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NJ Rev Stat § 4:22A-5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:22A-5 - Removal of dedication

4:22A-5. Removal of dedication  Once a pet cemetery is dedicated pursuant to the provisions of this act, the dedication shall not be removed unless the dedication is removed by an order of the Superior Court in a proceeding brought by the pet cemetery owner for this purpose and upon proof satisfactory to the court that:  a. No disposals were made in, or that all disposals have been removed from, that portion of the property from which the dedication is sought to be removed;  b. The pet cemetery owner has received from those persons, or their heirs or assigns, whose pets have been disposed of in the pet cemetery, and from those persons, or their heirs or assigns, who have purchased or otherwise reserved rights of disposal in the pet cemetery for their pets, written authorizations to remove the dedication from their respective sites, and to remove the pets already disposed of in the sites from which the dedication is to be removed. The court may waive the written authorization requirement for any particular pet if the court is satisfied that the pet cemetery owner has made a good faith effort to locate the pet owner, or the heirs or assigns thereof, but has been unable to do so. Any removals of pet remains pursuant to this subsection shall be performed at the expense of the pet cemetery owner, and any written authorizations pursuant to this subsection may be given for legal consideration; and  c. The pet cemetery owner has arranged, at the pet cemetery owner's own expense, for relocation sites for removed pet remains satisfactory to the pet owners, or the heirs or assigns thereof, or has refunded thereto all moneys taken for disposal purposes; and has refunded to those pet owners, or their heirs or assigns, who purchased rights of disposal for pets, all moneys received therefrom. All refunds made under this subsection shall be with interest at the rate of interest for savings accounts at State- and federally-chartered banking institutions of this State. If the court is satisfied that the pet cemetery owner has made a good faith effort to locate a pet owner, or the heirs or assigns thereof, but has been unable to do so, the court may determine an alternative manner of disposal of that particular pet, if the pet was disposed of, and may waive the refunding requirements of this subsection.  L. 1985, c. 401, s. 5.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:22A-6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:22A-6 - Subsequent liens subordinate

4:22A-6. Subsequent liens subordinate  All mortgages and other liens of any nature, hereafter contracted, placed, or incurred upon property which has been, and was at the time of the creation or placing of the lien, dedicated as a pet cemetery, or upon property which is afterwards, with the consent of the owner of any mortgage or lien, dedicated to pet cemetery purposes, shall not affect or defeat the dedication to pet cemetery purposes, but the mortgage or other lien is subject and subordinate to that dedication and any sales made upon foreclosure are subject and subordinate to the dedication for pet cemetery purposes.  L. 1985, c. 401, s. 6.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:22A-7 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:22A-7 - Maintenance fees

4:22A-7. Maintenance fees  The owner or operator of a pet cemetery shall charge a person seeking to dispose of a pet, at the option of the customer, either an annual or permanent maintenance fee for the care of the pet cemetery, as follows:  a. The annual maintenance fee, billed each calendar year not later than July 1 and due not later than August 15, shall be placed by the owner or operator of the pet cemetery in the general account of the pet cemetery to be used for pet cemetery maintenance during the forthcoming year; or  b. The one-time permanent maintenance fee of at least $25.00 shall be placed by the owner or operator of the pet cemetery into an endowment care or similar trust fund, the entirety of which shall be used for the perpetual maintenance of the pet cemetery.  A pet owner who initially selects the annual maintenance fee may transfer to perpetual maintenance at any time by paying to the pet cemetery an amount equal to the permanent maintenance fee applicable on the date of the transfer. If the annual maintenance fee is not paid within 90 days of the date on which it is due, the owner or operator of the pet cemetery shall send written notice by certified mail to the pet owner that the annual maintenance fee is overdue. If, within 90 days of the mailing of that certified letter, the annual maintenance fee is not paid, the pet owner shall lose all disposal rights at the pet cemetery, notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in section 5 of this act.  L. 1985, c. 401, s. 7.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:22A-8 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:22A-8 - $12,000 minimum in trust fund

4:22A-8. $12,000 minimum in trust fund  A pet cemetery which commences operations on or after the effective date of this act shall, prior to the acceptance of any moneys for services rendered, establish an endowment care or similar trust fund for the permanent maintenance of the pet cemetery, in an amount not less than $12,000.00 in cash or in the bonds of the United States, this State, or any political subdivision of this State. Not less than $12,000.00 shall be maintained in this account at all times during the period of the operation of the pet cemetery.  L. 1985, c. 401, s. 8.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:22A-9 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:22A-9 - Pet disposal form

