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New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 7 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Chapter 24A - DAM RESTORATION AND INLAND WATERS PROJECTS LOAN PROGRAM › Subchapter 4 - PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION PHASE › Section 7:24A-4.19 - Adjudicatory hearings

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) The Administrator shall decide any dispute arising under a loan upon written request by the borrower. The borrower must specify in detail the basis of the dispute and the relief sought. The Administrator will reduce the decision to writing and send a copy to the borrower.
(b) Within 20 days of receipt of the Administrator's decision, a borrower may submit a written request for an adjudicatory hearing to contest the Administrator's decision. The hearing request shall be submitted to the Department at the following address:
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
Office of Administrative Hearings and Dispute Resolution ATTENTION: Adjudicatory Hearing Requests
401 E. State Street
Mail Code 401-07A
PO Box 420
Trenton, NJ 08625-0420
(c) The borrower shall include the following information in a request for an adjudicatory hearing:
1. The location of the project;
2. A copy of the Administrator's decision and the loan award agreement;
3. The legal and factual questions at issue; and
4. Documents and other information supporting the request.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 7 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Chapter 24A - DAM RESTORATION AND INLAND WATERS PROJECTS LOAN PROGRAM › Subchapter 4 - PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION PHASE › Section 7:24A-4.20 - Accounting procedures, financial records and auditing requirements

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) The borrower's accounting system must be adequate to identify all costs associated with the project.
(b) The borrower must maintain records, books, documentation, and other evidence and appropriate accounting procedures and practices to reflect:
1. The total cost of the project, including all eligible costs;
2. The amount, date of receipt, and disposition of all assistance received for the project, including both Department loan assistance and any other grants, contributions, gifts, or donations; and
3. In the case of more than one loan, separate records must be maintained for each project.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 7 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Chapter 24A - DAM RESTORATION AND INLAND WATERS PROJECTS LOAN PROGRAM › Subchapter 5 - PRIORITY RANKING OF PROJECTS › Section 7:24A-5.1 - Criteria for priority determination

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) The Department shall assign priority points in accordance with the provisions set forth in (b) below to each project for which an application has been approved pursuant to 7:24A-2.6.
(b) Priority points shall be assigned according to the following protocol:
1. Priority points shall be assigned according to the project type.
i. 100 points shall be assigned for a dam restoration project for a high hazard dam.
ii. 75 points shall be assigned for a flood control project or a dam restoration project for a significant hazard dam.
iii. 50 points shall be assigned for a pollution control project or a dam restoration project for a low hazard dam.
iv. 25 points shall be assigned for a recreation and conservation project.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 7 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Chapter 25 - DIVISION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE RULES › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 7:25-1.2 - Construction

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
These rules shall be liberally construed to permit the department, the Division of Fish and Wildlife and its various agencies to discharge its statutory functions.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 7 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Chapter 25 - DIVISION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE RULES › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 7:25-1.3 - Practice where rules do not govern

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
The Fish and Game Council may rescind, amend or expand these rules from time to time, and such new rules shall be filed with the Secretary of State as provided by law.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 7 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Chapter 25 - DIVISION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE RULES › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 7:25-1.4 - Definitions

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The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
"Closed season" means the time during the year when fish, game, birds, or animals, as the case may be, may not be captured, taken, killed or had in possession.
"Code" means the New Jersey Administrative Code.
"Compendium" means the regularly published summary of applicable rules, regulations and statutes.
"Conservation officer" means a law enforcement officer of the division.
"Council" means the Fish and Game Council in the Division.
"Division" means the Division of Fish and Wildlife in the Department of Environmental Protection.
"Open season" means the time during the year when fish, game, birds or animals, as the case may be, may be captured, taken, killed or had in possession.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 7 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Chapter 25 - DIVISION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE RULES › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 7:25-1.5 - License, permit and stamp fees

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
Pursuant to 23:3-1a, the fees for hunting and fishing licenses, permits and stamps issued by the Division are as follows. The listed fees include, where applicable, a nonrefundable $ 2.00 application fee as set by the Legislature in 23:3-1c and an issuance fee of $ .50 as set by the Legislature in 23:3-1.1, 23:3-4 and 23:3-4.1.
Resident Fishing
$ 16.50
Jr/Sr Fishing
7.75
Family Fishing
27.50
Family Supplement
2.25
Non-Resident Fishing
25.25
Non-Resident 7-Day Fishing
16.50
Resident Trout Stamp
7.75
Non-Resident Trout Stamp
15.50
Resident Hunting
22.00
Jr/Sr Hunting
10.75
Juvenile Hunting
3.00
Non-Resident 2-Day Hunting
27.50
1 Day Hunting
7.75
Resident Bow and Arrow
26.25
Jr/Sr Bow and Arrow
12.00
Juvenile Bow and Arrow
3.00
All Around Sportsman
60.50
Pheasant/Quail Stamp
22.00
Woodcock Stamp
2.75
Rifle Permit
14.00
Deer Permit
21.75
Turkey Permit
16.25
Semi-Wild
57.00
Commercial Hunt
222.00
Propagation
7.50
Fish Preserve
167.00
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 7 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Chapter 25 - DIVISION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE RULES › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 7:25-1.7 - Penalties

