N.J. Stat. § 32:31-9 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 31 / Section 31-9
Penalties
Status: in_force

Article VIII. Penalties a. Each party state, consistent with federal and host state regulations and laws, shall enforce penalties against any person not acting as an official of a party state for violation of this compact in the party state. Each party state acknowledges that the shipment to a host state of waste packaged or transported in violation of applicable laws and regulations can result in the imposition of sanctions by the host state. These sanctions may include, but are not limited to, suspension or revocation of the violator's right of access to the facility in the host state. b. Without the express approval of the commission, it shall be unlawful for any person to dispose of any low-level waste within the region except at a regional facility; provided, however, that this restriction shall not apply to waste which is permitted by applicable federal or state regulations to be discarded without regard to its radioactivity. c. Unless specifically approved by the commission and affected host state(s) pursuant to Article IV, it shall be a violation of this compact for: (1) any person to deposit at a regional facility waste not generated within the region; (2) any regional facility to accept waste not generated within the region; and (3) any person to export from the region waste generated within the region. d. Primary responsibility for enforcing the provisions of the law will rest with the affected state or states. The commission, upon a two-thirds vote of its members, may bring action to seek enforcement or appropriate remedies against violators of the provisions and regulations for this compact as provided for in Article IV. L.1983, c. 329, s. 2, Art. VIII, eff. Sept. 1, 1983.
N.J. Stat. § 32:1-154.3 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-154.3
Care required; speed; operators under influence of liquor or drugs; equipment; load
Status: in_force

No vehicle shall be operated carelessly or negligently, or in disregard of the rights or safety of others, or without due caution and circumspection, or at a speed or in a manner so as to endanger unreasonably or to be likely to endanger unreasonably persons or property, or while the operator thereof is under the influence of intoxicating liquors or any narcotic or habit-forming drug, nor shall any vehicle be so constructed, equipped or loaded as to endanger unreasonably or to be likely to endanger unreasonably persons or property. L.1950, c. 192, p. 430, s. 3.
N.J. Stat. § 32:26-6 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 26 / Section 26-6
Finance
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall submit to the executive head or designated officer or officers of each party State a budget of its estimated expenditures for such period as may be required by the laws of that party State for presentation to the Legislature thereof. (b) Each of the commission's budgets of estimated expenditures shall contain specific recommendations of the amount or amounts to be appropriated by each of the party States. The total amount of appropriations under any such budget shall be apportioned among the party States as follows: 1/3 in equal shares; and the remainder in proportion to the number of motor vehicles registered in each party State. In determining the number of such registrations, the commission may employ such source or sources of information as, in its judgment present the most equitable and accurate comparisons among the party States. Each of the commission's budgets of estimated expenditures and requests for appropriations shall indicate the source or sources used in obtaining information concerning vehicular registrations. (c) The commission shall not pledge the credit of any party State. The commission may meet any of its obligations in whole or in part with funds available to it under Article III(h) of this compact, provided that the commission takes specific action setting aside such funds prior to incurring any obligation to be met in whole or in part in such manner. Except where the commission makes use of funds available to it under Article III(h) hereof, the commission shall not incur any obligation prior to the allotment of funds by the party States adequate to meet the same. (d) The commission shall keep accurate accounts of all receipts and disbursements. The receipts and disbursements of the commission shall be subject to the audit and accounting procedures established under its rules. However, all receipts and disbursements of funds handled by the commission shall be audited yearly by a qualified public accountant and the report of the audit shall be included in and become part of the annual reports of the commission. (e) The accounts of the commission shall be open at any reasonable time for inspection by duly constituted officers of the party States and by any persons authorized by the commission. (f) Nothing contained herein shall be construed to prevent commission compliance with laws relating to audit or inspection of accounts by or on behalf of any government contributing to the support of the commission. L.1964, c. 54, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 32:1-35.57 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-35.57
Cooperation by states and agencies; agreements; powers; property
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any contrary provision of law, general, special or local, either State and any municipality and any commission or agency of either or both of said 2 States is authorized and empowered to co-operate with the port authority and to enter into an agreement or agreements (and from time to time to enter into agreements amending or supplementing the same) with the port authority for and in connection with or relating to the acquisition, clearance, replanning, rehabilitation, reconstruction, or redevelopment of the Hudson tubes-world trade center area or of any other area forming part of the port development project for the purpose of renewal and improvement of said area as aforesaid and for any of the purposes of this act, upon such reasonable terms and conditions as may be determined by such State, municipality, agency or commission and the port authority. Such agreement may, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, include consent to the use by the port authority of any real property owned or to be acquired by said State, municipality, agency or commission and consent to the use by such State, municipality, agency or commission of any real property owned or to be acquired by the port authority which in either case is necessary, convenient or desirable in the opinion of the port authority for any of the purposes of this act, including such real property, improved or unimproved, as has already been devoted to or has been or is to be acquired for urban renewal or other public use, and as an incident to such consents such State, municipality, agency or commission may grant, convey, lease or otherwise transfer any such real property to the port authority and the port authority may grant, convey, lease or otherwise transfer any such real property to such State, municipality, agency or commission for such term and upon such conditions as may be agreed upon. If real property of such State, municipality, agency or commission be leased to the port authority for any of the purposes of this act, such State, municipality, agency or commission may consent to the port authority having the right to mortgage the fee of such property and thus enable the port authority to give as security for its bond or bonds a lien upon the land and improvements, but such State, municipality, agency or commission by consenting to the execution by the port authority of a mortgage upon the leased property shall not thereby assume and such consent shall not be construed as imposing upon such State, municipality, agency or commission any liability upon the bond or bonds secured by the mortgage. Nothing contained in this section shall impair or diminish the powers vested in either State or in any municipality, agency or commission to acquire, clear, replan, reconstruct, rehabilitate or redevelop substandard or insanitary or deteriorating areas and the powers herein granted to the State, municipality, agency or commission shall be construed to be in aid of and not in limitation or in derogation of any such powers heretofore or hereafter conferred upon or granted to the State, municipality, agency or commission. Nothing contained in this act shall be construed to authorize the port authority to acquire property now or hereafter vested in or held by any municipality without the authority or consent of such municipality, provided that the State in which said municipality is located may by statute enact that such property may be taken by the port authority by condemnation or the exercise of the right of eminent domain without such authority or consent; nor shall anything herein impair or invalidate in any way any bonded indebtedness of the State or such municipality, nor impair the provisions of law regulating the payment into sinking funds of revenues derived from municipal property, or dedicating the revenues derived from municipal property to a specific purpose. The port authority is hereby authorized and empowered to acquire from any such municipality, or from any other agency or commission having jurisdiction in the premises, by agreement therewith, and such municipality, agency or commission, notwithstanding any contrary provision of law, is hereby authorized and empowered to grant and convey, upon reasonable terms and conditions, any real property which may be necessary, convenient or desirable for any of the purposes of this act, including such real property as has already been devoted to a public use. Any consent by a municipality shall be given and the terms, conditions and execution by a municipality of any agreement, deed, lease, conveyance or other instrument pursuant to this section or any other section of this act shall be authorized in the manner provided in article 22 of the compact of April 30, 1921 between the 2 States creating the port authority. Any consent by either State shall be effective if given, and the terms and conditions and execution of any agreement, deed, lease, conveyance or other instrument pursuant to this section or any other section of this act shall be effective if authorized, by the Governor of such State. L.1962, c. 8, s. 8.
N.J. Stat. § 32:11D-33 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 11D / Section 11D-33
Further jurisdiction
Status: in_force

Nothing in this compact shall be construed to repeal, modify or qualify the authority of any signatory party to enact any legislation or enforce any additional conditions and restrictions to lessen or prevent the pollution of waters within its jurisdiction. L.1961, c. 13, p. 59, s. 5.5.
N.J. Stat. § 32:3-13.18 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-13.18
Agreement authorized by 1931 act effective except where amended or repealed
Status: in_force

Except where specifically amended or repealed by this act the provisions of the agreement authorized by chapter three hundred ninety-one of the laws of New Jersey, one thousand nine hundred and thirty-one, approved June thirtieth, one thousand nine hundred and thirty-one (P.L.1931, c. 391) are maintained in full force and effect. L.1951, c. 287, p. 1042, s. 7.
N.J. Stat. § 32:20-51 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 20 / Section 20-51
Compact of 1783 revoked in part, subject to concurrence of Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Status: in_force

Subject to the concurrence of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, but only if this act becomes effective in accordance with the following section, Paragraph First of the compact between the State of New Jersey and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, dated the 26th day of April, 1783, and ratified by the Act of May 27, 1783, (P.L.1783, Chap. XX, 2d sitting), is hereby revoked in so far as it would prevent the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or any commission or other public body or municipality, singly or collectively designated by the Legislature of said Commonwealth to construct and maintain the dams and reservoir specified in this Act. L.1953, First Sp.Sess., c. 443, p. 2432, s. 18.
N.J. Stat. § 32:2-23.23 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-23.23
Declaration of policy; public purposes
Status: in_force

The purchase and ownership by the Port Authority of railroad cars and the rental thereof to commuter railroads of the States of New York or New Jersey are and will be in all respects for the benefit of the people of the said 2 States for the increase of their commerce and prosperity and for the improvement of their health, safety and living conditions and shall be deemed to be public purposes; and the Port Authority shall be regarded as performing an essential governmental function in undertaking such purchase, ownership and rental and in carrying out the provisions of law relating thereto. L.1959, c. 25, p. 115, s. 4.
N.J. Stat. § 32:1-154.6 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-154.6
Authority to operate vehicle; registration
Status: in_force

No person shall operate a motor vehicle in or upon any part of a vehicular crossing unless he is duly authorized to operate motor vehicles in the State in which such part of the vehicular crossing is located. No motor vehicle shall be permitted in or upon any part of a vehicular crossing which is not registered in accordance with the provisions of the law of the State in which such part of the vehicular crossing is located. L.1950, c. 192, p. 430, s. 6.
N.J. Stat. § 32:27-1 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 27 / Section 27-1
Short title
Status: in_force

This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Delaware Valley Urban Area Compact." L.1966, c. 149, Pt. I, Art. I, s. 1, eff. June 18, 1966.
N.J. Stat. § 32:2-23.2 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-23.2
Bonds of Port Authority; legal investments
Status: in_force

The bonds, notes or other obligations or evidences of indebtedness issued by the Port Authority to provide funds for the establishment, acquisition and rehabilitation of such motor bus terminal are hereby made securities in which all State and municipal officers and bodies of both States, all banks, bankers, trust companies, savings banks, building and loan associations, savings and loan associations, investment companies and other persons carrying on a banking business, all insurance companies, insurance associations and other persons carrying on an insurance business, and all administrators, executors, guardians, trustees and other fiduciaries, and all other persons whatsoever, who are now or may hereafter be authorized by either State to invest in bonds or other obligations of such State, may properly and legally invest any funds, including capital, belonging to them or within their control; and said obligations are hereby made securities which may properly and legally be deposited with and shall be received by any State or municipal officer or agency of either State for any purpose for which the deposit of bonds or other obligations of such State is now or may hereafter be authorized. L.1946, c. 95, p. 318, s. 2.
N.J. Stat. § 32:36-10 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 36 / Section 36-10
Commission annual financial reporting.
Status: in_force

10. Commission annual financial reporting. The Commission shall publish a comprehensive annual financial report, submitted annually to the governors and state legislatures of New York and New Jersey and made available on the Commission's website within 120 days after the end of its fiscal year. The annual report shall include: a. an introductory section including: a letter of transmittal to the governors and legislatures of New York and New Jersey; information regarding the board, Commission officers and executive management; a letter to the board from the chief executive officer of the Commission highlighting important developments; a description of major Commission activities undertaken during the prior year; and a letter to the board from the chief financial officer of the Commission with respect to the consolidated financial statements of the Commission. b. a financial section including: an independent auditor's report; management's discussion and analysis; financial statements; its financial reports certified by the co-chairpersons of the board, chief executive officer, and chief financial officer of the Commission, including audited financials in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, known as GAAP, and the accounting standards issued by the governmental accounting standards board, known as GASB, grant and subsidy programs, current ratings, if any, of its bonds issued by recognized bond rating agencies and notice of changes in such ratings, and long-term liabilities, including leases and employee benefit plans; a schedule of its bonds and notes outstanding at the end of its fiscal year, together with a statement of the amounts redeemed and incurred during such fiscal year as part of a schedule of debt issuance that includes the date of issuance, term, amount, interest rate, and means of repayment including all refinancings, calls, refundings, defeasements, and interest rate exchange or other such agreements; and at a minimum a four-year financial plan, including a current and Projected capital budget, and an operating budget report, including an actual versus estimated budget, with an analysis and measurement of financial and operating performance. c. a corporate information section providing: a list of all real property of the Commission; a list and full description of real property and personal property that has a sale price of over $10,000 disposed of during the period, including the price received by the Commission and the name of the purchaser for all property sold by the Commission during the period; a compensation schedule that shall include, by position, title and name of the person holding such position or title, the salary, compensation, allowance and/or benefits provided to any officer, director, or employee in a decision making or managerial position of such Commission whose base salary is in excess of $150,000; biographical information, not including confidential personal information, for all directors and officers and employees for whom salary reporting is required; a description of the Commission and its board structure, including names of any committees and committee members, lists of board meetings and attendance, descriptions of major Commission units and subsidiaries, and number of employees; its mission statement, charter, if any, and by-laws; and a description of any material pending litigation in which the Commission is involved as a party during the reporting year. L.2019, c.195, s.10.
N.J. Stat. § 32:1-59 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-59
Procedure
Status: in_force

Whenever "real property" as defined in the act to which this act is a supplement is to be acquired by the Port of New York Authority, pursuant to the provisions of the act to which this act is a supplement, all proceedings for such acquisition shall be had pursuant to the provisions of an act entitled "An act to regulate the ascertainment and payment of compensation for property condemned or taken for public use (Revision of one thousand nine hundred)," approved March twentieth, one thousand nine hundred, and the acts amendatory thereof and supplemental thereto. L.1925, c. 195, s. 1, p. 464.
N.J. Stat. § 32:2-23.11 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-23.11
Power of Port Authority to levy and collect tolls not to be diminished or impaired; construction of other bridges and tunnels prohibited
Status: in_force

The 2 States covenant and agree with each other and with the holders of Narrows Bridge bonds as security for which there may or shall be pledged (directly or indirectly, or through the medium of its General Reserve Fund or otherwise) the revenues, or any part thereof, of the Narrows Bridge or any other facility owned or operated by the Port Authority, that the 2 States will not, so long as any of such bonds remain outstanding and unpaid, diminish or impair the power of the Port Authority to establish, levy and collect tolls, rents, charges or other fees in connection with the Narrows Bridge (so long as the Port Authority shall retain title to such bridge) or any such other facility; and that the 2 said States will not, so long as any of such bonds remain outstanding and unpaid and so long as the Port Authority shall retain title to the Narrows Bridge, authorize the construction of any other vehicular bridges or tunnels (other than bridges or tunnels exclusively for railway rapid transit purposes) between Staten Island and Long Island by any person or body other than the Port Authority. L.1956, c. 12, p. 43, s. 6.
N.J. Stat. § 32:20A-5 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 20A / Section 20A-5
Duties of commission.
Status: in_force

5. a. The duties of the commission shall be to: (1) assess present and projected development, land use, and land management practices and patterns, and identify actual and potential environmental threats and problems, around Greenwood Lake and within its watershed, and determine the effects of those practices and patterns, threats, and problems upon the natural, scenic, and recreational resources of Greenwood Lake and its watershed; (2) develop recommended regulations, procedures, policies, planning strategies, and model ordinances and resolutions pertaining to the protection, preservation, maintenance, management, and enhancement of Greenwood Lake and its watershed, which would be implemented as appropriate on a voluntary basis by those entities with representatives on the commission; (3) coordinate environmental clean up, maintenance, and protection efforts undertaken, for the benefit of Greenwood Lake and its watershed, by those entities with representatives on the commission; (4) coordinate with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection's watershed management program for the area that includes Greenwood Lake; (5) recommend appropriate State legislation and administrative action pertaining to the protection, preservation, maintenance, management, and enhancement of Greenwood Lake and its watershed; (6) advocate, and where appropriate, act as a coordinating, distributing, or recipient agency for, federal, State, or private funding of environmental cleanup, maintenance, and protection projects for Greenwood Lake and its watershed, which projects may include the work of the commission; and (7) take such other action as may be appropriate or necessary to further the purpose of this act. b. The commission shall consult with the Highlands Water Protection and Planning Council, established pursuant to section 4 of P.L.2004, c.120 (C.13:20-4), in carrying out its duties as prescribed pursuant to subsection a. of this section. Any action taken by the commission that may impact upon or otherwise affect the Highlands preservation area, as defined in section 3 of P.L.2004, c.120 (C.13:20-3), shall be consistent with the Highlands regional master plan adopted by the council pursuant to section 8 of that act. L.1999,c.402,s.5; amended 2004, c.120, s.59.
N.J. Stat. § 32:11D-4 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 11D / Section 11D-4
Powers of Congress; withdrawal
Status: in_force

Nothing in this compact shall be construed to relinquish the functions, powers or duties of the Congress of the United States with respect to the control of any navigable waters within the basin, nor shall any provision hereof be construed in derogation of any of the constitutional powers of the Congress to regulate commerce among the States and with foreign nations. The power and right of the Congress to withdraw the Federal Government as a party to this compact or to revise or modify the terms, conditions and provisions under which it may remain a party by amendment, repeal or modification of any Federal statute applicable thereto is recognized by the signatory parties. L.1961, c. 13, p. 47, s. 1.4.
N.J. Stat. § 32:24-2 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 24 / Section 24-2
Effective date of compact; exchange of official documents
Status: in_force

When the Governor shall have executed said compact on behalf of this State and shall have caused a verified copy thereof to be filed with the Secretary of State, and when said compact shall have been authorized by the Legislature and executed by the Governor of 1 or more of the States named in section 1 of this act, then said compact shall become operative and effective as between this State and such other State or States. The Governor is hereby authorized and directed to take such action as may be necessary to complete the exchange of official documents as between this State and any other State authorizing said compact. L.1955, c. 224, p. 876, s. 2.
N.J. Stat. § 32:14-1.12 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 14 / Section 14-1.12
Transfers in accordance with State Agency Transfer Act
Status: in_force

