N.J. Admin. Code § 7:25-24.10

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 7:25-24.10 - Staking of leases

(a) All leases must be staked before working or by May 1 of each year, whichever occurs first, as specified below:

1. There shall be at least two stakes or buoys at each corner;

2. Line stakes or buoys shall be placed no greater than 150 feet apart so as to delineate a definite line between corners;

3. All stakes and buoys must project at least four feet above high water;

4. If the lessee of record holds leases for two or more adjacent leased areas, it is only necessary that the outside perimeter of the lessee's combined area be staked as specified in (a)1, 2 and 3 above; and

5. The above staking requirements do not apply where corner or line stakes or buoys would fall within a designated navigation channel. The placement of corner or line stakes or buoys within designated navigation channels is prohibited.

(b) Failure to stake leases as specified at (a) above before working or by May 1 of each year shall subject the violator to termination of the lease upon the recommendation of the Council and the approval of the Commissioner.

N.J. Admin. Code § 7:25-24.10