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NJ Rev Stat § 13:1B-15.173 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1B-15.173 - Establishment of the "Milkweed for Monarchs" program.

13:1B-15.173 Establishment of the "Milkweed for Monarchs" program.  4. The department shall, within 180 days after the effective date of this act, establish the "Milkweed for Monarchs" program. The purpose of the program shall be to utilize volunteer labor in a cooperative effort with State and local government to plant and maintain milkweed in stormwater management basins throughout the State.  L.2017, c.252, s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1B-15.174 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1B-15.174 - Responsibilities of department.

13:1B-15.174 Responsibilities of department.  5. a. The department shall: (1) Establish criteria for the planting of milkweed in stormwater management basins on State-owned lands;  (2) Develop a packet of information and instructions and, within the limits of funds made available therefor, provide seeds and other planting materials, for use by program volunteers in planting milkweed in stormwater management basins in accordance with this act; (3) Coordinate with program volunteers and appropriate local government officials in arranging for the planting of milkweed in stormwater management basins throughout the State;  (4) Advertise and promote the "Milkweed for Monarchs" program, and develop and utilize such slogans, symbols, and mascots as the department may deem appropriate for such purposes; (5) In consultation with the Department of Education and citizen, educational, and environmental groups, prepare educational materials on the decline in the monarch butterfly population and the ways in which all residents can create and conserve monarch butterfly habitats, and distribute these educational materials to school districts and public interest organizations;  (6) Create and maintain a list of stormwater management basins on State-owned lands where the planting of milkweed would be both beneficial and feasible; and  (7) Issue to each program volunteer an adoption certificate and, within the limits of funds made available therefor, provide a sign indicating the name of the participating group, organization, business, or individual for placement, if not otherwise prohibited by law or municipal ordinance, at an appropriate point on the stormwater management basin, or at such other point as the department may prescribe.  b. The department may charge program volunteers a reasonable fee to cover the reasonable costs of any information and instruction packets, seeds and other planting materials, certificates, and signs distributed.  L.2017, c.252, s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1B-15.175 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1B-15.175 - Notification of intent.

13:1B-15.175 Notification of intent.  6. a. Any group, organization, business, or individual interested in adopting a stormwater management basin for the purpose of planting milkweed in accordance with this act shall notify the department. Such notification may include a request to adopt, if possible, a specified stormwater management basin. Upon receipt of a notification of interest, the department shall: (1) assign an appropriate stormwater management basin to that group, organization, business, or individual for adoption; and (2) notify the group, organization, business, or individual of that assignment and provide thereto the materials required to be prepared pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection a. of section 5 of this act. b. Upon receipt from the department of notification of its assigned stormwater management basin, the program volunteer shall notify the clerk of the municipality in which the assigned stormwater management basin is located so that the municipality will be aware of the program volunteer's activities and may, at its discretion, provide assistance. c. The adoption period for a stormwater management basin shall be one year, but a program volunteer may renew its participation in the program by notifying the department annually at such time as shall be specified by the department. L.2017, c.252, s.6.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1B-15.176 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1B-15.176 - Immunity from liability.

13:1B-15.176 Immunity from liability.  7. a. No department, agency, bureau, board, commission, authority, or other entity of the State, or of any county or municipality, and no employee thereof, shall be liable to any person for any injury or damages that may be caused or sustained by a program volunteer while planting milkweed in an assigned stormwater management basin.  As a condition of participating in the program, a prospective program volunteer shall sign a waiver releasing the department, the State, and any other appropriate governmental entity, and all employees thereof, from liability for any injury or damages that may be caused or sustained by that volunteer while planting milkweed in an assigned stormwater management basin.  b. A program volunteer shall not be considered a "public employee" or "State employee" for purposes of the "New Jersey Tort Claims Act," N.J.S.59:1-1 et seq., or otherwise be accorded any of the protections set forth therein.  L.2017, c.252, s.7.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1B-15.177 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1B-15.177 - Donations.

13:1B-15.177 Donations.  8. Any person may donate to the department, or to a county, municipality, or school, funds, supplies, or services for use in the "Milkweed for Monarchs" program, and the department and any county, municipality, or school are authorized to accept such donations.  L.2017, c.252, s.8.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1B-15.178 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1B-15.178 - Standards for use of pollinator-friendly native plant species in grid supply solar facilities.

