N.J. Stat. § 13:9-2

Current through L. 2024, c. 62.

Section 13:9-2 - General powers of department

The department, through its agents, shall have power to:

a. Determine forest fire hazards;

b. Remove or cause to be removed brush, undergrowth or other material which contributes to forest fire hazards;

c. Maintain or cause to be maintained fire breaks;

d. Plough lands, set prescribed fires and back fires, order any highway or road closed to traffic and adopt regulations for burning forests or any forest material;

e. Summon any person between the ages of 18 and 50, who may be within the jurisdiction of the State, to assist in extinguishing fires; and

f. Require the use of materials, equipment or property needed for extinguishing wildfires when required to abate an emergency.

N.J.S. § 13:9-2

Amended by L.1981, c.369, s.12, eff. 12/30/1981.