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) Pursuant to 50:2-1 no person shall take or catch any clams without either a recreational or commercial license. Any person violating this provision shall be liable to a penalty of $ 20.00 for the first offense and $ 40.00 for each subsequent offense.
(b) Pursuant to 50:2-2, no person shall take or catch more than 150 clams a day with only a recreational license or no license. Any person violating this provision shall be liable to a penalty of $ 100.00 for the first offense and $ 200.00 for each subsequent offense.
(c) Pursuant to 50:2-5, each licensee, while at all times engaged in operating under his license who fails to have his clamming license in his possession or who fails to exhibit his clamming license for inspection upon proper request, shall be liable to a penalty of $ 10.00 for the first offense and $ 20.00 for each subsequent offense.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 7 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Chapter 25 - DIVISION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE RULES › Subchapter 2 - USE OF ALL LAND AND WATER AREAS UNDER THE CONTROL OF THE DIVISION › Section 7:25-2.1 - Cutting or damaging vegetation

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
No person or persons shall at any time cut, fell, dig up, pull up, damage, gather, carry away, take, remove or destroy any tree, shrub, vine or other vegetation or part thereof without written permission or other authorization of the Division. Nothing in this section shall apply to public utility companies or their agents engaged in the maintenance of existing utility company rightsofway, provided that prior notice is given to the Division.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 7 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Chapter 25 - DIVISION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE RULES › Subchapter 2 - USE OF ALL LAND AND WATER AREAS UNDER THE CONTROL OF THE DIVISION › Section 7:25-2.2 - All motor vehicles and other forms of conveyances

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) No person shall operate any motor vehicle, motorboat, or other conveyance on or over any State Wildlife Management Area unless the motor vehicle or motorboat is properly registered and displays the proper and valid registration numbers. All boats used on the waters under the control of the Division are subject to N.J.S.A. 12:7-1 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 13:82 and shall be operated in accordance with those provisions.
(b) All motor vehicles or other conveyances are restricted to established roads or designated parking areas. Motor vehicles or other conveyances shall not be operated at any time on or over any road, trail, survey line, dam, boundary or transmission line or other area designated as "closed" by signs or barriers, nor shall a vehicle or other conveyance be operated on or over any cultivated or planted areas or woods and fields in any Wildlife Management Area unless written permission or other authorization is granted by the Division.
1. Special permits may be granted to organized motorcyclists to operate on an established course or trail under regulations prescribed by the Division for a fee of $ 100.00, plus a charge of $ 1.00 for each participating motorcycle.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 7 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Chapter 25 - DIVISION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE RULES › Subchapter 2 - USE OF ALL LAND AND WATER AREAS UNDER THE CONTROL OF THE DIVISION › Section 7:25-2.3 - Vehicle traffic controls in Wildlife Management Areas

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) In the Assunpink Wildlife Management Area, the following motor vehicle speed limits are established:
1. Clarksburg-Robbinsville Road speed limits are as follows:
i. Zone 1--15 mph between Englishtown Road and Millstone-Hightstown Road.
ii. Zone 2--25 mph between Millstone-Hightstown Road and Sharon Station-East Branch Road (AKA Eldridge Road).
iii. Zone 3--35 mph between Sharon Station-East Branch Road (AKA Eldridge Road) and Roosevelt Road.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 7 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Chapter 25 - DIVISION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE RULES › Subchapter 2 - USE OF ALL LAND AND WATER AREAS UNDER THE CONTROL OF THE DIVISION › Section 7:25-2.4 - Alcoholic beverages

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
No person or persons shall consume or have in possession or control any intoxicating beverage or any beverage containing alcohol while on any land or water area under the control of the Division, except that organized groups may, with written permission or other authorization from the Division, possess or consume alcoholic beverages on designated Wildlife Management Areas.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 7 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Chapter 25 - DIVISION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE RULES › Subchapter 2 - USE OF ALL LAND AND WATER AREAS UNDER THE CONTROL OF THE DIVISION › Section 7:25-2.5 - Restricted areas and hours

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) No unauthorized person or persons shall enter upon in any manner any land or water areas controlled by the Division between the hours of 9:00 P.M. and 5:00 A.M. (2100 and 0500 hours) EST or EDT as listed in Trenton, New Jersey, whichever is in effect on the given date.
1. This shall not preclude a person engaged in lawful and proper hunting, trapping or fishing activity or other activities authorized by the Division.
2. No person shall enter any area designated with signs by the Division as "restricted" or "closed" without first obtaining written permission from the Division.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 7 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Chapter 25 - DIVISION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE RULES › Subchapter 2 - USE OF ALL LAND AND WATER AREAS UNDER THE CONTROL OF THE DIVISION › Section 7:25-2.6 - Division Fish Hatcheries

