N.J.S.A. 27:5-23 — Duty of law enforcement

27:5-23. Duty of law enforcement 19. a. It shall be the duty of all departments of State or local government and all county and municipal officers charged with the enforcement of State and municipal laws under the direction of the commissioner to assist in the enforcement of the provisions of this act and the orders issued, or rules or regulations adopted pursuant to this act. b. The Superintendent of State Police in the Department of Law and Public Safety and the Chief of Police of any municipality are authorized and charged under the direction of the commissioner to enforce the provisions of this act and any rules or regulations adopted pursuant thereto. L.1991,c.413,s.19.

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