N.J. Stat. Ann. § 50:3-16.9

9. No oysters shall be dredged for or harvested in Area No. 1 except between the hours of 6 o'clock ante meridian and 2:30 o'clock post meridian, Standard Time, on the days of the week, except Saturdays and Sundays. The department, in consultation with the council, may adopt, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), rules and regulations regarding the season for the harvest of oysters from Area No. 1.