Any transfer of responsibilities required by this act shall be made in accordance with the "State Agency Transfer Act," P.L.1971, c. 375 (C. 52:14D-1 et seq.). L.1980, c. 104, s. 14, eff. Sept. 11, 1980.
N.J. Stat. § 32:19-4 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 19 / Section 19-4
Initiation of action, proceeding due to violations, threatened violations.
Status: in_force

32:19-4. Whenever the Interstate Environmental Commission shall be of the opinion that any person, association or corporation, municipal or otherwise, within the district is failing or omitting, or about to fail or omit to do anything required of it by its order or by the laws governing the control or elimination of pollution of the waters of the district, or is doing or is about to do anything or permitting or about to permit anything to be done contrary to or in violation of such orders or such laws or the provisions of the compact, it may direct its legal representative to commence an action or a proceeding in lieu of prerogative writ in the name of the Interstate Environmental Commission in the Superior Court for the purpose of preventing the continuance of such violations or threatened violations either by injunctive or other relief. The court shall have jurisdiction to hear and determine such action or proceeding upon the merits and grant such relief as may be appropriate. Amended 1953, c.31, s.19; 2000, c.6, s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 32:4A-1 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 4A / Section 4A-1
Vehicles exempt from toll charges
Status: in_force

No toll shall be charged for the passage of any ambulance, first-aid or emergency aid vehicle, or vehicular fire fighting apparatus, operated for the benefit of the public by the State of New Jersey or the State of Pennsylvania or by any county or municipal corporation, or charitable or nonprofit corporation or organization, first aid squad, emergency squad, or fire company of either of said States, over the bridge across the Delaware river between the cities of Camden, New Jersey, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, or any part thereof and any such vehicle shall be entitled to pass thereover without the payment of any toll for such passage. L.1950, c. 208, p. 458, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 32:11E-1.6 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 11E / Section 11E-1.6
Police officer's power of arrest; immunities; benefits
Status: in_force

1. a. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law to the contrary, a full-time, permanently appointed police officer of the Delaware River and Bay Authority shall have full power of arrest for any crime committed in the officer's presence and committed anywhere within the territorial limits of the State of New Jersey. b. Whenever a police officer of the Delaware River and Bay Authority has been conferred with Statewide police powers and is acting under lawful authority beyond the jurisdictional limits of the Delaware River and Bay Authority, the police officer shall have all of the immunities from tort liability and shall have all of the pension, relief, disability, workmen's compensation, insurance and other benefits enjoyed as a Delaware River and Bay Authority officer while performing duties within the jurisdiction of the Delaware River and Bay Authority. L.1996,c.141.
N.J. Stat. § 32:3-13.61 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-13.61
Effective date
Status: in_force

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania having heretofore enacted substantially similar legislation by Act No. 241 (Pamphlet Laws 830) approved December 13, 1955, and Act No. 507 approved August 24, 1963, this act shall take effect immediately. L.1964, c. 276, s. 12.
N.J. Stat. § 32:3-13.39 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-13.39
Cumulative nature of powers vested in Port Authority
Status: in_force

The powers vested in the Delaware River Port Authority by this act shall be construed as being in addition to and not in diminution of the powers heretofore vested by law in the Delaware River Port Authority and the Delaware River Joint Commission. L.1962, c. 2, s. 5.
N.J. Stat. § 32:1-35.75 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-35.75
General reserve fund or revenues; pledge or application to fulfill purposes of act or pay bonds
Status: in_force

The moneys in the general reserve fund may be pledged in whole or in part by the port authority as security for or applied by it to the repayment with interest of any moneys which it may raise upon bonds issued or incurred by it from time to time for any of the purposes of this act or upon bonds secured in whole or in part by the pledge of the revenues from any industrial development project or facility or any portion thereof or upon bonds both so issued or incurred and so secured; and the moneys in said general reserve fund may be applied by the port authority to the fulfillment of any other undertakings which it may assume to or for the benefit of the holders of any such bonds. Subject to prior liens and pledges and to the obligation of the port authority to apply revenues to the maintenance of its general reserve fund in the amount prescribed by the general reserve fund statutes, the revenues from facilities established, constructed, acquired or otherwise effectuated through the issuance or sale of bonds of the port authority secured in whole or in part by a pledge of its general reserve fund or any portion thereof may be pledged in whole or in part as security for or applied by it to any of the purposes of this act, including the repayment with interest of any moneys which it may raise upon bonds issued or incurred from time to time for any of the purposes of this act or upon bonds secured in whole or in part by the pledge of the revenues of the port authority from any industrial development project or facility or any portion thereof or upon bonds both so issued or incurred and so secured; and said revenues may be applied by the port authority to the fulfillment of any other undertakings which it may assume to or for the benefit of the holders of such bonds. L.1978, c. 110, s. 4, eff. Aug. 24, 1978.
N.J. Stat. § 32:13-2 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 13 / Section 13-2
Bonds or notes
Status: in_force

For the purpose of providing the moneys for such preliminary work the county may, by its board of freeholders, issue bonds or notes payable in not more than five years from the date of their issue. Such bonds or notes shall be issued under the provisions of article 1 of chapter 1 of the title Municipalities and Counties (s. 40:1-1 et seq.).
N.J. Stat. § 32:10-3 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-3
Proceedings on arrest of offenders
Status: in_force

Any offender apprehended or arrested by any such policeman may be taken before the proper officer of this state and such officer may hold the offender for appearance in court in accordance with the laws of this state, or in cases of disorder, breach of the peace or violations of the rules and regulations of the joint commission, may punish the offender in the manner hereinafter provided.
N.J. Stat. § 32:2-17 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-17
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this article: a. "Steamship terminal" means a development consisting of one or more piers, wharves, docks, bulkheads, slips, basins, vehicular roadways, railroad connections, sidetracks, sidings or other buildings, structures, facilities or improvements, or any or all of them, necessary or convenient to the accommodation of steamships or other vessels and their cargo and passengers. b. "Real property" includes lands, structures, franchises and interests in land including lands under water and riparian rights, and any and all things and rights usually included within the said term, and includes not only fees simple absolute but also any and all lesser interests such as easements, rights of way, uses, leases, licenses and all other incorporeal hereditaments, and every estate, interest or right, legal or equitable, including terms of years and liens thereon by way of judgments, mortgages or otherwise, and also claims for damage to real estate.
N.J. Stat. § 32:1-154.7 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-154.7
Accidents; duties of operators; reports
Status: in_force

The operator of any vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury or death to any person or damage to any property shall immediately stop such vehicle at the scene of the accident, render such assistance as may be needed, and give his name, address, and operator's license and registration number to the person injured or to any officer or witness of the injury. The operator of such vehicle shall make a report of such accident in accordance with the law of the State in which such accident occurred. L.1950, c. 192, p. 430, s. 7.
N.J. Stat. § 32:14-3 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 14 / Section 14-3
Office of commission; maps and records
Status: in_force

Palisades Interstate Park Commission shall have and maintain a suitable office, where its maps, plans, documents, records and accounts shall be kept, subject to public inspection at such times and under such reasonable regulations as the commission shall determine. Amended by L.1939, c. 191, p. 549, s. 3.
N.J. Stat. § 32:26-5 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 26 / Section 26-5
Vehicular equipment
Status: in_force

(a) In the interest of vehicular and public safety, the commission may study the need for or desirability of the establishment of or changes in performance requirements or restrictions for any item of equipment. As a result of such study, the commission may publish a report relating to any item or items of equipment, and the issuance of such a report shall be a condition precedent to any proceedings or other action provided or authorized by this Article. No less than 60 days after the publication of a report containing the results of such study, the commission upon due notice shall hold a hearing or hearings at such place or places as it may determine. (b) Following the hearing or hearings provided for in subdivision (a) of this Article, and with due regard for standards recommended by appropriate professional and technical associations and agencies, the commission may issue rules, regulations or codes embodying performance requirements or restrictions for any item or items of equipment covered in the report, which in the opinion of the commission will be fair and equitable and effectuate the purposes of this compact. (c) Each party State obligates itself to give due consideration to any and all rules, regulations and codes issued by the commission and hereby declares its policy and intent to be the promotion of uniformity in the laws of the several party States relating to equipment. (d) The commission shall send prompt notice of its action in issuing any rule, regulation or code pursuant to this Article to the appropriate motor vehicle agency of each party State and such notice shall contain the complete text of the rule, regulation or code. (e) If the constitution of a party State requires, or if its statutes provide, the approval of the Legislature by appropriate resolution or act may be made a condition precedent to the taking effect in such party State of any rule, regulation or code. In such event, the commissioner of such party State shall submit any commission rule, regulation or code to the Legislature as promptly as may be in lieu of administrative acceptance or rejection thereof by the party State. (f) Except as otherwise specifically provided in or pursuant to subdivisions (e) and (g) of this Article, the appropriate motor vehicle agency of a party State shall in accordance with its constitution or procedural laws adopt the rule, regulation or code within 6 months of the sending of the notice, and, upon such adoption, the rule, regulation or code shall have the force and effect of law therein. (g) The appropriate motor vehicle agency of a party State may decline to adopt a rule, regulation or code issued by the commission pursuant to this Article if such agency specifically finds, after public hearing on due notice, that a variation from the commission's rule, regulation or code is necessary to the public safety, and incorporates in such finding the reasons upon which it is based. Any such finding shall be subject to review by such procedure for review of administrative determinations as may be applicable pursuant to the laws of the party State. Upon request, the commission shall be furnished with a copy of the transcript of any hearings held pursuant to this subdivision. L.1964, c. 54, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 32:19-3 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 19 / Section 19-3
Powers of commission.
Status: in_force

32:19-3. The commission shall have power to make rules, regulations and orders with regard to the pollution of all the coastal, estuarial and tidal waters within or covering portions of the signatory states as follows: a. In Connecticut, Long Island sound and estuaries and tidal waters thereof between the easterly side of New Haven harbor at Morgan Point and the Connecticut-New York state boundary, and the Housatonic river up to the northerly boundary lines of the towns of Stratford and Milford. b. In New York, all of the tidal waters of greater New York city, including the Kill van Kull and the Arthur Kill, Long Island sound and the estuaries and tidal waters thereof between the New York city line and the New York-Connecticut state boundary and between the New York city line and the easterly side of Port Jefferson harbor; the Atlantic ocean and the estuaries and tidal waters thereof between the New York city line and the easterly side of Fire Island inlet; and the Hudson river and estuaries and tidal waters thereof between the New York and New Jersey state boundary and the northerly line of Rockland county, on the westerly side, and between the northerly line of New York city and the northerly line of Westchester county on the easterly side of the river. c. New Jersey, the Hudson river and New York upper bay and estuaries and tidal waters thereof between the New York-New Jersey boundary and Constable Point on Constable Hook; the Kill van Kull and Arthur Kill to the mouths of the rivers entering into the Kills; Newark bay and the estuaries thereof up to the mouth of the Passaic river; and up to the mouth of the Hackensack river; Raritan bay together with the Raritan river up to the Victory bridge on said river between Perth Amboy and South Amboy; together with the Cheesequake creek up to the New York and Long Branch Railroad bridge on said creek at Morgan; together with the Matawan creek up to the New York and Long Branch Railroad bridge on said creek at Matawan; Sandy Hook bay; together with the Shrewsbury river up to the passenger railroad bridge, between Navesink Light and Highland Beach on said river; and shall have power to investigate and determine if the requirements of the compact and/or the orders of the commission are complied with and to bring action in its own name in the proper court or courts to compel the enforcement of any and all provisions of the compact and the orders of the commission pursuant thereto or pursuant to laws; and to conduct investigations, inquiries or hearings at such place or places, and at such times as it shall appoint. Such investigations, inquiries or hearings may be held by or before one or more of the commissioners, or by or before any person or persons appointed as its representative and when ratified, approved or confirmed by the Interstate Environmental Commission, his or their action shall be and be deemed to be the investigation, inquiry or hearing of the Interstate Environmental Commission. All state and municipal departments, commissions, boards and bodies having to do with the waters of the state shall co-operate with the commission and shall furnish to the commission such information as the commission shall request, touching the pollution or the elimination thereof, of the waters of the district. Amended 2000, c.6, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 32:31-1 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 31 / Section 31-1
Short title
Status: in_force

This act shall be known and may be cited as "The Northeast Interstate Low-Level Radioactive Waste Management Compact Act." L.1983, c. 329, s. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1983.
N.J. Stat. § 32:19-2 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 19 / Section 19-2
Organization of commission; officers and assistants; seal; rules; offices; quorum
Status: in_force

The commission shall elect from its number a chairman and vice chairman and shall appoint and at its pleasure remove or discharge such officers and legal, clerical, expert and other assistants as may be required in the discharge of the duties of the commission and shall fix and determine their duties, qualifications and compensations. It shall adopt a seal and suitable by-laws and shall promulgate rules and regulations for its management and control. It may maintain one or more offices for the transaction of its business and may meet at any time or place within the signatory states. A majority of the members from each state shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, the exercise of any powers or the performance of any duties, but no action of the commission shall be binding unless at least three of the members from each state shall vote in favor thereof.
N.J. Stat. § 32:26-9 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 26 / Section 26-9
Entry into force and withdrawal
Status: in_force

(a) This compact shall enter into force when enacted into law by any 6 or more States. Thereafter, this compact shall become effective as to any other State upon its enactment thereof. (b) Any party State may withdraw from this compact by enacting a statute repealing the same, but no such withdrawal shall take effect until 1 year after the executive head of the withdrawing State has given notice in writing of the withdrawal to the executive heads of all other party States. No withdrawal shall affect any liability already incurred by or chargeable to a party State prior to the time of such withdrawal. L.1964, c. 54, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 32:1-35.17b — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-35.17b
Effective date
Status: in_force

This act shall take effect upon the enactment into law of the legislation amendatory of section fifteen of the act to which this act is supplementary, passed by the Legislature at its present session as a part of "An act concerning Interstate and Port Authorities and Commissions, and revising parts of the statutory law." L.1953, c. 374, p. 1964, s. 2.
N.J. Stat. § 32:1-140.1 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-140.1
Funding of obligations of Port of New York Authority to repay advances in aid of construction of Outerbridge crossing, Goethals bridge and Bayonne bridge
Status: in_force

The States of New Jersey and New York having heretofore advanced sums aggregating one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000.00) and one hundred forty-nine thousand nine hundred eighteen dollars and twenty cents ($149,918.20), respectively, to the Port of New York Authority (herein called the Port Authority) for preliminary studies upon the interstate vehicular bridges now known as the Outerbridge crossing, the Goethals bridge and the Bayonne bridge, pursuant to agreements between the two States that said moneys should be paid back when the construction debt has been amortized, and said two States having advanced further sums aggregating four million dollars ($4,000,000.00) each in aid of the construction of said bridges pursuant to agreements between the two States that said moneys should be paid back out of bridge revenues in specified annual installments, if and when earned over prior charges, and the revenues from said bridges having been insufficient to permit any such payments up to the present time but the Port Authority being in a position to fund its obligations to pay back said appropriations, now, therefore, upon the concurrence of the State of New York as provided in section seven hereof, the States of New Jersey and New York hereby agree that the obligations of the Port Authority to pay back said moneys may be satisfied and discharged by the delivery to the two States of bonds or moneys, or both, in an aggregate principal amount equal to said appropriations, as hereinafter provided. L.1946, c. 54, p. 123, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 32:21-9 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 21 / Section 21-9
Article added to compact
Status: in_force

Add to said compact a new Article to be entitled, and to read, as follows: Article XIII The States consenting to this supplemental compact agree that any two or more of them may designate the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission as a joint regulatory agency with such powers as they may jointly confer from time to time for the regulation of the fishing operations of the citizens and the vessels of such designating States with respect to specific fisheries in which such States have a common interest. The representatives of such States on the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission shall constitute a separate section of such commission for the exercise of the additional powers so granted; provided, that the States so acting shall appropriate additional funds for this purpose. The creation of such section as a joint regulatory agency shall not deprive the States participating therein of any of their previous own powers or responsibilities in the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission under the general compact. L.1950, c. 275, p. 932, s. 2.
N.J. Stat. § 32:22B-19 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 22B / Section 22B-19
New Jersey representatives; terms of public members; vacancies
Status: in_force

The five representatives from this State on the Tri-State Regional Planning Commission shall consist of the State Transportation Commissioner or his designated representative, the Commissioner of Community Affairs or his designated representative, and three public members appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. Two of the three appointed members shall be chosen from among the members of county boards of freeholders or mayors of municipalities in the compact region. The appointed members shall be appointed for terms of 2 years and until their successors shall have been appointed and qualify. Any vacancy in the office of an appointed member shall be filled for the unexpired term only in the same manner as the original appointment. L.1965, c. 12, s. 2. Amended by L.1971, c. 161, s. 12.
N.J. Stat. § 32:33-11 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 33 / Section 33-11
Reciprocity
Status: in_force

11. If the commission determines that the standards for industrialized/modular buildings prescribed by statute, rule or regulation of compacting state are at least equal to the commission's model rules and regulations for industrialized/modular buildings, and that these state standards are enforced by the compacting state in accordance with the uniform administrative procedures, industrialized/modular buildings approved by a compacting state shall be deemed to have been approved by all the compacting states for placement in those states in accordance with procedures prescribed by the commission. L.1991,c.457,s.11.
N.J. Stat. § 32:3-8 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-8
Pledging credit or creating debt of states, counties or municipalities prohibited
Status: in_force

ARTICLE VII. Notwithstanding any provision of this agreement, the commission shall have no power to pledge the credit of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania or the credit of the state of New Jersey or the credit of any county, city, borough, village, township or other municipality of said commonwealth or of said state, or to create any debt of said commonwealth or of said state or of such municipality.
N.J. Stat. § 32:30-4 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 30 / Section 30-4
The insurance fund
Status: in_force

There is hereby established the Pest Control Insurance Fund for the purpose of financing other than normal pest control operations which states may be called upon to engage in pursuant to this compact. The insurance fund shall contain moneys appropriated to it by the party states and any donations and grants accepted by it. All appropriations, except as conditioned by the rights and obligations of party States expressly set forth in this compact, shall be unconditional and may not be restricted by the appropriating State to use in the control of any specified pest or pests. Donations and grants may be conditional or unconditional, provided that the insurance fund shall not accept any donation or grant whose terms are inconsistent with any provision of this compact. L.1967, c. 176, s. 4, eff. July 25, 1967.
N.J. Stat. § 32:33-13 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 33 / Section 33-13
Construction and severability
Status: in_force