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) No unauthorized person shall take or attempt to take fish by any means, or feed, molest, disturb, kill, net or attempt to net any fish in or from the waters of State Fish Hatcheries, except the public may take or attempt to take fish in or from those waters specifically posted for public fishing by the Division.
(b) In the Pequest Wildlife Management Area, no unauthorized person shall take or attempt to take fish by any means, or feed, molest, disturb, kill, net or attempt to net any fish within the restricted area posted as being a portion of, or adjacent to, the outflow of the Pequest Trout Hatchery.
(c) In the Pequest Trout Hatchery, the taking or attempting to take fish by any means, or feeding, molesting, disturbing, killing, netting or attempting to net any fish in the "Fishing Education Pond" is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Division.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 7 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Chapter 25 - DIVISION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE RULES › Subchapter 2 - USE OF ALL LAND AND WATER AREAS UNDER THE CONTROL OF THE DIVISION › Section 7:25-2.7 - Outboard motors

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) No person shall operate or use any boat or other flotation device using an engine commonly known as an outboard motor, inboard motor or inboard-outboard motor on any freshwater lake or pond located within a Wildlife Management Area (note (c) below) without written permission from the Division.
1. This section does not preclude the use of battery-powered electric motor on these areas, with exception as noted in (b) below.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 7 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Chapter 25 - DIVISION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE RULES › Subchapter 2 - USE OF ALL LAND AND WATER AREAS UNDER THE CONTROL OF THE DIVISION › Section 7:25-2.8 - Horseback riding

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) No person shall ride a horse in or on any land or water area controlled by the Division without first procuring a proper and valid permit from the Division. The permit is to be in the possession of the horseback rider at all times when riding a horse in these areas.
1. The riding of horses on or over any wildlife food area, dams, cultivated fields, gardens or lawns shall be unlawful at all times.
2. On State Wildlife Management Areas where such activity may be permitted, it shall be done only in designated areas.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 7 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Chapter 25 - DIVISION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE RULES › Subchapter 2 - USE OF ALL LAND AND WATER AREAS UNDER THE CONTROL OF THE DIVISION › Section 7:25-2.9 - Swimming

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) Swimming and bathing are prohibited on all State Wildlife Management Areas except those designated by the Division where a State appointed lifeguard is on duty.
1. No wading is permitted except for the purpose of hunting, trapping or fishing.
2. For the purpose of this section, the use of such devices as vehicle inner tubes, surf boards, inflatable mats or underwater breathing devices commonly known as "scuba" (self contained underwater breathing apparatus) gear shall be considered as swimming or bathing.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 7 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Chapter 25 - DIVISION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE RULES › Subchapter 2 - USE OF ALL LAND AND WATER AREAS UNDER THE CONTROL OF THE DIVISION › Section 7:25-2.10 - Camping, picnicking and vending

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) Camping or picnicking is prohibited on all Division controlled areas, including State Wildlife Management Areas. For the purpose of this section, "camping" means any temporary shelter such as a tent, trailer, recreation vehicle, sleeping bag, hut or other structure that a person or persons use as sleeping, resting, or living quarters.
(b) This shall not preclude a person with proper permission or other authorization from the Division from picnicking on the designated areas of the Pequest Trout Hatchery.
(c) No person shall sell or offer for sale any food, beverage or other merchandise on any State Wildlife Management Area without first obtaining a written permit from the Division.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 7 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Chapter 25 - DIVISION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE RULES › Subchapter 2 - USE OF ALL LAND AND WATER AREAS UNDER THE CONTROL OF THE DIVISION › Section 7:25-2.11 - Fires

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
No person shall set or cause to be set, start, build or maintain any fire on any State Wildlife Management Area without written permission of the Division. This shall not preclude State Fire wardens from setting fires as required to check or extinguish any fire on such areas, under authority of 13:9-15.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 7 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Chapter 25 - DIVISION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE RULES › Subchapter 2 - USE OF ALL LAND AND WATER AREAS UNDER THE CONTROL OF THE DIVISION › Section 7:25-2.12 - Target practice

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) No target practice of any kind is permitted on State Wildlife Management Areas except within designated areas provided by the Division. This shall not preclude the use of shotguns, muzzleloaders, .22 rifles, or bow and arrows for the purpose of authorized hunter education or other authorized purposes in designated areas.
(b) The following regulations apply to all activities on the archery range, shotgun range, muzzleloading rifle and shotgun slugs range, and rifle range:
1. Hours of operation are from 8:00 A.M. to sunset daily.
2. No person shall stand beyond the shooting line while shooters are firing.
3. At least one member of each shooting group shall have a valid New Jersey hunting license in his or her possession.
4. No littering shall be permitted.
5. All spectators shall stand behind all firing positions at the range.
6. All hunter education classes shall have priority use of the range facility.
7. Violation of any of the foregoing restrictions, or of any requirement listed in (c), (d), (e) or (f) below, may result in expulsion from the range, the imposition of fines, or license revocation pursuant to 23:3-22.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 7 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Chapter 25 - DIVISION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE RULES › Subchapter 2 - USE OF ALL LAND AND WATER AREAS UNDER THE CONTROL OF THE DIVISION › Section 7:25-2.13 - Daily use permit

