N.J. Stat. § 13:1E-99.129 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1E / Section 1E-99.129
Dispensing of polystyrene form food service products prohibited.
Status: in_force

4. a. Beginning 18 months after the effective date of P.L.2020, c.117 (C.13:1E-99.126 et al.), no person shall sell or offer for sale in the State any polystyrene foam food service product. b. Beginning 18 months after the effective date of P.L.2020, c.117 (C.13:1E-99.126 et al.), no food service business shall provide or sell any food in a polystyrene foam food service product.
c. The following products shall be exempt from the provisions of subsections a. and b. of this section for a period of two years beginning 18 months after the effective date of P.L.2020, c.117 (C.13:1E-99.126 et al.): (1) disposable, long-handled polystyrene foam soda spoons when required and used for thick drinks; (2) portion cups of two ounces or less, if used for hot foods or foods requiring lids; (3) meat and fish trays for raw or butchered meat, including poultry, or fish that is sold from a refrigerator or similar retail appliance; (4) any food product pre-packaged by the manufacturer with a polystyrene foam food service product; and (5) any other polystyrene foam food service product as determined necessary by the department.
d. The department may extend any exemption provided for in subsection c. of this section for additional periods not to exceed one year upon a written determination that there is no cost-effective and readily available alternative for the item. An exemption shall expire after one year unless the department extends the exemption pursuant to this subsection. e. The department may, upon written application by a person or food service business, waive the provisions of subsection a. or b. of this section for the person or food service business for a period not to exceed one year, if: (1) there is no feasible and commercially available alternative for a specific polystyrene foam food service product; or (2) the person or food service business has less than $500,000 in gross annual income and there is no reasonably affordable, commercially-available alternative to the polystyrene foam food service product.
The department shall prescribe the form and manner of the application for a waiver pursuant to this subsection. The department may, upon written application, extend any waiver granted pursuant to this section for additional periods not to exceed one year. f. A municipality or county shall not adopt any rule, regulation, code, or ordinance concerning the regulation or prohibition of polystyrene foam food service products after the effective date of P.L.2020, c.117 (C.13:1E-99.126 et al.). g. Beginning 18 months after the effective date of P.L.2020, c.117 (C.13:1E-99.126 et al.), this section shall supersede and preempt any municipal or county rule, regulation, code, or ordinance concerning the regulation or prohibition of polystyrene foam food service products that was enacted prior to the effective date of P.L.2020, c.117 (C.13:1E-99.126 et al.). L.2020, c.117, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1D-127 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1D / Section 1D-127
Minor violations
Status: in_force

3. a. Upon identification of a violation of an environmental law which, pursuant to section 5 of this act, is designated as a minor violation, the department or a local government agency, as the case may be, shall issue an order, notice of violation, or other enforcement document to the person responsible for the minor violation which: (1) identifies the condition or activity that constitutes the violation and the specific statute, rule or regulation, or permit condition violated; and (2) notifies the person responsible for the violation that a penalty may be imposed unless the activity or condition constituting the minor violation is corrected and compliance is achieved within the period of time specified in the order, notice of violation, or other enforcement document, as the case may be. b. In each order, notice of violation, or other enforcement document issued pursuant to subsection a. of this section, the department or local government agency, as the case may be, shall provide the person responsible for the minor violation a period of time to correct that violation and achieve compliance. The department shall promulgate rules and regulations establishing the period of time within which each type or category of minor violation shall be corrected and compliance achieved. The periods of time established for correction and compliance pursuant to this subsection shall be no less than 30 days or more than 90 days, based upon the nature and extent of the minor violation and a reasonable estimate of the time necessary to achieve compliance; provided, however, the department may establish a special type or category of minor violation which for public health and safety reasons shall be corrected and compliance achieved in a period of less than 30 days. The department or local government agency, as the case may be, may extend for an additional period of time not to exceed 90 days, in its discretion, the period of time set forth in the order, notice of violation, or other enforcement document within which the minor violation is to be corrected and compliance achieved. If compliance is not achieved during that period due to a lack of required action by the department or a local government agency, then the compliance period shall be tolled until the department or local government agency takes such required action. c. If a person responsible for a minor violation corrects that violation and achieves compliance within the period of time specified in the order, notice of violation, or other enforcement document issued pursuant to subsection a. of this section, the department or the local government agency, as the case may be, shall not impose a penalty for that violation. The department or local government agency, as the case may be, may require the person responsible for correcting a minor violation or achieving compliance to submit a written certification, or other documentation, to verify that compliance has been achieved. d. Nothing in this act shall be construed to limit the authority of the department or a local government agency to seek damages or injunctive relief, to initiate or proceed with a criminal investigation or prosecution, or to obtain any other appropriate relief that may be available. L.1995,c.296,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 13:18A-19 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 18A / Section 18A-19
Annual report
Status: in_force

On or before March 31 in each year the commission shall make an annual report of its activities for the preceding calendar year to the Governor, the Legislature and to the Secretary of the United States Department of Interior. Each such report shall set forth a complete operating and financial statement covering its operations during the year. L.1979, c. 111, s. 18, eff. June 28, 1979.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1E-67 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1E / Section 1E-67
Award for information on violations
Status: in_force

a. Any person who supplies any information which proximately results in the arrest and conviction of any other person for the illegal treatment, storage or disposal of hazardous waste shall be awarded one-half of any penalty collected as a result thereof. b. The Attorney General shall adopt, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c. 410 (C. 52:14B-1 et seq.), such rules and regulations as are necessary to implement this section. L.1981, c. 279, s. 19, eff. Sept. 10, 1981.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1K-35 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1K / Section 1K-35
Annual appropriation for continued implementation of program
Status: in_force

There shall be annually appropriated to the Division of State Police in the Department of Law and Public Safety from the General Fund such sums as the Legislature deems necessary to continue implementing this act. The division and the Department of Environmental Protection shall approve the expenditure of any such funds, including the funds appropriated pursuant to section 3 of this act. L. 1987, c. 220, s. 4.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1E-5.2 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1E / Section 1E-5.2
Facility on site in more than one municipality; notices; affected municipalities as single party
Status: in_force

In the event that any application review by the department pursuant to this 1983 act is for a registration statement and engineering design approval for a proposed solid waste disposal facility on a site located in more than one municipality, the notices required herein shall be transmitted to each affected municipality, and all of the affected municipalities shall be considered a single party for the purposes of the public hearing held concerning the application. L.1983, c. 464, s. 2, eff. Jan. 12, 1984.
N.J. Stat. § 13:18A-42 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 18A / Section 18A-42
Sales by board of credits
Status: in_force

a. The board may sell, exchange, or otherwise convey or retire any pinelands development credit which is purchased or otherwise acquired pursuant to the provisions of this act. All sales, exchanges, conveyances or retirements shall be made prior to the expiration of this act. The provisions of any other law to the contrary notwithstanding, no such sale, exchange, conveyance or retirement shall be subject to approval of the State House Commission. b. When the board sells, exchanges, or otherwise conveys or retires a pinelands development credit, it shall do so in a manner which shall not substantially impair the private sale of pinelands development credits. The board may convey a pinelands development credit without remuneration for use in projects that satisfy a compelling public purpose only by an affirmative vote of two-thirds of its members. L. 1985, c. 310, s. 13, eff. Aug. 28, 1985.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1E-99.91 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1E / Section 1E-99.91
Sale of certain mercury thermometers prohibited.
Status: in_force

1. Within 180 days after the effective date of this act, no person shall sell, offer for sale, or offer for promotional purposes in this State a basal, oral or rectal mercury thermometer. The provisions of this act shall not apply to thermometers utilized in research and development, for professional health care purposes, or for industrial, manufacturing or commercial purposes. As used in this act, "mercury thermometer" means a device used for measuring temperature that contains liquid mercury. L.2005,c.80,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1E-116.7 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1E / Section 1E-116.7
Reimbursement of developer
Status: in_force

7. a. The State Treasurer shall reimburse the developer for 75% of the closure and remediation costs of the municipal solid waste landfill from the Municipal Landfill Closure and Remediation Fund upon approval of certification of the reimbursement pursuant to section 4 of P.L.1996, c.124 (C.13:1E-116.4). The developer shall be entitled to periodic payments from the fund in an amount equal to one half of the taxes due and payable pursuant to the "Sales and Use Tax Act," P.L.1966, c.30 (C.54:32B-1 et seq.) from any person required to collect the tax at the site of a redevelopment project which is subject to a redevelopment agreement between the developer and the State pursuant to section 3 of P.L.1996, c.124 (C.13:1E-116.3). Payments from the fund shall be made to a developer at the same frequency in which the payments are made to the State from the persons required to collect the tax. Payments to the developer shall be made within 15 days of receipt by the State of the taxes. b. A developer shall submit to the director updated closure and remediation costs actually incurred by the developer for the closure or remediation of the municipal solid waste landfill located at the site of the redevelopment project as provided in the redevelopment agreement. The reimbursement authorized pursuant to this section shall continue until such time as the aggregate dollar amount of the reimbursement equals 75% of the dollar amount of the closure and remediation costs actually incurred by the developer, as certified to the director by the developer. To remain entitled to the reimbursement authorized pursuant to this section, the developer shall perform and complete all closure and remediation activities during the closure and post-closure periods as may be required pursuant to the memorandum of agreement entered into with the Commissioner of Environmental Protection pursuant to section 5 of P.L.1996, c.124 (C.13:1E-116.5). The Department of Environmental Protection may review the closure and remediation costs incurred by the developer to determine if they are reasonable. L.1996,c.124,s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 13:13-3.1 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13 / Section 13-3.1
Department of Transportation, control and responsibility for bridge maintenance; commissioner may close public access
Status: in_force

4. The provisions of any law, rule, or regulation to the contrary notwithstanding, and until further direction from the Legislature, the Department of Transportation shall have control and responsibility for the maintenance, repair, rehabilitation and replacement of any existing vehicle bridges over the Delaware and Raritan Canal carrying State, county, or municipal roads and any guardrails or barriers along the approaches to these vehicle bridges. The commissioner, in accordance with generally accepted engineering principles, standards or techniques, may, in order to protect the public safety, order the closing of public access, including roads, highways, sidewalk, tracks, paths or passageways, leading to, in, under or near any bridge described pursuant to this amendatory and supplementary act, the provisions of any law, rule, or regulation to the contrary notwithstanding. L.1991,c.344,s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1E-99.115 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1E / Section 1E-99.115
Guidelines for handling food waste for certain institutions.
Status: in_force

1. a. Within 90 days after the effective date of this act, the Department of Environmental Protection, in consultation with the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Education, the Department of Health, and the Office of the Secretary of Higher Education, shall establish, or work with appropriate nonprofit organizations to establish, voluntary guidelines to encourage and facilitate the ability of K-12 schools and institutions of higher education to reduce, recover, and recycle food waste. b. The guidelines shall include, but need not be limited to: (1) information on food waste generally, and the benefits of reducing, recovering, and recycling food waste; (2) recommendations for how schools can incorporate this information in their curricula, and create programs and activities for the reduction, recovery, and recycling of food waste; (3) recommendations for how schools can reduce the volume of surplus food they generate, including, but not necessarily limited to, conducting food audits, eliminating trays in cafeterias, enacting longer lunch periods, scheduling lunch periods after recess, establishing "offer versus serve" policies, and allowing students to keep uneaten food; (4) guidance on how schools can create share tables in their cafeterias where students may return uneaten food that is still in its original packaging or peel for consumption by other students, resale, or donation; (5) information on cost-effective, safe, and sanitary means by which schools may donate excess, unused, and edible food to food banks, food pantries, soup kitchens, and other nonprofit organizations that distribute food to needy individuals; and (6) information on how schools can recycle their food waste, including the creation of on-site composting programs. c. The Department of Environmental Protection, the Department of Education, and the Office of the Secretary of Higher Education shall post the guidelines on their respective Internet websites. L.2017, c.210, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 13:8A-20 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 8A / Section 8A-20
Legislative findings
Status: in_force

