Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 23:3-51.14

  • person: includes corporations, companies, associations, societies, firms, partnerships and joint stock companies as well as individuals, unless restricted by the context to an individual as distinguished from a corporate entity or specifically restricted to one or some of the above enumerated synonyms and, when used to designate the owner of property which may be the subject of an offense, includes this State, the United States, any other State of the United States as defined infra and any foreign country or government lawfully owning or possessing property within this State. See New Jersey Statutes 1:1-2
16. In order to facilitate enforcement of R.S.23:3-51 and P.L.2013, c.74 (C. 23:3-51.2 et al.) the operator of, or any other person on board, a vessel that is subject to the provisions of R.S.23:3-51 or P.L.2013, c.74 (C. 23:3-51.2 et al.), shall immediately comply with the instructions and signals of a law enforcement officer, and shall facilitate the officer’s safe boarding, and the inspection by such officer of the vessel, its gear, equipment, catch, and any area where fish may be stored.

L.2013, c.74, s.16.