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NJ Rev Stat § 23:3-51.13 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 23 - Fish and Game, Wild Birds and Animals|Section 23:3-51.13 - Violations, penalties.

23:3-51.13 Violations, penalties.  15. a. A person who violates any provision of R.S.23:3-51, R.S.23:3-52, or P.L.2013, c.74 (C.23:3-51.2 et al.)shall be subject to the penalties prescribed in section 73 of P.L.1979, c.199 (C.23:2B-14). In addition to those penalties, if a licensee: (1) falsifies or misrepresents any information contained in a report submitted pursuant to section 8 of P.L.2013, c.74 (C.23:3-51.6) or section 10 of P.L.2013, c.74 (C.23:3-51.8); (2) fails to report a release as required by section 12 of P.L.2013, c.74 (C.23:3-51.10); or (3) fishes in, or allows a purse seine or shirred net to drift into, any restricted fishing area, as prohibited by subsection g. of R.S.23:3-51, the licensee shall be subject to the following periods of license suspension:  (1) a 30-day suspension of their license for a first offense; (2) a 60-day suspension of their license for a second offense; and (3) a 180-day suspension of their license for a third or subsequent offense. b. (1) If a license is suspended pursuant to subsection a. of this section, and, for three years thereafter, the licensee does not commit another offense warranting suspension of their license, the initial offense warranting license suspension shall be removed from consideration in determining an applicable term of license suspension for any offense committed by the licensee after that three-year period.  (2) The forgiveness of prior offenses provided for by this subsection shall apply only to those determinations that pertain to the calculation of applicable license suspension periods. All prior offenses shall be taken into account in the calculation of any monetary penalties provided for by P P.L.2013, c.74 (C.23:3-51.2 et al.). c. A license suspension imposed pursuant to this section shall be applicable to both the licensee and the licensed vessel, if any, and shall be carried out during the normal season of fishing operations, which extends from May 15 through October 15 of each year. If the duration of a license suspension period is not completed during the current year's normal season of fishing operations, the balance of the license suspension shall be made up during the following year's normal season of fishing operations. L.2013, c.74, s.15.
NJ Rev Stat § 23:3-51.14 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 23 - Fish and Game, Wild Birds and Animals|Section 23:3-51.14 - Compliance with instructions, signals of law enforcement officer.

23:3-51.14 Compliance with instructions, signals of law enforcement officer.  16. In order to facilitate enforcement of R.S.23:3-51 and P.L.2013, c.74 (C.23:3-51.2 et al.) the operator of, or any other person on board, a vessel that is subject to the provisions of R.S.23:3-51 or P.L.2013, c.74 (C.23:3-51.2 et al.), shall immediately comply with the instructions and signals of a law enforcement officer, and shall facilitate the officer's safe boarding, and the inspection by such officer of the vessel, its gear, equipment, catch, and any area where fish may be stored. L.2013, c.74, s.16.
NJ Rev Stat § 23:3-51.15 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 23 - Fish and Game, Wild Birds and Animals|Section 23:3-51.15 - Modifications of requirements by commissioner.

23:3-51.15 Modifications of requirements by commissioner.  17. The commissioner may, with the approval of the New Jersey Marine Fisheries Council, modify the requirements of R.S.23:3-51, R.S.23:3-52, and P.L.2013, c.74 (C.23:3-51.2 et al.) if such modifications are determined to be necessary either to provide for the optimal utilization of any quotas established for menhaden fishing, or to maintain consistency or State compliance with any menhaden fisheries management plan that has been approved by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission or any federal fishery management council and adopted by the National Marine Fisheries Service. In particular, upon authorization of the New Jersey Marine Fisheries Council, and in accordance with the provisions of this section, the commissioner may modify the following provisions of law:  a. the qualifications for licensure under R.S.23:3-51, under section 5 or 9 of P.L.2013, c.74 (C.23:3-51.3 or C.23:3-51.7), or under section 12 of P.L.2014, c.57 (C.23:3-51.16), including any fee amounts required for licensure under those sections;  b. the qualifications for the transfer of a license under section 7 of P.L.2013, c.74 (C.23:3-51.5);  c. the license suspension schedule established by section 15 of P.L.2013, c.74 (C.23:3-51.13);  d. the specifications applicable to vessel upgrades and replacements, as provided by R.S.23:3-51 or section 7 of P.L.2013, c.74 (C.23:3-51.5);  e. the reporting requirements established by section 8 or section 10 of P.L.2013, c.74 (C.23:3-51.6 or C.23:3-51.8) provided these requirements are consistent with the procedures and methods established pursuant to section 14 of P.L.2014, c.57 (C.23:3-51.18);  f. the quota allocation formula established by subsection a. of section 13 of P.L.2013, c.74 (C.23:3-51.11);  g. the season for menhaden fishing established by subsection b. of section 13 of P.L.2013, c.74 (C.23:3-51.11); or  h. the incidental catch allowance provided by subsection e. of section 13 of P.L.2013, c.74 (C.23:3-51.11), or the allocation of that incidental catch allowance to the State's annual quota. L.2013, c.74, s17; amended 2014, c.57, s.11.
NJ Rev Stat § 23:3-51.17 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 23 - Fish and Game, Wild Birds and Animals|Section 23:3-51.17 - Review of applicable laws, rules, regulations concerning menhaden.

