N.J. Admin. Code § 3A:55-9.7

Current through Register Vol. 57, No. 1, January 6, 2025

Section 3A:55-9.7 - Hiking

(a) The requirements of this section shall apply to all walks or hiking expeditions in remote areas that are away from ordinary means of communication.

(b) The facility shall ensure that:

1. At least two staff members carry and know how to use a compass;

2. A first aid kit is brought along that includes treatment for snake, animal and insect bites, and treatment for contact with poisonous plants;

3. All children and staff members wear footwear appropriate for hiking;

4. No child or staff member carries a pack weighing more than 45 percent of his or her body weight; and

5. No child or staff member is allowed to destroy the environment.

(c) The facility shall ensure that each child and staff member has access to potable water.

N.J. Admin. Code § 3A:55-9.7

Administrative Change, 49 N.J.R. 98a.