The Legislature hereby finds that: a. The provision of lands for public recreation and conservation of natural resources promotes the public health, prosperity and general welfare and is a proper responsibility of government; b. Lands now provided for such purposes will not be adequate to meet the needs of an expanding population in years to come; c. The expansion of population, while increasing the need for such lands, will continually diminish the supply and tend to increase the cost of public acquisition of lands available and appropriate for such purposes; d. The State of New Jersey must act now to acquire and to assist local governments to acquire substantial quantities of such lands as are now available and appropriate so that they may be preserved and developed for such purposes; e. Since the most critical need for open lands now exists in the urban sectors of the State, special attention should be focused on the provision of lands for such purposes; f. Acquisition of lands actively devoted to agriculture shall be avoided whenever possible and in lieu thereof, whenever feasible, development rights, conservation easements and other interest less than a fee simple shall be acquired; g. Of the approved $80 million "New Jersey Green Acres Bond Act of 1971," the sum of $20 million is needed now to make such acquisition possible in order to effectively implement a continuing Open Land Conservation Program and to augment the lands acquired and set aside for the people of New Jersey under the combined State and Local Assistance Program completed under the 1961 State Recreation and Conservation Land Acquisition Fund; h. Such sum will be made available by the sale of bonds authorized by the New Jersey Green Acres Land Acquisition Bond Act of 1971 approved by the people of the State of New Jersey; i. It is desirable to appropriate said sum for prompt use and to specify the manner in which the Legislature now proposes that such sum, and such other funds as may be appropriated, shall be used for such purposes. L.1971, c. 419, s. 2, eff. Jan. 24, 1972.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1B-20 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-20
Veterans' Services Council.
Status: in_force

22. There shall be within the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs, a Veterans' Services Council which shall consist of twelve members and shall include no less than two women. The Deputy Commissioner of Veterans' Affairs shall serve as a nonvoting ex-officio member. Each member of the council shall be a veteran, and shall be appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate, for a term of four years, but for a term of three years for a term beginning after the effective date of P.L.2010, c.60, and shall serve until his successor has been appointed and has qualified, except that of the first appointments pursuant to P.L.1948, c.448, two shall be for a term of one year, two for two years, two for three years, and three for four years, and of the two members first appointed pursuant to P.L.2010, c.60, one shall serve for a term of two years and one shall serve for a term of three years. At no time shall a member be allowed to serve more than two terms in the aggregate. All appointments to the council shall be made in consultation with the leaders of all federally-chartered veterans' organizations in the State. The members shall nominate a chairman by majority vote of the members, and six members shall constitute a majority. The nomination shall be sent to the Governor for approval. The chairman of the council shall be its presiding officer and shall serve until a successor has been nominated by the council and approved by the Governor. Any vacancies in the membership of said council occurring other than by expiration of term shall be filled by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate, for the unexpired term only. Any member of the council may be removed from office by the Governor, for cause, upon notice and opportunity to be heard. Any member who shall be absent for three meetings of the council without being excused for good cause by the chairman may, upon recommendation to the Governor by a majority vote of the members of the council, be removed from office by the Governor. The members of the council shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed for necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. L.1948, c.448, s.22; amended 1987, c.444, s.18; 1988, c.138, s.21; 2010, c.60, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1E-28.3 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1E / Section 1E-28.3
Annual economic benefit for certain neighboring municipalities
Status: in_force

2. a. Any municipality with a population density of more than 1,500 persons per square mile, according to the latest federal decennial census, that shares a common boundary with a municipality within which is located, pursuant to an adopted and approved district solid waste management plan, a sanitary landfill facility: (1) any part of which lies within 1,300 feet of the common boundary between the municipalities, as determined by the Department of Environmental Protection; (2) that received more than 700,000 tons of solid waste in the 1992 calendar year or in any calendar year thereafter; and (3) that is owned or operated by a county or by a county utilities authority created pursuant to the "municipal and county utilities authorities law," P.L.1957, c.183 (C.40:14B-1 et seq.), shall be entitled to an annual economic benefit in consideration for the proximity of the sanitary landfill facility. The annual economic benefit shall be not less than the equivalent of $0.50 per ton, and not more than $1.50 per ton, of all solid waste accepted for disposal at the sanitary landfill facility, as determined by the department, during the 1993 calendar year and each year thereafter. b. A municipality that qualifies for an economic benefit pursuant to subsection a. of this section may negotiate with the owner or operator of the sanitary landfill facility to determine the actual dollar amount of the annual economic benefit to be paid to that municipality. The owner or operator of the sanitary landfill facility shall annually pay to every municipality qualifying under subsection a. of this section the full amount due under this subsection, except that the owner or operator shall pay the 1993 economic benefit by the last day of the first quarter of the 1994 calendar year. Each municipality qualifying under subsection a. of this section may anticipate the annual economic benefit for the purposes of preparing its 1994 budget and each annual budget thereafter. For the purposes of calculating the method of payment, the owner or operator of the sanitary landfill facility may, subject to the prior agreement of a municipality qualifying under subsection a. of this section and to the approval of the Department of Environmental Protection, provide that municipality with any of the following benefits in consideration for the proximity of the sanitary landfill facility: (1) The exemption from all fees and charges for the disposal of solid waste generated within the boundaries of the municipality; (2) The receipt of a lump sum cash payment; or (3) Any combination thereof. c. Every owner or operator of a sanitary landfill facility required to make annual payments to a municipality qualifying pursuant to subsection a. of this section may petition the Department of Environmental Protection for an increase in its tariff which reflects these payments. The department, within 60 days of the receipt of the petition, shall issue an appropriate order that these payments shall be passed along to the users of the sanitary landfill facility as an automatic surcharge on any tariff filed with, and recorded by, the department for the solid waste disposal operations of the facility. d. In issuing any order required by this section, the Department of Environmental Protection shall be exempt from the provisions of R.S.48:2-21. L.1994,c.27,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 13:9A-6 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 9A / Section 9A-6
Complaint by landowner affected by order; recordation of finding
Status: in_force

Any person having a recorded interest in land affected by any such order or permit, may, within 90 days after receiving notice thereof, file a complaint in the Superior Court to determine whether such order or permit so restricts or otherwise affects the use of his property as to deprive him of the practical use thereof and is therefore an unreasonable exercise of the police power because the order or permit constitutes the equivalent of a taking without compensation. If the court finds the order or permit to be an unreasonable exercise of the police power, the court shall enter a finding that such order or permit shall not apply to the land of the plaintiff; provided, however, that such finding shall not affect any other land than that of the plaintiff. Any party to the suit may cause a copy of such finding to be recorded forthwith in the office of the county clerk or register of deeds, where it shall be indexed and filed as a judgment. The method provided in this section for the determination of the issue shall be exclusive, and such issue shall not be determined in any other proceeding. L.1970, c. 272, s. 6, eff. Nov. 5, 1970.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1B-15.150 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-15.150
Administration
Status: in_force

With the approval of the Governor, the Commissioner of Environmental Protection may cooperate with and receive money from the federal government, or any county or municipal government or from private sources for the purposes of this act and to supplement administration of the program. L. 1988, c. 127, s. 5.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1E-99.149 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1E / Section 1E-99.149
Restriction on polystyrene loose fill packaging.
Status: in_force

15. a. Beginning two years after the effective date of this act, no person shall sell or offer for sale in the State any polystyrene loose fill packaging. b. As used in this section: "Polystyrene foam" means blown polystyrene and expanded and extruded foams that are thermoplastic petrochemical materials utilizing a styrene monomer and processed by a number of techniques, including, but not limited to, fusion of polymer spheres (expandable bead polystyrene), injection molding, foam molding, and extrusion-blow molding (extruded foam polystyrene). "Polystyrene loose fill packaging," commonly known as packing peanuts, means a void-filling packaging product made of polystyrene foam that is used as a packaging fill. L.2021, c.391, s.15.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1B-15.130 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-15.130
State aid
Status: in_force

No State funds shall be expended for, or in aid of, acquisition, preservation, restoration or maintenance as a historic place or site of any area, site, structure or object unless and until the same shall be approved for inclusion in the Register of Historic Places, but this section shall not apply to presently owned or maintained State Historic Sites. L.1970, c. 268, s. 3, eff. Nov. 4, 1970.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1E-99.99 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1E / Section 1E-99.99
Noncompliance by manufacturer, prohibition from sales.
Status: in_force

6. a. Any manufacturer that is not in compliance with all financial and other requirements of this act shall be prohibited from selling or offering for sale in this State a covered electronic device. b. Beginning on January 1, 2011, it shall be unlawful for any person to sell or offer for sale in this State a new covered electronic device from a manufacturer that is not in full compliance with the requirements of this act. c. Beginning on January 1, 2011, the department shall maintain a list of all manufacturers in compliance with the requirements of this act and shall post the list on the department's Internet website. d. Sellers of covered electronic devices in or into the State shall consult the list established by the department pursuant to subsection c. of this section prior to selling covered electronic devices in this State. A seller shall be considered to have complied with this responsibility if, on the date that the covered electronic device was ordered from the manufacturer or its agent, the manufacturer was listed as being in compliance on the aforementioned website. L.2007, c.347, s.6; amended 2008, c.130, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1E-176 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1E / Section 1E-176
Financial plan for closure
Status: in_force

It shall remain the continuing responsibility of the owner or operator of every sanitary landfill facility to insure that the rates or charges received at the facility, whether or not these rates or charges are subject to the jurisdiction of the Board of Public Utilities pursuant to P.L. 1970, c. 40 (C. 48:13A-1 et seq.), will provide sufficient revenues for all costs, including closure costs, likely to be incurred by the facility. In order to insure the integrity of financial planning for closure, the owner or operator of every sanitary landfill facility, whether or not the rates or charges received by the facility are subject to the jurisdiction of the Board of Public Utilities, shall submit for approval to the department and, where relevant, the board, a financial plan addressing all aspects of closure. The owner or operator of every existing sanitary landfill facility for which a registration statement and engineering design have been filed with, and approved by, the department prior to June 1, 1985 shall submit a financial plan for closure within 180 days of the effective date of this act, except that the department, or the board, as the case may be, may grant an extension of up to 180 days, if sufficient reason exists to grant the extension. The owner or operator of every new sanitary landfill facility for which a registration statement and engineering statement have been filed with the department subsequent to June 1, 1985 shall submit for approval to the department and, where relevant, the board, a financial plan for closure prior to commencement of operations, except that the department, or the board, as the case may be, may grant an extension of up to 180 days, if sufficient reason exists to grant the extension. L. 1985, c. 368, s. 8, eff. Nov. 12, 1985.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1D-108 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1D / Section 1D-108
Publication of information on classes and review
Status: in_force

4. a. Within 150 days from the effective date of this act, the department shall publish in the New Jersey Register the classification and review schedule guidelines adopted pursuant to sections 1 and 2 of this act, the identity of the administrative levels involved in the review, and the methodologies or factors used in establishing the classification system and review schedules. Copies of the information required to be published in the New Jersey Register shall, as soon as practicable, be provided to the Speaker of the General Assembly and the Assembly Energy and Environment Committee, and the Senate President and the Senate Environmental Quality Committee, or the successor to the Assembly or Senate committee. b. A change in any information required to be published pursuant to subsection a. of this section shall be published in the New Jersey Register within 30 days following adoption of the change. c. Classification and review schedule guidelines adopted in accordance with this act shall not, for purposes of adoption, be subject to the notice and publication requirements of the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410, (C.52:14B-1 et seq.). L.1991,c.423,s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1B-15.164 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-15.164
Definitions relative to monarch butterfly waystations.
Status: in_force

3. As used in this act: "Department" means the Department of Environmental Protection. "Monarch butterfly waystation" means a habitat that provides milkweed plants, nectar sources, and shelter needed to sustain monarch butterflies as they migrate through the State. "Program volunteer" means any group, organization, business, or individual who has been assigned a section of State-owned lands on which to develop and maintain a monarch butterfly waystation in accordance with this act. L.2017, c.250, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 13:17-89 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 17 / Section 17-89
Meadowlands Conservation Trust.
Status: in_force

