17, eff. Sept. 1, 1983.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1L-17.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1L-17.1 - Short title

13:1L-17.1. Short title  1. Sections 1 through 9 of this act shall be known and may be cited as the "New Jersey Shade Tree and Community Forestry Assistance Act." L.1996,c.135,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1L-17.2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1L-17.2 - Findings, declarations relative to shade trees, forests in communities

13:1L-17.2. Findings, declarations relative to shade trees, forests in communities  2. The Legislature finds and declares that shade trees and forests are a necessary and important part of community and urban environments, and are critical to the environmental, social and economic welfare of the State; that the ability of all county and municipal governments to care for and manage their shade trees could be enhanced through technical and financial assistance from a State community forestry program; that local governments have experienced recurring and damaging exposure to litigation due to the drastic decline and poor condition of the State's community tree resource; that properly planned and implemented local community forestry programs can provide the necessary basis for local governments to reduce or eliminate liability associated with local tree care programs and shade tree commissions; and that the viability of county and municipal shade tree commissions is essential to the preservation and enhancement of the State's community tree resource. The Legislature therefore determines that it is appropriate for the State to encourage, promote and assist in the establishment, retention and enhancement of shade tree and community forestry programs by local governments; and that it is altogether fitting and proper to establish a shade tree and community forest preservation license plate, the revenues from which would be dedicated to the support of a State community forestry program. L.1996,c.135,s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1L-17.3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1L-17.3 - Definitions relative to community forestry

13:1L-17.3. Definitions relative to community forestry  3. As used in sections 1 through 9 of this act: "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Environmental Protection; "Community forestry" means the planting, protection, care and management of trees and other related natural resources within a municipality or county; "Department" means the Department of Environmental Protection; "Local government" means a municipality, county or other political subdivision of the State, or any agency thereof; "Shade tree commission" means a municipal body created pursuant to R.S.40:64-1 et seq. or a county body created pursuant to R.S.40:37-1 et seq.; and "State Forester" means the State Forester designated pursuant to section 17 of P.L.1983, c.324 (C.13:1L-17). L.1996,c.135,s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1L-17.4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1L-17.4 - "New Jersey Shade Tree and Community Forestry Program" established.

13:1L-17.4. "New Jersey Shade Tree and Community Forestry Program" established.  4. There is established in the Division of Parks and Forestry in the Department of Environmental Protection, under the supervision of the State Forester, the "New Jersey Shade Tree and Community Forestry Program," the purposes of which shall be to: a. Assist local governments and shade tree commissions in establishing and maintaining community forestry programs and in encouraging persons to engage in appropriate and approved practices with respect to tree management and care; b. Advise local governments and shade tree commissions in the development and coordination of policies, programs and activities for the promotion of community forestry; c. Provide grants to local governments and shade tree commissions applying for assistance in the development and implementation of a comprehensive community forestry plan approved pursuant to section 7 of P.L.1996, c.135 (C.13:1L-17.7), to the extent monies are appropriated or otherwise made available therefor; d. Educate citizens on the importance of trees and forests and their role in the maintenance of a clean and healthy environment; e. Provide technical assistance, planning and analysis for projects related to community forestry; f. Provide training assistance to local governments and shade tree commissions regarding community forestry issues such as tree diseases, insect programs and tree planting and maintenance; and g. Provide volunteer opportunities for the State's citizens and organizations interested in community forestry activities. L.1996,c.135,s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1L-17.5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1L-17.5 - Community Forestry Council, establishment, membership, powers

13:1L-17.5. Community Forestry Council, establishment, membership, powers  5. a. There is established in the department a Community Forestry Council, which shall consist of 20 members, appointed by the State Forester, all of whom shall be citizens with expertise or interest in trees, forestry, or tree or forest management, maintenance or care. Each of the members appointed shall serve for a term of three years and until a successor is appointed and qualified, except that of the members first appointed, seven shall serve terms of one year and seven shall serve terms of two years. All vacancies, except those created through the expiration of term, shall be filled for the unexpired term only, and in the same manner as the original appointment. Each member shall be eligible for reappointment, but may be removed by the commissioner or the State Forester for cause. b. A majority of the membership of the council shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of council business. Action may be taken and motions and resolutions adopted by the council at any meeting thereof by the affirmative vote of a majority of the full membership of the council. c. Members of the council shall serve without compensation, but may be reimbursed for expenses necessarily incurred in the discharge of their official duties. d. The State Forester shall appoint a chairperson and vice-chairperson and the council may elect such other officers as may be necessary. The council may appoint such staff or hire such experts as it may require within the limits of appropriations made for these purposes. e. The council may call to its assistance such employees as are necessary and made available to it from any agency or department of the State or its political subdivisions. f. The council may adopt, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), and in consultation with the department, any rules and regulations necessary to carry out its responsibilities pursuant to P.L.1996, c.135 (C.13:1L-17.1 et al.). g. The council shall advise the State Forester, the Division of Parks and Forestry and the department on issues concerning community forestry and assist with such other functions as may be authorized pursuant to P.L.1996, c.135 (C.13:1L-17.1 et al.) or any other law. L.1996,c.135,s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1L-17.6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1L-17.6 - Duties of State Forester

