Current through L. 2024, c. 87.
Section 13:9-2 - General powers of departmentThe 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; andf. Require the use of materials, equipment or property needed for extinguishing wildfires when required to abate an emergency.Amended by L.1981, c.369, s.12, eff. 12/30/1981.