13. The compact shall be liberally construed so as to effectuate the purpose thereof. The provisions of this compact shall be severable and if any phrase, clause, sentence or provision of this compact is declared to be contrary to the constitution of any state or of the United States or the applicability thereof to any government, agency, person or circumstances is held invalid, the validity of the remainder of this compact and the applicability thereof to any government, agency, person or circumstance shall not be held contrary to the constitution of any state participating therein, the compact shall remain in full force and effect as to the remaining party states and in full force and effect as to the state affected as to all severable matters. L.1991,c.457,s.13.
N.J. Stat. § 32:1-78 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-78
Definition of "real property"
Status: in_force

The term "real property" as used in this act is defined to include lands, structures, franchises and interests in land, including lands under water and riparian rights and any and all other things and rights usually included within the said term, and includes also any and all interests in such property less than full title, such as easements, rights of way, uses, leases, licenses and all other incorporeal hereditaments and every estate, interest or right, legal or equitable, including terms for years and liens thereon by way of judgments, mortgages or otherwise, and also all claims for damage for such real estate. L.1925, c. 41, s. 8, p. 113.
N.J. Stat. § 32:1-154.2e — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-154.2e
Power to establish, assess tolls unaffected
Status: in_force

5. Nothing in this act shall be construed as extending or diminishing the authority of the Port Authority to establish or assess tolls for interstate vehicular crossings L.1996,c.98,s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 32:13-1 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 13 / Section 13-1
Preliminary surveys and estimates; appropriation
Status: in_force

Where the boundary line of a county of this state is partially bounded by a stream or river which is one of the boundaries of this state and likewise one of the boundaries of an adjoining state, such county may, by resolution of its board of freeholders, resolve that a bridge or tunnel across such waters is a public necessity. The board of freeholders may authorize the making of preliminary examinations, surveys, drawings and soundings and the securing of preliminary estimates as to the cost of constructing a bridge or tunnel and approaches thereto, and may appropriate moneys to provide for such work to an amount not exceeding ten thousand dollars.
N.J. Stat. § 32:1-116 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-116
Effect of partial invalidity
Status: in_force

If any term or provision of this act shall be declared unconstitutional or ineffective in whole or in part by a court of competent jurisdiction, then to the extent that it is not unconstitutional or ineffective such term or provision shall be enforced and effectuated; nor shall such determination be deemed to invalidate the remaining terms or provisions hereof. L.1927, c. 3, s. 10, p. 21.
N.J. Stat. § 32:1-154.23 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-154.23
Effect of act
Status: in_force

Nothing herein contained shall be construed to affect, diminish or impair the power of this State to enact any law, or to impair or diminish, or as recognition of the impairment or diminution of any power of this State, legislative or otherwise, with respect to the Port Authority, its properties, or persons or property thereon. L.1951, c. 239, p. 859, s. 6.
N.J. Stat. § 32:11-6 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 11 / Section 11-6
Co-operation by Pennsylvania
Status: in_force

The commission of the state of New Jersey shall not exercise or carry out any authority or power conferred by this chapter until the commonwealth of Pennsylvania has or shall, by appropriate legislation, fix and vest like powers in the joint commission and make an appropriation equal to the appropriation made or to be made by this state, for the purpose of providing for the cost of acquiring land for the approaches to and erection and construction of the approaches and the construction of any bridge under this chapter.
N.J. Stat. § 32:1-171 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-171
Venue
Status: in_force

The venue in any suit, action or proceeding against the Port Authority to which consent is given by this act shall be laid within a county or a judicial district, established by one of said two States or by the United States and situated wholly or partially within the Port of New York District. The Port Authority shall be deemed to be a resident of each such county or judicial district for the purpose of such suits, actions or proceedings and shall be deemed to be a citizen of both of said two States. L.1953, c. 172, p. 1437, s. 3.
N.J. Stat. § 32:1-35.10 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-35.10
Federal aid for air terminals
Status: in_force

The Port Authority may make application directly to the proper Federal officials or agencies for Federal loans or grants in aid of air terminals owned or operated by it; provided, that if either State shall have or adopt general legislation governing applications for Federal aid for air terminals by municipalities of such State, or the receipt or disbursement of such Federal aid by or on behalf of such municipalities, then such legislation shall at the option of such State apply to applications by the Port Authority for Federal aid for air terminals located in such State and to the receipt and disbursement of such Federal aid by or on behalf of the Port Authority, in the same manner and to the same extent as other municipalities of such State. Except as above provided, no agency or commission of either State shall have jurisdiction over any air terminals under the control of the Port Authority, and all details of financing, construction, leasing, charges, rates, tolls, contracts and the operation of air terminals owned or controlled by the Port Authority shall be within its sole discretion and its decision in connection with any and all matters concerning such air terminals shall be controlling and conclusive. The local laws, resolutions, ordinances, rules and regulations of a municipality within which an air terminal is situated shall apply to such air terminal, if so provided in any agreement between the Port Authority and such municipality, and to the extent provided in such agreement. L.1947, c. 43, p. 126, s. 10. Amended by L.1948, c. 214, p. 1040, s. 2.
N.J. Stat. § 32:1-35.90 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-35.90
Minutes of meeting at which action taken to change covenants with or pledges to bondholders; filing; waiver of requirement
Status: in_force

A copy of the minutes of any action taken at any meeting of the port authority in connection with any modification, addition or deletion in or to any or all of the covenants with or pledges to bondholders contained in a resolution authorizing the issuance of consolidated bonds of the port authority from such covenants or pledges set forth in the immediately preceding resolution of the port authority authorizing the issuance of such bonds shall be filed with the temporary President and Minority Leader of the Senate and the Speaker and Minority Leader of the Assembly of the State of New York and the Secretary of the Senate and Clerk of the General Assembly of the State of New Jersey within 10 calendar days prior to transmitting the same to the Governor of each state for review if the legislature of such state be in session and not adjourned for more than 2 days, and, in the event the legislatures of the respective states are not in session or are adjourned for more than 2 days, the same shall be filed with such officers 30 calendar days prior to transmitting the same to the Governor of each state for review. Notice of such filing shall be provided to the Governor of each state at the same time. The temporary President and Minority Leader of the Senate and the Speaker and Minority Leader of the Assembly of the State of New York and the Speaker of the General Assembly and the President of the Senate of the State of New Jersey, or their representatives designated by them in writing for this purpose, may by certificate filed with the secretary of the port authority waive the foregoing filing requirement with respect to any specific minutes. L.1978, c. 110, s. 19, eff. Aug. 24, 1978.
N.J. Stat. § 32:36-7 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 36 / Section 36-7
Duties of the commission.
Status: in_force

7. Duties of the Commission. The duties of the Commission shall be to use its efforts to accomplish, at such times as it is appropriate to do so, the following actions, provided that the Commission shall not be in dereliction of its duties so long as it acts in good faith to accomplish such: a. Make appropriate application for, and act as a coordinating, distributing, or recipient agency for, federal, state, or private funding and authorizations necessary or appropriate to Facilitate the Project; b. Cooperate with other agencies or authorities or departments (federal, state, local, and bi-state), Amtrak, and private parties to Facilitate the Project, including entering into agreements specifying a party's rights and obligations with respect to the Project, to create a Project capable of achieving long-term stability and Full Funding, without obligating the full faith and credit of the federal government, either state or any local government thereof, or any other party, except as explicitly authorized by any party empowered by law to do so; c. Adopt bylaws to govern the conduct of its affairs, and adopt rules and regulations, including a conflict of interest policy and code of ethics for commissioners and officers of the Commission, and make appropriate orders to carry out and discharge its powers, duties, and functions; d. Expend such funds as are required to effectuate the purposes set forth in this section and, until expenditure is required, to hold and prudently invest funds; e. Recommend appropriate federal, state, and local government legislation and agency administrative action pertaining to the Project; f. Within 18 months of the date the Commission organizes and not less than annually thereafter, prepare a progress report on its activities, and submit it, together with any recommendations for state or local government legislation or agency administrative action to the governor of the state of New Jersey, the president of the senate of the state of New Jersey, the speaker of the general assembly of the state of New Jersey, the governor of the state of New York, the temporary president of the senate of the state of New York, and the speaker of the assembly of the state of New York; and g. Take such other action as may be necessary or appropriate to further the purposes of this act. L.2019, c.195, s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 32:1-141.3 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-141.3
Effective date
Status: in_force

This act shall take effect upon the enactment into law by the State of New York of legislation having an identical effect with section two of this act, but if the State of New York shall have already enacted such legislation this act shall take effect immediately. L.1945, c. 197, p. 683, s. 5.
N.J. Stat. § 32:11C-3 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 11C / Section 11C-3
Damages, payment of; jurisdiction of Superior Court
Status: in_force

If, under the Constitution and laws of the State of New Jersey, any damages are payable to any municipality by reason of the exercise of the powers conferred by this act, such damages shall be paid by the commission and shall be ascertained and determined in the manner provided by the compact or agreement creating such commission, and the amendments thereto and supplements thereof. The Superior Court shall have jurisdiction in any proceeding instituted to ascertain and determine such damages. L.1952, c. 40, p. 133, s. 3.
N.J. Stat. § 32:1-154.12 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-154.12
Repeal
Status: in_force

The said two States agree that the act of the State of New Jersey entitled "An act establishing rules and regulations for the control of traffic on the interstate bridges and tunnels operated by the Port of New York Authority and prescribing proceedings and penalties for their violations," approved May second, one thousand nine hundred and thirty-two (P.L.1932, c. 146), and chapter two hundred fifty-one of the laws of New York, one thousand nine hundred and thirty-four, entitled "An act establishing rules and regulations for the control of traffic on the interstate bridges and tunnels operated by the Port of New York Authority and prescribing proceedings and penalties for their violations," shall be and are repealed as of the date this act takes effect. L.1950, c. 192, p. 432, s. 12.
N.J. Stat. § 32:20B-4 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 20B / Section 20B-4
Rockland-Bergen Bistate River Commission.
Status: in_force

4. a. There is created the Rockland-Bergen Bistate River Commission, which shall comprise 18 members. The commission shall include 12 voting members, as follows: the Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, or a designee thereof, who shall serve ex officio; the Commissioner of the New York Department of Environmental Conservation, or a designee thereof, who shall serve ex officio; and 10 members of the public with a background or experience in the protection, preservation, maintenance, management, or enhancement of rivers or the natural, scenic, or recreational resources associated therewith, or with a background or experience in building or engineering, who are resident voters of the County of Bergen in New Jersey or the County of Rockland in New York, of whom one shall be appointed by the Governor of the State of New Jersey, one shall be appointed by the Governor of the State of New York, one shall be appointed by the President of the Senate of the State of New Jersey, one shall be appointed by the Minority Leader of the Senate of the State of New Jersey, one shall be appointed by the Speaker of the General Assembly of the State of New Jersey, one shall be appointed by the Minority Leader of the General Assembly of the State of New Jersey, one shall be appointed by the President of the Senate of the State of New York, one shall be appointed by the Minority Leader of the Senate of the State of New York, one shall be appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly of the State of New York and one shall be appointed by the Minority Leader of the Assembly of the State of New York. Additionally, the commission shall include six non-voting members, as follows: the Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Transportation, or a designee thereof, who shall serve ex officio; the Commissioner of the New York State Department of Transportation, or a designee thereof, who shall serve ex officio; the County Executive of the County of Bergen in New Jersey, or a designee thereof, who shall serve ex officio; the County Executive of the County of Rockland in New York, or a designee thereof, who shall serve ex officio; a representative of United Water, Inc.; and a representative of the United States Army Corps of Engineers. b. Vacancies in the appointed positions on the commission shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointments were made. c. Members of the commission shall serve without compensation, but the commission may, within the limits of funds appropriated or otherwise made available to it, reimburse members for actual expenses necessarily incurred in the discharge of their official duties. d. Members of the commission shall serve at the pleasure of the relevant appointing authority. L.2011, c.177, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 32:9-10 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-10
Title in fee to property acquired to vest in state
Status: in_force

The final compensation awarded or adjudged shall be deemed to include all amounts payable for the acquisition of the property and all rights, franchises and easements incident thereto, and when paid to the proper parties in interest, or paid into the Superior Court, shall vest the title in fee to the property so taken in the State of New Jersey. Amended by L.1953, c. 31, p. 564, s. 10.
N.J. Stat. § 32:1-38 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-38
Regulations; tolls
Status: in_force

The port authority is authorized to make and enforce such rules and regulations and to establish and levy such charges and tolls as it may deem convenient or necessary for the operation and maintenance of the said bridge and to insure at least sufficient revenue to meet the expenses of the construction, operation and maintenance thereof, and to make provision for the payment of the interest upon and amortization and retirement of such bonds or other securities or obligations as it may issue or incur for the purposes of this act, as hereinafter provided. There shall be allocated to the cost of construction, operation and maintenance of the bridge such proportion of the general expenses of the port authority as it shall deem properly chargeable thereto. L.1924, c. 125, s. 3, p. 234 (1924 Suppl. s. 161-28).
N.J. Stat. § 32:1-48 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-48
Location; Elizabeth to Howland Hook
Status: in_force

In partial effectuation of the comprehensive plan for the development of the port of New York, and of section four thereof, adopted by the state of New Jersey and New York by chapter 9, Laws of New Jersey, 1922, and chapter 43, Laws of New York, 1922, which was consented to and which the Port of New York Authority was authorized and empowered to carry out and effectuate by the congress of the United States by Public Resolution No. 66, 67th Congress, H.J.Res. 337, and of the port compact or treaty between the two states dated April thirtieth, one thousand nine hundred and twenty-one, authorized and approved by chapter 151, Laws of New Jersey, 1921, and chapter 154, Laws of New York, 1921, and consented to by the congress of the United States by Public Resolution No. 17, 67th Congress, S.J.Res. 88, the Port of New York Authority (hereinafter called the port authority) is authorized and empowered to construct, operate, maintain and own a bridge, with the necessary approaches thereto, across the Arthur Kill, between Elizabeth on the New Jersey side and Howland Hook on the New York side. L.1924, c. 149, s. 1, p. 338 (1924 Suppl. s. 161-43).
N.J. Stat. § 32:3-13.52 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-13.52
"Property" defined
Status: in_force

The term "property," as used herein, includes lands, structures, franchises and interests in land, including lands under water and riparian rights, and any and all things and rights usually included within the said term and includes not only fees simple absolute, but also any and all lesser interests such as easements, rights of way, uses, leases, licenses and all other incorporeal hereditaments, and every estate, interest or right, legal or equitable, including terms of years and liens thereon by way of judgment, mortgages or otherwise, claims for damages to real estate, and includes also personal property, franchises and any other rights granted by any statute or covenant. L.1964, c. 276, s. 3.
N.J. Stat. § 32:1-154.5 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-154.5
Traffic lanes; driving on right-hand side
Status: in_force

Unless otherwise directed, vehicles shall at all times stay to the right of the center of all roadways except in the case of one-way roadways; slow-moving vehicles shall remain as close as possible to the right-hand edge or curb of the roadway; and where a roadway is marked with traffic lanes vehicles shall not cross markings. L.1950, c. 192, p. 430, s. 5.
N.J. Stat. § 32:1-35.74 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-35.74
Authorizations, powers and duties of port authority; master plan; location within city of New York
Status: in_force

a. In furtherance of the aforesaid findings and determinations, in partial effectuation of and supplemental to the comprehensive plan heretofore adopted by the two said states for the development of the said port district, and subject to the preparation and adoption of the plan authorized in subsection b. of this section and the execution of an agreement or agreements authorized by sections 11 and 12 of this act, the port authority is hereby authorized, empowered and directed to establish, acquire, construct, effectuate, develop, own, lease, maintain, operate, improve, rehabilitate, sell, transfer and mortgage projects or facilities herein referred to as port district industrial development projects or facilities, as defined in this act. The port authority is hereby authorized and empowered to establish, levy and collect such rentals, fares, fees and other charges as it may deem necessary, proper or desirable in connection with any facility or part of any facility constituting a portion of any port district industrial development project or facility and to issue bonds for any of the purposes of this act and to provide for payment thereof, with interest thereon, and for the amortization and retirement of such bonds, and to secure all or any portion of such bonds by a pledge of such rentals, fares, fees, charges and other revenues or any part thereof including but not limited to the revenues of any subsidiary corporation incorporated for any of the purposes of this act, and to secure all or any portion of such bonds by mortgages upon any property held or to be held by the port authority for any of the purposes of this act, and for any of the purposes of this act to exercise all appropriate powers heretofore or hereafter delegated to it by the states of New York and New Jersey, including, but not limited to, those expressly set forth in this act. The surplus revenues of port district industrial development projects or facilities may be pledged in whole or in part as hereinafter provided. b. The port authority is hereby authorized to initiate studies and prepare and adopt a master plan providing for the development of port district industrial development projects and facilities which shall include the location of such projects and facilities as may be included in the plan and shall to the maximum extent practicable include inter alia a general description of each of such projects and facilities, the land use requirements necessary therefor, and estimates of project costs, of project employment potential and of a schedule for commencement of each such project. Prior to adopting such master plan, the port authority shall give written notice to, afford a reasonable opportunity for comment, consult with and consider any recommendation made by the governing body of municipalities and within the city of New York the appropriate community board or boards and elsewhere another governmental entity or entities designated by such municipality in which industrial development projects or facilities are proposed to be located and with such other persons, including but not limited to private real estate developers, which in the opinion of the port authority is either necessary or desirable. The master plan shall include the port authority's estimate of the revenues to be derived by municipalities from each such industrial development project or facility and also a description of the proposed additional arrangements with municipalities necessary or desirable for each such project or facility. The port authority may modify or change any part of such plan in the same form and manner as provided for the adoption of such original plan. At the time the port authority authorizes any industrial development project or facility, the port authority shall include with such authorization a statement as to the status of each project in such master plan and any amendment thereof. c. No industrial development project proposed to be located within the city of New York may be included in such master plan unless and until the mayor of the city of New York requests the port authority to conduct a comprehensive study of the feasibility of the effectuation of one or more industrial development projects or any parts thereof (including resource recovery or industrial pollution control facilities) in such city, which request shall specify the borough in which such comprehensive study is to take place; provided, however, that the president of any borough in which an industrial development project or facility is proposed to be located may within 60 days of receipt of notice of such request, and after consulting with and considering any recommendation made by the local borough improvement board, notify the port authority not to include any proposed industrial development project or facility within that county in such feasibility study. Any such request by the mayor of the city of New York may specify the facilities to be included in such industrial park project. L.1978, c. 110, s. 3, eff. Aug. 24, 1978.
N.J. Stat. § 32:2-23.35 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-23.35
Consent of municipalities, agencies, etc.; authorizations by governor
Status: in_force

