N.J. Admin. Code § 2:20-2.2 - Preventing the spread of white pine blister rust

(a) In order to prevent the spread of white pine blister rust (Cronartium ribicola Fischer) in the State of New Jersey, the distribution and movement of the plant material will be regulated as follows:

1. Five-needled pines (Pinus sp.) except such pines visibly infected with white pine blister rust, may be moved into or within New Jersey.

2. The possession or movement of plant cultivars and hybrids of European Black Currant (Ribes nigrum L.) into or within New Jersey is only allowed under special permit issued by the Department.

3. The possession or movement of red currant and gooseberry plants (Ribes sp. and Grossularia sp.) is allowed into or within New Jersey except the following municipalities, constituting a protective area: Montague, Sandyston, Walpack and Vernon Townships in Sussex County; West Milford, Ringwood Borough and Wanaque Township in Passaic County, and Jefferson Township in Morris County.

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N.J. Admin. Code § 2:20-2.2

Amended by R.1995 d.523, effective 9/18/1995.
See: 27 New Jersey Register 2511(a), 27 New Jersey Register 3599(b).
Amended by R.2002 d.160, effective 5/20/2002.
See: 34 New Jersey Register 1076(a), 34 New Jersey Register 1857(a).
Rewrote (a)1 through 3; deleted (a)4.