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
On designated State Wildlife Management Areas, a charge of not more than $ 2.00 per each passenger vehicle other than a bus, and not more than $ 10.00 for each bus shall be charged. This section shall not apply to properly licensed hunters, anglers or trappers.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 7 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Chapter 25 - DIVISION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE RULES › Subchapter 2 - USE OF ALL LAND AND WATER AREAS UNDER THE CONTROL OF THE DIVISION › Section 7:25-2.14 - Field trial activities

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) Permits for the use of State Fish and Wildlife Management Areas for conducting field trials or retrieving field trials as defined in (c) below may be granted by the Division in accordance with the provisions of this section. General authority for this section is found in 23:4-26.
(b) No person shall conduct a field trial or retrieving field trial on any fish and wildlife management area without a permit from the Division.
(c) Definitions include the following:
1. "Field trial" means an organized training or competitive event in which dogs are used to locate and/or pursue game animals while their performance is evaluated in a manner as prescribed by the standards set forth by the sponsoring organization. Retrieving and firearms are not employed.
2. "Retrieving field trial" means a training or competitive event in which dogs are used to locate and/or pursue game animals culminated by the retrieving of said animals. The performance of each dog is evaluated as prescribed by the standards set forth by the sponsoring organization. Firearms may be employed in this type of event.
3. "Division" means the Division of Fish and Wildlife or its successor in the Department of Environmental Protection.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 7 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Chapter 25 - DIVISION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE RULES › Subchapter 2 - USE OF ALL LAND AND WATER AREAS UNDER THE CONTROL OF THE DIVISION › Section 7:25-2.15 - Rental of clubhouses

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) Use of clubhouses or designated facilities for outings, trap shoots, or other events will be authorized at a fee of $ 100.00 a day: use for meeting purposes will be permitted at a $ 50.00 daily fee. Permittee shall be responsible and liable for any damage which may occur.
(b) The prospective permittee shall maintain public liability and property damage insurance for the period of authorized use, with an insurance company recognized to do business in the State of New Jersey, in the amount of $ 100,000/$ 300,000 personal liability and $ 50,000 property damage. Certificates of such coverage shall be submitted with each application before a permit is issued.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 7 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Chapter 25 - DIVISION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE RULES › Subchapter 2 - USE OF ALL LAND AND WATER AREAS UNDER THE CONTROL OF THE DIVISION › Section 7:25-2.16 - Revocation

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
The Division may revoke any permit or other authorization issued hereunder for due cause or for violation of any provision set forth herein, whether or not prosecution is brought as provided in 23:7-9.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 7 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Chapter 25 - DIVISION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE RULES › Subchapter 2 - USE OF ALL LAND AND WATER AREAS UNDER THE CONTROL OF THE DIVISION › Section 7:25-2.17 - Securing permits

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
Information on securing any of the permits described in this subchapter may be obtained by writing or telephoning the Division of Fish and Wildlife, PO Box 400, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0400. Telephone (609) 984-1401.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 7 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Chapter 25 - DIVISION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE RULES › Subchapter 2 - USE OF ALL LAND AND WATER AREAS UNDER THE CONTROL OF THE DIVISION › Section 7:25-2.18 - Wildlife Management Areas

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) This subchapter applies to the following designated Wildlife Management Areas:
1. Absecon
2. Amwell Lake
3. Assunpink
4. Baldwin Lake
5. Beaver Swamp
6. Belvidere
7. Berkshire Valley
8. Berrytown
9. Millville
10. Black River
11. Butterfly Bogs
12. Capoolong Creek
13. Cedarville Pond
14. Clarks Pond
15. Clinton
16. Colliers Mills
17. Corson
18. Kingwood
19. Holland Church
20. Dennis Creek
21. Dix
22. Egg Island
23. Flatbrook
24. Forked River Game Farm
25. Fortescue
26. Glassboro
27. Great Bay Boulevard
28. Greenwood Forest
29. Greenwood Pond
30. Hackettstown
31. Hainesville
32. Hamburg Mountain
33. Harrisonville Lake
34. Heislerville
35. Higbee Beach
36. Imlaystown Lake
37. Ken Lockwood Gorge
38. Logan Pond
39. Tuckahoe
40. Mad Horse Creek
41. Manahawkin
42. Manasquan River
43. Manchester
44. Marmora
45. Maskels Mill Pond
46. Medford
47. Menantico Ponds
48. Nantuxent
49. New Sweden
50. Old Wharf
51. Osborne
52. Oyster Creek
53. Pasadena
54. Peaslee
55. Pequest
56. Port Republic
57. Prospertown Lake
58. Rockport Game Farm
59. Round Valley Angler Access
60. Rowands Ponds
61. Roy
62. Saw Mill Creek
63. Sedge Islands
64. Stafford Forge
65. Swan Bay
66. Turkey Swamp
67. Union Lake
68. Van Nest Refuge
69. Walpack
70. Wanaque
71. Whiting
72. Whittingham
73. Winslow
74. Bear Swamp
75. Cape May Wetlands
76. Columbia Lake
77. Hummers Beach
78. Knowlton
79. Lebanon Laboratory
80. Makepeace Lake
81. Mannington
82. New Sweden
83. Oyster Creek
84. Elmer Lake
85. Pemberton Lake
86. Maple Lake
87. Point Pleasant Canal Access
88. Budd Lake
89. Feather Bed Lane
90. Musconetcong River Access
91. Pork Island
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 7 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Chapter 25 - DIVISION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE RULES › Subchapter 2 - USE OF ALL LAND AND WATER AREAS UNDER THE CONTROL OF THE DIVISION › Section 7:25-2.20 - Dog training

