4:6-19 - Abandoned apiaries; written notice; steps to protect neighboring apiaries - New Jersey Statutes

4:6-19.  Abandoned apiaries;  written notice;  steps to protect neighboring  apiaries
    When an apiary is deemed to be an abandoned apiary, written notice shall be  given by certified mail to the owner or operator thereof, if he can be located,  that the apiary is an abandoned apiary.  If he cannot be located, such notice  shall be served on the owner of the land on which the apiary is located.  If  such apiary continues to be so abandoned for 60 days thereafter, the agent may  take whatever steps are necessary to protect the welfare of neighboring  apiaries, including the removal or destruction of apiaries deemed abandoned.

     L.1977, c. 159, s. 8, eff. July 14, 1977.