When there is reason to believe that any livestock or poultry
or premises is affected by a disease or agent, described at
N.J.A.C.
2:2-1.1, the Department may undertake
appropriate examination and testing to confirm the existence of such disease or
agent, and the Department may enter any property for that purpose. Owners of
livestock or poultry or premises to be examined and tested pursuant to this
section, and their agents, shall grant access and provide assistance to the
Department, as requested, and instructed by the Department and its
representatives, including assistance by restraining, handling, and making
available any animals involved until completion of the examination and testing.
No person shall interfere with or otherwise obstruct any agent of the
Department in the performance of their duties authorized by this
section.
Notes
N.J. Admin.
Code §
2:5-6.3
Adopted by
55
N.J.R. 1683(b), effective
8/7/2023