23:3-51.17 Review of applicable laws, rules, regulations concerning menhaden.  13. Each year, the committee of the Marine Fisheries Council concerned with the menhaden fishery shall meet to review the current State laws and rules and regulations concerning menhaden, the implementation of those laws and rules and regulations, and the status of the menhaden fishery in the State. The committee may make recommendations to the Marine Fisheries Council concerning any changes in laws, rules or regulations, or policies or procedures implemented pursuant to those laws, rules, or regulations that the committee determines to be prudent for the protection and vitality of the menhaden fishery in the State.  L.2014, c.47, s.13.
NJ Rev Stat § 23:3-51.18 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 23 - Fish and Game, Wild Birds and Animals|Section 23:3-51.18 - Reporting procedures and methods.

23:3-51.18 Reporting procedures and methods.  14. a. The Department of Environmental Protection shall, in cooperation with the Marine Fisheries Council, establish reporting procedures and methods which allow a person to comply with all reporting requirements pursuant to P.L.2013, c.74 (C.23:3-51.2 et al.) in a hard copy paper form to be submitted by fax or mailed via the United States Postal Service or other hard copy delivery service. The department shall also make available by fax and mail via the United States Postal Service or other hard copy delivery service any forms or other documents necessary for meeting reporting requirements pursuant to P.L.2013, c.74. b. The reporting procedures and methods required to be established pursuant to subsection a. of this section shall be in addition to any electronic reporting procedures and methods established and provided by the department. A person may comply with reporting requirements pursuant to P.L.2013, c.74 by electing at the person's discretion to use the hard copy paper form or electronic form of reporting. L.2014, c.47, s.14.
NJ Rev Stat § 23:3-52 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 23 - Fish and Game, Wild Birds and Animals|Section 23:3-52 - Fee.

23:3-52 Fee.  23:3-52. a. Except as provided by subsection b. of this section, the fees for a Menhaden Purse Seine Fishing Vessel License, issued pursuant to R.S.23:3-51, shall be as follows: (1) For vessels owned by a resident of New Jersey: (a) $125 for each vessel not less than 30 nor more than 100 tons in gross tonnage; (b) $250 for each vessel not less than 100 nor more than 150 tons in gross tonnage; (c) $400 for each vessel not less than 150 nor more than 175 tons in gross tonnage; (d) $550 for each vessel not less than 175 nor more than 200 tons in gross tonnage; (e) $900 for each vessel more than 200 tons in gross tonnage; and (f) $20 for each vessel up to 30 tons in gross tonnage, which is used to take menhaden for bait purposes only; (2) For vessels owned by non-residents of New Jersey: (a) $450 for each vessel not less than 30 nor more than 100 tons in gross tonnage; (b) $700 for each vessel not less than 100 nor more than 150 tons in gross tonnage; (c) $1,000 for each vessel not less than 150 nor more than 175 tons in gross tonnage; (d) $1,150 for each vessel not less than 175 nor more than 200 tons in gross tonnage; and (e) $1,500 for each vessel more than 200 tons in gross tonnage. b. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection a. of this section to the contrary, if a resident of New Jersey leases a vessel from out of State, the vessel licensing fee shall be the same as the fee that is applicable to a vessel owned or leased by a nonresident, as provided by paragraph (2) of subsection a. of this section.  c. The fee for a Menhaden Purse Seine Fishing Vessel Operator's License, issued pursuant to R.S.23:3-51, shall be $50 for a resident of New Jersey and $75 for a non-resident of New Jersey. d. Gross tonnage determinations under this section shall be made using Custom House measurements.  e. Any license fees collected pursuant to this section shall be deposited in the "Marine Fisheries Management Account," established pursuant to section 14 of P.L.2013, c.74 (C.23:3-51.12). amended 1940, c.166, s.2; 1975, c.116, s.9; 2013, c.74, s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 23:3-54 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 23 - Fish and Game, Wild Birds and Animals|Section 23:3-54 - Issuance of permit to take carp and suckers