3. There is created in but not of the Hackensack Meadowlands Development Commission, established pursuant to section 5 of P.L.1968, c.404 (C.13:17-5), a body corporate and politic with corporate succession, to be known as the Meadowlands Conservation Trust. The trust is hereby constituted as an instrumentality exercising public and essential government functions and the exercise by the trust of the powers conferred by this act shall be deemed and held to be an essential government function of the State. The purposes of the trust shall be to acquire and hold, or acquire and convey to other governmental entities or to qualified nonprofit organizations, environmentally important, valuable, or sensitive lands located in the Hackensack meadowlands or within the Hackensack river watershed, which lands shall be permanently preserved and managed in their natural state or in a largely natural or undeveloped state for the purposes of conserving and enhancing natural resources, protecting elements of natural diversity, providing open space, or providing public outdoor passive recreational opportunities. L.1999,c.31,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1B-15.168 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-15.168
Immunity from liability.
Status: in_force

7. a. No department, agency, bureau, board, commission, authority, or other entity of the State, or of any county or municipality, and no employee thereof, shall be liable to any person for any injury or damages that may be caused or sustained by a program volunteer while developing and maintaining a monarch butterfly waystation on State-owned lands. As a condition of participating in the program, a prospective program volunteer shall sign a waiver releasing the department, the State, and any other appropriate governmental entity, and all employees thereof, from liability for any injury or damages that may be caused or sustained by that volunteer while developing and maintaining a monarch butterfly waystation on State-owned lands. b. A program volunteer shall not be considered a "public employee" or "State employee" for purposes of the "New Jersey Tort Claims Act," N.J.S.59:1-1 et seq., or otherwise be accorded any of the protections set forth therein. L.2017, c.250, s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1B-15.102 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-15.102
Division organization
Status: in_force

The functions of the division shall be administered by the director, under the direction and supervision of the commissioner, within such bureaus as may be necessary. The commissioner shall have authority to create and organize such bureaus as may be appropriate for the efficient and effective administration of this act. The commissioner may designate a deputy director to assist the director and to exercise the duties of the director in event of the absence or disability of the director or of a vacancy in that office. L.1966, c. 54, s. 3, eff. July 1, 1966.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1G-10 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1G / Section 1G-10
Obstruction or interference with performance of duties by department personnel
Status: in_force

No person shall obstruct, hinder or delay, or interfere with by force or otherwise, the performance by the department or its personnel of any duty under the provisions of this act, or refuse to permit such personnel to perform their duties by refusing them, upon proper identification or presentation of a written order of the department, entrance to any premises. L.1971, c. 418, s. 10, eff. Jan. 24, 1972.
N.J. Stat. § 13:8A-13 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 8A / Section 8A-13
Disposal of acquired land; disposition of returned moneys
Status: in_force

13. (a) Lands acquired by a local unit with the aid of a grant under this act shall not be disposed of or diverted to a use for other than recreation and conservation purposes without the approval of the commissioner and the State House Commission. Such approval of the State House Commission shall not be given unless the local unit shall agree to pay an amount equal to 50% of the value of such land, as determined by the commission, into the State Recreation and Conservation Land Acquisition Fund, if the original grant shall have been made from that fund, or, if not, then into the State Treasury. Money so returned to said fund shall be deemed wholly a part of the portion of that fund available for grants to local units under this act. (b) Lands acquired by the State under this act with money from the State Recreation and Conservation Land Acquisition Fund shall not be disposed of or diverted to use for other than recreation and conservation purposes without the approval of the State House Commission and unless the disposal or diversion is executed in accordance with P.L.1993, c.38 (C.13:1D-51 et al.). Such approval shall not be given unless the commissioner shall agree to pay an amount equal to the value of such land, as determined by the commission, into that fund. Money so returned to said fund shall be deemed wholly a part of the portion of that fund available for land acquisition by the State under this act. (c) If land acquired by the State under this act with money from the State Recreation and Conservation Land Acquisition Fund is subsequently developed for any water supply projects, the commissioner shall pay an amount equal to the value of the land so developed, as said value is determined by the State House Commission, into that fund. Money so returned to the fund shall be deemed wholly a part of the portion of that fund available for land acquisition by the State under this act. The commissioner shall make said payment from any funds available for such purpose in the State Water Development Fund or other water development moneys appropriated and available for such purpose. L.1961,c.45,s.13; amended 1993,c.38,s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1E-99.138 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1E / Section 1E-99.138
Plastic beverage containers, percentage of postconsumer recycled content increase.
Status: in_force

4. a. (1) Beginning two years after the effective date of this act, all plastic beverage containers sold or offered for sale in the State by a manufacturer shall contain, on average, at least 15 percent postconsumer recycled content. (2) Beginning five years after the effective date of this act, and every three years thereafter, the amount of postconsumer recycled content required for plastic beverage containers pursuant to this section shall increase by five percent, until reaching 50 percent; except that the postconsumer recycled content requirement for manufacturers who utilize a hot fill process shall not exceed 30 percent. b. The provisions of subsection a. of this section shall not apply to a refillable beverage container. For the purposes of this subsection, "refillable beverage container" means a beverage container that holds 150 fluid ounces or less of beverage, and which is routinely returned to the manufacturer to be refilled and resold. L.2021, c.391, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1B-15.110 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-15.110
Powers and duties of council
Status: in_force

The Historic Sites Council shall consult with and advise the commissioner and the director with respect to the work of the division. The council, in addition to other powers and duties vested in it, shall recommend programs and policies for: a. The acquisition, development, use, improvement and extension of historic sites, including archeological sites. b. The development of a broad historic sites preservation program on a State-wide and local basis. c. The identification, authentication, protection, preservation, conservation, restoration, and management of all historic sites within the State. L.1967, c. 124, s. 3, eff. June 21, 1967.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1B-38 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-38
Wardens and deputies; powers and duties
Status: in_force

The fish and game wardens and deputy fish and game wardens shall enforce all the provisions of the State Fish and Game Code, and may execute all processes issued for the violation of such provisions, and serve subpoenas issued for the examination, investigation or trial of all offenses against such provisions. L.1948, c. 448, p. 1804, s. 41.
N.J. Stat. § 13:8A-12 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 8A / Section 8A-12
Acquisition of lands subject to rights of another; conservation easements
Status: in_force

Without limitation of the definition of "lands" herein, the commissioner may acquire, or approve grants to assist a local unit to acquire: (a) lands subject to the right of another to occupy the same for a period measured in years or otherwise; or (b) an interest or right consisting, in whole or in part, of a restriction on the use of land by others including owners of other interests therein; such interest or right sometimes known as a "conservation easement." L.1961, c. 45, p. 481, s. 12.
N.J. Stat. § 13:20-33 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 20 / Section 20-33
Highlands permitting review program.
Status: in_force

35. a. The Department of Environmental Protection shall establish a Highlands permitting review program to provide for the coordinated review of any major Highlands development in the preservation area based upon the rules and regulations adopted by the department pursuant to sections 33 and 34 of this act. The Highlands permitting review program established pursuant to this section shall consolidate the related aspects of other regulatory programs which may include, but need not be limited to, the "Freshwater Wetlands Protection Act," P.L.1987, c.156 (C.13:9B-1 et seq.), "The Endangered and Nongame Species Conservation Act," P.L.1973, c.309 (C.23:2A-1 et seq.), the "Water Supply Management Act," P.L.1981, c.262 (C.58:1A-1 et seq.), the "Water Pollution Control Act," P.L.1977, c.74 (C.58:10A-1 et seq.), "The Realty Improvement Sewerage and Facilities Act (1954)," P.L.1954, c.199 (C.58:11-23 et seq.), the "Water Quality Planning Act," P.L.1977, c.75 (C.58:11A-1 et seq.), the "Safe Drinking Water Act," P.L.1977, c.224 (C.58:12A-1 et seq.), the "Flood Hazard Area Control Act," P.L.1962, c.19 (C.58:16A-50 et seq.), and any rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto, and the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to sections 33 and 34 of this act. For the purposes of this section, the provisions of P.L.1975, c.232 (C.13:1D-29 et seq.) shall not apply to an application for a permit pursuant to the "Flood Hazard Area Control Act," P.L.1962, c.19 (C.58:16A-50 et seq.). b. The Highlands permitting review program established pursuant to this section shall include: (1) a provision that may allow for a waiver of any provision of a Highlands permitting review on a case-by-case basis if determined to be necessary by the department in order to protect public health and safety; (2) a provision that may allow for a waiver of any provision of a Highlands permitting review on a case-by-case basis for redevelopment in certain previously developed areas in the preservation area identified by the council pursuant to subsection b. of section 9 or subparagraph (h) of paragraph (6) of subsection a. of section 11 of this act; and (3) a provision that may allow for a waiver of any provision of the Highlands permitting review on a case-by-case basis in order to avoid the taking of property without just compensation. The grant of a waiver pursuant to this subsection by the department shall be conditioned upon the department's determination that the major Highlands development meets the requirements prescribed for a finding as listed in subsection a. of section 36 of this act to the maximum extent possible. c. The waiver provisions of subsection b. of this section are limited to the provisions of the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to section 34 of this act, and shall not limit the department's jurisdiction or authority pursuant to any other provision of law, or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto, that is incorporated into the Highlands permitting review program. d. The Highlands permitting review program established pursuant to this section may provide for the issuance of a general permit, provided that the department adopts rules and regulations which identify the activities subject to general permit review and establish the criteria for the approval or disapproval of a general permit. e. Any person proposing to construct or cause to be constructed, or to undertake or cause to be undertaken, as the case may be, a major Highlands development in the preservation area shall file an application for a Highlands permitting review with the department, on forms and in a manner prescribed by the department. f. The department shall, in accordance with a fee schedule adopted as a rule or regulation, establish and charge reasonable fees necessary to meet the administrative costs of the department associated with the processing, review, and enforcement of any application for a Highlands permitting review. These fees shall be deposited in the "Environmental Services Fund," established pursuant to section 5 of P.L.1975, c.232 (C.13:1D-33), and kept separate and apart from all other State receipts and appropriated only as provided herein. There shall be appropriated annually to the department revenue from that fund sufficient to defray in full the costs incurred in the processing, review, and enforcement of applications for Highlands permitting reviews. L.2004,c.120,s.35.
N.J. Stat. § 13:19-27 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 19 / Section 19-27
Notification to department; assignment of section of beach, shore
Status: in_force

6. a. Any group, organization, business, or individual interested in adopting a section of beach or shore for cleanup in accordance with this act shall notify the department. Such notification may include a request to adopt, if possible, a specified section of beach or shore. Upon receipt of a notification of interest, the department shall: (1) assign an appropriate section of beach or shore to that group, organization, business, or individual for adoption; (2) notify the group, organization, business, or individual of that assignment and provide thereto the materials required to be prepared pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection a. of section 5 of this act. b. Upon receipt from the department of notification of its assigned section of beach or shore, the program volunteer shall notify the clerk of the municipality within which the assigned section of beach or shore is located so that the municipality will be aware of the program volunteer's activities and may, at its discretion, provide assistance. c. (1) An adopted section of beach or shore shall be approximately one mile in length, but other lengths may be permitted depending upon the desires and capabilities of the program volunteer, the amount of waste that may be expected to be collected, or the accessibility of the section of beach or shore. (2) The adoption period for a section of beach or shore shall be one year, but a program volunteer may renew its participation in the program by notifying the department annually at such time as shall be specified therefor by the department. L.1992,c.213,s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1E-155 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1E / Section 1E-155
Request for proposals
Status: in_force

Upon the selection of qualified vendors pursuant to the provisions of section 19 of this amendatory and supplementary act, the contracting unit shall issue a request for proposals to the qualified vendors, which shall include a detailed description of the resource recovery facility and services required, the format and procedure to be followed in submitting proposals, the specific information which qualified vendors must provide in the proposal, a statement setting forth the relative importance of factors, including cost, which the contracting unit will consider in evaluating a proposal submitted by a qualified vendor, and any other information which the contracting unit deems appropriate. The request for proposals shall include the date and time of day by which, and the place at which, the proposals shall be submitted to the contracting unit. The contracting unit may extend the deadline for submission of proposals, but this extension shall apply to all qualified vendors, who shall be provided with simultaneous written notification of this extension. L. 1985, c. 38, s. 20, eff. Feb. 4, 1985.
N.J. Stat. § 13:19-5.1 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 19 / Section 19-5.1
Issuance of general permit
Status: in_force

6. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, rule or regulation to the contrary, the commissioner is authorized to issue a general permit in lieu of a permit issued pursuant to section 5 of P.L.1973, c.185 (C.13:19-5). The department shall adopt rules and regulations which identify the activities subject to general permit review, and which establish the criteria for the approval or disapproval of a general permit issued pursuant to this section. The department shall approve, approve with conditions, or disapprove an application for a general permit pursuant to this section in accordance with P.L.1975, c.232 (C.13:1D-29 et al.). L.1993,c.190,s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1E-79 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1E / Section 1E-79
Qualifications of conservator; investigation and report
Status: in_force

The Attorney General shall investigate and report to the commission with regard to the qualifications of each person who is proposed as a candidate to serve as a conservator pursuant to this act. L.1981, c. 279, s. 31, eff. Sept. 10, 1981.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1E-99.81 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1E / Section 1E-99.81
Collector, transporter exemptions
Status: in_force

23. No collector or transporter utilized by a manufacturer for the collection of used dry cell batteries who is not otherwise required to file a disclosure statement with the Attorney General and the department shall be subject to the provisions of P.L.1983, c.392 (C.13:1E-126 et seq.). L.1991,c.521,s.23.
N.J. Stat. § 13:13-12.9 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13 / Section 13-12.9
Sale of water at wholesale
Status: in_force

The Division of Water Policy and Supply of the Department of Conservation and Economic Development shall be empowered to sell water from the Delaware and Raritan canal and from the feeder of said canal, at wholesale, on just and reasonable terms and conditions and at just and reasonable prices, to persons, corporations, municipalities, municipal and district water commissions, for industrial, public, potable and other purposes upon application and after public hearing, provided that before such water may be used for potable purposes, purification and treatment shall be accomplished by the purchaser, subject to the approval of the State Department of Health. The division may, at its discretion, dispense with public hearing when the quantity of water applied for is less than one-half million gallons a day. Nothing in this act shall affect the use of the canal and feeder for recreational purposes. L.1949, c. 168, p. 555, s. 1, eff. May 19, 1949.
N.J. Stat. § 13:8C-20 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 8C / Section 8C-20
"Garden State Farmland Preservation Trust Fund."
Status: in_force

20. The State Treasurer shall establish a fund to be known as the "Garden State Farmland Preservation Trust Fund." The State Treasurer shall deposit into the fund all moneys transferred from the trust to the State Treasurer for deposit into the fund pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection a. of section 18 of this act and any other moneys appropriated by law for deposit into the fund. Moneys in the fund shall be invested in permitted investments or shall be held in interest-bearing accounts in those depositories as the State Treasurer may select, and may be invested and reinvested in permitted investments or as other trust funds in the custody of the State Treasurer in the manner provided by law. All interest or other income or earnings derived from the investment or reinvestment of moneys in the fund shall be credited to the fund. Such grants, contributions, donations, and reimbursements from federal aid programs and from other public or private sources as may be used lawfully for the purposes of section 37 of this act shall also be held in the fund, but shall be expended in accordance with any purposes for which the moneys were designated and in compliance with any conditions or requirements attached thereto. The moneys in the fund are specifically dedicated and shall be applied to the cost of the purposes set forth in section 37 of this act. Moneys in the fund shall not be expended except in accordance with appropriations from the fund made by law. Unexpended moneys due to project withdrawals, cancellations, or cost savings shall be returned to the fund, except as otherwise provided pursuant to paragraph (3) of subsection b. of section 23 of this act, to be used for the purposes of the fund. L.1999,c.152,s.20; amended 2005, c.281, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1E-9.2 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1E / Section 1E-9.2
Reward for information
Status: in_force

A member of the public who supplies information to an enforcing authority which proximately results in the imposition and collection of a civil penalty as the result of a civil action brought pursuant to subsection f. of section 9 of P.L. 1970, c. 39 (C. 13:1E-9), or any code, rule, or regulation promulgated, administrative order issued or assessment imposed pursuant thereto, shall be entitled to a reward of 10% of the civil penalty collected, or $250.00, whichever amount is greater. The reward shall be paid by the department from any money received by the department pursuant to subsection f. of section 9 of P.L. 1970, c. 39 (C. 13:1E-9). The Attorney General shall adopt, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L. 1968, c. 410 (C. 52:14B-1 et seq.), rules and regulations necessary to implement this section, including procedures to provide for the protection of the identity of persons providing information to an enforcing authority concerning a violation of the "Solid Waste Management Act," in appropriate circumstances. L. 1987, c. 158, s. 2.
N.J. Stat. § 13:17-51 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 17 / Section 17-51
Bills for assessment; record and books of assessments
Status: in_force

Immediately after the confirmation of any assessment, a duplicate thereof duly certified by the commission shall be delivered to the appropriate officer of the commission, who shall immediately thereafter send out by mail or deliver to owners of such land, bills for such assessment. Such officer shall mail or deliver a bill for an assessment in the manner required in connection with local improvements and shall keep a record and books of assessments in the same manner required for local improvements under Revised Statutes 40:56-31, at the expense of the commission. The commission may make additional requirements for recording, accounting for, and collecting assessments. L.1968, c. 404, s. 50.
N.J. Stat. § 13:15B-4 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 15B / Section 15B-4
Specific powers of commission.
Status: in_force

4. a. The Historic New Bridge Landing Park Commission has the specific power to contract for the construction, reconstruction, restoration, or maintenance of all lands, buildings, landscaping, bridges, docks, and facilities under its jurisdiction including the maintenance, restoration, and reconstruction of the Steuben House, the Demarest House, the Campbell-Christie House, the Westervelt-Thomas Barn and the construction and operation of a visitor center, library, mill site, curator's residence, parking area, and other appropriate structures. The Historic New Bridge Landing Park Commission also has the specific power to agree to indemnify and hold harmless any local government unit against claims arising from the use of property leased from that local government unit by the commission. b. Upon an annual determination by the Commissioner of Environmental Protection that the Historic New Bridge Landing Park Commission has fulfilled all conditions required pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1995, c.260 (C.13:15B-1) and following the commissioner's approval of the master plan required pursuant to section 4 of P.L.2009, c.45 (C.13:15B-5): (1) the commission shall administer the Historic New Bridge Landing State Park, including but not limited to the Steuben House; and (2) any State funds appropriated to the Department of Environmental Protection or the Division of Parks and Forestry in the department specifically for, or related to the administration of, the Steuben House or the Historic New Bridge Landing State Park shall be reallocated to the Historic New Bridge Landing Park Commission for the purposes of the administration of the Historic New Bridge Landing State Park. c. In addition to any other powers pursuant to P.L.1995, c.260 (C.13:15B-1 et seq.), the commission shall review and approve all proposed changes, developments or improvements to publicly-owned lands, buildings, and structures within its jurisdiction to prevent or mitigate any adverse impact upon pre-historic or historic resources that have a significant potential to add to the knowledge and appreciation of the story of Historic New Bridge Landing and its vicinity or to enhance its preservation as a Revolutionary War site. L.1995, c.260, s.4; amended 2000, c.158, s.2; 2009, c.45, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1K-11.7 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1K / Section 1K-11.7
Application for closing, transfer when discharges are of minimal environmental concern.
Status: in_force

18. a. The owner or operator of an industrial establishment may apply to the department to close operations or transfer ownership or operations at an industrial establishment without obtaining departmental approval of a remedial action workplan or without the approval of a remediation agreement as provided in subsection e. of section 4 of P.L.1983, c.330 if the discharge of hazardous substances or hazardous wastes at the industrial establishment is of minimal environmental concern. Upon the completion of a preliminary assessment, site investigation, and remedial investigation for the industrial establishment, conducted pursuant to subsection b. of section 4 of P.L.1983, c.330, any owner or operator may submit to the department an application for a determination that the discharge at an industrial establishment is of minimal environmental concern, which application shall include: (1) a certification, supported by the submission of data from the preliminary assessment, site investigation, and remedial investigation, that there are no more than two areas of concern at the industrial establishment that are contaminated at levels above the applicable remediation standards, and that remedial action at those areas of concern can be completed pursuant to standards and criteria established by the department within six months of the owner's or operator's receipt of the approval of the application by the department; (2) a certification that a remedial action workplan shall be prepared pursuant to standards and criteria established by the department and that the remediation will meet either the nonresidential use or residential use soil remediation standards and the applicable surface water and groundwater remediation standards; (3) a certification that the remedial action workplan will be prepared and implemented pursuant to standards and criteria established by the department within six months of the owner's or operator's receipt of the approval of the application by the department; (4) evidence that the remediation funding source required pursuant to section 25 of P.L.1993, c.139 (C.58:10B-3) has been established; (5) the payment of all fees or surcharges related to the remediation imposed pursuant to P.L.1983, c.330, P.L.1993, c.139 (C.13:1K-9.6 et al.), and section 33 of P.L.1993, c.139 (C.58:10B-11), and any rules or regulations adopted pursuant thereto; and (6) documentation establishing that the discharged hazardous substances or hazardous wastes at the industrial establishment do not pose a threat to human health because of the proximity of an area of concern to a drinking water source or because of the location, complexity, or the nature of the discharge. b. Upon the submission of a complete application, and upon a finding that the information submitted is accurate, the department shall approve the application for a determination that the discharge at an industrial establishment is of minimal environmental concern. Prior to making a finding upon the application pursuant to this section, the department may inspect the industrial establishment, as necessary, to verify the information in the application. The decision of the department shall be made within 30 days of the submission of a complete application. In determining the amount of time necessary to complete the remedial action, the department shall not include that time in which it takes the department to issue a permit for a discharge to surface water pursuant to P.L.1977, c.74 (C.58:10A-1 et seq.). c. The owner or operator shall, upon the completion of the remedial action at the subject areas of concern, certify to the department that the remedial action workplan has been implemented in accordance with the standards and criteria established by the department and in compliance with the certifications made pursuant to this section. The certification shall include a copy of the remedial action workplan and the results of all sampling analysis and any tests performed as part of the remedial action. Within 45 days of receipt of the certification, the department shall issue a no further action letter to the owner or operator. The department may perform an inspection of the industrial establishment or any area offsite that is under the owner's or operator's control, as relevant, prior to issuing the no further action letter. The department may refuse to issue the no further action letter pursuant to this section only upon a finding that hazardous substances or hazardous wastes remain at the relevant areas of concern at levels or concentrations in excess of the applicable remediation standards. d. Upon the failure of an owner or operator to complete the implementation of a remedial action workplan within the six month period as provided in subsection a. of this section, the owner or operator shall so notify the department in writing and provide the reasons therefor. The owner or operator shall have no more than 120 additional days to complete the implementation of the remedial action. If the implementation of the remedial action is not completed within this additional time, the department may rescind its determination that the industrial establishment is of minimal environmental concern and may require that a new remedial action workplan be submitted and implemented by the owner or operator in a manner and under the terms and conditions provided in its general regulations for remedial action workplan submissions and implementation. L.1993,c.139,s.18.
N.J. Stat. § 13:9B-27 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 9B / Section 9B-27
Assumption of permit jurisdiction
Status: in_force

a. The department and the Attorney General shall take all appropriate action to secure the assumption of the permit jurisdiction exercised by the United States Army Corps of Engineers pursuant to the Federal Act. The department shall make an initial application to the United States Environmental Protection Agency for this assumption within one year of enactment of this act, and shall provide the Governor and the Legislature with a schedule therefor and a copy of the application and supporting material forwarded to the federal government. b. The department shall utilize, to the maximum extent practicable and feasible, forms and procedures for permit applications which are identical to those used by the United States Army Corps of Engineers in issuing permits under the Federal Act. c. The department shall seek to conduct the review of an application for a freshwater wetlands permit in conjunction with federal personnel responsible for reviewing an application for a permit under the Federal Act. d. It is the intention of the Legislature that the permit process imposed in this act be conducted by the department concurrently with the review conducted by the federal government until such time as the department secures assumption of the permit jurisdiction exercised by the United States Army Corps of Engineers. L. 1987, c. 156, s. 27.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1E-99.69 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1E / Section 1E-99.69
Disposal of used nickel-cadmium rechargeable batteries as solid waste, prohibited
Status: in_force