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) A person may exercise or train dogs on State Fish and Wildlife Management Areas from May 1 to August 31, inclusive, on the following designated Wildlife Management Areas:
1. Assunpink;
2. Millville;
3. Black River;
4. Clinton;
5. Colliers Mills;
6. Glassboro;
7. Hainesville;
8. Tuckahoe;
9. Manasquan;
10. Stafford Forge; and
11. Whittingham.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 7 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Chapter 25 - DIVISION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE RULES › Subchapter 2 - USE OF ALL LAND AND WATER AREAS UNDER THE CONTROL OF THE DIVISION › Section 7:25-2.21 - Waterfowl blinds

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) No permanent waterfowl blinds, including pit blinds, shall be constructed, hunted from or used in any manner in any of the following wildlife management areas:
1. Assunpink;
2. Black River;
3. Colliers Mills;
4. Hainesville;
5. Tuckahoe;
6. Manahawkin;
7. Stafford Forge;
8. Whittingham;
9. Beaver Swamp;
10. Sedge Island WMA;
11. Mannington; or
12. Prospertown Lake.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 7 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Chapter 25 - DIVISION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE RULES › Subchapter 2 - USE OF ALL LAND AND WATER AREAS UNDER THE CONTROL OF THE DIVISION › Section 7:25-2.23 - Boat Ramp Maintenance Permit

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) Any vehicle used to transport or launch a vessel or water conveyance on the following wildlife management areas must have affixed to the lower corner of the driver's side rear window a boat ramp maintenance permit or receipt from a valid hunting, fishing or trapping license. The boat ramp maintenance permit shall be purchased for a fee of $ 15.00 from the Division.
1. Round Valley Angler Access;
2. Kingwood;
3. Assunpink;
4. Dennis Creek;
5. Tuckahoe;
6. Mad Horse Creek;
7. Union Lake;
8. Menantico Ponds; or
9. Prospertown Lake.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 7 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Chapter 25 - DIVISION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE RULES › Subchapter 2 - USE OF ALL LAND AND WATER AREAS UNDER THE CONTROL OF THE DIVISION › Section 7:25-2.24 - Fishing tournaments

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) No person or persons shall conduct a fishing tournament on or from any fish and wildlife management area without a permit from the Division.
(b) "Fishing tournament" means any organized competitive fishing event, from shoreline or from boat, with or without remuneration of any form, that is engaged in by more than 10 anglers or five boats, whichever is less.
(c) Permits for the use of any fish and wildlife management area for conducting fishing tournaments may be granted by the Division in accordance with the provisions of this section.
(d) Application procedures are as follows:
1. A permit for a fishing tournament may be issued to any organization, including, but not limited to, sportsmen's organizations, civic organizations and governmental councils or agencies.
2. An application for the holding of a fishing tournament shall be made to the Division at PO Box 400, Trenton, NJ 08625-0400, no later than 60 days in advance of the proposed date for the event.
3. Such application will contain the following information:
i. The name of the tournament organizer and/or sponsor;
ii. The address and telephone number of the tournament organizer and/or sponsor;
iii. The proposed date of the tournament;
iv. The number of participants and boats;
v. The starting time and ending time; and
vi. The rules and restrictions placed on the event by the organizer and/or sponsor.
4. A $ 15.00 per day fee shall be included with the application for all fishing tournaments conducted on or from a Wildlife Management Area. The fee may be waived for charitable-oriented events.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 7 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Chapter 25 - DIVISION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE RULES › Subchapter 2 - USE OF ALL LAND AND WATER AREAS UNDER THE CONTROL OF THE DIVISION › Section 7:25-2.25 - Severability

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
If any clause, sentence, paragraph, or part of this subchapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstances, shall for any reason, be adjudged by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such judgment shall not affect, impair, or invalidate the remainder of this subchapter.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 7 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Chapter 25 - DIVISION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE RULES › Subchapter 2 - USE OF ALL LAND AND WATER AREAS UNDER THE CONTROL OF THE DIVISION › Section 7:25-2.26 - Restrictions on use