13:1B-15.178 Standards for use of pollinator-friendly native plant species in grid supply solar facilities.  8. No later than one year after the effective date of P.L.2021, c.169 (C.48:3-114 et al.), the Department of Environmental Protection, in consultation with the board, shall establish standards for the use of pollinator-friendly native plant species and seed mixes in grid supply solar facilities, which are designed to reduce stormwater runoff and erosion, and provide native perennial vegetation and foraging habitat beneficial to gamebirds, songbirds, and pollinators, and which consider compatibility with the security and reliability of grid supply solar facilities. L.2021, c.169, s.8.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1B-16 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1B-16 - Division of Veterans' Services, powers and duties transferred to

13:1B-16. Division of Veterans' Services, powers and duties transferred to  All of the functions, powers and duties of the Division of Veterans' Services of the existing Department of Economic Development, and of the Department of Economic Development and the Co-ordinator and Commissioner thereof relating to or administered through said division, herein transferred to the Department of Conservation and Economic Development, are hereby assigned to, and shall be exercised and performed through, the Division of Veterans' Services in the department. L.1948, c. 448, p. 1794, s. 18.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1B-17 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1B-17 - Veterans loan authority transferred to Department; powers and duties

13:1B-17. Veterans loan authority transferred to Department; powers and duties  The veterans loan authority created by an act entitled "An act to provide for guaranteed or insured bank loans to certain war veterans for the purposes of establishing or re-establishing themselves in small businesses or professions, and of enabling them to purchase household furnishings and household appliances required by them for use in their homes, and providing appropriations therefor," approved April fourteenth, one thousand nine hundred and forty-four (P.L.1944, c. 126), as said title was amended by chapter one hundred twenty-one of the laws of one thousand nine hundred and forty-six, together with all of its functions, powers, duties, records and property is hereby transferred to the Department of Conservation and Economic Development established hereunder and is continued as a body politic and corporate therein, with corporate succession. The veterans loan authority shall have the same powers and duties and shall be subject to the same restrictions and limitations now prescribed by law with respect thereto. The functions, powers and duties of the veterans loan authority shall be exercised and performed through the Division of Veterans' Services in the department. L.1948, c. 448, p. 1794, s. 19, eff. Oct. 25, 1948.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1B-18 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1B-18 - Powers and duties of public housing and development authority to be performed through Division of Veterans' Services

13:1B-18. Powers and duties of public housing and development authority to be performed through Division of Veterans' Services  The functions, powers and duties of the public housing and development authority under and pursuant to "An act providing for housing for veterans of World War II and other people of the State and declaring an emergency in respect thereto," approved October first, one thousand nine hundred and forty-six (P.L.1946, c. 323), shall be exercised and performed through the Division of Veterans' Services in the department. L.1948, c. 448, p. 1795, s. 20, eff. Oct. 25, 1948.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1B-19 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1B-19 - Director of Division of Veterans' Services

13:1B-19. Director of Division of Veterans' Services  The Division of Veterans' Services shall be under the immediate supervision of a director, who shall be a person qualified by training and experience to direct the work of such division. He shall be a person of demonstrated interest in veterans' affairs, and shall be a war veteran. The director of such division shall be appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate, and shall serve during the term of office of the Governor appointing him and until the director's successor is appointed and has qualified. He shall receive such salary as shall be provided by law. The director shall administer the work of such division under the direction and supervision of the commissioner, and shall perform such other functions of the department as the commissioner may prescribe. L.1948, c. 448, p. 1795, s. 21, eff. Oct. 25, 1948.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1B-20 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1B-20 - Veterans' Services Council.

