§ 12:4-1 Removing obstructions from rivers and creeks
§ 12:4-2 Destroying or removing buoys and other markers; penalty
§ 12:4-3 Owners of docks, wharves and piers may collect wharfage, dockage and rent; no hindrance to navigation
§ 12:4-4 Ice boats to keep Delaware river open
§ 12:4-5 Boats or barges sunken or stranded in navigable river; notice to remove
§ 12:4-6 Removal by board of freeholders; contract for removal; sale of wreck and cargo
§ 12:4-7 Costs and expenses of removal; payment by county; reimbursement
§ 12:4-8 Surplus of sale paid to state treasurer
§ 12:4-9 Limitation of cost of removal
§ 12:4-10 Deposit of solids in certain waters prohibited; fishing rights and discharge of sewage excepted
§ 12:4-11 Violations; misdemeanor; punishment
§ 12:4-12 Seizure by pilotage commissioners of vessels used in violations
§ 12:4-13 Pilotage commissioners to prosecute violations
§ 12:4-14 Disposition of fines
§ 12:4-15 Rights of board of commerce and navigation not affected
§ 12:4-16 Approaching, passing and opening drawbridges; injuries to; penalties
§ 12:4-17 Recovery of penalties
§ 12:4-18 Showing light on vessel at anchor; penalty
§ 12:4-19 Collision of navigating vessel with anchored vessel showing light; liability for damages
§ 12:4-20 Lights on steamboats; penalty
§ 12:4-21 Anchoring in channel of Raritan bay prohibited
§ 12:4-22 Penalties; liability for damages
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Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes > Title 12 > Chapter 4 - Removing Obstructions From Rivers and Creeks

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