4:6-18.Ā  Right of entry to inspect;Ā  interference with officers
For the purpose of making the investigations and inspections specified in this chapter and to enforce the provisions of the same, the officers and agentsĀ  of the department shall have free entry upon or into any apiaries or premisesĀ  where bees are kept or hives or combs or other bee-keeping equipment andĀ  appliances are stored.

Any interference with or obstruction made to such officers or agents while engaged in the performance of the duties imposed by this chapter shall subject the offender to punishment as a disorderly person under the general laws of theĀ  state, upon a charge made against him by the officer interfered with.
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