13:1B-20 Veterans' Services Council.  22. There shall be within the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs, a Veterans' Services Council which shall consist of twelve members and shall include no less than two women. The Deputy Commissioner of Veterans' Affairs shall serve as a nonvoting ex-officio member. Each member of the council shall be a veteran, and shall be appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate, for a term of four years, but for a term of three years for a term beginning after the effective date of P.L.2010, c.60, and shall serve until his successor has been appointed and has qualified, except that of the first appointments pursuant to P.L.1948, c.448, two shall be for a term of one year, two for two years, two for three years, and three for four years, and of the two members first appointed pursuant to P.L.2010, c.60, one shall serve for a term of two years and one shall serve for a term of three years. At no time shall a member be allowed to serve more than two terms in the aggregate. All appointments to the council shall be made in consultation with the leaders of all federally-chartered veterans' organizations in the State.  The members shall nominate a chairman by majority vote of the members, and six members shall constitute a majority. The nomination shall be sent to the Governor for approval. The chairman of the council shall be its presiding officer and shall serve until a successor has been nominated by the council and approved by the Governor.  Any vacancies in the membership of said council occurring other than by expiration of term shall be filled by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate, for the unexpired term only. Any member of the council may be removed from office by the Governor, for cause, upon notice and opportunity to be heard. Any member who shall be absent for three meetings of the council without being excused for good cause by the chairman may, upon recommendation to the Governor by a majority vote of the members of the council, be removed from office by the Governor.  The members of the council shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed for necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. L.1948, c.448, s.22; amended 1987, c.444, s.18; 1988, c.138, s.21; 2010, c.60, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1B-21 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1B-21 - Powers and duties of Veterans' Services Council.

13:1B-21 Powers and duties of Veterans' Services Council.  23. The Veterans' Services Council shall, subject to the approval of the commissioner, formulate comprehensive policies for the co-ordination of all services for the benefit of veterans and their dependents. The council shall also: a. Consult with and advise the commissioner and the director of the Division of Veterans' Services with respect to the work of the division. b. Study the activities of the Division of Veterans' Services and hold hearings with respect thereto as it may deem necessary or desirable. c. Report to the Governor and the Legislature annually, and at such other times as it may deem in the public interest, with respect to its findings and conclusions. L.1948, c.448, s.23; amended 2010, c.60, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1B-22 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1B-22 - Powers and duties of Economic Council to be performed by Veterans' Services Council

13:1B-22. Powers and duties of Economic Council to be performed by Veterans' Services Council  The Veterans' Services Council shall succeed to, and shall exercise and perform, the functions, powers and duties of the Economic Council of the existing Department of Economic Development under and pursuant to "An act providing for housing for veterans of World War II and other people of the State and declaring an emergency in respect thereto," approved October first, one thousand nine hundred and forty-six (P.L.1946, c. 323). L.1948, c. 448, p. 1796, s. 24, eff. Oct. 25, 1948.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1B-23 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1B-23 - Division of Fish and Game, powers and duties transferred to

13:1B-23. Division of Fish and Game, powers and duties transferred to  All of the functions, powers and duties of the Division of Fish and Game of the existing State Department of Conservation, of the Fish and Game Council therein, and of the State Commissioner of Conservation relating to or administered through said division, herein transferred to the Department of Conservation and Economic Development, are hereby assigned to, and shall be exercised and performed through, the Division of Fish and Game in the department. L.1948, c. 448, p. 1797, s. 25, eff. Oct. 25, 1948.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1B-24 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1B-24 - Fish and Game Council; members; terms

13:1B-24. Fish and Game Council; members; terms  There shall be within the Division of Fish, Game and Wildlife, a Fish and Game Council which shall consist of 11 members, each of whom shall be chosen with due regard to his knowledge of and interest in the conservation of fish and game. Each member of the council shall be appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate. Three of such members shall be farmers, recommended to the Governor for appointment to the council by the agricultural convention held pursuant to the provisions of article 2 of chapter 1 of Title 4 of the Revised Statutes; six of such members shall be sportsmen, recommended to the Governor for appointment to the council by the New Jersey State Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs; one of such members shall be the chairman of the committee established pursuant to section 7 of the "Endangered and Nongame Species Conservation Act" (P.L.1973, c. 309; C. 23:2A-7), and one of such members shall be a person knowledgeable in land use management and soil conservation practices. One of such farmer representatives and two of such sportsmen representatives in the council shall be chosen from among residents of any of the following counties--Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Sussex and Warren; one of such farmer representatives and two of such sportsmen representatives in the council shall be chosen from among residents of any of the following counties--Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, Somerset and Union; and one of such farmer representatives and two of such sportsmen representatives shall be chosen from among residents of any of the following counties--Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester and Salem. Each member of the council shall be appointed for a term of 4 years and shall serve until his successor has been appointed and has qualified. L.1948, c. 448, p. 1797, s. 26, eff. Oct. 25, 1948. Amended by L.1979, c. 199, s. 72, eff. Sept. 19, 1979.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1B-25 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1B-25 - Sportsmen's clubs eligible for membership