11. a. No person shall knowingly dispose of used nickel-cadmium rechargeable batteries or used sealed lead rechargeable batteries as solid waste at any time. b. Any person seeking to dispose of used nickel-cadmium or sealed lead rechargeable batteries derived from household use may: (1) return these types of used dry cell batteries to a retailer unless otherwise provided by the battery management plan required pursuant to section 8 of this act; (2) transport these types of used dry cell batteries to a household hazardous waste collection site established pursuant to a county household hazardous waste collection program; (3) place these types of used dry cell batteries for collection in the manner provided by the municipal recycling ordinance in instances where the adopted district recycling plan as approved by the department pursuant to section 3 of P.L.1987, c.102 (C.13:1E-99.13) requires the collection and disposition of used dry cell batteries as a designated source separated recyclable material; or (4) collect, transport, recycle or dispose of these types of used dry cell batteries as otherwise provided by the battery management plan required pursuant to section 8 of this act. L.1991,c.521,s.11.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1G-16 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1G / Section 1G-16
Cooperation and agreements with other governmental agencies
Status: in_force

The department shall cooperate with the Departments of Labor and Industry, Health, Community Affairs, Transportation, and Agriculture, with the State Division of Motor Vehicles, with the Federal Aviation Administration and with any other appropriate governmental agency while preparing and before promulgating any codes, rules and regulations. The department shall also be empowered to enter into agreements with the above mentioned agencies to expedite the administration of said codes, rules and regulations and to reduce the number of inspections which any person or premise might be subjected to. L.1971, c. 418, s. 16, eff. Jan. 24, 1972.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1E-127.1 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1E / Section 1E-127.1
Soil and fill recycling registration.
Status: in_force

1. a. No later than July 14, 2022, any business concern that is not already a licensee pursuant to P.L.1983, c.392 (C.13:1E-126 et seq.), and that actively engages in, or otherwise provides, soil and fill recycling services shall register with the department. The registration shall include, but need not be limited to: (1) the name of the business concern and its New Jersey corporate filing number; (2) the address of the business concern and the addresses of any other locations where trucks or equipment used by the business concern are kept; (3) contact information for the business concern, including, but not limited to, a valid phone number and email address; and (4) a statement by the business concern that it is actively engaged in soil and fill recycling services at the time of registration. b. A business concern shall submit the information required pursuant to subsection a. of this section on a registration form prescribed by the department. The business concern shall certify to the truth and accuracy of the information provided in the registration form. c. No more than 90 days after submission of a registration form pursuant to this section, the department shall issue a soil and fill recycling registration to the business concern. Issuance of a soil and fill recycling registration pursuant to this section shall not preclude the department or the Attorney General from subsequently denying a soil and fill recycling license to the registrant. d. No more than 90 days after the department adopts, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), rules and regulations implementing P.L.2019, c.397 (C.13:1E-127.1 et al.), a registrant shall submit a valid and administratively complete application for a soil and fill recycling license with the Attorney General. Registrants may request a 90-day extension to file a soil and fill recycling license application pursuant to this section, and the Attorney General may grant the request upon a showing of good cause. e. A soil and fill recycling registration issued pursuant to this section shall automatically expire and become invalid upon: (1) failure by the registrant to submit a valid and administratively complete application for a soil and fill recycling license within the required timeframe; or (2) a final determination by the department or the Attorney General regarding the registrant's application for a soil and fill recycling license. f. A soil and fill recycling registration issued pursuant to this section is non-transferable and shall temporarily authorize the registrant to provide soil and fill recycling services pending the approval or denial of the registrant's application for a soil and fill recycling license. g. Any business concern that seeks to engage in soil and fill recycling services after July 14, 2022 that has not submitted a registration form pursuant to subsection a. of this section shall file an application for a soil and fill recycling license with the Attorney General. h. As used in this section, "registrant" means any person who applies for and is issued a soil and fill recycling registration pursuant to this section. L.2019, c.397, s.1; amended 2022, c.64, s.1; 2025, c.330, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1E-23 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1E / Section 1E-23
Adoption of solid waste management plan; procedure; review
Status: in_force

a. Pursuant to the procedures herein contained, the respective boards of chosen freeholders, in the case of counties, and the Hackensack Commission, in the case of the Hackensack Meadowlands District, shall have the power, after consultation with the relevant advisory solid waste council, to adopt a solid waste management plan for the relevant solid waste management district; provided, however, that if in any solid waste management district the procedures contained in this section are not commenced within 361 days after the effective date of this amendatory and supplementary act, unless the commissioner shall have extended the time for the development and formulation of a solid waste management plan pursuant to section 11 of this amendatory and supplementary act, and unless a certification of failure shall have been received by the commissioner pursuant to 12 b.(3) of this amendatory and supplementary act, the department shall have the power to develop, formulate and, pursuant to the procedures herein contained, adopt and promulgate a solid waste management plan for any such solid waste management district. b. Upon the development and formulation of a solid waste management plan, and after consultation with the relevant advisory solid waste council, the relevant board of chosen freeholders, in the case of counties, or the Hackensack Commission, in the case of the Hackensack Meadowlands District, shall prepare a map showing the boundaries of the solid waste management district and the location of all existing and proposed solid waste facilities. In the event such solid waste management plan proposes to locate solid waste facilities in another solid waste management district, a map of such other district, showing the location of the proposed facilities, shall be prepared. Said map shall be appended to a copy of the district's solid waste management plan, to which shall also be appended a copy of the report accompanying said plan. Said map, plan and report shall be sent by mail to the mayor of each municipality within the county, in the case of counties, and in the case of the Hackensack Meadowlands District, said map, plan and report shall be maintained at the main office of the Hackensack Commission. c. The board of chosen freeholders, or the Hackensack Commission, as the case may be, shall thereupon cause a hearing to be held at an appointed time and place for the purpose of hearing persons interested in, or who would be affected by, the adoption of the solid waste management plan for the relevant solid waste management district, and who are in favor of or are opposed to such adoption. d. A notice of such hearing shall be given setting forth the purpose thereof and stating that a map, plan and report have been prepared and can be inspected at the offices of every municipality within the county, or at the main office of the Hackensack Commission, as the case may be. A copy of such notice shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the solid waste management district once each week for two consecutive weeks, and the last publication shall be not less than 10 days prior to the date set for the hearing. A copy of the notice shall be mailed at least 10 days prior to the date set for the hearing to the last owner, if any, of each parcel of property within or without the district on which it is proposed to locate any solid waste facilities pursuant to the district's solid waste management plan. Such mailing shall be according to the assessment records of the municipality where such parcel is located and shall be sent to the last known postal address of such owners. A notice shall also be sent to any and all persons at his, or their, last known address, if any, whose names are noted on said assessment records as claimants of an interest in any such parcel. The assessor of such municipality shall make a notation upon the said records when requested so to do by any person claiming to have an interest in any parcel of property in such municipality. Failure to mail any such notice shall not invalidate the adoption of any solid waste management plan. e. At the hearing, which may be adjourned from time to time, the board of chosen freeholders, or the Hackensack Commission, as the case may be, shall hear all persons interested in the solid waste management plan and shall consider any, and all, written objections that may be filed and any evidence which may be introduced in support of the objections, or any opposition to the adoption of the solid waste management plan for the solid waste management district. After the hearing the board of chosen freeholders, or the Hackensack Commission, as the case may be, shall, by resolution, adopt or reject, in whole or in part, the solid waste management plan for the solid waste management district. The adoption of all or a part of a solid waste management plan, if supported by substantial evidence, shall be binding and conclusive upon all persons affected by the adoption. If all or any part of the solid waste management plan is adopted, the board of chosen freeholders, or the Hackensack Commission, as the case may be, within 10 days after such adoption, shall cause to be served a copy of the resolution of adoption upon each person who filed a written objection at or prior to the hearing; provided, the address of the objector was stated in, or upon, the written objection. Such service may be made (1) by delivering a copy of the resolution personally to the objector, (2) by mailing such copy addressed to the objector according to his said stated address, or (3) leaving such copy at said stated address for the objector with a person of suitable age and discretion. f. Any person who shall have filed such a written objection with the board of chosen freeholders, or the Hackensack Commission, as the case may be, may have the adoption of a solid waste management plan reviewed by the Superior Court of New Jersey by procedure in lieu of prerogative writs. An action for such review shall be commenced within 30 days after the adoption by the board of chosen freeholders, or by the Hackensack Commission, as the case may be. In any such action, the said court may make any incidental order that shall be deemed by the court to be proper. g. Upon the adoption of a solid waste management plan in its entirety, the board of chosen freeholders or the Hackensack Commission, as the case may be, shall forthwith submit such plan, and a copy of the transcript of every public hearing held thereon, and a complete record of the dates and results of all consultation with governmental agencies and the relevant advisory solid waste council, to the commissioner. Upon the adoption of a part or parts of a solid waste management plan, the board of chosen freeholders or the Hackensack Commission, as the case may be, shall certify the fact of such partial adoption to the commissioner, and such board of chosen freeholders or the Hackensack Commission, as the case may be, shall, notwithstanding any previous extension granted pursuant to any of the provisions of this amendatory and supplementary act, have an additional 45 days from the date of such certification to adopt a solid waste management plan in its entirety, which adoption shall be pursuant to all the procedures contained herein for the adoption of solid waste management plans. h. Every board of chosen freeholders and the Hackensack Commission shall adopt a solid waste management plan in its entirety and submit same to the commissioner, with a copy of the transcript of every public hearing held thereon, and a complete record of the dates and results of all consultation with governmental agencies and the relevant advisory solid waste council, within 450 days after the effective date of this amendatory and supplementary act; provided, however, that if the commissioner shall have granted an extension of time for the development and formulation of such plan pursuant to section 11 of this amendatory and supplementary act, or an extension of time for the adoption of any such plan in its entirety pursuant to this section, or both, the time for adoption and submission to the commissioner as required herein shall be increased to a maximum of 495 days in the case of either such extension, or 540 days in the case of both such extensions; and, provided further, however, that if the commissioner shall have received a certification of failure pursuant to section 12 b. of this amendatory and supplementary act, the time for adoption and submission to the commissioner, notwithstanding any other increase authorized in this amendatory and supplementary act, shall be increased by the number of days taken by the commissioner from the date of such receipt to the completion of his study concerning such certification of failure. i. Upon the failure of any board of chosen freeholders or the Hackensack Commission, as the case may be, to adopt a solid waste management plan in its entirety and to submit same to the commissioner, with a copy of the transcript of every public hearing held thereon, and a complete record of the dates and results of all consultation with governmental agencies and the relevant advisory solid waste council, within the time prescribed in subsection h. of this section, the department shall have the power to develop and formulate a solid waste management plan in its entirety for any such solid waste management district, either including therein or excluding therefrom any part or parts of such plan as may have been adopted by the board of chosen freeholders or the Hackensack Commission, as the case may be. Following the holding of a public hearing pursuant to the procedures contained herein, the department shall have the power to adopt and promulgate such solid waste management plan in its entirety for any such solid waste management district. Any solid waste management plan so adopted and promulgated by the department for any solid waste management district shall be subject to the same review by the Superior Court as solid waste management plans otherwise adopted pursuant to this section. L.1975, c. 326, s. 14.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1B-26 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-26
Chairman of Fish and Game Council; vacancies; removal; compensation; eligibility
Status: in_force

Each Governor shall designate one of the members of the council as chairman of such council. Any member of the council so designated shall serve as such chairman at the pleasure of the Governor designating him and until his successor has been designated. The chairman of the council shall be its presiding officer. Any vacancies in the membership of said council occurring other than by expiration of term shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment but for the unexpired term only. Any member of the council may be removed from office by the Governor, for cause, upon notice and opportunity to be heard. The members of the council shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed for necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. No person who has been appointed a member of the council for two successive terms, including an unexpired term, shall again be eligible for that office for four years next following the expiration of his second successive term. L.1948, c. 448, p. 1799, s. 28, eff. Oct. 25, 1948.
N.J. Stat. § 13:9-10 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-10
Deputy firewardens; designation
Status: in_force