Any consent by a municipality shall be given and the terms, conditions and execution by a municipality of any agreement, deed, lease, conveyance or other instrument pursuant to this section or any other section of this act shall be authorized in the manner provided in article 22 of the compact of April 30, 1921 between the two states creating the port authority, except that as to towns in the state of New York, such consent shall be authorized in the manner provided in the town law and as to counties in the State of New Jersey, such consent shall be authorized in the manner provided by law. The terms and conditions and execution by either state of any agreement, consent, designation, determination, deed, lease, conveyance or other instrument pursuant to this section or any other section of this act shall be effective if authorized by the governor of such state. The powers herein granted to either state or any municipality, public authority, agency or commission shall be construed to be in aid of and not in limitation or in derogation of any such powers heretofore or hereafter conferred upon or granted to such state, municipality, public authority, agency or commission. Any consent by a public authority, agency or commission shall be effective if given by such public authority, agency or commission. L.1979, c. 33, s. 9.
N.J. Stat. § 32:11B-1 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 11B / Section 11B-1
State Highway Commissioner authorized to accept title to lands for terminus and approach to crossing
Status: in_force

The State Highway Commissioner of the State of New Jersey be, and he hereby is, authorized and directed to accept title on behalf of and in the name of the State of New Jersey to those lands necessary or convenient for use as the eastern terminus and approach to such crossing and for the maintenance or extension thereof, which lands will be located in Salem county, New Jersey, and will extend eastward from the western boundary of the State of New Jersey at a point near the southern bank of the Salem canal. It shall not be deemed an objection to the acceptance of title to any such lands that easements, or rights of use, are outstanding in the hands of private individuals, partnerships, associations or corporations; provided, that such easements or rights of use create no liability on the part of the State Highway Commissioner of the State of New Jersey or on the part of the State of New Jersey other than the continuation of the right of use of such lands provided for in such easements or rights of use. L.1946, c. 18, p. 52, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 32:22-6 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 22 / Section 22-6
Offices; advisors; employees; surveys
Status: in_force

The commission is authorized to establish offices at a convenient location either within or without the State and to engage such competent and expert advisors, investigators, engineers, technical and clerical assistants as it may deem necessary to the accomplishment of the purpose of this act. Its agents, officers and employees may enter upon private and public property to make field surveys, measurements and tests. L.1952, c. 194, p. 694, s. 6; per s.4.5 of 1959, c.13 as amended by 1959, c.24, expired May 4, 1959.
N.J. Stat. § 32:3-4.8 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-4.8
Minutes of meetings; information officer
Status: in_force

4. a. It shall be the duty of the board to insure that true and accurate minutes are kept of board meetings and that such minutes are promptly made available to the members of the public and the news media. b. The commissioners of the Port Authority shall appoint a public meeting information officer who shall be responsible for responding to requests from the public and the news media for information concerning the scheduling, attendance and minutes of board meetings. L.1991,c.400,s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 32:1-154.9 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-154.9
Punishment for violations; excluding vehicular crossings
Status: in_force

Violations of the rules and regulations set forth in sections two through eight, inclusive, hereof, committed within the territorial limits of either State shall be punishable as may be provided by the laws of such State but the penalties prescribed by either State shall not preclude the Port Authority from excluding from vehicular crossings permanently or for a specified time, all vehicles violating any of the said rules and regulations, as well as other vehicles owned or operated by the owner or operator of such vehicle. L.1950, c. 192, p. 431, s. 9.
N.J. Stat. § 32:20-9 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 20 / Section 20-9
Reciprocal agreement effective when
Status: in_force

The terms and provisions of said reciprocal agreement shall become effective upon receipt by the Secretary of State of this State of a certificate from the Executive Secretary of The Interstate Commission on the Delaware River Basin that an act in substantially the same form as this act has been passed by the Legislature, and approved by the Governor, of one of the other three States constituent to said Delaware River Basin, together with a certified copy of said act of said State, and thereupon the Secretary of State shall advise the Department of Health of this State accordingly. L.1939, c. 146, p. 489, s. 5.
N.J. Stat. § 32:22-4 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 22 / Section 22-4
Report to Legislature and Governor
Status: in_force

The commission is directed to have printed a report or reports containing its recommendations and the reasons therefor and to draft or to have drafted bills for introduction in the Legislature to carry out its recommendations. It shall report its findings and recommendations to the Legislature and to the Governor on or before January fifteenth, one thousand nine hundred and fifty-three. L.1952, c. 194, p. 694, s. 4; per s.4.5 of 1959, c.13 as amended by 1959, c.24, expired May 4, 1959.
N.J. Stat. § 32:1-154.2 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-154.2
Payment of tolls
Status: in_force

No traffic shall be permitted in or upon vehicular crossings except upon the payment of such tolls and other charges as may from time to time be prescribed by the Port Authority. It is hereby declared to be unlawful for any person to refuse to pay, or to evade or to attempt to evade the payment of such tolls or other charges. L.1950, c. 192, p. 429, s. 2.
N.J. Stat. § 32:22B-5 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 22B / Section 22B-5
Membership; apportionment; organization; compensation
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall be composed of members representing the party states, the city of New York and the Federal Government apportioned as follows: (1) Five representatives from each of the party states; provided, however, in the case of the State of New York, one of the representatives shall be the chairman of the planning commission of the city of New York; and (2) To the extent consistent with Federal law and policies of the Federal agencies involved, an officer or employee of the Federal Government representing the Departments of Housing and Urban Development, Transportation and such other departments or agencies of the Federal Government the policies of which significantly relate to the activities of the commission, provided, however, that such representatives of the Federal Government shall not be entitled to vote on any action of the commission but may attend and otherwise participate in commission meetings and may make recommendations to the commission. The representatives of the party states shall be appointed in such manner as shall be specified by the laws of the respective states; provided, however, the chairman of the planning commission of the city of New York shall be a member by virtue of and so long as he shall hold such office. The Federal representatives shall be appointed by the officer or officers having the power to appoint them to the Federal offices they then hold. Each member shall hold office at the pleasure of the appointing authority. The commission shall elect a chairman from among its members. (b) The commission's functions shall be performed and carried out by its members, advisory committees and panels representative of citizens and political subdivisions and other governmental agencies in the compact region as may be established by the commission, and by such officers, agents and employees as may be appointed by the commission, subject to its direction and control. All such officers, agents and employees shall hold office at the pleasure of the commission, which shall prescribe their powers, duties and qualifications and fix their compensation and other terms of their employment. (c) A quorum of the commission for the purpose of transacting business at any commission meeting shall exist only when there are present, in person, at least three members from each of the party states. No action of the commission shall be effective or binding unless a majority of each party state's representatives who are present at such commission meeting shall vote in favor thereof. Certified copies of the minutes of each commission meeting shall be sent to each of the Governors of the party states within 10 days of said meeting. The vote of any one or more of the representatives from each party state may be vetoed and canceled by the Governor of any such state within 10 days, Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays of the particular state excepted, after receipt by the said Governor of the certified copy of the minutes of the meeting at which such vote was cast, the intent being to empower the Governor of each party state to nullify the commission's action upon which such vote had been taken. (d) The members of the commission shall receive no compensation for their services pursuant to this compact but they shall be entitled to be paid the expenses actually and necessarily incurred by them in the performance of their duties. (e) No member of the commission who is otherwise a public officer or employee shall suffer a forfeiture of his office or employment, or any loss or diminution in the rights and privileges appertaining thereto, by reason of such membership. L.1965, c. 12, s. 1. Amended by L.1971, c. 161, s. 4.
N.J. Stat. § 32:2-23.12 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-23.12
Bonds as legal investment
Status: in_force

Narrows Bridge bonds are hereby made securities in which all State and municipal officers and bodies of both States, all banks, bankers, trust companies, savings banks, building and loan associations, savings and loan associations, investment companies and other persons carrying on a banking business, all insurance companies, insurance associations and other persons carrying on an insurance business, and all administrators, executors, guardians, trustees and other fiduciaries, and all other persons whatsoever, who are now or may hereafter be authorized by either State to invest in bonds of such State, may properly and legally invest any funds, including capital, belonging to them or within their control; and said bonds are hereby made securities which may properly and legally be deposited with and shall be received by any State or municipal officer or agency of either State for any purpose for which the deposit of bonds of such State is now or may hereafter be authorized. L.1956, c. 12, p. 43, s. 7.
N.J. Stat. § 32:1-35.21 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-35.21
Authorization to build railroad line to and facilities at terminals
Status: in_force

In furtherance of the aforesaid findings and determinations and in partial effectuation of the comprehensive plan heretofore adopted by the two states for the development of terminal and transportation facilities in the Port of New York district, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is hereby specifically authorized to undertake pursuant to chapter 43 of the laws of New Jersey of 1947, as amended, and chapter 802 of the laws of New York of 1947, as amended, the following separate air terminal facilities: (a) To provide access to Newark International Airport. A railroad line connecting Newark International Airport to existing rail and terminal facilities in the city of Newark, including (i) appropriate mass transportation terminal facilities at and within the said airport; (ii) construction, reconstruction and improvement of suitable offsite facilities for the accommodation of air passengers, baggage, mail, express, freight and other users of the connecting facility; and (iii) such additional rail or other mass transportation, terminal, station, parking, storage and service facilities as operations may require. (b) To provide access to John F. Kennedy International Airport. A railroad line connecting John F. Kennedy International Airport to the main line of the Long Island Railroad in the county of Queens, including (i) a spur or branch to the Montauk line of the said railroad in the said county; (ii) appropriate mass transportation terminal facilities at and within the said airport; (iii) suitable offsite facilities for the accommodation of air passengers, baggage, mail, express, freight and other users of the connecting facility; and (iv) such additional rail or other mass transportation, terminal, station, parking, storage and service facilities, including improvements to the railroad approaches to Pennsylvania Station and Jamaica Terminal in the city of New York, as operations may require. L.1971, c. 245, s. 3. Amended by L.1972, c. 207, s. 2.
N.J. Stat. § 32:1-35 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-35
Effective date
Status: in_force

All acts and parts of acts inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed, and this act shall take effect immediately. L.1922, c. 9, s. 10, p. 33.
N.J. Stat. § 32:12-5 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-5
Contents of resolution; division of costs of plans and specifications
Status: in_force

The resolution adopted as provided in section 32:12-2 of this title shall authorize the commission to prepare the plans and specifications and procure estimates of the cost and maintenance of the bridge or tunnel. The cost to each of the counties of preparing the plans and specifications and procuring such estimates shall be fixed in the resolution, not exceeding however, a cost to each of the counties of the sum of ten thousand dollars, which sum such counties shall agree to become responsible for and pay. In no event shall a county be bound by any action of its board of freeholders until the board of freeholders, respectively, of two other counties shall have each also adopted the resolution calling for the appointment of the bridge and tunnel commission. If any board of freeholders shall adopt such resolution, the same shall become void unless re-enacted, after a period of six months from its original adoption, in the event that similar resolutions shall not in the meantime have been adopted by two other counties.
N.J. Stat. § 32:26-4 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 26 / Section 26-4
Research and testing
Status: in_force

The commission shall have power to: (a) Collect, correlate, analyze and evaluate information resulting or derivable from research and testing activities in equipment and related fields. (b) Recommend and encourage the undertaking of research and testing in any aspect of equipment or related matters when, in its judgment, appropriate or sufficient research or testing has not been undertaken. (c) Contract for such equipment research and testing as one or more governmental agencies may agree to have contracted for by the commission, provided that such governmental agency or agencies shall make available the funds necessary for such research and testing. (d) Recommend to the party States changes in law or policy with emphasis on uniformity of laws and administrative rules, regulations or codes which would promote effective governmental action or co-ordination in the prevention of equipment-related highway accidents or the mitigation of equipment-related highway safety problems. L.1964, c. 54, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 32:20A-6 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 20A / Section 20A-6
Report to Governors, Legislatures.
Status: in_force

6. The commission shall, within 18 months of the date it organizes, prepare a progress report on its activities, and submit it, together with any recommendations for legislation, administrative action, or action by local governments, to the Governors and Legislatures of the States of New Jersey and New York. L.1999,c.402,s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 32:27-11 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 27 / Section 27-11
Voting power
Status: in_force

A quorum of the commission for the purpose of transacting business at any commission meeting shall exist only when there are present, in person, at least 5 members or alternates from each of the party States including at least 2 or 3 State officials or appointees or their alternates from each State. No action of the commission shall be effective or binding unless a majority of each party State's representatives who are present at such meeting, including at least 2 of the 3 State's officials or appointees or their alternates, shall vote in favor thereof. Certified copies of the minutes of each commission meeting shall be sent to each of the Governors of the party States within 20 days of said meeting. L.1966, c. 149, Pt. I, Art. II, s. 4, eff. June 18, 1966. Amended by L.1967, c. 223, s. 11, eff. Oct. 13, 1967.
N.J. Stat. § 32:27-29 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 27 / Section 27-29
Repealer
Status: in_force

All acts and parts of acts inconsistent with any provision of this act are to the extent of such inconsistency repealed. L.1966, c. 149, s. 2, eff. June 18, 1966.
N.J. Stat. § 32:18-10 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 18 / Section 18-10
Additional conditions and restrictions
Status: in_force

ARTICLE IX. 1. Nothing in this compact shall be construed to repeal or prevent the enactment of any legislation or the enforcement of any requirement by any signatory state imposing any additional conditions and restrictions to further lessen or prevent the pollution of waters within its jurisdiction.
N.J. Stat. § 32:14-26 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 14 / Section 14-26
Per diem of judges of court.
Status: in_force

32:14-26. The Palisades Interstate Park Commission shall pay the judge or judges of the court a per diem compensation to be determined by the commission. Amended 1939, c.191, s.25; 1953, c.31, s.16; 1968, c.242; 2008, c.41, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 32:1-113 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-113
Property tax exempt
Status: in_force

The construction, maintenance and operation of said bridge is in all respects for the benefit of the people of the two states, for the increase of their commerce and prosperity, and for the improvement of their health and living conditions, and the port authority shall be regarded as performing a governmental function in undertaking the said construction, maintenance and operation and in carrying out the provisions of law relating to the said bridge, and shall be required to pay no taxes or assessments upon any of the property acquired by it for the construction, operation and maintenance thereof. L.1927, c. 3, s. 7, p. 20.
N.J. Stat. § 32:1-146.7 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-146.7
Violations; penalties; procedures
Status: in_force

2. Any violation within the State of these rules and regulations set forth in section one hereof shall be punishable by a fine not exceeding ten dollars ($10.00) or by a term of imprisonment not exceeding 30 days, or by both such fine and imprisonment, except that a violation of these rules and regulations related to the unauthorized offering, soliciting, or providing of ground transportation services or business shall be punishable by a fine of not less than $500 or more than $1,000 or by a term of imprisonment not exceeding 30 days or by both such fine and imprisonment. A second or subsequent offense related to the unauthorized offering, soliciting or providing of ground transportation services or business shall be punishable by a fine of not less than $750 or more than $1,500 or by a term of imprisonment not exceeding 90 days, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Such a violation shall be tried in a summary way and shall be within the jurisdiction of and may be brought in the Superior Court or municipal court where the offense was committed. The rules of the Supreme Court shall govern the practice and procedure in such proceedings. Proceedings under this section may be instituted on any day of the week, and the institution of the proceedings on a Sunday or a holiday shall be no bar to the successful prosecution thereof. Any process served on a Sunday or a holiday shall be as valid as if served on any other day of the week. L.1953,c.171,s.2; amended 1991,c.91,s.338; 1994,c.159.
N.J. Stat. § 32:22-12 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 22 / Section 22-12
Bi-state commission
Status: in_force

The New York Metropolitan Rapid Transit Commission and the New Jersey Metropolitan Rapid Transit Commission as now constituted are hereby consolidated into 1 temporary bi-state commission of the States of New York and New Jersey respectively, to be known as the Metropolitan Rapid Transit Commission. L.1954, c. 44, p. 114, s. 2; per s.4.5 of 1959, c.13 as amended by 1959, c.24, expired May 4, 1959.
N.J. Stat. § 32:3-13.57 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-13.57
Pledge of credit of state or municipality prohibited
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any provision of this act, the authority shall have no power to pledge the credit of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, or the credit of the State of New Jersey, or the credit of any county, city, borough, village, township or other municipality of said Commonwealth or of said State, or to create any debt of said Commonwealth or of said State or of such municipality. L.1964, c. 276, s. 8.
N.J. Stat. § 32:11D-35 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 11D / Section 11D-35
Flood plain zoning
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall have power to adopt, amend and repeal recommended standards, in the manner provided by this section, relating to the nature and extent of the uses of land in areas subject to flooding by waters of the Delaware river and its tributaries. Such standards shall not be deemed to impair or restrict the power of the signatory parties or their political subdivisions to adopt zoning and other land use regulations not inconsistent therewith. (b) The commission may study and determine the nature and extent of the flood plains of the Delaware river and its tributaries. Upon the basis of such studies, it may establish encroachment lines and delineate the areas subject to flood, including a classification of lands with reference to relative risk of flood and the establishment of standards for flood plain use which will safeguard the public health, safety and property. Prior to the adoption of any standards delineating such area or defining such use, the commission shall hold public hearings, in the manner provided by article 14, with respect to the substance of such standards. At or before such public hearings the proposed standards shall be available, and all interested persons shall be given an opportunity to be heard thereon at the hearing. Upon the adoption and promulgation of such standards, the commission may enter into agreements to provide technical and financial aid to any municipal corporation for the administration and enforcement of any local land use ordinances or regulations giving effect to such standards. L.1961, c. 13, p. 60, s. 6.2.
N.J. Stat. § 32:2-6 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-6
Transmittal of minutes to governor
Status: in_force

The minutes of every meeting of the port authority held under or within the purview of article 1 of chapter 1 of this Title (s. 32:1-1 et seq.), shall be forthwith transmitted, by and under the certification of the secretary thereof, to the Governor of this State at the executive chamber, State House, Trenton. No action taken at such meeting by any commissioner appointed from this State shall have force or effect for a period of 10 days, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays excepted, after the minutes shall have been so transmitted and delivered unless the Governor shall finally approve the minutes or any part thereof, reciting any such action, within said 10-day period. Amended by L.1972, c. 20, s. 1, eff. May 9, 1972.
N.J. Stat. § 32:1-133.1 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-133.1
Municipal property needed for improvement of George Washington Bridge; acquisition without consent; approval
Status: in_force