13:1B-25. Sportsmen's clubs eligible for membership  In order to permit for the broadest possible representation of sportsmen in the making of recommendations for appointment of sportsmen to membership in the council, every sportsmen's club, duly organized and existing under and by virtue of the laws of this State, and having a membership of twenty-five or more persons interested in the conservation of the natural resources of the State, shall be eligible for membership in the appropriate county federation of sportsmen's clubs. Any refusal by any such county federation of sportsmen's clubs to accept any such club into membership shall be subject to reversal by the State Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs. Any sportsmen's club consisting of less than twenty-five members may be accepted by the county federation of sportsmen's clubs if said federation desires to accept said club. L.1948, c. 448, p. 1797, s. 27. Amended by L.1951, c. 179, p. 666, s. 1, eff. June 5, 1951.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1B-26 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1B-26 - Chairman of Fish and Game Council; vacancies; removal; compensation; eligibility

13:1B-26. Chairman of Fish and Game Council; vacancies; removal; compensation; eligibility  Each Governor shall designate one of the members of the council as chairman of such council. Any member of the council so designated shall serve as such chairman at the pleasure of the Governor designating him and until his successor has been designated. The chairman of the council shall be its presiding officer. Any vacancies in the membership of said council occurring other than by expiration of term shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment but for the unexpired term only. Any member of the council may be removed from office by the Governor, for cause, upon notice and opportunity to be heard. The members of the council shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed for necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. No person who has been appointed a member of the council for two successive terms, including an unexpired term, shall again be eligible for that office for four years next following the expiration of his second successive term. L.1948, c. 448, p. 1799, s. 28, eff. Oct. 25, 1948.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1B-27 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1B-27 - Director of Division of Fish and Game

13:1B-27. Director of Division of Fish and Game  The Division of Fish and Game shall be under the immediate supervision of a director, who shall be a person with special training and experience in wild life management and otherwise qualified to direct the work of such division. The director of such division shall be appointed by the Fish and Game Council, subject to the approval of the Governor, and shall, unless sooner removed by the Governor as hereinafter provided, serve at the pleasure of such council and until the director's successor is appointed and has qualified. He shall receive such salary as shall be provided by law. The director shall administer the work of such division under the direction and supervision of the commissioner. L.1948, c. 448, p. 1799, s. 29, eff. Oct. 25, 1948.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1B-28 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1B-28 - Council to formulate policies; other duties

13:1B-28. Council to formulate policies; other duties  In addition to its powers and duties otherwise hereinafter provided, the Fish and Game Council shall, subject to the approval of the commissioner, formulate comprehensive policies for the protection and propagation of fish, birds, and game animals and for the propagation and distribution of food fish and for the keeping up of the supply thereof in the waters of the State. The council shall also: a. Consult with and advise the commissioner and director of the Division of Fish and Game with respect to the work of such division. b. Study the activities of the Division of Fish and Game and hold hearings with respect thereto as it may deem necessary or desirable. c. Report to the Governor and the Legislature annually, and at such other times as it may deem in the public interest, with respect to its findings and conclusions. L.1948, c. 448, p. 1799, s. 30.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1B-29 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1B-29 - Definitions

13:1B-29. Definitions  As used in this article, unless otherwise specifically indicated: "Division" means the Division of Fish and Game in the Department of Conservation and Economic Development. "Council" means the Fish and Game Council in the Division of Fish and Game of the Department of Conservation and Economic Development. "Code" means the State Fish and Game Code. L.1948, c. 448, p. 1800, s. 31.