N.J. Admin. Code § 2:90-2.17 - Permanent open drainage systems

(a) Permanent open drainage systems which dispose of excess water on farmlands may be applied to cropland that has been cropped for at least three out of the last five years.

(b) The following special conditions are applicable to permanent open drainage systems:

1. Due consideration must be given to maintaining wildlife habitat when installing the system.

2. Cost-sharing is authorized to clear the necessary minimum right-of-way construction of ditches, pipes and other necessary structures, and for spreading spoil banks if needed to effectively use the system.

3. Cost-sharing is not authorized for installing structures which are primarily for the farm operator's convenience.

4. Cost-sharing is authorized for reconstruction of existing ditches if design life span has been exceeded.

(c) The practice shall be maintained for a minimum of eight years following calendar year of installation.

Notes

N.J. Admin. Code § 2:90-2.17

Amended by R.1986 d.105, effective 4/7/1986.
See: 18 New Jersey Register 131(a), 18 New Jersey Register 638(a).
Added text in (a) "that has been ... last five years."