Pursuant to section 16 of the act supplemented hereby, as amended by section 6 of this act, the State of New Jersey hereby provides and authorizes that real property now or hereafter vested in or held by any county, city, borough, village, township or other municipality of this State may be taken by the Port Authority by condemnation or the exercise of the right of eminent domain, as provided in section 15 of the said act, as amended by section 5 of this act, without the authority or consent of such county, city, borough, village, township or other municipality if the Port Authority shall find it necessary or convenient to acquire such real property for the construction, improvement, maintenance or operation of the George Washington Bridge, provided the Port Authority shall have received the prior written approval of the State House Commission. The State House Commission is hereby authorized and empowered, in its discretion, to grant such approval if it shall determine that the public interest of the people of the States of New Jersey and New York requires that the Port Authority acquire such real property. The State House Commission shall not grant such approval with regard to any such real property unless 90 days shall have elapsed since the Port Authority shall have made a bona fide proposal to such county, city, borough, village, township or other municipality to acquire such real property by agreement and unless the Port Authority and such county, city, borough, village, township or other municipality shall have been unable to agree during said 90 days for the acquisition of such real property by the Port Authority. L.1956, c. 156, p. 635, s. 8.
N.J. Stat. § 32:3-13.54 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-13.54
Additional tax exemption; property and its transfer or use
Status: in_force

In addition to all tax exemptions given by the compact to the authority, to its property, and to the bonds or other securities or obligations issued by it, no property, real or personal, nor its transfer or use, shall be subject to any tax by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or the State of New Jersey, or any political subdivisions of either of them, imposed on the purchase, use, sale, transfer or on the privilege of transferring title to such property, or on the execution, delivery or recording of any written instrument in connection therewith, to or by the authority, in carrying out the project authorized by this act or in carrying out any other undertaking of the authority. L.1964, c. 276, s. 5.
N.J. Stat. § 32:1-154.24 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-154.24
Effective date
Status: in_force

This act shall take effect upon the adoption by the States of New Jersey and New York of concurrent legislation providing that either State, without the consent or concurrence of the other State, may from time to time prescribe, amend, modify or rescind penalties for violations within its territorial limits of any rule or regulation, otherwise authorized, of the Port of New York Authority, and procedures for the enforcement of such penalties; but if the States of New Jersey and New York shall have already enacted such legislation, this act shall take effect immediately. L.1951, c. 239, p. 859, s. 7.
N.J. Stat. § 32:1-154.15 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-154.15
Certain violations constitute high misdemeanors
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding the provisions of section fourteen hereof, if the violation within the State of the rule and regulations set forth in section eight hereof shall result in injury or death to a person or persons or damage to property in excess of the value of five thousand dollars, such violation shall constitute a high misdemeanor. L.1950, c. 192, p. 433, s. 15.
N.J. Stat. § 32:36-3 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 36 / Section 36-3
Definitions.
Status: in_force

3. Definitions.
Except where different meanings are expressly specified in subsequent provisions of this section, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
"Act" means the Gateway Development Commission act.
"Amtrak" means the National Railroad Passenger Corporation, a corporation organized under 49 U.S.C. s.24101 et seq. and the laws of the District of Columbia.
"Board" means the board of commissioners of the commission.
"Commission" shall mean the gateway development commission which is established pursuant to this act.
"Facilitate" means the planning, designing, financing, acquisition, development, redevelopment, expansion, construction, reconstruction, replacement, approval of works, lease, leaseback, licensing, consigning, asset management, optimization, rehabilitation, repair, alteration, improvement, extension, management, ownership, use and effectuation of the matters described in this act. "Facilitation" shall have a concomitant meaning.
"Full Funding" means the sum of commitments to fund, from sources deemed by the Commission to be creditworthy, plus Commission cash-on-hand, plus any institution of a tariff or an agreement to impose user fees not subject to further approvals (if any), plus such other sources of funding deemed certain to be available as and when required, found by the Commission to be sufficient to facilitate the project or a discrete component thereof which is beneficial to the public.
"Meeting" means any gathering, whether corporeal or by means of communication equipment, which is attended by, or open to, the Board, held with the intent, on the part of the commissioners present, to act as a unit upon the specific public business of the Commission. "Meeting" does not mean a gathering (i) attended by less than a quorum of commissioners; (ii) in which the board is engaged in ordinary course supervision of Commission staff; (iii) in which consideration of Commission business matters are informally discussed without the intent or effect of effectuating any action of the Commission; or (iv) attended by or open to all the members of three or more similar public bodies at a convention or similar gathering.
"Project" means a passenger rail transportation project between Penn Station, Newark, New Jersey and Penn Station, New York, New York currently referred to as the "Gateway Program" consisting of:
phase one of the Project including: the replacement of the existing Portal Bridge; the construction of a tunnel connecting the states of New York and New Jersey and the completion of certain ancillary facilities including construction of concrete casing at Hudson Yards in Manhattan, New York; the rehabilitation of the existing North River Tunnels; all Projects necessary to connect the aforesaid Projects to the contiguous Amtrak Northeast Corridor Facilities; and
phase two of the Project including: the Portal South Bridge Project; the Sawtooth Bridge replacement Project; the Secaucus Loop Project; the Secaucus Junction renovation and expansion Project; and the Penn Station South Project, and other related Projects, but only if such phase two projects are authorized pursuant to a memorandum of understanding between the Governor of New York, the Governor of New Jersey and Amtrak.
"Public business" means matters which relate in any way, directly or indirectly, to the performance of the functions of the Commission or the conduct of its business.
L.2019, c.195, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 32:1-4 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-4
Port authority created
Status: in_force

There is hereby created "The Port of New York Authority" (for brevity hereinafter referred to as the "Port Authority" ), which shall be a body corporate and politic, having the powers and jurisdiction hereinafter enumerated, and such other and additional powers as shall be conferred upon it by the Legislature of either State concurred in by the Legislature of the other, or by Act or Acts of Congress, as hereinafter provided. On and after July 1, 1972, the Port Authority shall be known and designated as "The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey." Amended by L.1972, c. 69, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 32:1-154.2f — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-154.2f
Effective date
Status: in_force

6. This act shall take effect upon the enactment into law by the State of New York of legislation having an identical effect with section 1 of this act, but if the State of New York shall have already enacted such legislation, this act shall take effect immediately. L.1996,c.98,s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 32:36-1 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 36 / Section 36-1
Short title.
Status: in_force

1. Short title. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Gateway Development Commission Act." L.2019, c.195, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 32:27-30 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 27 / Section 27-30
Effectuation by Chief Executives
Status: in_force

The Chief Executive is authorized to take such action as may be necessary and proper in his discretion to effectuate the compact and the initial organization and operation of the commission thereunder. L.1966, c. 149, s. 3, eff. June 18, 1966.
N.J. Stat. § 32:10-6 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-6
Similar legislation by Pennsylvania
Status: in_force

This chapter shall not take effect until a similar or substantially similar statute shall become a law of the state of Pennsylvania.
N.J. Stat. § 32:1-123 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-123
Additional payments to states
Status: in_force

If the amount paid by the port authority to the state of New Jersey pursuant to the preceding section of this act shall be less than an amount which, together with the moneys then in the sinking fund established by chapter three hundred and fifty-two of the Laws of New Jersey of one thousand nine hundred and twenty and chapter two hundred and sixty-two of the Laws of New Jersey of one thousand nine hundred and twenty-four, hereinafter called the New Jersey Camden bridge-Holland tunnel sinking fund, (other than moneys set apart to pay interest for the then current year upon the bonds of the state of New Jersey authorized by the aforesaid acts of the state of New Jersey, hereinafter called New Jersey Camden bridge-Holland tunnel bonds), will be equal to the principal amount of the then outstanding New Jersey Camden bridge-Holland tunnel bonds, then and in such event, the port authority shall in addition pay to the state of New Jersey an amount which, together with the amount paid under and pursuant to the preceding section hereof and the moneys then in said New Jersey Camden bridge-Holland tunnel sinking fund, will be equal to the principal amount of the then outstanding New Jersey Camden bridge-Holland tunnel bonds; and shall, moreover, pay to the state of New York a like amount. L.1931, c. 4, s. 6, p. 21.
N.J. Stat. § 32:11D-27 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 11D / Section 11D-27
Co-ordination
Status: in_force

Prior to entering upon the execution of any project authorized by this article, the commission shall review and consider all existing rights, plans and programs of the signatory parties, their political subdivisions, private parties, and water users which are pertinent to such project, and shall hold a public hearing on each proposed project. L.1961, c. 13, p. 57, s. 4.4.
N.J. Stat. § 32:9-12 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-12
Toll bridges acquired to be free to traveling public
Status: in_force

Immediately upon the acquisition of, entry upon and taking possession of the bridge properties by the joint commission, the toll charges thereon shall cease and the bridges shall be free to the traveling public under such laws of the respective states and rules and regulations of the joint commission as may be prescribed.
N.J. Stat. § 32:3-13.30 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-13.30
Agreement authorized by 1931 act maintained except where amended or repealed
Status: in_force

Except where specifically amended or repealed by this act the provisions of the agreement authorized by chapter three hundred ninety-one of the laws of New Jersey, one thousand nine hundred and thirty-one, approved June thirtieth, one thousand nine hundred and thirty-one (P.L.1931, c. 391) are maintained in full force and effect. L.1951, c. 288, p. 1062, s. 8.
N.J. Stat. § 32:1-145 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-145
Counties and municipalities authorized to enter into agreements; disposition of payments
Status: in_force

Every county, city, village, borough, town, township or other municipality in the Port of New York District aforesaid is hereby authorized and empowered to enter into such agreement or agreements with the port authority to accept the payment or payments which the port authority is hereby authorized and empowered to make. The sums so received by any county, city, village, borough, town, township or other municipality shall be devoted to purposes to which taxes may be applied, unless and until otherwise directed by the law of the state in which such municipality is located. L.1931, c. 69, s. 2, p. 125.
N.J. Stat. § 32:2-23.38 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-23.38
Public purposes
Status: in_force

The acquisition, development, financing, leasing, sale, transfer or other disposition by the port authority of buses and ancillary bus facilities in accordance with this act are and will be in all respects for the benefit of the people of the said two states, for the increase of their commerce and prosperity and for the improvement of their health, safety and living conditions and shall be deemed to be public purposes, and the port authority shall be regarded as performing an essential governmental function in undertaking such acquisition, development, financing, leasing, sale, transfer or other disposition or otherwise carrying out the provisions of this act. L.1979, c. 33, s. 12.
N.J. Stat. § 32:3A-1 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 3A / Section 3A-1
Payment of salary or wages of employees injured in performance of duty
Status: in_force

Whenever any employee of the Delaware River Port Authority is absent from his post of duty as a result of a personal injury caused by an accident arising out of and in the course of his employment, the port authority may pay to such employee his full salary or wages for the period of such absence up to 1 calendar year without having such absence charged to the annual sick leave or the accumulated sick leave to which such employee may also be entitled as an employee of the port authority. Salary or wage payments provided in this section may be made for absence during any waiting period, and during the period the employee received or was eligible to receive a temporary disability benefit, under the compensation laws of this State or of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, as the case may be. Any amount of salary or wages paid or payable to the employee pursuant to this section shall be reduced by the amount of any workmen's compensation award made for temporary disability. L.1962, c. 209, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 32:25-6 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 25 / Section 25-6
General powers of advisory councils
Status: in_force

An advisory council established pursuant to the provisions of this act shall have the power to conduct such studies and investigations as may be desirable or necessary to carry out the advisory functions assigned to it but the power and responsibility for implementing or operating any of the programs and policies recommended by the council shall be reserved to the local units and, where appropriate, to the respective States. L.1962, c. 46, s. 6.
N.J. Stat. § 32:27-6 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 27 / Section 27-6
Severability
Status: in_force

If any part or provision of this compact or the application thereof to any person or circumstance be adjudged invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such judgment shall be confined in its operation to the part, provision, or application directly involved in the controversy in which such judgment shall have been rendered and shall not affect or impair the validity of the remainder of this compact or the application thereof to other persons or circumstances, and the party States hereby declare that they would have entered into this compact or the remainder thereof had the invalidity of such provision or application thereof been apparent. L.1966, c. 149, Pt. I, Art. I, s. 6, eff. June 18, 1966.
N.J. Stat. § 32:30-12 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 30 / Section 30-12
Construction and severability
Status: in_force

This compact shall be liberally construed so as to effectuate the purposes thereof. The provisions of this compact shall be severable and if any phrase, clause, sentence or provision of this compact is declared to be contrary to the constitution of any State or of the United States or the applicability thereof to any government, agency, person or circumstances is held invalid, the validity of the remainder of this compact and the applicability thereof to any government, agency, person or circumstance shall not be affected thereby. If this compact shall be held contrary to the constitution of any State participating herein, the compact shall remain in full force and effect as to the remaining party States and in full force and effect as to the State affected as to all severable matters. L.1967, c. 176, s. 12, eff. July 25, 1967.
N.J. Stat. § 32:20-6 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 20 / Section 20-6
Reciprocal agreement ratified; superseding other laws and regulations
Status: in_force

The reciprocal agreement set forth in paragraph (4) of the above preamble is hereby ratified and applied to the waters and watershed of said Delaware river basin within the territorial limits of this State, and its terms and provisions shall supersede the terms and provisions of any existing laws and regulations applicable to that area, to the extent, only, that the terms and provisions of such existing laws and regulations are inconsistent with the terms and provisions set forth in said reciprocal agreement. L.1939, c. 146, p. 488, s. 2.
N.J. Stat. § 32:1-9 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-9
Laws applicable to public utilities in effect
Status: in_force

ARTICLE VIII. Unless and until otherwise provided, all laws now or hereafter vesting jurisdiction or control in the public service commission, or the public utilities commission, or like body, within each state respectively, shall apply to railroads and to any transportation, terminal or other facility owned, operated, leased or constructed by the port authority, with the same force and effect as if such railroad, or transportation, terminal or other facility were owned, leased, operated or constructed by a private corporation.
N.J. Stat. § 32:22-1 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 22 / Section 22-1
Metropolitan Rapid Transit Commission created; functions
Status: in_force

There is hereby created a Metropolitan Rapid Transit Commission to act either independently or jointly with a similar commission of the State of New York to develop plans and specifications for improvement and co-ordination of the rapid transportation facilities of the New Jersey-New York metropolitan area and to recommend appropriate measures therefor. L.1952, c. 194, p. 693, s. 1; per s.4.5 of 1959, c.13 as amended by 1959, c.24, expired May 4, 1959.
N.J. Stat. § 32:3-5.1 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-5.1
Governor authorized to enter into supplemental compact agreement.
Status: in_force

1. The Governor is authorized to enter into a supplemental compact or agreement, on behalf of the State of New Jersey, with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania amending Article IV of the compact or agreement between the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the State of New Jersey entitled "Agreement Between The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and The State of New Jersey creating the Delaware River Joint Commission as a body corporate and politic and defining its powers and duties," as set forth in this act. L.2009, c.210, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 32:1-35.36n — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-35.36n
Annual report on waterfront development projects
Status: in_force

On April 15, 1985, and annually thereafter, the Port Authority shall submit to the temporary President of the Senate, Speaker of the Assembly, minority leaders of the Senate and Assembly and the chairmen of the Senate Finance Committee and Assembly Ways and Means Committee of the Legislature of the State of New York, and to the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the General Assembly, minority leaders of the Senate and General Assembly, the chairman of the Senate State Government, Federal and Interstate Relations and Veterans' Affairs Committee, or its successor, and the chairman of the General Assembly Independent Authorities and Commissions Committee, or its successor, of the State of New Jersey, a complete and comprehensive report on the status of all activities, studies and projects undertaken pursuant to P.L.1983, c. 9 (C. 32:1-35.36c et seq.) and this 1984 amendatory and supplementary act, which shall include summaries of: feasibility studies undertaken; a summary of any engineering, design, environmental, financing, legal or other project-specific studies undertaken; and a review of the construction status of the projects authorized by P.L.1983, c. 9 (C. 32:1-35.36c et seq.) and this 1984 amendatory and supplementary act. Specifically, the report shall contain: comparisons of original and final costs or current estimates; projected and actual schedules for completion; an evaluation of the relative share of private, Port Authority and other sources of capital financing; comparability of investment by the Port Authority in waterfront development projects in the State of New York and the State of New Jersey; reasons for differences between original and current final project designs and schedules; the amount of bonds and notes outstanding; the schedule for repayment of such bonds and notes; and the status of any funds securing such bonds and notes. In addition, the Port Authority shall submit any other relevant information in connection with such legislation which the temporary President of the Senate, Speaker of the Assembly, minority leaders of the Senate and Assembly and chairmen of the Senate Finance Committee and Assembly Ways and Means Committee of the Legislature of the State of New York, and the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the General Assembly, minority leaders of the Senate and General Assembly, the chairman of the Senate State Government, Federal and Interstate Relations and Veterans' Affairs Committee, or its successor, and the chairman of the General Assembly Independent Authorities and Commissions Committee, or its successor, of the State of New Jersey, deem appropriate, necessary and desirable. Further, the Port Authority shall submit any other relevant information in connection with such legislation which the Port Authority deems appropriate, necessary and desirable. L.1984, c. 107, s. 7, eff. Aug. 2, 1984.
N.J. Stat. § 32:1-120 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-120
Midtown Hudson tunnel; site and approaches
Status: in_force

The entrances, exits and approaches to the said Midtown Hudson tunnel, on the New York side, shall be between West 35th Street and West 41st Street and in the vicinity of 9th Avenue and to the west thereof, in the borough of Manhattan, city of New York. The approaches to the said Midtown Hudson tunnel on the New Jersey side shall be so located and constructed as to permit tunnel traffic to pass over or under the tracks of the New York, Susquehanna and Western Railroad Company and the Northern Railroad Company of New Jersey, immediately west of the Palisades, without crossing the said tracks at grade, and as to permit connections with New Jersey state highway routes in the vicinity of the said tracks. The said Midtown Hudson tunnel shall have an appropriate entrance and exit in the township of Weehawken, county of Hudson, state of New Jersey. (L.1931, c. 4, s. 3, p. 19.)
N.J. Stat. § 32:1-26 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-26
Principles to govern the development
Status: in_force