4:22A-9. Pet disposal form  Each person who gives a pet to a veterinarian or a pet cemetery for disposal purposes shall choose a method of disposal for the pet by completing a pet disposal form prescribed by the department under section 14 of this act. This form shall list alternative methods of disposal, the cost of each method and the nature of or place in which each method of disposal will be carried out. The veterinarian or the pet cemetery, as the case may be, shall give the person who completes the form a copy of the form. If the person chooses to have the pet disposed of by a pet cemetery and makes the arrangements therefor through a veterinarian, the veterinarian shall provide the person with the name, location and telephone number of the pet cemetery so that the person may obtain information about the pet cemetery pursuant to section 4 of this act. The veterinarian also shall ensure that a copy of the pet disposal form accompanies the pet when the pet is removed from the veterinarian's office.  L. 1985, c. 401, s. 10.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:22A-10 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:22A-10 - Compliance with instructions

4:22A-10. Compliance with instructions  a. A pet cemetery shall dispose of a pet, received thereby for disposal purposes, in compliance with the instructions on the pet disposal form accompanying the pet and the health standards adopted by the department under section 14 of this act.  b. The owner or operator of a pet cemetery shall, within 10 days of receipt of a pet for disposal, send a written certification to the person who offered the pet for disposal, attesting to the method, date and place of the disposal.  c. A pet cemetery which contains a grave containing more than five pets is presumed to have disposed of pets in violation of this act.  L. 1985, c. 401, s. 11.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:22A-11 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:22A-11 - Registration

4:22A-11. Registration  a. Every pet cemetery and disposal facility in this State shall register with the department on a form prescribed by the department. The department may charge a fee, not to exceed $10.00, for the registration. Pet cemeteries and disposal facilities in operation before the effective date of this act shall have 120 days to comply with this section. Pet cemeteries and disposal facilities which commence operations on or after the effective date of this act shall register with the department at least 30 days prior to the commencement of operations.  b. The department shall periodically conduct an inspection and a financial audit of the accounts required pursuant to this act of each pet cemetery registered pursuant to this act.  L. 1985, c. 401, s. 12.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:22A-12 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:22A-12 - Violation; penalty

4:22A-12. Violation; penalty  Any person who violates the provisions of this act, or any rules or regulations adopted hereunder, is liable to a civil penalty of not less than $500.00 nor more than $1,000.00 for each offense, to be collected in a summary proceeding under "the penalty enforcement law," N.J.S. 2A:58-1 et seq. The Superior Court has jurisdiction to enforce that act. If the violation is of a continuing nature, each day during which it continues constitutes an additional, separate and distinct offense. The proceedings shall be brought in the name of the department. The department shall have the authority to compromise and settle any claim for a penalty in such amount as the department determines is appropriate and equitable under the circumstances.  L. 1985, c. 401, s. 13.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:22A-13 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:22A-13 - Forms; rules, regulations

4:22A-13. Forms; rules, regulations  The department, after consultation with the Departments of Agriculture and Environmental Protection, shall adopt the forms, rules and regulations, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L. 1968, c. 410 (C. 52:14B-1 et seq.), necessary to carry out the provisions of this act, including, but not limited to, the following:  a. Pet cemetery disclosure forms required under section 4 of this act;  b. Pet disposal forms required under section 10 of this act;  c. Health standards for pet cemeteries required under section 11 of this act;  d. Registration forms for pet cemeteries required under section 12 of this act; and e. A public information program to assist members of the general public in understanding the provisions of this act.  L. 1985, c. 401, s. 14, eff. Jan. 8, 1986.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:23-1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:23-1 - Penalties to which article applies

4:23-1. Penalties to which article applies  All penalties incurred for the violation of any provisions of this title shall be collected as provided by this article, except as to sections 4:21A-1 to 4:21A-4 and except as to those penalties specifically recoverable under article 2 of this chapter (s. 4:23-11 et seq.) and except as provided by sections 4:22-29 to 4:22-42 of this title and those sections in which an action at law is specifically authorized.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:23-2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:23-2 - Jurisdiction

4:23-2. Jurisdiction  4:23-2. Jurisdiction of proceedings to collect penalties collectible under the provisions of this article is vested in the Superior Court and the municipal courts, and in all other courts or officers specifically authorized by the law under which the proceeding is had, all of which courts and officers are hereinafter in this article designated as the "court."  Amended 1953, c.5, s.87; 1991,c.91,s.177.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:23-6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:23-6 - Enforcement and collection of penalties