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) Nothing contained in N.J.A.C. 7:25-2 shall preclude the Division from limiting, or closing from, public use any specific land and water areas under its control, effective immediately upon making the finding that prevailing conditions warrant such restriction to protect the users, or to protect and preserve the land and water areas, or both, and continuing for so long as such conditions warrant.
(b) Notice of the restrictions shall be given by the posting of signs on or about the restricted area or other appropriate location and one of the following:
1. Distribution of a press release to the news media;
2. Public notice published in the New Jersey Register; or
3. Public notice published in a newspaper in the locale.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 7 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Chapter 25 - DIVISION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE RULES › Subchapter 3 - USE OF MECHANICAL NOISEMAKING DEVICES › Section 7:25-3.1 - Procedure for securing permit

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(a) A formal application form as prepared by the Division will be completed by the landowner, who will then arrange an onsite inspection with the Division to determine the facts and approve or disapprove a permit. Upon approval by the conservation officer or a wildlife control representative, the application shall be forwarded to the Trenton office of the Division. If disapproved, the property owner may apply to the Director of the Division for timely review of the application.
(b) In case of emergency, the conservation officer or wildlife control representative may give verbal approval for use of the device for a period of five days pending processing of the application.
(c) The need for protection of agricultural crops must be established prior to the issuance of any permit. The term of the permit will be the period for which protection of the crop specified will actually be necessary.
(d) The application shall state the type of device to be used, location of farm where device will be in operation, bird or animal threatening or causing damage, crop or crops to be protected, period for which protection is needed, and name and address of the owner of the agricultural land to be protected.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 7 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Chapter 25 - DIVISION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE RULES › Subchapter 3 - USE OF MECHANICAL NOISEMAKING DEVICES › Section 7:25-3.2 - Devices

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(a) Only LP exploders, acetylene exploders, carbide exploders and such other devices as are approved by the Division of Fish and Game shall be permitted. The permit shall not authorize use of firecrackers.
(b) No device shall be used which has a sound level in excess of 128 decibels at 100 feet from the device.
(c) Any mechanical repelling device to be used is to be provided by the landowner.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 7 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Chapter 25 - DIVISION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE RULES › Subchapter 3 - USE OF MECHANICAL NOISEMAKING DEVICES › Section 7:25-3.3 - Standards on distance

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(a) No device shall be set in any manner or in any location that will endanger the public.
(b) No device shall be set within 25 feet of any public road and the exhaust from any device shall be directed away from the road.
(c) No device shall be set, erected or maintained within 300 feet of any dwelling occupied by another person except with permission of that occupant.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 7 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Chapter 25 - DIVISION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE RULES › Subchapter 3 - USE OF MECHANICAL NOISEMAKING DEVICES › Section 7:25-3.4 - Hours of operation

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(a) Noise devices to repel or scare birds may be operated from 1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset only.
(b) Noise devices to repel or scare deer or other marauding wild animals may be operated 24 hours daily if necessary.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 7 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Chapter 25 - DIVISION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE RULES › Subchapter 3 - USE OF MECHANICAL NOISEMAKING DEVICES › Section 7:25-3.5 - Revocation

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The Division of Fish and Game shall have the right to revoke a permit issued pursuant to this regulation for violation of any provision set forth in this subchapter.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 7 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Chapter 25 - DIVISION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE RULES › Subchapter 4 - ENDANGERED, NONGAME AND EXOTIC WILDLIFE › Section 7:25-4.3 - Exotic species and nongame species requiring a permit for possession

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(a) Exotic species and nongame species requiring a permit for possession include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Birds:
i. Red-fronted parrot--Amazona viridigenalis;
ii. Turquoise-fronted parrot--Amazona aestiva;
iii. Yellow-cheeked parrot--Amazona a. autumnalis;
iv. Half-moon conure--Aratinga canicularis eburnirostrum;
v. Jenday parrot--Aratinga jendays;
vi. African gray parrot--Psittacus erithacus;
vii. Macaws--Ara spp. & Anodorhynchus spp. (Except endangered forms).
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 7 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Chapter 25 - DIVISION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE RULES › Subchapter 4 - ENDANGERED, NONGAME AND EXOTIC WILDLIFE › Section 7:25-4.4 - Exempted species

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(a) The following listed species of exotic or nongame mammals, birds, reptiles, or amphibians may be possessed in this State without a permit.
1. Birds:
i. Budgerigar--Melopsittacus undulatus;
ii. Cockatiel--Nymphicus hollandicus;
iii. Peafowl--Pavo cristatus;
iv. Rock dove--Columba livia;
v. Canary--Serinus canaria;
vi. House sparrow--Passer domesticus;
vii. European starling--Sturnis vulgaris;
viii. Zebra finch--Poephila guttatus;
ix. Society finch--Lonchura domesticus;
x. Ostrich--Struthio camelus;
xi. Greater Rhea--Rhea americana;
xii. Lesser Rhea--Rhea pennata;
xiii. Emu--Dromaius novaehollandiae.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 7 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Chapter 25 - DIVISION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE RULES › Subchapter 4 - ENDANGERED, NONGAME AND EXOTIC WILDLIFE › Section 7:25-4.5 - Additional species