Principles to Govern the Development: First--That terminal operations within the port district, so far as economically practicable, should be unified; Second--That there should be consolidation of shipments at proper classification points, so as to eliminate duplication of effort, inefficient loading of equipment, and realize reduction in expenses; Third--That there should be the most direct routing of all commodities, so as to avoid centers of congestion, conflicting currents and long truck hauls; Fourth--That terminal stations established under the comprehensive plan should be union stations, so far as practicable; Fifth--That the process of co-ordinating facilities should, so far as practicable, adapt existing facilities as integral parts of the new system, so as to avoid needless destruction of existing capital investment and reduce so far as may be possible the requirements for new capital; and endeavor should be made to obtain the consent of local municipalities within the port district for the coordination of their present and contemplated port and terminal facilities with the whole plan; Sixth--That freight from all railroads must be brought to all parts of the port wherever practicable without cars breaking bulk, and this necessitates tunnel connection between New Jersey and Long Island, and tunnel or bridge connections between other parts of the port; Seventh--That there should be urged upon the federal authorities improvement of channels, so as to give access for that type of water-borne commerce adapted to the various forms of development which the respective shore fronts and adjacent lands of the port would best lend themselves to; Eighth--That highways for motor truck traffic should be laid out so as to permit the most efficient interrelation between terminals, piers and industrial establishments not equipped with railroad sidings, and for the distribution of building materials and many other commodities which much [must] be handled by trucks; these highways to connect with existing or projected bridges, tunnels and ferries; Ninth--That definite methods for prompt relief should be devised which can be applied for the better co-ordination and operation of existing facilities while larger and more comprehensive plans for future development are being carried out. L.1922, c. 9, s. 1, p. 26. (1924 Suppl. s. 161-17).
N.J. Stat. § 32:1-175 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-175
Employment relations panel; orders; enforcement and review
Status: in_force

Orders of the employment relations panel established by resolution of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey adopted September 29, 1976 made pursuant to the provisions of such resolution shall be (a) enforceable either in a special proceeding upon petition of such panel by the Supreme Court in the State of New York or upon application by the panel for an appropriate enforcement order by the Appellate Division of the Superior Court in the State of New Jersey and (b) reviewable either under article seventy-eight of the civil practice law and rules in the State of New York or by action in lieu of prerogative writ in the State of New Jersey, upon petition filed by an aggrieved party, including the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey acting in its capacity as employer, within 30 days after service by registered or certified mail of a copy of such order upon such party. In any such proceeding to enforce or review an order of such panel, the court shall, notwithstanding sections five and nine of chapter three hundred one of the laws of New York, nineteen hundred fifty and P.L.1951, c. 204 (C. 32:1-157 et seq.), have power to grant such temporary relief or restraining order as it deems just and proper, and to make and enter a judgment or decree enforcing, modifying and enforcing as so modified, or setting aside in whole or in part the order of such panel. L.1977, c. 363, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 32:2-23.13 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-23.13
Acquisition of real property
Status: in_force

If the Port Authority shall find it necessary or convenient to acquire any real property for Narrows Bridge purposes (including temporary construction, rehabilitation or improvement), whether for immediate or future use, the Port Authority may find and determine that such property, whether a fee simple absolute or a lesser interest, is required for a public use, and upon such determination the said property shall be and shall be deemed to be required for such public use until otherwise determined by the Port Authority, and such determination shall not be affected by the fact that such property has theretofore been taken for and is then devoted to a public use; but the public use in the hands of or under the control of the Port Authority shall be deemed superior to the public use in the hands of any other person, association or corporation. If the Port Authority shall find it necessary or convenient hereunder to acquire any real property which is then devoted to a public use, the Port Authority shall have power to exchange or substitute any other real property for such real property, upon terms agreed to by the Port Authority and the owner of such property then devoted to a public use, and to find and determine that such other real property is also required for a public use; upon such determination the said other property shall be and shall be deemed to be required for such public use. The Port Authority may acquire and is hereby authorized to acquire any real property in the State of New York required for a public use under the preceding paragraph, whether a fee simple absolute or a lesser estate, by condemnation or the exercise of the right of eminent domain under and pursuant to the condemnation law of the State of New York, or at the option of the Port Authority pursuant to any other and alternate procedure provided by law by such State. Nothing herein contained shall be construed to prevent the Port Authority from bringing any proceedings in either State to remove a cloud on title or such other proceedings as it may, in its discretion, deem proper and necessary, or from acquiring any such property in either State by negotiation or purchase. Where a person entitled to an award in the proceedings to condemn any real property for Narrows Bridge purposes remains in possession of such property after the time of the vesting of title in the Port Authority, the reasonable value of his use and occupancy of such property subsequent to such time, as fixed by agreement or by the court in such proceedings or by any court of competent jurisdiction, shall be a lien against such award, subject only to liens of record at the time of the vesting of title in the Port Authority. L.1956, c. 12, p. 44, s. 8.
N.J. Stat. § 32:1-35.53 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-35.53
General reserve fund; bonds; revenues
Status: in_force

The moneys in the general reserve fund may be pledged in whole or in part by the port authority as security for or applied by it to the repayment with interest of any moneys which it may raise upon bonds issued or incurred by it from time to time for any of the purposes of this act or upon bonds secured in whole or in part by the pledge of the revenues from the port development project or any portion thereof or upon bonds both so issued or incurred and so secured; and the moneys in said general reserve fund may be applied by the port authority to the fulfillment of any other undertakings which it may assume to or for the benefit of the holders of any such bonds. Subject to prior liens and pledges (and to the obligation of the port authority to apply revenues to the maintenance of its general reserve fund in the amount prescribed by the general reserve fund statutes), the revenues from facilities established, constructed, acquired or otherwise effectuated through the issuance or sale of bonds of the port authority secured in whole or in part by a pledge of its general reserve fund or any portion thereof may be pledged in whole or in part as security for or applied by it to any of the purposes of this act, including the repayment with interest of any moneys which it may raise upon bonds issued or incurred from time to time for any of the purposes of this act or upon bonds secured in whole or in part by the pledge of the revenues of the port authority from the port development project or any portion thereof or upon bonds both so issued or incurred and so secured; and said revenues may be applied by the port authority to the fulfillment of any other undertakings which it may assume to or for the benefit of the holders of such bonds. L.1962, c. 8, s. 4.
N.J. Stat. § 32:1-2 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-2
Co-operation pledged
Status: in_force

ARTICLE I. They agree to and pledge, each to the other, faithful co-operation in the future planning and development of the port of New York, holding in high trust for the benefit of the nation the special blessings and natural advantages thereof.
N.J. Stat. § 32:3-13.59 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-13.59
Delaware River Port Authority; continuation of compact provisions
Status: in_force

The provisions of the agreement or compact authorized by the Acts of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, approved June 12, 1931, (Pamphlet Laws 575), July 18, 1951, (Pamphlet Laws 1010) and August 10, 1951, (Pamphlet Laws 1206) and by the Acts of the State of New Jersey approved June 30, 1931, Chapter 394, June 26, 1951, Chapter 288, and June 26, 1951, Chapter 287, are maintained in full force and effect. L.1964, c. 276, s. 10.
N.J. Stat. § 32:19A-3 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 19A / Section 19A-3
Use of services, facilities, information.
Status: in_force

3. In carrying out its functions under this act, the Interstate Environmental Commission shall make use of the services, facilities and information of existing state, local and federal agencies wherever feasible and available. L.1961,c.105,s.3; amended 2000, c.6, s.11.
N.J. Stat. § 32:30-9 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 30 / Section 30-9
Relations with nonparty jurisdictions
Status: in_force

(a) A party State may make application for assistance from the insurance fund in respect of a pest in a nonparty State. Such application shall be considered and disposed of by the governing board or executive committee in the same manner as an application with respect to a pest within a party State, except as provided in this article. (b) At or in connection with any meeting of the governing board or executive committee held pursuant to Article VI(d) of this compact a nonparty State shall be entitled to appear, participate, and receive information only to such extent as the governing board or executive committee may provide. A nonparty State shall not be entitled to review of any determination made by the executive committee. (c) The governing board or executive committee shall authorize expenditures from the insurance fund to be made in a nonparty State only after determining that the conditions in such state and the value of such expenditures to the party States as a whole justify them. The governing board or executive committee may set any conditions which it deems appropriate with respect to the expenditure of moneys from the insurance fund in a nonparty State and may enter into such agreement or agreements with nonparty States and other jurisdictions or entities as it may deem necessary or appropriate to protect the interests of the insurance fund with respect to expenditures and activities outside of party States. L.1967, c. 176, s. 9, eff. July 25, 1967.
N.J. Stat. § 32:1-61 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-61
Similar advance by New York state
Status: in_force

No part of the said appropriation made by the preceding section shall be payable unless and until the state of New York shall make available to the port authority an equal sum, the intent hereof being that each state shall cause to be paid over, or made available to the port authority in not more than five equal annual installments one-half of a total fund of four million dollars ($4,000,000.00), to be available to the said port authority as an advance for the construction of the said bridges, and that the appropriation of the state of New Jersey is conditioned upon the undertaking of the state of New York to provide its half of the said fund within such five-year period. L.1925, c. 37, s. 2, p. 102.
N.J. Stat. § 32:32-1 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 32 / Section 32-1
Findings, determinations
Status: in_force

The States of New York and New Jersey hereby find and determine that: a. It is desirable, due to the special position of honor that Ellis and Liberty Islands occupy in our national heritage, to avoid conflicts regarding jurisdiction and sovereignty over those islands; b. It is appropriate in this centennial year of the Statue of Liberty that the States of New York and New Jersey dedicate economic benefits attributable to Liberty and Ellis Islands to a purpose which is representative of the symbolic meaning of the national treasures located on those islands; c. The homeless, because of the ease of access to interstate transportation and their inherently transient lifestyle, now travel frequently and unimpeded back and forth between the two states; d. Homelessness is increasingly a regional problem that requires regional solutions, making it necessary and appropriate, therefore, for New York and New Jersey to work cooperatively in developing programs to address this urgent problem; e. Accordingly, it is appropriate that New York and New Jersey annually dedicate the equivalent of the State and local tax revenues attributable directly to Ellis and Liberty Islands for the purpose of providing assistance to the homeless of New York and New Jersey; and, f. Moreover, it is appropriate to create a bi-state fund, to receive from each state the sums represented by such state and local tax revenues and to effectuate the goals of the two states with respect to providing assistance to the homeless of New York and New Jersey. L. 1987, c. 57, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 32:19A-4 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 19A / Section 19A-4
Empowerment to accept moneys, property, donations, gifts.
Status: in_force

4. In furtherance of the purposes of this act, the Interstate Environmental Commission is empowered to accept moneys, property and other donations or gifts from any person whatever, whether public, private or governmental, real or artificial. L.1961,c.105,s.4; amended 2000, c.6, s.12.
N.J. Stat. § 32:11E-6 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 11E / Section 11E-6
Delivery of copy of minutes; cancellation or approval of vote; statement of governor
Status: in_force

As soon as possible after the taking of any action by the commissioners of the authority, they shall cause the minutes thereof to be prepared in writing and shall cause 3 copies thereof, duly certified as true copies by the secretary, to be delivered to the Governor, either by handing the same personally to him or to some person in charge of his offices, or by mailing the same to him at his offices by certified mail, return receipt requested. They shall also cause 1 copy thereof to be similarly delivered to the Secretary of State. In the event that the Governor shall act to cancel the vote of any 1 or more of the commissioners for the State of New Jersey, he shall sign a statement of cancellation, identifying the vote so canceled by reference to the minutes where said vote appears, on or before the termination of the time provided for such action by Article VI of said compact, and the said vote shall thereupon be deemed to be canceled. At any time prior to the expiration of the time provided by said compact for such cancellation, the Governor may sign a statement of approval of any such vote, in which case the vote so approved shall not thereafter be canceled. Upon the signing of a statement of cancellation or approval, the Governor shall cause a true copy thereof to be delivered to the secretary of the authority by having the same handed to him personally or by mailing the same to him by certified mail, return receipt requested, and shall also cause a true copy thereof to be affixed to the copies of said minutes in his possession and to the copy in the possession of the Secretary of State. Except as provided in the act, no action taken at any meeting of The Delaware River and Bay Authority by any commissioner appointed from the State of New Jersey shall have any force or effect until the expiration of the period herein provided without cancellation by the Governor, or until his approval, whichever first occurs. L.1961, c. 66, p. 581, s. 6.
N.J. Stat. § 32:1-168 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-168
Effective date
Status: in_force

This act shall take effect upon the enactment into law by the State of New York of legislation having an identical effect with the provisions of this act; but if the State of New York shall have already enacted such legislation, then this act shall take effect immediately. L.1951, c. 204, p. 744, s. 12.
N.J. Stat. § 32:11D-20 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 11D / Section 11D-20
Rates and charges
Status: in_force

The commission may from time to time after public notice and hearing fix, alter and revise rates, rentals, charges and tolls and classifications thereof, for the use of facilities which it may own or operate and for products and services rendered thereby, without regulation or control by any department, office or agency of any signatory party. L.1961, c. 13, p. 54, s. 3.7.
N.J. Stat. § 32:11E-3 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 11E / Section 11E-3
Effective date of compact; computation of terms of commissioners
Status: in_force

If the consent of Congress to the making of said compact shall be given on or before July 1, 1961, the said compact shall take effect on July 1, 1961; but if such consent shall be given after July 1, 1961, then the said compact shall take effect on the date of such consent. The first commissioners for New Jersey may take office on or after the date on which the said compact takes effect, but the designation of their terms so that the term of 1 such commissioner shall expire each year shall be computed from July 1, 1961, notwithstanding that the compact may not become effective until a later date. L.1961, c. 66, p. 580, s. 3.
N.J. Stat. § 32:12-1 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-1
Joint construction of bridge or tunnel
Status: in_force

Three or more counties of this state whose territory is contiguous, and one of which is partially bounded by a navigable stream or river which is one of the boundaries of the state, may join together as provided in this chapter for the purpose of constructing and maintaining one or more bridges or tunnels, as may be suitable or necessary, across or under such stream or river to provide passage for traffic of all kinds.
N.J. Stat. § 32:11E-1.4 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 11E / Section 11E-1.4
Delaware River and Bay Authority, project authorized
Status: in_force

1. For the purposes of complying with the provisions of section 1 of P.L.1989, c.191 (C.32:11E-1.1) the Delaware River and Bay Authority created pursuant to the "Delaware-New Jersey Compact," enacted pursuant to 53 Laws of Delaware, Chapter 145 (17 Del. C.1701 et seq.) and P.L.1961, c.66 (C.32:11E-1 et seq.) with the consent of the Congress of the United States in accordance with Pub.L.87-678 (1962), is authorized, pursuant to the procedures set forth in section 1 of P.L.1989, c.191 (C.32:11E-1.1), to undertake a project to lease the property and manage the operations of the Cape May County Airport/Industrial Park, located in the Township of Lower, Cape May County, from the County of Cape May, which shall be considered a project of the authority as defined pursuant to Article II of the "Delaware-New Jersey Compact," P.L.1961, c.66, as amended by to P.L.1989, c.192 (C.32:11E-1 et seq.), which project shall continue to maintain airport operations, as well as an industrial park, in that location. L.1995,c.362,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 32:1-6.1 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-6.1
Findings, declarations
Status: in_force

1. The Legislature finds and declares that the right of the public to be present at meetings of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, and to witness in full detail all phases of the deliberation, policy formulation, and decision making of the authority, is vital to the enhancement and proper functioning of the democratic process, and that secrecy in public affairs undermines the faith of the public in government and the public's effectiveness in fulfilling its role in a democratic society; and declares it to be the public policy of this State to insure the right of its citizens to have adequate advance notice of and the right to attend all meetings of the authority at which any business affecting the public is discussed or acted upon in any way except only in those circumstances where otherwise the public interest would be clearly endangered or the personal privacy of guaranteed rights of individuals would be clearly in danger of unwarranted invasion. L.1991,c.395,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 32:20B-6 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 20B / Section 20B-6
Duties of commission.
Status: in_force

6. The duties of the commission shall be to: a. identify existing and projected flood hazards in the bistate region; b. recommend, propose and coordinate a comprehensive plan to remediate existing and projected flood hazards in the bistate region; c. assess present and projected development, land use, and land management practices and patterns, and identify actual and potential environmental threats and problems, in the bistate region, and determine the effects of those practices and patterns, threats, and problems upon the natural, scenic, and recreational resources of the bistate region; d. offer recommended regulations, procedures, policies, planning strategies, and model ordinances and resolutions pertaining to the protection, preservation, maintenance, management, and enhancement of the bistate region, which would be implemented as appropriate on a voluntary basis by the municipalities within the bistate region, provided, however, that the commission shall not adopt rules or regulations; e. coordinate environmental cleanup, maintenance, and protection efforts undertaken, for the benefit of the bistate region, by the municipalities within the bistate region; f. coordinate with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and the New York Department of Environmental Conservation, including, but not limited to, their watershed management programs, the United States Army Corps of Engineers and the municipalities within the bistate region; g. recommend appropriate state legislation and administrative action pertaining to the protection, preservation, maintenance, management, and enhancement of the bistate region; h. advocate, and where appropriate, act as a coordinating, distributing, or recipient agency for, federal, state, or private funding of environmental cleanup, maintenance, and protection projects, flood prevention projects and flood hazard remediation for the bistate region, which projects may include the work of the commission; and i. take such other action as may be appropriate or necessary to further the purpose of this act. L.2011, c.177, s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 32:22B-6 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 22B / Section 22B-6
Function of commission
Status: in_force

(a) The function of the commission shall be to act as an official comprehensive planning agency of the party states for the compact region. It shall conduct surveys, make studies, submit recommendations and prepare plans designed to aid in solving immediate and long-range problems, including but not limited to plans for development of land, housing, transportation and other public facilities. The commission shall not engage in or undertake any functions related to the operation of transportation, housing or other public facilities except that it may engage in experimental projects relating to any matters under its consideration including mass transportation demonstration projects financed as provided in Article IV of this compact. (b) The commission shall also act as a liaison to encourage coordination among and between all agencies and entities, governmental and private, charged with or having a substantial interest in the planning or providing of transportation and other public or private facilities within any part of the compact region, or in the regulation of such facilities or of their services, or in the solving of problems connected with land development. In furtherance of this function, the commission shall, through advisory committees or panels, provide for the representation and participation of officials of political subdivisions and other governmental agencies in the compact region in the development of policies, plans and programs and shall report to the party states on the regional implications of any development plans or programs proposed by any such agency or entity. L.1965, c. 12, s. 1. Amended by L.1971, c. 161, s. 5.
N.J. Stat. § 32:14-5 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 14 / Section 14-5
Lands included in, purpose of park; authority to acquire.
Status: in_force