4:23-6. Enforcement and collection of penalties  In proceedings to enforce and collect penalties under this article, the court may proceed in a summary manner pursuant to the Penalty Enforcement Law (N.J.S. 2A:58-1 et seq.). Amended by L.1953, c. 5, p. 55, s. 91.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:23-10 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:23-10 - Penalties paid into state treasury

4:23-10. Penalties paid into state treasury  All penalties which are recoverable under the provisions of this article shall when recovered and after payment of costs be paid into the state treasury by the person authorized to sue for and recover same.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:23-11 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:23-11 - Penalties to which article applies

4:23-11. Penalties to which article applies  The penalties hereinafter enumerated in this section shall be collected as provided by this article: a. For violations of or failure to comply with orders of the State Board of Agriculture, or its duly constituted agent, made pursuant to sections 4:5-1 and 4:5-2 of this Title and imposed by section 4:5-3 of this Title; b. For violations of section 4:5-16 of this Title and imposed by section 4:15-17 of this Title; c. For violations of any of the provisions of sections 4:5-18 to 4:5-74 of this Title and imposed by section 4:5-75 of this Title; d. For violations of any of the provisions of sections 4:5-94 to 4:5-105 of this Title and imposed by section 4:5-106 of this Title; e. For violations of or failure to comply with orders of the State Board of Agriculture, or its constituted agent, made pursuant to sections 4:7-1 and 4:7-2 of this Title, and imposed by section 4:7-3 of this Title; f. For violations of the provisions of any law whenever such law shall provide that the penalties imposed thereby shall be sued for in the manner provided by this article. Amended by L.1946, c. 256, p. 892, s. 1.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:23-12 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:23-12 - Jurisdiction

4:23-12. Jurisdiction  4:23-12. Jurisdiction of proceedings to collect penalties collectible under the provisions of this article is vested in the Superior Court and the municipal courts in any municipality where the defendant may be apprehended or where he may reside, and all other courts or officers specifically authorized by the law under which the proceeding is had, all of which courts and officers are hereinafter in this article designated as the "court." Process shall be either a summons or warrant and proceedings shall be brought in a summary manner pursuant to "the penalty enforcement law" (N.J.S.2A:58-1 et seq.).  Amended 1953, c.5, s.95; 1991,c.91,s.178.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:23-14 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:23-14 - Failure to pay penalty; commitment

4:23-14. Failure to pay penalty; commitment  If any person fails to pay the penalty imposed, together with all costs, the court shall commit him to the common jail of the county wherein such conviction is had for a period not exceeding ninety days or until the penalty and costs are paid.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:23-15 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:23-15 - Arrest without warrant for violation in view of officer

4:23-15. Arrest without warrant for violation in view of officer  For a violation of any provision for which a penalty is prescribed which is collectible under this article, done within the view of any constable, police officer or member of the State police, the officer may arrest the offender without a warrant and take him before the court in the county wherein such arrest is made. Amended by L.1953, c. 5, p. 55, s. 97.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:23-18 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:23-18 - Penalties paid into state treasury

4:23-18. Penalties paid into state treasury  All penalties which are recoverable under the provisions of this article shall when recovered, and after payment of costs, be paid into the state treasury by the officer authorized to sue for and recover same.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:24-1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:24-1 - Legislative policy declared

4:24-1. Legislative policy declared  It is hereby declared to be the policy of the legislature to provide for the conservation of the soil and soil resources of this state, and for the control and prevention of soil erosion.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:24-1.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:24-1.1 - Prevention of damage by floodwater or sediment; conservation of water for agricultural purposes

4:24-1.1. Prevention of damage by floodwater or sediment; conservation of water for agricultural purposes  The purposes of soil conservation and the control and prevention of soil erosion to be furthered by the State Soil Conservation Committee and of the soil conservation districts shall include, wherever applicable, the prevention of damage to soil and soil resources by floodwater or by sediment and the furtherance of conservation of water for agricultural purposes. L.1959, c. 129, p. 570, s. 3, eff. July 1, 1959.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:24-2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:24-2 - Words and phrases defined

