§ 4:6-18 — Right of entry to inspect; 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 agents of the department shall have free entry upon or into any apiaries or premises where bees are kept or hives or combs or other bee-keeping equipment and 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 the state, upon a charge made against him by the officer interfered with.