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A permit shall be required for any other exotic mammals, birds, reptiles or amphibians or nongame species not specifically exempted by 7:25-4.4.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 7 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Chapter 25 - DIVISION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE RULES › Subchapter 4 - ENDANGERED, NONGAME AND EXOTIC WILDLIFE › Section 7:25-4.7 - General possession criteria

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(a) Prior to the issuance of any permit permitted by these regulations, every applicant shall, on the forms provided by the Department, demonstrate that:
1. The animal will be fed an adequate diet; and
2. The animal is housed or caged in a manner that:
i. Allow the animal to perform the normal behavior patterns of its species; and
ii. Prevents disease, liberation or accidental injury to the animal and the public; and
3. The method of acquisition did not violate the laws and regulations of this State, any other state or the Federal Government; and
4. The animal shall receive prompt treatment for any illness or injury from a licensed veterinarian; and
5. The animal is free of infectious diseases and parasites which may be dangerous to the animal, livestock or people of the State, provided that the Division may request certification that the animal for which the permit is being sought is free from infectious diseases and parasites from a licensed New Jersey veterinarian or a person recognized as qualified to make such certification by the Director of the Division of Fish, Game and Shellfisheries.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 7 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Chapter 25 - DIVISION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE RULES › Subchapter 4 - ENDANGERED, NONGAME AND EXOTIC WILDLIFE › Section 7:25-4.8 - Potentially dangerous species

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(a) "Potentially dangerous species" is defined as any exotic mammals, birds, reptiles or amphibians or nongame species which, in the opinion of the Division, is capable of inflicting serious or fatal injuries or which has the potential to become an agricultural pest or a menace to the public health or indigenous wildlife populations, including, but not limited to the following:
Class/Order
Family/Genus
Primates
Cebidae--New World Monkeys
Cercophithecidae--Old World
Monkeys and Baboons
Pongidae--Apes
Carnivora
Canidae--Nondomestic dogs
Ursidae--Bears
Felidae--Nondomestic cats
Saura (Venomous)
Helodermatidae--Gila Monsters
Serpentes (Venomous)
Elapidae--Coral snakes and cobras
Viperidae--Vipers
Crotalidae--Pit Vipers
Crocodilia
Alligatoridae--Alligators and caiman
Crocodylidae--crocodiles
Gavialidae--gavials
Psittaciformes
Psittaculis spp.--Ring-necked parakeets
Myiopsitta spp.--Monk parakeets
Cyanoliseus patagonus--
Patagonian Conures
Rodentia
Cynomys spp.--Prairie dogs
Spermophilus spp.--Ground Squirrels
(b) The Department, in its discretion, may issue a permit for possession of a potentially dangerous species only after a clear showing that the criteria for the possession of such potentially dangerous species contained in 7:25-4.9 have been met.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 7 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Chapter 25 - DIVISION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE RULES › Subchapter 4 - ENDANGERED, NONGAME AND EXOTIC WILDLIFE › Section 7:25-4.9 - Criteria for the possession of potentially dangerous species

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(a) In addition to the general criteria enumerated above in 7:25-4.7, every person applying for a permit to possess potentially dangerous species shall meet each and every of the following criteria to the satisfaction of the Division.
1. Education and Background: Persons wishing to apply for a permit to possess a potentially dangerous species must have extensive experience in maintaining the species desired or related species.
2. Knowledge: Persons wishing to apply for a permit to possess potentially dangerous species must demonstrate a working knowledge and expertise in handling and caring for each of the species desired.
3. Protection of the Public: The housing facilities shall also be constructed to prevent public access to and contact with the animal. The potentially dangerous species shall not be kept as a pet, for hobby purposes or in situations, which, in the judgment of the Department, could adversely affect the health of the animal or which could constitute a hazard to the public.
4. Purpose and Intent: Persons applying to possess potentially dangerous species must submit a written statement of the purpose and intent of keeping the species.
5. Housing and Feeding: Persons applying for a permit to possess a potentially dangerous species must supply a written description of the housing and caging facilities for the species required. A summary must be submitted of a continuous source of food for the specific diet of the animals. Division personnel may inspect the completed facilities to determine if the facilities are suitable for the animal. Facilities must be constructed to prevent the possible escape of the animal.
6. Other restrictions: Under no circumstances shall a person issued a pet shop or animal dealer permit possess any potentially dangerous species on the commercial premises, except in emergencies and for a limited period of time as stipulated by the Department in writing and subsequently agreed to by the animal dealer or pet shop owner, who shall assume full responsibility for the safety and welfare of both the animal and the public during its temporary storage. A potentially dangerous animal already on display at the premises of a pet shop or animal dealer and already under a permit for such display as of January 17, 1995 may remain so displayed under the terms and conditions of that permit for the lifetime of that animal.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 7 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Chapter 25 - DIVISION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE RULES › Subchapter 4 - ENDANGERED, NONGAME AND EXOTIC WILDLIFE › Section 7:25-4.10 - Endangered species prohibited

