N.J. Stat. § 4:7-1: Determining existence; declaring epidemics; quarantine

The state board of agriculture may:

a. Determine the existence of dangerous plant diseases and of dangerously injurious insects and declare the same to be epidemic;

b. Establish and enforce general or local quarantine.

These powers and duties are in addition to and not in limitation of any similar powers and duties conferred upon the board by the specific provisions appearing elsewhere in this title.