23:3-54. Issuance of permit to take carp and suckers  The board may, in its discretion, issue to a properly accredited person a permit to take carp and suckers from the ponds, lakes or streams of this state by means of a net, the mesh of which shall not be less than two and one-half inches. The permit shall be issued by the board under such restrictions as to the method and time of using the nets as it deems proper. All game and food fish captured in the nets shall be immediately returned therefrom uninjured as far as practicable. A person who so takes any fish except carp and suckers shall be liable to a penalty of twenty dollars for each fish.
NJ Rev Stat § 23:3-55 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 23 - Fish and Game, Wild Birds and Animals|Section 23:3-55 - Issuance of permit to take suckers, catfish, carp and eels

23:3-55. Issuance of permit to take suckers, catfish, carp and eels  The board may, in its discretion, issue permits to catch suckers, catfish, carp and eels from August fifteenth to November fifteenth, by or with the use of what is commonly known as a fish basket with wing walls, the bottom of which shall be made of wooden slats, the edges of which are well rounded, set not less than three-eighths of an inch apart, when wet. These slats shall be so arranged as to make possible the removal or practical removal of at least three-quarters of the bottom of any basket that could be used for fishing, and the same shall be actually removed from the basket or so adjusted as to make the catching of a fish by the basket an impossibility during that part of each day beginning at one hour after sunrise and continuing to one hour before sunset. Every game fish that may come into a basket thus operated shall be immediately released unharmed in the waters below the basket.
NJ Rev Stat § 23:3-56 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 23 - Fish and Game, Wild Birds and Animals|Section 23:3-56 - Penalty for noncompliance

23:3-56. Penalty for noncompliance  A person holding a permit issued under sections 23:3-54 and 23:3-55 of this title, who fails to comply strictly with the provisions of said sections 23:3-54 and 23:3-55 relating to the catching of fish under the permit, shall be liable to a penalty of fifty dollars.
NJ Rev Stat § 23:3-56.2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 23 - Fish and Game, Wild Birds and Animals|Section 23:3-56.2 - Possession, transfer and display of license; violations; penalty

23:3-56.2. Possession, transfer and display of license; violations; penalty  Any person, including members of the armed services, who shall hunt for, pursue, shoot at, take, kill or wound, or attempt to take, kill or wound a deer as permitted by this section or the State Fish and Game Code, without having a license as herein prescribed on his person and displayed in a conspicuous place on his outer clothing, or who alters or changes in any manner, or loans or transfers to another a license issued under this act, or violates any other provision of this act, or any regulation established under the State Fish and Game Code in connection herewith, shall be liable to a penalty of not less than $100.00 nor more than $300.00 for the first offense, and not less than $300.00 nor more than $500.00 for the second and subsequent offense. L.1971, c. 180, s. 2, eff. June 1, 1971.
NJ Rev Stat § 23:3-57 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 23 - Fish and Game, Wild Birds and Animals|Section 23:3-57 - "Special trout fishing stamp."