4:24-2. Words and phrases defined  Wherever used or referred to in this chapter, unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context: a. "District" or "soil conservation district" means a governmental subdivision of this state, and a public body corporate and politic, organized in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, for the purposes, with the powers, and subject to the restrictions hereinafter set forth; b. "Supervisor" means one of the members of the governing body of a district, appointed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter; c. "Committee" or "state soil conservation committee" means the agency created in article three of this chapter; d. "Petition" means a petition filed under the provisions of article 4 of this chapter (s. 4:24-7 et seq.) for the creation of a district; e. "State" means the state of New Jersey; f. "Agency of this state" includes the government of this state and any subdivision, agency, or instrumentality, corporate or otherwise, of the government of this state; g. "United States" or "agencies of the United States" includes the United States of America, the soil conservation service of the United States department of agriculture, and any other agency or instrumentality, corporate or otherwise, of the United States of America; h. "Government" or "governmental" includes the government of this state, the government of the United States, and any subdivision, agency or instrumentality, corporate or otherwise, of either of them; i. "Landowner" includes any person, firm or corporation who shall hold title to any lands lying within a district organized under the provisions of this chapter; j. "Due notice" means notice published at least twice, with an interval of at least seven days between the two publication dates, in a newspaper or other publication of general circulation within the appropriate area, or if no such publication of general circulation be available, by posting at a reasonable number of conspicuous places, within the appropriate area, such posting to include, where possible, posting at public places where it may be customary to post notices concerning county or municipal affairs generally. At any hearing held pursuant to such notice, at the time and place designated in such notice, adjournment may be made from time to time, without the necessity of renewing such notice for such adjourned dates.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:24-2.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:24-2.1 - Transfer of functions, powers and duties to Department of Agriculture

4:24-2.1. Transfer of functions, powers and duties to Department of Agriculture  The State Soil Conservation Committee and all of its functions, powers and duties are hereby transferred to the Department of Agriculture. L.1959, c. 129, p. 570, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1959.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:24-3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:24-3 - Committee established; membership; records; seal; hearings; rules and regulations

4:24-3. Committee established; membership; records; seal; hearings; rules and regulations  There is hereby established, to serve as an agency of the State and to perform the functions conferred upon it in this chapter, the State Soil Conservation Committee. The committee shall consist of 11 members: the Director of the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station, the associate director of the Cooperative Extension Service in Agriculture and Home Economics, the State Secretary of Agriculture, the Commissioner of the Department of Conservation and Economic Development, or a representative designated by any 1 of these individuals, and 1 member appointed by the Governor to serve at his pleasure. Six members shall be soil conservation district supervisors, who shall be elected at the annual meetings of soil conservation district supervisors for terms of 3 years and until their successors are appointed and qualified. Three supervisors shall be elected from the northern region which is composed of the counties of Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Hunterdon, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union and Warren; and 3 supervisors shall be elected from the southern region which is composed of the counties of Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Mercer, Ocean and Salem. Of the first 3 members from each region 1 shall be elected for 1 year, 1 for 2 years, and 1 for 3 years. The committee shall invite the secretary of agriculture of the United States of America to appoint 1 person, a resident of the State of New Jersey, to serve with the above-mentioned members. The committee shall keep a record of its official actions, shall adopt a seal, which seal shall be judicially noticed, and may perform such acts, hold such public hearings, and promulgate such rules and regulations as may be necessary for the execution of its functions under this chapter. Amended by L.1959, c. 130, p. 571, s. 1, eff. June 18, 1959.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:24-3.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:24-3.1 - Election of members

4:24-3.1. Election of members  The first election for members of the State Soil Conservation Committee, established under this act, shall be held by the State Soil Conservation Committee in office on the effective date of this act. This election shall be held within 10 days after the effective date of this act. L.1959, c. 130, p. 572, s. 3, eff. June 18, 1959.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:24-4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:24-4 - Administrative officer and employees; legal services; co-operative agreements

4:24-4. Administrative officer and employees; legal services; co-operative agreements  The State Soil Conservation Committee may employ, subject to the rules of the State Civil Service Commission, a qualified administrative officer and such technical experts and such other agents and employees, permanent and temporary, as it may require, and shall determine their qualifications, duties and compensation of all employees. The committee shall call upon the Attorney-General for such legal services as it may require for the purpose of carrying out any of its functions. The committee may enter into co-operative agreements with any other State agency. The members of the committee who are soil conservation district supervisors shall not vote on or participate in the employment or selection of any officers, agents or employees, and for such purpose the full membership of the committee shall be deemed to be 5. Amended by L.1959, c. 130, p. 572, s. 2, eff. June 18, 1959.