Each firewarden, subject to the approval of the department, may designate one or more proper persons to act as deputy or deputies in case of his absence or disability from any cause. Amended by L.1981, c. 369, s. 19, eff. Dec. 30, 1981.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1B-23 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-23
Division of Fish and Game, powers and duties transferred to
Status: in_force

All of the functions, powers and duties of the Division of Fish and Game of the existing State Department of Conservation, of the Fish and Game Council therein, and of the State Commissioner of Conservation relating to or administered through said division, herein transferred to the Department of Conservation and Economic Development, are hereby assigned to, and shall be exercised and performed through, the Division of Fish and Game in the department. L.1948, c. 448, p. 1797, s. 25, eff. Oct. 25, 1948.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1E-99.59 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1E / Section 1E-99.59
Short title
Status: in_force

1. Sections 1 through 23 of this act shall be known and may be cited as the "Dry Cell Battery Management Act." L.1991,c.521,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1F-21 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1F / Section 1F-21
Definitions relative to the "School Integrated Pest Management Act"
Status: in_force

3. As used in this act: "Charter school" means a school established pursuant to P.L.1995, c.426 (C.18A:36A-1 et seq.). "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Environmental Protection. "Department" means the Department of Environmental Protection. "Integrated pest management coordinator" or "coordinator" means an individual who is knowledgeable about integrated pest management systems and has been designated by a local school board, the board of trustees of a charter school, or the principal or chief administrator of a private school, as appropriate, as the integrated pest management coordinator pursuant to section 5 of this act. "Low Impact Pesticide" means any pesticide or pesticidal active ingredient alone, or in combination with inert ingredients, that the United States Environmental Protection Agency has determined is not of a character necessary to be regulated pursuant to the "Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act," 7 U.S.C. s.136 et seq. and that has been exempted from the registration and reporting requirements adopted pursuant to that act; any gel; paste; bait; antimicrobial agent such as a disinfectant used as a cleaning product; boric acid; disodium octoborate tetrahydrate; silica gels; diatomaceous earth; microbe-based insecticides such as bacillus thuringiensis; botanical insecticides, not including synthetic pyrethroids, without toxic synergists; and biological, living control agents. "Pesticide" means any substance or mixture of substances labeled, designed, intended for or capable of use in preventing, destroying, repelling, sterilizing or mitigating any insects, rodents, nematodes, predatory animals, fungi, weeds and other forms of plant or animal life or viruses, except viruses on or in living man or other animals. "Pesticide" shall also include any substance or mixture of substances labeled, designed or intended for use as a defoliant, desiccant or plant regulator. "School" means any public or private school as defined in N.J.S.18A:1-1. "School integrated pest management policy" means a managed pest control policy that eliminates or mitigates economic, health, and aesthetic damage caused by pests in schools; that delivers effective pest management, reduces the volume of pesticides used to minimize the potential hazards posed by pesticides to human health and the environment in schools; that uses integrated methods, site or pest inspections, pest population monitoring, an evaluation of the need for pest control, and one or more pest control methods, including sanitation, structural repair, mechanical and biological controls, other nonchemical methods, and when nonchemical options are ineffective or unreasonable, allows the use of a pesticide, with a preference toward first considering the use of a low impact pesticide for schools. "School pest emergency" means an urgent need to mitigate or eliminate a pest that threatens the health or safety of a student or staff member. "School property" means any area inside and outside of the school buildings controlled, managed, or owned by the school or school district. "Staff member" means an employee of a school or school district, including administrators, teachers, and other persons regularly employed by a school or school district, but shall not include an employee hired by a school, school district or the State to apply a pesticide or a person assisting in the application of a pesticide. "Universal notification" means notice provided by a local school board, a board of trustees of a charter school, or the principal or chief administrator of a private school, as appropriate, to all parents or guardians of children attending a school, and staff members of a school or school district. L.2002,c.117,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 13:19-31 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 19 / Section 19-31
Findings, declarations, determinations
Status: in_force

1. The Legislature finds and declares that the New Jersey shore is a valuable environmental and economic resource, and that every effort should be made to ensure the continued viability of the shoreline; that periodic storms threaten to destroy portions of the shore and property located upland of the shore, especially in areas where beach and dune maintenance has been neglected; that although federal shore protection and disaster relief aid has helped to mitigate the adverse effects of subsequent storms on particular beachfronts, many beaches remain ineligible for these types of federal aid due to ignorance of the eligibility requirements; and that many shore municipalities could qualify for federal aid in the future if they implement the basic beach maintenance techniques specified in federal guidelines. The Legislature therefore determines that it is altogether fitting and proper for the State to provide informational and educational services to shore municipalities concerning the eligibility requirements for federal shore protection and disaster relief aid. L.1995,c.19,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1E-128 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1E / Section 1E-128
Disclosure.
Status: in_force

3. In addition to any other procedure, condition or information required pursuant to P.L.1970, c.39 (C.13:1E-1 et seq.), P.L.1981, c.279 (C.13:1E-49 et seq.) or any other law: a. (1) Every applicant and permittee shall file a disclosure statement with the Attorney General; (2) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, any person required to be listed in the disclosure statement shall be fingerprinted for identification and investigation purposes in accordance with procedures therefor established by the Attorney General; (3) The Attorney General shall, upon the receipt of the disclosure statement from an applicant for an initial license, from a permittee, or from an applicant for a soil and fill recycling license, prepare and transmit to the department an investigative report on the applicant or the permittee, as the case may be, based in part upon the disclosure statement. In preparing this report, the Attorney General may request and receive criminal history information from the State Commission of Investigation or the Federal Bureau of Investigation; (4) In conducting a review of the application, the Attorney General shall include a review of the disclosure statement and investigative report; (5) An applicant or permittee may file a limited disclosure statement pursuant to the provisions of paragraphs (a) through (h) of subsection e. of section 2 of P.L.1983, c.392 (C.13:1E-127); and a person required to be listed in the disclosure statement is exempt from the fingerprint and personal history disclosure requirements; if: (a) The applicant or permittee is a secondary business activity corporation; and (b) The person required to be listed in the disclosure statement is (i) a director or chief executive officer; or (ii) an individual who does not have any responsibility for, or control of, the commercial solid waste or hazardous waste operations, or the provision of soil and fill recycling services, of the applicant, permittee or licensee conducted in New Jersey, and who will not exercise any such responsibility or control upon the issuance of a license or soil and fill recycling license by the department; (6) (a) A person who is a director or chief executive officer of a business concern that is a secondary business activity corporation, a publicly traded corporation or an institutional investor, including limited partnership interests, that is not the applicant or permittee but which is listed in a disclosure statement pursuant to subsection e. of section 2 of P.L.1983, c.392 (C.13:1E-127), shall be exempt from the fingerprint and personal history disclosure requirements; (b) An individual who is an officer or partner of, or who holds any equity in or debt liability of, a business concern that is a secondary business activity corporation, a publicly traded corporation or an institutional investor, including limited partnership interests, that is not the applicant or permittee but which is listed in a disclosure statement pursuant to subsection e. of section 2 of P.L.1983, c.392 (C.13:1E-127), shall be exempt from the fingerprint and personal history disclosure requirements, provided that the person or secondary business activity corporation or publicly traded corporation or institutional investor is not and will not be engaged in active management of the commercial solid waste or hazardous waste operations or the soil and fill recycling operations of the applicant or permittee conducted in New Jersey; (c) A business concern that is a secondary business activity corporation or an institutional investor, including limited partnership interests, that is not the applicant, licensee, permittee, or business concern that has been issued a soil and fill recycling license, but which is listed in a disclosure statement pursuant to subsection e. of section 2 of P.L.1983, c.392 (C.13:1E-127), shall be exempt from disclosure requirements established in subsection e. of section 2 of P.L.1983, c.392 (C.13:1E-127) provided that the secondary business activity corporation or institutional investor is not and will not be engaged in active management of the commercial solid waste or hazardous waste operations or the soil and fill recycling service operations of the applicant, licensee, permittee, or business concern that has been issued a soil and fill recycling license conducted in New Jersey; (d) A business concern that is a publicly traded corporation that is not the applicant, licensee, permittee, or business concern that has been issued a soil and fill recycling license but which is listed in a disclosure statement pursuant to subsection e. of section 2 of P.L.1983, c.392 (C.13:1E-127), shall be exempt from disclosure requirements established in subsection e. of section 2 of P.L.1983, c.392 (C.13:1E-127) provided that the name and business address of the publicly traded corporation and copies of its annual filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or its foreign equivalent, are filed with the disclosure forms of the applicant, licensee, permittee, or business concern that has been issued a soil and fill recycling license. Subsidiaries intervening in the chain of equity between the publicly traded corporation and the applicant, licensee, permittee, or business concern that has been issued a soil and fill recycling license, and the officers and directors of those intervening subsidiaries, shall also be exempt from the disclosure requirements established in subsection e. of section 2 of P.L.1983, c.392 (C.13:1E-127) provided that the intervening subsidiary is not and will not be engaged in active management of the commercial solid waste or hazardous waste operations or the soil and fill recycling service operations of the applicant, licensee, permittee, or business concern that has been issued a soil and fill recycling license conducted in New Jersey; (e) An individual exempt from disclosure requirements under subparagraph (b) of this paragraph, a secondary business activity corporation or institutional investor exempt from disclosure requirements under subparagraph (c) of this paragraph, and a publicly traded corporation exempt from disclosure requirements under subparagraph (d) of this paragraph, may be required by the Attorney General to file disclosure forms and be fingerprinted in the circumstances described in subsection d. of this section; and (f) A person that holds equity in, or debt liability of, a business concern that is exempt from the disclosure requirements established in subsection e. of section 2 of P.L.1983, c.392 (C.13:1E-127) shall also be exempt from the disclosure requirements established in subsection e. of section 2 of P.L.1983, c.392 (C.13:1E-127). b. All applicants, permittees and licensees, and all business concerns that have been issued a soil and fill recycling license, shall have the continuing duty to provide any assistance or information requested by the department or the Attorney General, and to cooperate in any inquiry or investigation conducted by the Attorney General or the State Commission of Investigation and any inquiry, investigation, or hearing conducted by the department. Except as otherwise determined by the Superior Court pursuant to subsection d. of this section, if, upon issuance of a formal request to answer any inquiry or produce information, evidence or testimony, any applicant, permittee, licensee, or any business concern that has been issued a soil and fill recycling license, fails or refuses to comply, the application of the business concern for a license, or a soil and fill recycling license, as the case may be, may be denied, or the license or soil and fill recycling license of that business concern may be revoked by the department. c. If any of the information required to be included in the disclosure statement changes, or if any information provided concerning the applicability of an exemption under subsection d. of this section changes, or if any additional information should be added to the disclosure statement after it has been filed, the applicant, permittee or licensee, or the business concern that has been issued a soil and fill recycling license, shall provide that information to the department and the Attorney General, in writing, within 30 days of the change or addition and on any subsequent annual update required to be filed. If the applicant, permittee, licensee, or business concern that has been issued a soil and fill recycling license adds a new person who is required to be listed in the disclosure statement, that person is subject to the same disclosure requirements as set forth in this section, and the applicant, permittee, licensee, or business concern that has been issued a soil and fill recycling license shall be required to pay an additional fee in accordance with a fee schedule adopted pursuant to rules and regulations promulgated by the department. d. The provisions of paragraphs (5) and (6) of subsection a. of this section to the contrary notwithstanding, the Attorney General may at any time require any person required to be listed in the disclosure statement to file a completed personal history disclosure form and a full disclosure statement with the Attorney General pursuant to paragraphs (1) through (9) of subsection e. of section 2 of P.L.1983, c.392 (C.13:1E-127), or to be fingerprinted for identification and investigation purposes pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection a. of this section, if the Attorney General determines that there exists a reasonable suspicion that the additional information is likely to lead to information relevant to a determination regarding the approval of a license or a soil and fill recycling license pursuant to section 8 of P.L.1983, c.392 (C.13:1E-133), the revocation of a license or soil and fill recycling license pursuant to section 9 of P.L.1983, c.392 (C.13:1E-134), or the severance of a disqualifying person pursuant to section 10 of P.L.1983, c.392 (C.13:1E-135).
If the Attorney General requires any or all of this information, a written request for the additional information shall be served upon the applicant, permittee or licensee, or the business concern that has been issued a soil and fill recycling license. Within 60 days of receipt of a written request for additional information, the applicant, permittee or licensee, or the business concern that has been issued a soil and fill recycling license may seek review of the Attorney General's determination in the Superior Court. If the applicant, permittee or licensee, or the business concern that has been issued a soil and fill recycling license fails to provide the additional information to the Attorney General within 60 days of receipt of the written request, the Attorney General may file with the Superior Court a petition for an order requiring the applicant, permittee or licensee, or the business concern that has been issued a soil and fill recycling license to provide the additional information. In a proceeding brought by either party, the applicant, permittee or licensee, or the business concern that has been issued a soil and fill recycling license shall demonstrate that the additional information requested is not likely to lead to information relevant to a determination regarding the approval of a license or soil and fill recycling license pursuant to section 8 of P.L.1983, c.392 (C.13:1E-133), the revocation of a license or soil and fill recycling license pursuant to section 9 of P.L.1983, c.392 (C.13:1E-134), or the severance of a disqualifying person pursuant to section 10 of P.L.1983, c.392 (C.13:1E-135). For good cause shown, the court may review in camera the submission of the Attorney General or the applicant, permittee or licensee, or the business concern that has been issued a soil and fill recycling license, or any part thereof. L.1983, c.392, s.3; amended 1991, c.269, s.2; 1995, c.72, s.2; 2009, c.253, s.3; 2011, c.68, s.2; 2019, c.397, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 13:11A-5 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 11A / Section 11A-5
Interagency memorandum of agreement
Status: in_force

