New Jersey Statutes 23:2B-5. Powers and duties of council
Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 23:2B-5
- Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
- Council: means the Fish and Game Council in the Division of Fish and Wildlife in the Department of Environmental Protection. See New Jersey Statutes 23:1-1
- State: extends to and includes any State, territory or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia and the Canal Zone. See New Jersey Statutes 1:1-2
a. Contribute to the preparation and revision of fisheries management plans;
b. Be empowered to disapprove, within 60 days of the proposal thereof and the submittal thereto, any rule or regulation or any amendment thereto proposed by the commissioner pursuant to this act except for any rule or regulation adopted pursuant to subsection (c) of section 4 of the “Administrative Procedure Act,” (C. 52:14B-4);
c. Advise the commissioner on policies of the department and in the planning, development, and implementation of all departmental programs related to this act;
d. Examine, consider and make recommendations in any matters pertaining to the conservation and management of fisheries resources throughout the State;
e. From time to time submit to the commissioner any recommendation for new rules and regulations or revision to existing rules and regulations which it deems necessary for the proper operation of an effective marine fisheries program;
f. Hold periodic public hearings in regard to current issues affecting the operation of the marine fisheries program;
g. Recommend the convening of species related citizen panels where appropriate;
h. Study and analyze economic, social and ecological data relating to the operation of the marine fisheries program.
L.1979, c. 199, s. 5, eff. Sept. 19, 1979.