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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
The board of chosen freeholders may by resolution:
a. Regulate the tearing up or excavating in any road under its control, for any purpose;
b. Prevent the disturbing or tearing up of any road by the locking of wheels of any vehicle or attaching a drag to the vehicle;
c. Prevent the filling up of gutters along any such road;
d. Prevent obstruction and damage to any such road by spilling or throwing stones, dirt or other materials thereon;
e. Prevent the diversion of surface and other waters to county roads; and
f. Make such other regulations as it may deem proper to prevent damage to county roads and to keep them safe and convenient for traveling during all seasons of the year.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Jersey Statutes Title 27. Highways 27 § 16-31 - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nj/title-27-highways/nj-st-sect-27-16-31/
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