10. The commissioner, the director, and the State Treasurer shall develop and enter into an interagency memorandum of agreement setting forth the procedures to be followed by the department and the division in carrying out their respective responsibilities under this act. L.1997,c.74,s.10.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1E-48.25 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1E / Section 1E-48.25
State agencies included
Status: in_force

The State and any of its political subdivisions, public agencies, and public authorities shall be deemed a person within the meaning of this act. L. 1989, c. 34, s. 25.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1E-96.4 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1E / Section 1E-96.4
Definitions relative to recycling of solid waste.
Status: in_force

3. For the purposes of this act: "Beverage container" means an individual, separate, hermetically sealed, or made airtight with a metal or plastic cap, bottle or can composed of glass, metal, plastic or any combination thereof, containing a beverage. "Certified recycling coordinator" means a person or persons designated as such pursuant to section 3 of P.L.1987, c.102 (C.13:1E-99.13) or section 6 of P.L.1987, c.102 (C.13:1E-99.16). "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Environmental Protection. "Department" means the Department of Environmental Protection. "Director" means the Director of the Division of Taxation in the Department of the Treasury. "Division" means the Division of Taxation in the Department of the Treasury. "Materials recovery" means the processing and separation of solid waste utilizing manual or mechanical methods for the purposes of recovering recyclable materials for disposition and recycling prior to the disposal of the residual solid waste at an authorized solid waste facility. "Materials recovery facility" means a transfer station or other authorized solid waste facility at which nonhazardous solid waste, which material is not source separated by the generator thereof prior to collection, is received for onsite processing and separation utilizing manual or mechanical methods for the purposes of recovering recyclable materials for disposition and recycling prior to the disposal of the residual solid waste at an authorized solid waste facility. "Post-consumer waste material" means a material or product that would otherwise become solid waste, having completed its intended end use and product life cycle; except that "post-consumer waste material" shall not include secondary waste material or materials and by-products generated from, and commonly used within, an original manufacturing and fabrication process. "Recycled product" means any product or commodity which is manufactured or produced in whole or in part from post-consumer waste material and which meets the recycled content standard of the United States Environmental Protection Agency as published in the Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines for Products Containing Recovered Material. "Residue" means any solid waste generated as a result of the use of post-consumer waste material in the manufacture of a recycled product. "Resource recovery facility" means a solid waste facility constructed and operated for the incineration of solid waste for energy production and the recovery of metals and other materials for reuse; or a mechanized composting facility, or any other solid waste facility constructed or operated for the collection, separation, recycling, and recovery of metals, glass, paper, and other materials for reuse or for energy production. "Secondary waste material" means waste material generated after the completion of a manufacturing process. "Solid waste" means the same as that term is defined in section 3 of P.L.1970, c.39 (C.13:1E-3), except that, as used in the provisions of P.L.2007, c.311 (C.13:1E-96.2 et al.), "solid waste" shall be limited to the following solid waste ID types: Type 10 Municipal; Type 13 Bulky waste; Type 13C Construction and Demolition waste; Type 23 Vegetative waste; Type 25 Animal and food processing wastes; and Type 27 Dry industrial waste, including Type 27-A Asbestos-containing waste, as set forth in N.J.A.C.7:26-1.6 and N.J.A.C.7:26-2.13. "Solid waste collection" means the activity related to pick-up and transportation of solid waste from its source or location to a solid waste facility or other destination. "Solid waste collector" means a person engaged in the collection of solid waste and registered pursuant to sections 4 and 5 of P.L.1970, c.39 (C.13:1E-4 and 13:1E-5); or any municipality wherein the municipal governing body has established and operates a municipal service system for solid waste collection pursuant to R.S.40:66-1. "Solid waste disposal" means the storage, treatment, utilization, processing, transfer, or final disposal of solid waste. "Solid waste facilities" means and includes the plants, structures and other real and personal property acquired, constructed or operated or to be acquired, constructed or operated by, or on behalf of, any person, public authority or county pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1970, c.39 (C.13:1E-1 et seq.) or any other act, including transfer stations, incinerators, resource recovery facilities, sanitary landfill facilities or other plants for the disposal of solid waste, and all vehicles, equipment and other real and personal property and rights therein and appurtenances necessary or useful and convenient for the collection or disposal of solid waste in a sanitary manner. L.2007, c.311, s.3; amended 2008, c.6, s.2
N.J. Stat. § 13:1E-34.1 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1E / Section 1E-34.1
Development of landfill mining demonstration project
Status: in_force

1. a. The department shall authorize the development of a landfill mining demonstration project to provide information and experience concerning landfill mining. As used in this act, "landfill mining" means the excavation and removal of materials from a closed sanitary landfill facility for the purposes of recycling, use, reuse, sale, or composting. b. Any local government unit that owns or operates a sanitary landfill facility proposing to undertake a landfill mining demonstration project shall submit to the department an application package that shall contain a mining plan and any other information as may be prescribed by the department. c. The department shall allocate $250,000 from the Sanitary Landfill Contingency Fund, established pursuant to section 6 of P.L.1981, c.306 (C.13:1E-105), to the Solid Waste Management Research and Development Fund, established pursuant to section 25 of P.L.1975, c.326 (C.13:1E-34), for grants to local government units that own or operate sanitary landfill facilities to undertake landfill mining demonstration projects. d. An owner or operator of a sanitary landfill facility who undertakes a landfill mining demonstration project shall prepare a written report concerning the project every six months during the implementation of the project and a final report within six months of its completion, which shall be submitted to the department, to the Legislature, and to the Chairmen of the Senate Environment Committee, the Assembly Solid and Hazardous Waste Committee and the Assembly Environment and Energy Committee or their successor committees. The final report shall include but shall not be limited to an explanation of the procedures used in the project, the number of tons of recyclable materials recovered, the types of materials recovered, the number of tons of materials sold, the buyers of any materials recovered, the materials composted, the number of tons of materials composted, additional disposal capacity created, cost effectiveness, the environmental problems revealed, the measures taken for closure, the materials remaining in the landfill, if any, the equipment purchased, an accounting of the costs of the projects, and any other information the department deems appropriate. e. The department may charge reasonable fees, not to exceed 10% of the amount of the grant, for any of the services to be performed or rendered in connection with this section, and for the costs of compliance monitoring and administration. The fee schedule shall reasonably reflect the duration or complexity of the specific service performed or rendered, information reviewed, or inspection conducted. f. As used in this section, "local government unit" means any county or municipality, or any agency, instrumentality, authority or corporation of any county or municipality, including, but not limited to, sewerage, utility and improvement authorities, or any public body having local or regional jurisdiction over solid waste disposal, including, but not limited to, solid waste management districts, or any political subdivision of the State, authority or agency authorized pursuant to law to own or operate sanitary landfill facilities or to provide for the environmentally sound disposal of solid waste. L.1994,c.99,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 13:17-15 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 17 / Section 17-15
Filing of subdivision plats; necessity of certification by commission
Status: in_force

The county clerk or registrar of deeds and mortgages shall not accept for filing any subdivision plat for lands in the district unless it bears the certification of approval of the commission in addition to all other requirements for filing a subdivision plat. If the commission shall have taken no action to approve or disapprove a subdivision within the period required by section 13 of this act it shall, at the request of the developer, certify such fact upon the plat. Such certification shall be sufficient authorization for further action by the municipal approving authority and filing with the appropriate county recording officer. L.1968, c. 404, s. 14.
N.J. Stat. § 13:8B-7 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 8B / Section 8B-7
Valuation of land subject to restriction
Status: in_force

The existence of any conservation restriction or historical preservation restriction acquired pursuant to this act shall be considered by local assessors in establishing the full value of any lands subject to such restriction. L.1979, c. 378, s. 7, eff. Feb. 5, 1980.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1E-116.4 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1E / Section 1E-116.4
Reimbursement of costs of closure and remediation
Status: in_force

4. a. The provisions of any other law, or rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto, to the contrary notwithstanding, any developer that enters into a redevelopment agreement pursuant to section 3 of P.L.1996, c.124 (C.13:1E-116.3), may be eligible for reimbursement of 75% of the costs of the closure and remediation of the municipal solid waste landfill pursuant to the provisions of this section upon the commencement of a business operation within a redevelopment project, the sales receipts of which are subject to the tax imposed under the "Sales and Use Tax Act," P.L.1966, c.30 (C.54:32B-1 et seq.). b. To be eligible for reimbursement of 75% of the costs of closure and remediation, a developer shall submit an application, in writing, to the director for review and certification of the reimbursement. The director shall review the request for the reimbursement upon receipt of an application therefor, and shall approve or deny the application for certification on a timely basis. The director shall certify a developer to be eligible for the reimbursement if the director shall find that: (1) a place of business is located in the area subject to the redevelopment agreement for the purpose of making retail sales; (2) non-exempt items are regularly exhibited and offered for retail sale at that location; (3) the place of business is not utilized primarily for the purpose of catalogue or mail order sales; and (4) the developer has entered into a memorandum of agreement with the Commissioner of Environmental Protection for the environmentally sound and proper closure and remediation of the municipal solid waste landfill located on the site of the redevelopment project pursuant to section 5 of P.L.1996, c.124 (C.13:1E-116.5) and is in compliance with the memorandum of agreement. c. When filing an application for certification for a reimbursement pursuant to this section, the developer shall submit to the director a certification of the total closure and remediation costs incurred by the developer for the closure and remediation of the municipal solid waste landfill located at the site of the redevelopment project as provided in the redevelopment agreement. L.1996,c.124,s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1L-21 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1L / Section 1L-21
Powert to arrest without warrant; authorization to carry firearm; law enforcement training program.
Status: in_force