32:14-5. a. Palisades Interstate Park Commission shall, from time to time, select and locate such lands lying between the top or steep edge of the Palisades or the crest of the slope in places where the steep Palisade rocks are absent and the high-water line of the Hudson river, from the New York State line on the north, to a line beginning at the intersection of the southern line of the old Fort Lee dock or landing with the high-water line of the Hudson river and running thence in a westerly direction and at right angles to said high-water line of the Hudson river to the east side of the river road running from Edgewater to Fort Lee, in Bergen county, on the south, and such lands or rights in lands belonging to persons other than the State, as may lie between the exterior bulkhead line established in the Hudson river and the high-water line of the Hudson river, as may, in the opinion of the Palisades Interstate Park Commission, be proper and necessary to be reserved for the purpose of establishing a park and thereby preserving the scenic beauty of the Palisades. b. The Palisades Interstate Park Commission, in cooperation with the North Jersey District Water Supply Commission and in consultation with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and the Highlands Water Protection and Planning Council, may, from time to time, select and locate such lands lying within the Highlands or Skylands areas of Bergen, Hunterdon, Morris, Passaic, Somerset and Warren counties in the State of New Jersey, including lands in those areas lying within the North Jersey Water Supply District, as may, in the opinion of the Palisades Interstate Park Commission and the North Jersey District Water Supply Commission, in consultation with the department and the Highlands Water Protection and Planning Council, be proper and necessary to be reserved for establishing a park: (1) to preserve the scenic beauty of those areas; (2) for the purposes of recreation and conservation, which shall include hunting and fishing, or historic preservation; or (3) for the purposes of watershed conservation or protecting, maintaining, or enhancing the quality and quantity of water supplies. c. Except as authorized for the purposes specified by R.S.32:15-1 et seq. and R.S.32:16-1 et seq. with regard to the location, construction, maintenance, and operation of the Henry Hudson Drive and the Palisades Interstate Parkway in Bergen county, the Palisades Interstate Park Commission shall not acquire by condemnation any lands described in subsections a. and b. of this section. Any such lands shall be acquired by the Palisades Interstate Park Commission only through a sale by a willing seller. Amended 1939, c.191, s.5; 1995, c.274, s.2; 2004, c.120, s.58.
N.J. Stat. § 32:11D-56 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 11D / Section 11D-56
Judicial review
Status: in_force

The determinations and delineations of the commission pursuant to section 10.2 and the granting, modification or denial of permits pursuant to section 10.3 through 10.5 shall be subject to judicial review in any court of competent jurisdiction. L.1961, c. 13, p. 65, s. 10.6.
N.J. Stat. § 32:3-13.13 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-13.13
Force and effect of supplemental compact
Status: in_force

Upon its signature on behalf of the State of New Jersey and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the supplemental compact or agreement hereinabove set forth shall become binding and shall have the force and effect of a statute of the State of New Jersey, and the commission referred to in such supplemental compact or agreement shall thereupon become vested with all the powers, rights and privileges and be subject to the duties and obligations provided for therein, as though the same were specifically authorized and imposed by statute, and the State of New Jersey shall be bound by all of the obligations assumed by it under such supplemental compact or agreement; and the Governor shall transmit an original signed copy thereof to the Secretary of State of this State for filing in his office. L.1951, c. 287, p. 1040, s. 2.
N.J. Stat. § 32:32-2 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 32 / Section 32-2
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this act: a. "Fund" means the "Statue of Liberty Trust Fund." b. "Not-for-profit corporation" and "charitable organization" means entities established pursuant to the not-for-profit corporation law of the State of New York, or pursuant to Title 15 or Title 16 of the Revised Statutes of the State of New Jersey, or Title 15A of the New Jersey Statutes, or otherwise established for charitable purposes pursuant to the laws of either state. c. "Sponsor" means any of the following, whether they are entities of New York or New Jersey: the New York Department of Social Services, the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, any other appropriate agency with responsibility for the homeless, counties, municipalities or other political subdivisions of either state, not-for-profit corporations or charitable organizations. d. "Homeless person" means a person without a domicile who is unable to secure permanent and stable housing as determined by the commissioner of the New York Department of Social Services and the New Jersey Commissioner of Community Affairs. e. "Homeless assistance" means financial assistance to sponsors as defined in this section for costs, including but not limited to, those associated with the provision of food, clothing, furnishings or equipment to homeless persons; establishment, construction and operation of housing for homeless persons, including eligible costs for the development of homeless projects in accordance with the provisions of Article 2A of the New York social services law, P.L. 1985, c. 48 (C. 55:13C-1 et seq.) and P.L. 1984, c. 180 (C. 52:27D-280 et seq.), and research relative to homeless persons. L. 1987, c. 57, s. 2.
N.J. Stat. § 32:8-22 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-22
Powers of commission
Status: in_force

For the purposes of the location, construction, management, operation, maintenance, betterment or replacement of any bridges now existing or to be constructed within its jurisdiction and control, the commission is granted the power and authority to enter upon, use, overpass, occupy, enlarge, construct, improve or close any easement, street, road or highway located within the limits of, or to use, occupy or take property, now or hereafter vested in or held by any county or municipality. L. 1985, c. 342, s. 6, eff. Oct. 21, 1985, operative Oct. 21, 1985.
N.J. Stat. § 32:5-5 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-5
Operation of cars and trains over facilities owned by others
Status: in_force

The Delaware River Joint Commission shall have the right and power to enter into contracts, agreements and/or leases with other transportation companies for the operation of cars or trains owned by said commission over the transportation facilities owned, leased or operated by other transportation companies. L.1935, c. 92, s. 4, p. 274.
N.J. Stat. § 32:11B-5 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 11B / Section 11B-5
Consent of State to Delaware State Highway Department to construct and operate crossing and charge tolls given
Status: in_force

The consent of the State of New Jersey is hereby granted to the State of Delaware, acting by and through the said State Highway Department of the State of Delaware to construct, maintain and operate and to charge and collect tolls, rates and rents for the use of a crossing and approaches thereto over or under the Delaware river, the eastern terminus whereof to be in Salem county, New Jersey, at or near the southern bank of the Salem canal, in accordance with the provisions of certain legislation enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Delaware. L.1946, c. 18, p. 54, s. 5.
N.J. Stat. § 32:1-35.58 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-35.58
Suits, actions or proceedings
Status: in_force

The States of New York and New Jersey hereby consent to suits, actions or proceedings by any municipality against the port authority upon, in connection with or arising out of any agreement, or any amendment thereof, entered into for any of the purposes of this act, as follows: (1) for judgments, orders or decrees restraining or enjoining the port authority from transferring title to real property to other persons in cases where it has agreed with said municipality for transfer of such title to the municipality; and (2) for judgments, orders or decrees restraining or enjoining the port authority from committing or continuing to commit other breaches of such agreement or any amendment thereof; provided, that such judgment, order or decree shall not be entered except upon 2 days' prior written notice to the port authority of the proposed entry thereof; and provided further that upon appeal taken by the port authority from such judgment, order or decree the service of the notice of appeal shall perfect the appeal and stay the execution of such judgment, order or decree appealed from without an undertaking or other security. Nothing herein contained shall be deemed to revoke, rescind or affect any consent to suits, actions, or proceedings against the port authority heretofore given by the 2 said States in chapter 301 of the laws of New York of 1950 and chapter 204 of the laws of New Jersey of 1951. L.1962, c. 8, s. 9.
N.J. Stat. § 32:11D-17 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 11D / Section 11D-17
Supreme Court decree; waivers
Status: in_force

Each of the signatory States and their respective political subdivisions, in consideration of like action by the others, and in recognition of reciprocal benefits, hereby waives and relinquishes for the duration of this compact any right, privilege or power it may have to apply for any modification of the terms of the decree of the United States Supreme Court in New Jersey v. New York, 347 U.S. 995 (1954) which would increase or decrease the diversions authorized or increase or decrease the releases required thereunder, except that a proceeding to modify such decree to increase diversions or compensating releases in connection with such increased diversions may be prosecuted by a proper party to effectuate rights, powers, duties and obligations under section 3.3 of this compact, and except as may be required to effectuate the provisions of paragraphs III B 3 and V B of said decree. L.1961, c. 13, p. 51, s. 3.4.
N.J. Stat. § 32:2-24 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-24
Freight and steamship bonds as legal investments
Status: in_force

The obligations which may be issued by the port authority to raise moneys for the establishment of terminal freight stations determined by it to be in effectuation of the comprehensive plan for the development of the port of New York and for purposes incidental thereto, including the acquisition of land and equipment and the construction of buildings and the obligations which may be issued by it to raise moneys for the establishment or acquisition of steamship terminals as defined in section 32:2-17 of this title and for purposes incidental thereto, including the acquisition of land and equipment and the construction of improvements, are hereby made securities in which all state and municipal officers and bodies, all banks, bankers, trust companies, savings banks, savings associations, building and loan associations, investment companies and other persons carrying on a banking business, all insurance companies, insurance associations and other persons carrying on an insurance business, and all administrators, executors, guardians, trustees and other fiduciaries and all other persons whatsoever who are or may be authorized to invest in bonds or other obligations of the state, may properly and legally invest any funds, including capital, belonging to them or within their control. Said obligations may properly and legally be deposited with and shall be received by any state or municipal officer or agency for any purpose for which the deposit of bonds or other obligations of this state is or may be authorized.
N.J. Stat. § 32:33-12 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 33 / Section 33-12
Effect on other laws and jurisdiction
Status: in_force

12. Nothing in this compact shall be construed to: a. Withdraw or limit the jurisdiction of any state or local court or administrative officer or body with respect to any person, corporation or other entity or subject matter, except to the extent that such jurisdiction pursuant to this compact is expressly conferred upon another agency or body. b. Supersede or limit the jurisdiction of any court of the United States. L.1991,c.457,s.12.
N.J. Stat. § 32:26-2 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 26 / Section 26-2
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this compact: (a) "Vehicle" means every device in, upon, or by which any person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a highway, excepting devices moved by human power or used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks. (b) "State" means a State, territory or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. (c) "Equipment" means any part of a vehicle or any accessory for use thereon which affects the safety of operation of such vehicle or the safety of the occupants. L.1964, c. 54, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 32:3-13.37 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-13.37
Construction, operation and maintenance of bridge in accordance with agreement
Status: in_force

The bridge authorized in this act to be constructed between the county of Gloucester in the State of New Jersey and the county of Delaware in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania shall be constructed, operated and maintained, insofar as is practicable, in accordance with the provisions of subsections 3 through 8 of Article XII-A of the agreement between the State of New Jersey and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania which article was authorized by chapter 287, P.L.1951. L.1962, c. 2, s. 3.
N.J. Stat. § 32:13A-3 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 13A / Section 13A-3
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, the following words and terms shall have the following meanings: a. The word "commission" shall mean the Gloucester county tunnel commission hereinafter provided for or, if said commission shall be abolished, any board or officer succeeding to the principal functions thereof or upon whom the powers given by this chapter to said commission shall be given by law. b. The word "tunnel" shall be deemed to include all property, rights, easements, and franchises relating thereto and deemed necessary or convenient for the operation thereof, and to include the approaches thereto. c. The term "cost of the tunnel" shall embrace the cost of construction, including the amount to be paid under any contract for such construction which may theretofore have been entered into by any person, firm or corporation whose property, rights, easements, choses in action and franchises shall be acquired by the commission or by the county, and shall also embrace the cost of all land, property, real and personal, rights, easements, choses in action, and franchises acquired which are deemed necessary for such construction, the cost of all machinery and equipment, financing charges, interest prior to and during construction and for six months after completion of construction, cost of traffic estimates and of engineering and of legal expenses, plans, specifications, surveys, estimates of cost and of revenues, other expenses heretofore or hereafter incurred and necessary or incident to determining the feasibility or practicability of the enterprise, administrative and other expenses of the commission, and such other expenses as may be necessary or incident to the financing herein authorized and the construction of the tunnel and the placing of the same in operation. d. The word "owner" shall include all individuals, incorporated companies, copartnerships, societies or associations having any title or interest in any property, rights, easements or franchises authorized to be acquired by this chapter.
N.J. Stat. § 32:2-23.42 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-23.42
Effective date
Status: in_force

This act shall take effect upon the enactment into law by the state of New York of legislation having an identical effect with this act, but if the state of New York has already enacted such legislation, this act shall take effect immediately. L.1979, c. 33, s. 16.
N.J. Stat. § 32:1-35.4 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-35.4
Port Authority regarded as performing essential governmental function
Status: in_force

The effectuation, establishment, acquisition, construction, rehabilitation, improvement, maintenance and operation of air terminals by the Port Authority is and will be in all respects for the benefit of the people of the States of New York and New Jersey, for the increase of their commerce and prosperity, and for the improvement of their health and living conditions; and the Port Authority shall be regarded as performing an essential governmental function in undertaking the effectuation, establishment, acquisition, construction, rehabilitation, improvement, maintenance or operation thereof, and in carrying out the provisions of law relating thereto. L.1947, c. 43, p. 119, s. 4.
N.J. Stat. § 32:3-13.55 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-13.55
Consent to location and general plans of approaches and highway connections
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any of the provisions of this act, the authority shall not, in connection with the new toll bridge, construct any approach or highway connection in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania unless and until the Department of Highways of said Commonwealth shall have filed with the authority its written consent to the location and general plans of the approaches and highway connections, and the authority shall not, in connection with the new toll bridge, construct any approach or highway connection in the State of New Jersey unless and until the State Highway Department of said State shall have filed with the authority its written consent to the location and general plans of the approaches and highway connections. As used in this paragraph, the term "approach" or "highway connection" means and includes any highway, road or structure for passage of vehicles, located inland of any of the established bulkhead lines of the Delaware river, including any highway, road or structure or passage of vehicles, necessary to create access to the new toll bridge referred to in this act or to connect such bridge with a highway system or other traffic facilities, or necessary to facilitate the flow of traffic in the vicinity of such bridge. L.1964, c. 276, s. 6.
N.J. Stat. § 32:36-9 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 36 / Section 36-9
Exemption from taxes, local laws.
Status: in_force

9. Exemption from taxes, local laws. a. The Commission shall be performing essential governmental functions in exercising its powers and functions and in carrying out the provisions of this act and of any law relating thereto, and shall not be required to pay any taxes or assessments of any character, levied by either state or any local government thereof, upon any of the property used by it or its agents or contractors for the Facilitation of the Project, or any income or revenue therefrom, including any profit from a sale, lease or exchange, or in connection with the transfer thereof or of any real property interest therein. Any bonds or other securities or obligations issued by the Commission, their transfer and the interest paid thereon or income therefrom, including any profit from a sale or exchange, shall at all times be free from taxation by either state or any subdivision thereof. b. The Commission shall, as a matter of policy, conform to the enactments, ordinances, resolutions, and regulations of the respective states and local governments where the Project is located in regard to the construction and maintenance of the Project and in regard to health and fire protection which would be applicable if the Commission were a private corporation, to the extent that the Commission finds it practicable so to do, without interfering with, impairing, or affecting the efficiency of its purposes under this act, or its ability to effectuate the Project upon a self-supporting basis, or its obligations, duties, and responsibilities to the two states, its bondholders, if any, and the general public, but the decision of the Commission as to whether it is practicable so to do shall be controlling. To that end, the Commission shall submit copies of plans and specifications for buildings and structures to the appropriate state and local government officials and shall consult with them with respect thereto, and shall receive their comments and suggestions thereon, but the Commission shall make the final determination as to which comments and suggestions to accept in effectuating the project. c. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection a. of this section, the Commission is hereby authorized and empowered, in its discretion, to enter into a voluntary agreement or agreements with any local government whereby the Commission may undertake to pay in lieu of taxes a fair and reasonable sum, if any, annually in connection with any real property acquired and owned by the Commission for any of the purposes of this act, and to provide for the payment as a rental or additional rental charge by any person occupying any portion of such real property as lessee, vendee or otherwise of such fair and reasonable sum, provided that in no event shall any voluntary agreement entered into by the commission provide for the payment of an amount in lieu of taxes in excess of the amount last paid as taxes upon such real property prior to the time of its acquisition by the Commission. d. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, general, special, charter, or local, each local government is hereby authorized and empowered to enter into such agreement or agreements with the Commission, and to accept the payment or payments which the Commission is hereby authorized and empowered to make, and the sums so received by such local government shall be devoted to purposes to which taxes may be applied in all affected taxing jurisdictions unless and until otherwise directed by law of the state in which such local government is located. L.2019, c.195, s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 32:20-37 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 20 / Section 20-37
Plans and specifications to be filed
Status: in_force

No work upon any such project shall be commenced by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or said commission, public body or municipality until copies of the plans and specifications for such work shall first be filed with the New Jersey State Department of Conservation and Economic Development. L.1953, First Sp.Sess., c. 443, p. 2425, s. 4.
N.J. Stat. § 32:11D-25 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 11D / Section 11D-25
Storage and release of waters
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall have power to acquire, operate and control projects and facilities for the storage and release of waters, for the regulation of flows and supplies of surface and ground waters of the basin, for the protection of public health, stream quality control, economic development, improvement of fisheries, recreation, dilution and abatement of pollution, the prevention of undue salinity and other purposes. (b) No signatory party shall permit any augmentation of flow to be diminished by the diversion of any water of the basin during any period in which waters are being released from storage under the direction of the commission for the purpose of augmenting such flow, except in cases where such diversion is duly authorized by this compact, or by the commission pursuant thereto, or by the judgment, order or decree of a court of competent jurisdiction. L.1961, c. 13, p. 56, s. 4.2.
N.J. Stat. § 32:2-9 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-9
Veto to nullify action of commissioners
Status: in_force

If the governor, within said ten day period, returns the minutes with a veto against the action of any commissioner from this state recited therein, the action of such commissioner shall be null and of no effect.
N.J. Stat. § 32:9-1 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-1
Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission, New Jersey membership; appointment, terms
Status: in_force