13:1L-17.6. Duties of State Forester  6. The State Forester, with the advice and assistance of the council, shall establish minimum standards, and provide a training skills and accreditation program, for representatives of local governments and shade tree commissions, the content of which shall be the appropriate and approved methods for the planting, protection, care and management of trees and other related natural resources under their control. L.1996,c.135,s.6.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1L-17.7 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1L-17.7 - Development, distribution of comprehensive community forestry plan, approval

13:1L-17.7. Development, distribution of comprehensive community forestry plan, approval  7. a. The State Forester, with the advice and assistance of the council, shall develop and make available to local governments and shade tree commissions a list of guideline elements found within a comprehensive community forestry plan. These guidelines shall establish but not limit the basic framework of an approved plan. The State Forester, with the advice and assistance of the council, shall develop and make available to local governments and shade tree commissions a procedure for submitting for approval a comprehensive community forestry plan. b. A local government may develop and submit to the State Forester for approval a comprehensive community forestry plan according to procedures established by the department. c. The State Forester, after review and comment by the council, shall approve a comprehensive community forestry plan if all required parts of the plan adequately address the needs of the community and the tree resource. L.1996,c.135,s.7.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1L-17.8 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1L-17.8 - Annual report on status of New Jersey Shade Tree and Community Forestry Program

13:1L-17.8. Annual report on status of New Jersey Shade Tree and Community Forestry Program  8. The commissioner, with advice from the State Forester, shall prepare an annual report on the status of the New Jersey Shade Tree and Community Forestry Program established pursuant to section 4 of P.L.1996, c.135 (C.13:1L-17.4), which shall also include any recommendations for legislative or administrative action to improve implementation of that act, and transmit that report to the Governor, the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the General Assembly, and the chairpersons of the Senate Natural Resources and Economic Development Committee, the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee, the Assembly Environment, Science and Technology Committee, and the Assembly Appropriations Committee, or the successors of those committees as designated respectively by the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the General Assembly. L.1996,c.135,s.8.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1L-17.9 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1L-17.9 - Rules, regulations

13:1L-17.9. Rules, regulations  9. The department shall adopt, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), such rules and regulations as may be necessary to implement P.L.1996, c.135 (C.13:1L-17.1 et al.), including establishment of: a. Guidelines for development of a comprehensive community forestry plan; b. Criteria for proper selection, planting and care of trees; c. Procedures to accept and evaluate submitted comprehensive community forestry plans; d. Procedures for the review and approval of training skills and accreditation programs in tree care and management for local officials; e. Guidelines for the provision of technical assistance under the program to local governments and shade tree commissions in the formation of comprehensive community forestry plans; and f. Criteria for ranking grant applications received from local governments and shade tree commissions applying for assistance in the development and implementation of comprehensive community forestry plans. L.1996,c.135,s.9.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1L-18 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1L-18 - Publications

13:1L-18. Publications  The department may publish, from time to time, any information it deems to be in the public interest at a cost not to exceed that of publication and distribution. L.1983, c. 324, s. 18, eff. Sept. 1, 1983.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1L-19 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1L-19 - Fees for services; rules and regulations

13:1L-19. Fees for services; rules and regulations  The department may, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L. 1968, c. 410 (C. 52:14B-1 et seq.), charge and collect fees for any of the services it performs pursuant to the provisions of this amendatory and supplementary act, and adopt any other rules or regulations consistent with the provisions of P.L.1975, c. 363 (C. 13:1B-15.12a et seq.) necessary to carry out the provisions of this amendatory and supplementary act. L.1983, c. 324, s. 19, eff. Sept. 1, 1983.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1L-20 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1L-20 - Employees

13:1L-20. Employees  The department may hire such employees as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this amendatory and supplementary act. Subject to the provisions of Title 11 (Civil Service), the department shall determine the compensation for the employees hired under this amendatory and supplementary act. The department shall employ the underprivileged, minorities and young people where appropriate. L.1983, c. 324, s. 20, eff. Sept. 1, 1983.