N.J. Admin. Code § 7:3-5.13

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 17, September 3, 2024

Section 7:3-5.13 - Change in ownership

(a) If ownership changes as to all or a portion of a property for which there is an approved forest stewardship plan in effect, the approval shall be deemed revoked as to all of the property under the plan as of the date of the transfer, except as set forth in (b) below.

(b) If ownership of all or a portion of a property covered by a forest stewardship plan changes, the plan shall continue to be considered to be in effect and its approval not revoked for any portion of the property covered by the plan, whether retained or transferred, provided:

1. The portion of the property, whether retained or transferred, meets the requirements of N.J.A.C. 7:3-5.1(b) for a qualifying property either in itself or, in the case of a transferred portion, together with one or more other contiguous lots held by the new owner;

2. Until the plan is amended or a new plan is approved, the owner manages the portion of the property in accordance with the applicable provisions of the plan and the requirements of N.J.A.C. 7:3-5.11; and

3. Within one year of the date of the transfer, the owner of the portion submits for review and approval in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:3-5.9:

i. A plan amendment that reflects the transfer of ownership and the goals and objectives of the new owner; or

ii. A new forest stewardship plan.

N.J. Admin. Code § 7:3-5.13

Adopted by 49 N.J.R. 3824(a), effective 12/18/2017