Powers of Perth Amboy port health officer
N.J. Stat. § 26:4-113
in effectThe Perth Amboy port health officer also shall have power with reference to such vessel, subject to any regulation or special order of the state department: a. To grant a permit to land any passenger, baggage, merchandise or materials; b. To grant a permit to discharge any baggage, merchandise or materials into lighters or otherwise; c. To release such vessel from quarantine; and d. To give any other orders which he may think necessary for the prevention of the introduction into this state of any communicable disease.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/legislative-activity/statutesFetched: 10/17/2026
