New Jersey Statutes Title 12. Commerce and Navigation 12 § 7-50

The department may, whenever in its discretion it shall be deemed necessary, appoint harbor masters who shall have controlling jurisdiction under the law governing the Department of Law and Public Safety to supervise the use of tidal waters within the jurisdiction of this State. Such harbor masters shall be appointed for one year and shall serve without salary and in accordance with rules and regulations promulgated by the commission. Harbor masters appointed under this act  1 shall be supplied with a shield or badge indicating their office and with an insignia to be carried on their boats while being used on official duty under this act.