N.J. Stat. § 4:7-38: Measures to abate nuisance

Whenever, as a result of inspection as provided in section 4:7-37 of this title, the department shall find evidence of the gipsy moth or its preliminary stages, it shall have recourse to such recognized measures as it may deem advisable to abate and suppress the gipsy moth and its preliminary stages and to protect therefrom surrounding vegetation or plant life.