23:3-57 "Special trout fishing stamp."  1. No person, above the age of 16 years or under the age of 70 years, shall take or attempt to take trout in any of the fresh waters of this State, unless he has first procured, as hereinafter provided, a special trout stamp, in addition to the license required by article 1 of chapter 3 of Title 23 of the Revised Statutes and unless at the time of fishing he has the license and stamp affixed to that license on his person, and exhibits the same for inspection to any warden, deputy warden, police officer or other person requesting to see them. The stamp issued under this act shall be designated as the "special trout fishing stamp" and shall authorize its holder to take trout at the time and in the manner provided by law, or by the Fish and Game Code, and shall be invalid unless it contains the name of the licensee written in ink. L.1952,c.328,s.1; amended 1959, c.49; 1971, c.309; 1999, c.282, s.18.
NJ Rev Stat § 23:3-58 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 23 - Fish and Game, Wild Birds and Animals|Section 23:3-58 - Form and issuance of stamps

23:3-58. Form and issuance of stamps  The stamp shall be procured from the clerks and agents designated to issue licenses under section 23:3-7 of the Revised Statutes, and the Division of Fish and Game shall determine the form of the stamp and prepare same for issuance. L.1952, c. 328, p. 1052, s. 2.
NJ Rev Stat § 23:3-59 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 23 - Fish and Game, Wild Birds and Animals|Section 23:3-59 - Fee for trout stamps.

23:3-59 Fee for trout stamps.  3. The fee for this stamp shall be $10.50 for residents and $20.00 for nonresidents, or as adjusted by the Fish and Game Council pursuant to section 12 of P.L.1982, c.180 (C.23:3-1a). The amounts remitted to the State Treasury for stamps issued under this law shall be placed to the credit of the "hunters' and anglers' license fund." L.1952,c.328,s.3; amended 1960, c.67, s.1;1975, c.116, s.10;1982, c.180, s.7;1986, c.198, s.4;1991, c.286, s.10;1999, c.282, s.19.
NJ Rev Stat § 23:3-60 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 23 - Fish and Game, Wild Birds and Animals|Section 23:3-60 - Altering or changing stamp

23:3-60. Altering or changing stamp  Any person who alters or changes in any manner or loans or transfers to another, a stamp issued under this act, and any person who takes trout during the period prescribed in section one from the fresh waters of the State without having a stamp as heretofore prescribed on his person shall be liable to a penalty of twenty dollars ($20.00) for each offense, to be sued for and recovered in accordance with chapter ten of Title 23 of the Revised Statutes. L.1952, c. 328, p. 1053, s. 4.
NJ Rev Stat § 23:3-61 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 23 - Fish and Game, Wild Birds and Animals|Section 23:3-61 - Effective date

23:3-61. Effective date  This act shall take effect January first, one thousand nine hundred and fifty-three. L.1952, c. 328, p. 1053, s. 5.
NJ Rev Stat § 23:3-61.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 23 - Fish and Game, Wild Birds and Animals|Section 23:3-61.1 - "Special pheasant and quail stamp."

23:3-61.1 "Special pheasant and quail stamp."  1. No person above the age of 16 years shall at any time hunt for, pursue, kill, take, or attempt to take with a firearm or bow and arrow, or have in possession, any pheasant or quail while present in such division wildlife management areas as may be designated in the Fish and Game Code unless such person is the holder of a valid youth hunting license issued pursuant to R.S.23:3-3 or has first procured in addition to a hunting license a valid "special pheasant and quail stamp." This special pheasant and quail "stamp" shall be in the possession of the hunter at all times while engaged in hunting pheasant or quail in such division wildlife management areas as may be designated in the Fish and Game Code and the hunter shall exhibit the special stamp for inspection to any conservation police officer, deputy conservation police officer, or police officer requesting to see the stamp. L.1975, c.117, s.1; amended 1999, c.282, s.20; 2019, c.407, s.10.
NJ Rev Stat § 23:3-61.2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 23 - Fish and Game, Wild Birds and Animals|Section 23:3-61.2 - Special pheasant and quail stamp; privileges of holder; procurement; signature of owner

23:3-61.2. Special pheasant and quail stamp; privileges of holder; procurement; signature of owner  a. The stamp issued pursuant hereto shall be known as the "special pheasant and quail stamp" and shall authorize the holder to hunt pheasant and quail during seasons prescribed in the State Fish and Game Code in such wildlife management areas as may be designated in the Fish and Game Code. b. The stamp shall be procured from the Division of Fish, Game and Shellfisheries at Trenton or from such agents as may be designated by the division. No stamp shall be valid unless it contains the signature of the owner. The division shall determine the form of the "special pheasant and quail stamp." L.1975, c. 117, s. 2, eff. June 3, 1975.
NJ Rev Stat § 23:3-61.3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 23 - Fish and Game, Wild Birds and Animals|Section 23:3-61.3 - Fee for pheasant and quail stamps.