32:9-1. The commission of the State of New Jersey, created by the act entitled "An act authorizing the acquisition and maintaining by the State of New Jersey, in conjunction with the State of Pennsylvania, of toll bridges across the Delaware river, and providing for free travel across the same," approved April 1, 1912 (L.1912, c.297, p.527), as amended and supplemented, is continued. The commission shall consist of seven members as follows: the Commissioner of Transportation and the State Treasurer, who shall serve ex officio, and five public members none of whom shall serve concurrently in an elected state or federal office and who shall be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate for terms of three years. The terms of the public members shall terminate as follows: a. Two in 1938, and every 3 years thereafter. b. One in 1939, and every 3 years thereafter. c. Two in 1940, and every 3 years thereafter. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, no member of the commission shall be deemed to have forfeited nor shall forfeit the member's office or employment or any benefits or emolument thereof by reason of the member's service as an ex officio member of the commission. Amended 1969,c.198; 1994,c.175.
N.J. Stat. § 32:10-4 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-4
Rules and regulations by joint commission
Status: in_force

The joint commission may adopt such rules and regulations as it may deem expedient for the proper government of any such bridge and for the preservation of good order, safe traffic and proper conduct thereon. Copies of such rules and regulations shall be conspicuously posted on each bridge under the jurisdiction of the joint commission.
N.J. Stat. § 32:23-226 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 23 / Section 23-226
Definitions relative to cargo facility charges.
Status: in_force

1. As used in P.L.2013, c.216 (C.32:23-226 et seq.): "Bill of lading" means a document evidencing the receipt of goods for shipment issued by a person engaged in the business of transporting or forwarding goods. "Cargo facility charge" means any fee applicable to cargo and cargo containers discharged from, or loaded onto, vessels at any marine facility owned or operated by the port authority. "Carrier" means a carrier as that term is defined in 49 U.S.C. s.13102.
"Container" means any receptacle, box, carton, or crate which is specifically designed and constructed so that it may be repeatedly used for the carriage of freight by an ocean common carrier. "Marine terminal operator" means any person, corporation, partnership, or any business organization which shall operate and maintain any of the marine terminals established, acquired, constructed, rehabilitated, or improved by the port authority by means of and through leasing agreements entered into by any such person, corporation, partnership, or any business organization with the port authority. "Ocean common carrier" means an ocean common carrier as that term is defined in 46 U.S.C. s.40102. "Rail carrier" means a rail carrier as that term is defined in 49 U.S.C. s.10102. "Tariff" means a marine terminal operator schedule as that term is defined in 46 C.F.R. 525.2. "User" means: a. any person, company, or other entity that is named as the shipper or consignee on the ocean common carrier bill of lading issued for export or import cargo, or any person owning or entitled to the possession, or having a past or future interest in, the export or import cargo; b. in the case of negotiable bills of lading, any other person, company, or other entity that is a bona fide holder of the bill of lading or who is entitled to receive delivery of export cargo or import cargo; or c. any other bailor of export or import cargo. L.2013, c.216, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 32:1-35.28 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-35.28
Marine terminals; municipalities authorized to cooperate
Status: in_force

Upon the concurrence of the State of New York as provided in section nine hereof, the States of New Jersey and New York hereby agree that municipalities, as hereinafter defined, located within the Port of New York District shall be and they hereby are authorized to co-operate with the Port of New York Authority (hereinafter called the Port Authority) in the development of marine terminals, and the two said States further agree that the State of New Jersey may authorize the Port Authority to acquire by condemnation or the exercise of the right of eminent domain real property in the State of New Jersey necessary, convenient or desirable for marine terminal purposes, under and pursuant to the Revised Statutes of New Jersey, Title 20:1-1, et seq., or at the option of the Port Authority pursuant to such other or alternate procedure as may be provided by law by such State, and that the State of New York may authorize the Port Authority to acquire by condemnation or the exercise of the right of eminent domain real property in the State of New York necessary, convenient or desirable for marine terminal purposes, under and pursuant to the condemnation law of that State, or at the option of the Port Authority pursuant to such other or alternate procedure as may be provided by law by such State. L.1947, c. 44, p. 141, s. 1. Amended by L.1948, c. 212, p. 1013, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 32:11D-70 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 11D / Section 11D-70
Maximum maturity
Status: in_force

No bond by its terms shall mature in more than 50 years from its own date and in the event any authorized issue is divided into 2 or more series or divisions, the maximum maturity date hereby authorized shall be calculated from the date on the face of each bond separately, irrespective of the fact that different dates may be prescribed for the bonds of each separate series or division of any authorized issue. L.1961, c. 13, p. 71, s. 12.7.
N.J. Stat. § 32:1-74 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-74
Construction costs; pledge of tolls; project self-sustaining
Status: in_force

The said bridge shall be built and paid for in whole or in part out of moneys to be raised by the port authority on bonds or other securities or obligations issued or incurred by it pursuant to article six of the said compact or treaty. The said bonds or other securities and any other obligations which the port authority may incur shall be issued and incurred upon such terms and conditions as the port authority may deem proper, subject, however, to the limitations of this act. As security therefor the revenues and tolls arising out of the use of the bridge shall be pledged for the repayment of the entire issue of the bonds and other securities issued for the construction thereof, and the approaches and highway connections, and for the repayment of any moneys advanced by the state, together with interest; it being the declared policy of the state that the said bridge so far as the payment of the bonds or other securities issued, and repayment of moneys advanced by the state for the construction thereof, shall in all respects be self-sustaining. L.1925, c. 41, s. 4, p. 111.
N.J. Stat. § 32:27-22 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 27 / Section 27-22
Apportionment of expenses
Status: in_force

Subject to the availability of funds appropriated pursuant to the applicable laws of the respective party States, whenever the executive committee shall adopt a budget, the share of each State shall be apportioned upon the basis that its population in the Delaware Valley Urban Area bears to the total population of the Delaware Valley Urban Area as determined by the latest available population figures of the United States Bureau of the Census. In the application of this formula, any monies to be provided from sources other than the governmental bodies comprising the Delaware Valley Urban Area shall be first deducted. The commission may receive and disburse funds including any appropriation towards its annual budget made by any county, city, other municipality or by any private source in the manner it, the commission, authorizes. Counties and cities and/or other municipalities may contribute and are hereby authorized to contribute funds and/or personnel to the commission. All the direct expense related to any mass transportation demonstration project shall be paid by the State in which such project is located. L.1966, c. 149, Pt. I, Art. IV, s. 2, eff. June 18, 1966. Amended by L.1967, c. 223, s. 7, eff. Oct. 13, 1967.
N.J. Stat. § 32:22B-7 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 22B / Section 22B-7
Powers and duties
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall have power to adopt a corporate seal and to enter into contracts. (b) The commission shall have power to apply for and receive and accept grants of property, money and services and other assistance offered or made available to it by any person, government, or agency whatever, which it may use to meet necessary expenses and for any other use within the scope of its functions, and to negotiate for the same upon such terms and conditions as may be necessary or advisable. (c) The commission shall have power to hire, lease, acquire and dispose of property to the extent necessary to carry out its functions, powers and duties as the same may be constituted from time to time. (d) Without diminution of its general power to contract, the commission shall have power to contract with any government or agency whatever, including the respective departments of the party states, for the performance of services by the commission which relate to its functions, powers and duties, and to accept compensation or reimbursement therefor. (e) The commission shall have power to expend, or to authorize the expenditure of, funds appropriated to it or for its purposes by the party states, but such expenditures shall at all times be within the terms of an annual budget to be adopted by the commission, by resolution, in advance of each fiscal period of the commission, which budget may be amended or modified from time to time. Each of the party states reserves the right to require such audit or audits as such state may from time to time consider proper. (f) The commission shall have such additional powers incidental to the express powers granted to it by this compact, as may be necessary or proper for the effective performance of its functions. L.1965, c. 12, s. 1. Amended by L.1971, c. 161, s. 6.
N.J. Stat. § 32:11E-1.10 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 11E / Section 11E-1.10
Adoption of revised policies relative to open public records, meetings
Status: in_force

2. The authority shall revise its policies concerning open public records and open public meetings after undertaking a review of the current statutes in each of the two states in this regard. The authority shall adopt policies that reflect the more stringent standard as codified by the current law on this topic in either the State of Delaware or the State of New Jersey. L.2003,c.192,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 32:26-10 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 26 / Section 26-10
Construction and severability
Status: in_force

This compact shall be liberally construed so as to effectuate the purposes thereof. The provisions of this compact shall be severable and if any phrase, clause, sentence or provision of this compact is declared to be contrary to the Constitution of any State or of the United States or the applicability thereof to any government, agency, person or circumstance is held invalid, the validity of the remainder of this compact and the applicability thereof to any government, agency, person or circumstance shall not be affected thereby. If this compact shall be held contrary to the Constitution of any State participating herein, the compact shall remain in full force and effect as to the remaining party States and in full force and effect as to the State affected as to all severable matters. L.1964, c. 54, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 32:13A-19 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 13A / Section 13A-19
Chapter liberally construed
Status: in_force

This chapter, being necessary for the welfare of the state and its inhabitants, shall be liberally construed to effect the purposes hereof.
N.J. Stat. § 32:1-43 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-43
Interpretation
Status: in_force

Any powers herein granted to the port authority shall be regarded as in aid of and supplemental to and in no case as a limitation upon any of the powers vested in it by the states of New Jersey and New York and/or by congress. L.1924, c. 125, s. 15, p. 241 (1924 Suppl. s. 161-40).
N.J. Stat. § 32:2-23.16 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-23.16
Bridge as public purpose
Status: in_force

The construction, maintenance and operation of the Narrows Bridge are and will be in all respects for the benefit of the people of the States of New Jersey and New York, for the increase of their commerce and prosperity and for the improvement of their health and living conditions and shall be deemed to be public purposes; and the Port Authority shall be regarded as performing an essential governmental function in undertaking the construction, maintenance and operation thereof and in carrying out the provisions of law relating thereto. L.1956, c. 12, p. 46, s. 11.
N.J. Stat. § 32:25-2 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 25 / Section 25-2
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this act unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context: (a) "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Conservation and Economic Development or his designated representative; (b) "Governing body" means and includes the board of chosen freeholders of a county and the governing body of a municipality; (c) "Local unit" means and includes a county or municipality of this State and refers to comparable local public agencies of other States; (d) "Participating local unit" means a local unit which is a member of a regional or area advisory council established pursuant to this act; (e) "Regional or area advisory council," "advisory counsel" or "council" means an advisory council created pursuant to this act or similar boards or councils created pursuant to the laws of any other State. L.1962, c. 46, s. 2.
N.J. Stat. § 32:20-2 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 20 / Section 20-2
Interstate co-operation in pollution control and correction
Status: in_force

Each of the signatory States pledges to each of the other signatory States faithful co-operation in the control of future pollution and in the correction of existing pollution of the waters of the interstate Delaware river and its west branch from the New York-Pennsylvania boundary line down to the Atlantic ocean. In order to effect such objects, each of the States agrees to enact adequate legislation, if necessary, to enable each such State so to require the treatment of sewage, industrial waste or other artificial polluting matter as to place and maintain the waters of the aforesaid interstate Delaware river, and of the tributaries thereof just above the confluence with the Delaware river, in the clean and sanitary condition required by the provisions of this agreement. Furthermore, each such State agrees so to enforce the provisions of these requirements, and other supplementary applicable legislation, if any, as to bring about the attainment of the objectives of pollution control and correction in accordance with such reasonable and effective programs as may be determined from time to time by the States in the manner prescribed herein. L.1939, c. 146, p. 488, Art. I.
N.J. Stat. § 32:1-35.84 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-35.84
Bonds as authorized investment
Status: in_force

The bonds issued by the port authority to provide funds for any of the purposes of this act are hereby made securities in which all state and municipal officers and bodies of both states, all trust companies and banks other than savings banks, all building and loan associations, savings and loan associations, investment companies and other persons carrying on a commercial banking business, all insurance companies, insurance associations and other persons carrying on an insurance business, and all administrators, executors, guardians, trustees and other fiduciaries, and all other persons whatsoever other than savings banks, who are now or may hereafter be authorized by either state to invest in bonds of such state, may properly and legally invest any funds, including capital, belonging to them or within their control, and said bonds are hereby made securities which may properly and legally be deposited with and shall be received by any state or municipal officer or agency of either state for any purpose for which the deposit of bonds of such state is now or may hereafter be authorized. The bonds issued by the port authority to provide funds for any of the purposes of this act as security for which the general reserve fund shall have been pledged in whole or in part are hereby made securities in which all savings banks also may properly and legally invest any funds including capital, belonging to them or within their control. L.1978, c. 110, s. 13, eff. Aug. 24, 1978.
N.J. Stat. § 32:26-7 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 26 / Section 26-7
Conflict of interest
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall adopt rules and regulations with respect to conflict of interest for the commissioners of the party States, and their alternates, if any, and for the staff of the commission and contractors with the commission to the end that no member or employee or contractor shall have a pecuniary or other incompatible interest in the manufacture, sale or distribution of motor vehicles or vehicular equipment or in any facility or enterprise employed by the commission or on its behalf for testing, conduct of investigation or research. In addition to any penalty for violation of such rules and regulations as may be applicable under the laws of the violator's jurisdiction of residence, employment or business, any violation of a commission rule or regulation adopted pursuant to this Article shall require the immediate discharge of any violating employee and the immediate vacating of membership, or relinquishing of status as a member on the commission by any commissioner or alternate. In the case of a contractor, any violation of any such rule or regulation shall make any contract of the violator with the commission subject to cancellation by the commission. (b) Nothing contained in this Article shall be deemed to prevent a contractor for the commission from using any facilities subject to his control in the performance of the contract even though such facilities are not devoted solely to work of or done on behalf of the commission; nor to prevent such a contractor from receiving remuneration or profit from the use of such facilities. L.1964, c. 54, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 32:14-4.1 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 14 / Section 14-4.1
Chief of police; appointment; qualifications; compensation
Status: in_force

Any other law, rule, or regulation to the contrary notwithstanding, the commission may, by resolution, appoint a chief of police, who shall have served as a superior police officer and shall possess at least 5 years' administrative and supervisory police experience. The chief of police shall be in the unclassified service of the Civil Service and shall receive such salary as shall be authorized by the commission. L.1981, c. 93, s. 1, eff. March 31, 1981.
N.J. Stat. § 32:11D-8 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 11D / Section 11D-8
Commission membership
Status: in_force

The commission shall consist of the Governors of the signatory States, ex officio, and 1 commissioner to be appointed by the President of the United States to serve during the term of office of the President. L.1961, c. 13, p. 48, s. 2.2.
N.J. Stat. § 32:1-154.20 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-154.20
High misdemeanors, certain violations as
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding the provisions of section two hereof, if the violation within the State of the rule and regulation numbered seven and set forth in section one hereof shall result in injury or death to a person or persons or damage to property in excess of the value of five thousand dollars ($5,000.00), such violation shall constitute a high misdemeanor. L.1951, c. 239, p. 858, s. 3.
N.J. Stat. § 32:1-81 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-81
Appropriation
Status: in_force

For the preliminary work necessary for making borings, surveys, engineering studies, investigations, hearings and all matters incidental or appertaining thereto, the sum of one hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($150,000), or so much thereof as may be necessary, is hereby appropriated out of any moneys in the state treasury not otherwise appropriated. The moneys hereby appropriated shall be paid out by the state treasurer on the warrant of the comptroller of the treasury upon vouchers signed by the chairman of the said port authority. The said sum shall be paid back to the state when the cost of construction of said bridge shall have been fully paid for and the debt or debts created for such purpose amortized. L.1925, c. 41, s. 11, p. 114.
N.J. Stat. § 32:3-13.24 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-13.24
Force and effect of supplemental compact
Status: in_force

Upon its signature on behalf of the State of New Jersey and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the supplemental compact or agreement hereinabove set forth shall become binding and shall have the force and effect of a statute of the State of New Jersey, and the Delaware River Port Authority shall thereupon become vested with all the powers, rights and privileges and be subject to the duties and obligations provided for therein, as though the same were specifically authorized and imposed by statute, and the State of New Jersey shall be bound by all of the obligations assumed by it under such supplemental compact or agreement; and the Governor shall transmit an original signed copy thereof to the Secretary of State of this State for filing in his office. L.1951, c. 288, p. 1060, s. 2.
N.J. Stat. § 32:24-3 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 24 / Section 24-3
Compact administrator
Status: in_force

The Commissioner of Environmental Protection, or someone designated by him, shall act as compact administrator for this State and represent this State in the Middle Atlantic Interstate Forest Fire Protection Compact. L.1955,c.224,s.3; amended 1990,c.133,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 32:11E-11 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 11E / Section 11E-11
Severability of act
Status: in_force

If any term or provision of this act shall be determined to be in conflict with paramount law, such term or provision shall be enforced and effectuated to the extent that it is not so determined, and shall, in any event, be deemed severable from the remaining terms or provisions hereof. L.1961, c. 66, p. 583, s. 11.
N.J. Stat. § 32:3-4b — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-4b
Minutes returned
Status: in_force

2. The Governor of New Jersey shall return the minutes to the Delaware River Port Authority, not later than the 10-day period described in subsection b. of section 1 of this act, either with or without a veto of any action recited in the minutes to have been taken by a commissioner appointed from New Jersey. If the Governor does not return the minutes within this 10-day period, the action taken by the New Jersey commissioners shall have the force and effect as recited in the minutes, according to the wording thereof. L.1991,c.516,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 32:11D-31 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 11D / Section 11D-31
Co-operative legislation and administration
Status: in_force

Each of the signatory parties covenants and agrees to prohibit and control pollution of the waters of the basin according to the requirements of this compact and to co-operate faithfully in the control of future pollution in and abatement of existing pollution from the rivers, streams, and waters in the basin which flow through, under, into or border upon any of such signatory States, and in order to effect such object, agrees to enact any necessary legislation to enable each such party to place and maintain the waters of said basin in a satisfactory condition, available for safe and satisfactory use as public and industrial water supplies after reasonable treatment, suitable for recreational usage, capable of maintaining fish and other aquatic life, free from unsightly or malodorous nuisances due to floating solids or sludge deposits and adaptable to such other uses as may be provided by the comprehensive plan. L.1961, c. 13, p. 58, s. 5.3.
N.J. Stat. § 32:2-13 — NJ Code / Title 32 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-13
Payment to clerk when only part of property is taken; effect of payments by clerk
Status: in_force

If only a part of or interest in a given parcel of real property is taken and the assessed valuation thereof cannot be readily ascertained, the Port Authority shall pay to the Clerk of the Superior Court only such sum as in its judgment is sufficient to compensate for the real property or interest to be acquired or condemned. Any payment made by the clerk as hereinbefore provided shall for all purposes be deemed to have been made by and for the account of the Port Authority. Amended by L.1953, c. 31, p. 564, s. 7.