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(a) Except as specifically hereinafter provided, no permit shall be issued for the possession of any species designated as endangered by the U.S. Department of the Interior or the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to 23:2A-4.
(b) The Department, in its discretion, may issue a permit for the possession of any designated endangered species only after a clear showing by the applicant that all the requirements for the possession of endangered species (7:25-4.14 ) are met. If the designated endangered species is also designated as an exotic mammal, bird, reptile or amphibian or nongame species or potentially dangerous species, the criteria established by 7:25-4.7 and 7:25-4.9 must also be met.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 7 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Chapter 25 - DIVISION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE RULES › Subchapter 4 - ENDANGERED, NONGAME AND EXOTIC WILDLIFE › Section 7:25-4.11 - Miscellaneous provisions

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(a) Any person who transfers possession, as distinguished from ownership, or location of any animal for which a permit has been issued shall, within 48 hours, report to the Division exactly which animals were transferred and the name and address of the person to whom the animals were transferred.
(b) (Reserved)
(c) Exotic mammals, birds, reptiles or amphibians, or nongame species possessed under these permits may be dispatched in a manner as directed by the Commissioner and consistent with the provisions of the permit for legitimate purposes, including, but not limited to, the following:
1. Euthanasia of sick, injured or surplus animals, to cull individuals to prevent overcrowding or spread of disease; such euthanasia can also be ordered by the Commissioner when necessary to prevent spread of disease;
2. To use as food, or to utilize the hide, skin, or other body parts;
3. Euthanasia by an agent of the Division or as ordered by the Commissioner;
4. When an animal creates a danger or serious threat to persons or other animals as determined by the Commissioner; or
5. Euthanasia of research animals held under the scientific holding permits or scientific collecting permit.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 7 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Chapter 25 - DIVISION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE RULES › Subchapter 4 - ENDANGERED, NONGAME AND EXOTIC WILDLIFE › Section 7:25-4.12 - Notice of denial of permit, procedure, review, time limitations, hearing

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(a) In the event of a denial of an application for any permit required by this subchapter or the revocation of any permit, the Division shall issue to the applicant or prior permittee a written statement setting forth the reasons for the denial or revocation.
(b) Any such person may request a hearing for a review of such determination within 30 days from the date of issuance of the denial, pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act. The request for a hearing shall be sent to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Office of Administrative Hearings and Dispute Resolution, ATTENTION: Adjudicatory Hearing Requests, 401 E. State Street, Mail Code 401-07A, PO Box 420, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0420.
(c) Any permittee shall permit division personnel, at any reasonable time to inspect the housing facilities of the animal or animals to determine compliance with the permit requirements and criteria.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 7 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Chapter 25 - DIVISION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE RULES › Subchapter 4 - ENDANGERED, NONGAME AND EXOTIC WILDLIFE › Section 7:25-4.14 - Requirements for possession of endangered wildlife species

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(a) Individuals wishing to apply for a permit to possess endangered wildlife must meet all criteria for a Federal endangered species permit (issued by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service), when applicable, and for the New Jersey nongame and exotic species permit pursuant to 7:25-4.7 (issued by the Division). The Department will require and review the Federal permit before issuing a State permit.
(b) The Division shall issue a permit for possession of specific individual animals classified as endangered wildlife to an applicant who fulfills the criteria in (a) above, and who:
1. Has obtained a sponsoring organization and designated professional who have submitted to the Division all information required in (a)2 and 3 below;
2. Has submitted to the Division a detailed written proposal for scientific research to be completed by the applicant within the time stated by the applicant which, in the judgment of the Division, requires use of the species in question, will not jeopardize the animal's health and has a reasonable probability of yielding, when performed by the applicant under the supervision of the Division and the sponsor pursuant to scientific protocol approved in writing by the Division, scientifically-reliable, new information of use to researchers or zoologists specializing in the study or conservation of the species in question;
i. All proposals shall stipulate the intervals at which the applicant shall submit periodic reports to the Division stating the applicant's progress with the research and improvements in the applicant's expertise in handling and caring for the animals; and
3. Has submitted to the Division written records of the applicant's relevant education, past and current research, publications, funding, equipment and any other information (including personal demonstration as may be required by the Division) which demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Division that the applicant has working knowledge and expertise in handling and caring for the species in question, and that it is reasonably probable that the applicant will accept guidance from both the sponsor and the Division to improve that expertise and that the applicant will accomplish the research within the time stated to the Division in accordance with the scientific protocol approved by the Division.