23:3-61.3 Fee for pheasant and quail stamps.  3. The fee for this stamp shall be $40.00, or as adjusted by the Fish and Game Council pursuant to section 12 of P.L.1982, c.180 (C.23:3-1a). The amounts remitted to the State Treasury for special pheasant and quail stamps shall be deposited to the credit of the "hunters' and anglers' license fund." L.1975,c.117,s.3; amended 1979, c.239, s.4; 1982, c.180, s.8; 1986, c.198, s.5; 1991, c.286, s.11; 1999, c.282, s.21.
NJ Rev Stat § 23:3-61.4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 23 - Fish and Game, Wild Birds and Animals|Section 23:3-61.4 - Violations; penalty

23:3-61.4. Violations; penalty  A person who at any time alters, loans, or transfers to another a "special pheasant and quail stamp," or who hunts for, pursues, kills, takes or attempts to take with a firearm or bow or arrow, or has in possession, a pheasant or quail in such wildlife management areas as may be designated in the Fish and Game Code without a proper and valid special pheasant and quail stamp, or violating any other provisions of this act shall be liable to a penalty of not less than $25.00 nor more than $50.00 for each offense. L.1975, c. 117, s. 4, eff. June 3, 1975.
NJ Rev Stat § 23:3-62 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 23 - Fish and Game, Wild Birds and Animals|Section 23:3-62 - Fishing preserve waters defined

23:3-62. Fishing preserve waters defined  "Fishing preserve waters" means any artificial or man-made body of water, not to exceed 10 acres in size, lying wholly within the boundaries of lands owned by one individual, operated for the purpose of permitting the owner to provide fishing facilities to fishermen. Such waters shall not include natural streams, natural ponds or waters impounded by the damming of natural streams. The sources of water for such ponds shall be limited to surface runoff, natural springs or driven wells. Any outfall from the "fishing preserve waters" must be so constructed as to prevent the passage of fish from or to that body of water. L.1970, c. 247, s. 1, eff. Oct. 28, 1970.
NJ Rev Stat § 23:3-63 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 23 - Fish and Game, Wild Birds and Animals|Section 23:3-63 - Fishing preserve license.

23:3-63 Fishing preserve license.  2. (a) The division may, in its discretion, after application on forms furnished by it, issue to an owner of such fishing preserve waters a fishing preserve license permitting the holder thereof to manage such fishing preserve waters and to possess, propagate and rear, and to take or permit others to take therefrom, fish therein legally propagated or acquired. Such license shall expire on December 31 in the year it was issued unless previously revoked. A separate license is required for each body of water defined herein as fishing preserve waters. Two or more ponds under one ownership, supplied by one common water source and located on one continuous parcel of land, shall be considered as one body of water requiring one license. (b) The license so issued shall: contain the name of the town and county in which such fishing preserve waters are located; specify the species of fish authorized to be stocked therein; authorize the licensee to stock, propagate, raise and release such fish in such licensed fishing preserve waters and to buy, sell or otherwise traffic in fish taken therefrom; specify the manner of tagging fish taken from the licensed waters; specify the means of acquisition of fish stocked therein. (c) The license may also: authorize the licensee to control undesirable protected fish, wildlife and insects and specify means of control of same; specify such other restrictions and controls for the management of fishing preserve waters as in the judgment of the division may be deemed advisable for proper fish management. (d) The fee for the license shall be $228.00 per year, or as adjusted by the Fish and Game Council pursuant to section 12 of P.L.1982, c.180 (C.23:3-1a), payable at the time application is made. (e) The division may for cause, revoke or suspend the license of any licensee. L.1970,c.247,s.2; amended 1982, c.180, s.9; 1999, c.282, s.22.
NJ Rev Stat § 23:3-64 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 23 - Fish and Game, Wild Birds and Animals|Section 23:3-64 - Taking of fish by licensee

23:3-64. Taking of fish by licensee  A licensee or any member of his immediate family may, without license issued under Revised Statutes 23:3-1, or other license or permit to take fish by net or device, take fish of any size, in any manner, at any time permitted by the preserve license. L.1970, c. 247, s. 3, eff. Oct. 28, 1970.