21. The commissioner of the department shall have the power to vest in State park police officers and other personnel of the department at all times the power to arrest without warrant any person violating any law of the State committed in their presence and bring the offender before any court having jurisdiction to receive the complaint of such violation. These personnel are hereby authorized to carry firearms at all times. The department, with the approval of the Attorney General, shall establish and maintain a law enforcement training program for such personnel. L1983,c.324,s.21; amended 2003, c.147, s.2; 2005, c.216, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 13:17-35 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 17 / Section 17-35
Regulations for installation, construction, maintenance, etc., of public utility equipment and appliances
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to the other powers conferred upon it by this act or by any other law and not in limitation thereof, the commission, in connection with construction or operation of any project, shall have power to make reasonable regulations for the installation, construction, maintenance, repair, renewal, relocation and removal of tracks, pipes, mains, conduits, cables, wires, towers, poles or any other equipment and appliances (in this section called "works" ) of any public utility as defined in section 48:2-13 of the Revised Statutes, in, on, along, over or under any project, public highway or real property, including public lands or water. Whenever in connection with construction or operation of any project, the commission shall determine that it is necessary that any such works, which now or hereafter may be located in, on, along, over or under any project, public highway or such real property, should be relocated in the project, public highway or such real property or should be removed therefrom, the public utility owning or operating such works shall relocate or remove the same in accordance with the order of the commission, provided, however, that the cost and expense of such relocation or removal including the cost of installing such works in a new location or new locations, and the cost of any lands or any rights or interest in lands or any other rights acquired to accomplish such relocation or removal, less the cost of any lands or any rights or interest in lands or any other rights of the public utility paid to the public utility in connection with the relocation or removal of such works, shall be paid by the commission and shall be included in the cost of such project. In case of any such relocation or removal of works as aforesaid, the public utility owning or operating the same, its successors or assigns, may maintain and operate such works, with the necessary appurtenances, in the new location or new locations for as long a period, and upon the same terms and conditions, as it had the right to maintain and operate such works in their former location. (b) In the case of any such relocation or removal of works, as aforesaid, the commission shall own and maintain, repair and renew structures within the rights-of-way of railroad companies carrying any project of feeder road over railroads, and the commission shall bear the cost of maintenance, repair and renewal of structures within the rights-of-way of railroad companies carrying railroads over any project or feeder road but this provision shall not relieve any railroad company from responsibility for damage caused to any commission or railroad structure by the operation of its railroad. Such approaches, curbing, sidewalk paving, guard rails on approaches and surface paving on projects or feeder roads as shall be within the rights-of-way of a railroad company or companies shall be owned and maintained, repaired and renewed by the commission; rails, pipes and lines shall be owned and maintained, repaired and renewed by the railroad company or companies. L.1968, c. 404, s. 34.
N.J. Stat. § 13:19-19 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 19 / Section 19-19
Applicability of act
Status: in_force

19. The provisions of this act shall not be regarded as to be in derogation of any powers now existing and shall be regarded as supplemental and in addition to powers conferred by other laws, including the authority of the department to regulate waterfront development pursuant to R.S.12:5-1 et seq. and municipal zoning authority. The provisions of this act shall not apply to those portions of the coastal areas regulated pursuant to enforceable orders under P.L.1970, c.272 (C.13:9A-1 et seq.). L.1973,c.185,s.19; amended 1993,c.190,s.17.
N.J. Stat. § 13:13-12.11 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13 / Section 13-12.11
Expense of hearing
Status: in_force

The expense of any hearing on application to purchase canal water shall be certified by the division to the applicant, who shall pay the same within thirty days thereafter. L.1949, c. 168, p. 555, s. 3.
N.J. Stat. § 13:12-2 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-2
"Morris canal" defined
Status: in_force

The term "Morris canal" as used in this chapter, and hereinafter designated as the "canal" , means and includes all of the property, lands, rights, easements, privileges and franchises of whatsoever character vested on March eleven, one thousand nine hundred and twenty-two, in the Morris Canal and Banking Company as well as that which on said date had passed to or had been directly or indirectly acquired by the Lehigh Valley Railroad Company, a corporation of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, as lessee under and by virtue of a certain indenture of lease, dated May fourth, one thousand eight hundred and seventy-one, between the Morris Canal and Banking Company and the Lehigh Valley Railroad Company under and by virtue of the authority of the act entitled "A further supplement to "An act to incorporate a company to form an artificial navigation between the Passaic and Delaware rivers,' passed December thirty-one, one thousand eight hundred and twenty-four," approved March fourteen, one thousand eight hundred and seventy-one (L.1871, c. 153, p. 444), including two tracts of land and land under water in Jersey City fronting on the Hudson river, known as the "Little basin" and the "Big basin" , respectively, and including any water rights and rights of diversion vested on March eleven, one thousand nine hundred and twenty-two, or prior to such date, vested in the Lehigh Valley Railroad Company or the Morris Canal and Banking Company, excepting any such rights that may have been acquired by any municipality of this state.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1B-15.11 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-15.11
Acceptance of grants and gifts by commissioner; expenditure of funds
Status: in_force

The commissioner may accept grants and gifts of lands, money or other things of value to carry out the purpose of this act and may use such grants and gifts and any sums as may be appropriated from time to time to acquire lands for natural areas and to maintain and operate such lands. The commissioner may expend funds in the State Recreation and Conservation Land Acquisition Fund, should such fund be established by law, to implement the purpose of this act. L.1961, c. 51, p. 527, s. 8, eff. June 3, 1961.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1L-34 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1L / Section 1L-34
Enactment of conflicting ordinance, rule, regulation prohibited.
Status: in_force

6. No local government unit may enact, on or after the date of enactment of P.L.2009, c.256 (C.13:1L-29 et al.), any ordinance, rule, or resolution, as appropriate, that conflicts with, prevents or impedes the implementation of a forest stewardship plan approved pursuant to section 3 of P.L.2009, c.256 (C.13:1L-31) or impose a fee in excess of $100 in any calendar year for the cutting of trees on any land that is the subject of an approved forest stewardship plan. The provisions of P.L.2009, c.256 (C.13:1L-29 et al.) supersede any such ordinance, rule, or resolution, as appropriate, enacted or adopted on or prior to the date of enactment of P.L.2009, c.256 (C.13:1L-29 et al.). L.2009, c.256, s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 13:8C-49 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 8C / Section 8C-49
"Preserve New Jersey Blue Acres Fund."
Status: in_force

7. a. The State Treasurer shall establish a fund to be known as the "Preserve New Jersey Blue Acres Fund" and shall deposit into the fund all moneys received pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection a. of section 5 of this act and any other moneys appropriated by law for deposit into the fund. Moneys in the fund shall be invested in permitted investments or shall be held in interest-bearing accounts in those depositories as the State Treasurer may select, and may be invested and reinvested in permitted investments or as other trust funds in the custody of the State Treasurer in the manner provided by law. All interest or other income or earnings derived from the investment or reinvestment of moneys in the fund shall be credited to the fund. b. The moneys in the Preserve New Jersey Blue Acres Fund are specifically dedicated and shall be applied for the purposes of providing moneys to: (1) meet the Blue Acres costs to the State for the acquisition of lands for a Blue Acres project; or (2) provide grants, pursuant to the provisions of subsection c. of this section, to assist a qualifying tax exempt nonprofit organization in meeting the Blue Acres costs for the acquisition of lands for a Blue Acres project. c. (1) A grant by the State for lands to be acquired by a qualifying tax exempt nonprofit organization for a Blue Acres project may include up to 50 percent of the Blue Acres cost of acquisition of the lands by the qualifying tax exempt nonprofit organization. (2) A qualifying tax exempt nonprofit organization shall not use as its matching share of the Blue Acres cost of acquisition of lands for a Blue Acres project any constitutionally dedicated moneys, as defined pursuant to section 3 of P.L.1999, c.152 (C.13:8C-3), or any grant moneys obtained from a Green Acres bond act. (3) To qualify to receive a grant from the Preserve New Jersey Blue Acres Fund, the board of directors or governing body of the applying tax exempt nonprofit organization shall: (a) demonstrate to the commissioner that the organization qualifies as a charitable conservancy for the purposes of P.L.1979, c.378 (C.13:8B-1 et seq.); (b) demonstrate that the organization has the resources to match the grant requested; (c) agree to make and keep the lands accessible to the public, unless the commissioner determines that public accessibility would be detrimental to the lands or any natural resources associated therewith; (d) agree not to convey the lands except to the federal government, the State, a local government unit, or another qualifying tax exempt nonprofit organization, for recreation and conservation purposes; and (e) agree to execute and donate to the State at no charge a conservation restriction pursuant to P.L.1979, c.378 (C.13:8B-1 et seq.) on the lands to be acquired with the grant. d. The State shall not use the power of eminent domain in any manner for the acquisition of lands by the State for Blue Acres projects using constitutionally dedicated CBT moneys in whole or in part unless a concurrent resolution approving that use is approved by both Houses of the Legislature; except that, without the need for such a concurrent resolution, the State may use the power of eminent domain to the extent necessary to establish a value for lands to be acquired from a willing seller by the State for recreation and conservation purposes, as part of a Blue Acres project, using constitutionally dedicated CBT moneys in whole or in part. e. Moneys in the fund shall not be expended except in accordance with appropriations from the fund made by law. Any act appropriating moneys from the Preserve New Jersey Blue Acres Fund shall identify the particular project or projects to be funded by the moneys, and any expenditure for a project for which the location is not identified by municipality and county in the appropriation shall require the approval of the Joint Budget Oversight Committee, or its successor. f. Unexpended moneys due to project withdrawals, cancellations, or cost savings shall be returned to the fund to be used for the purposes of the fund. g. Of the amount authorized pursuant to this section, not more than five percent shall be utilized for organizational, administrative and other work and services, including salaries, equipment and materials necessary to administer the applicable provisions of this act. L.2016, c.12, s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 13:8-57 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-57
Violations; penalty; injunction
Status: in_force

Any person who violates the provisions of any rule or regulation adopted by the department pursuant to this act shall be guilty of a disorderly persons offense. If such violation is of a continuing nature, each day in which it continues shall constitute an additional, separate and distinct offense. The department is hereby empowered to institute any action in a court of competent jurisdiction for injunctive relief to prohibit and prevent such violation, and such court may proceed in a summary manner. L.1977, c. 236, s. 13, eff. Sept. 28, 1977.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1E-161 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1E / Section 1E-161
Notice of public hearing
Status: in_force

a. A contracting unit shall hold a public hearing on a proposed contract submitted to the department, the Board of Public Utilities and the Division of Local Government Services for review and approval pursuant to the provisions of this amendatory and supplementary act no sooner than 30 days nor later than 45 days following submission of the proposed contract for review and approvaL. This public hearing shall be held in the area to be served under the terms of the proposed contract. b. The contracting unit shall provide at least 20 days' advance written notice of a public hearing to be held on a proposed contract pursuant to the provisions of this section to the department, the Board of Public Utilities, the Division of Local Government Services, the Division of Rate Counsel, the clerk of each municipality within the area to be served under the terms of the proposed contract, and to the county clerk of each county in whole or in part within the area to be served under the terms of the proposed contract. c. A contracting unit shall provide advance notice to the public of a public hearing to be held on a proposed contract pursuant to the provisions of this section. This notice shall be published once a week for two consecutive weeks in at least one newspaper of general circulation in the area to be served under the terms of the proposed contract. The second notice shall be published at least 10 days prior to the date of the public hearing. These notices shall include the date, time and location of the public hearing, a general description of the proposed contract, and shall inform the public of the availability of copies of the proposed contract for inspection by any interested party at the offices of the contracting unit. Upon request, the contracting unit shall provide any interested party with a copy of the proposed contract at a cost not to exceed the actual cost of reproducing the proposed contract and any supporting documentation. L. 1985, c. 38, s. 26, eff. Feb. 4, 1985.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1B-15.115 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-15.115
Additional powers.
Status: in_force

8. The trust shall have power in particular to: a. solicit and accept gifts, legacies, bequests, and endowments for any purpose which falls within that of the trust, and to maintain interest-bearing trust accounts for those purposes; and, unless otherwise specified by the person making such gift, legacy, bequest, or endowment, the trustees may expend both principal and income of any such gift, bequest, legacy, or endowment in furtherance of the trust or invest it in whole or in part in securities which are legal for trust funds in the State of New Jersey; b. acquire and hold real and personal property of historic, aesthetic, or cultural significance, by gift, purchase, devise, bequest, or by any other means, to preserve and administer such properties, and, in the acquisition of such properties, to acquire property adjacent thereto deemed necessary for the proper use and administration of historic, aesthetic, or cultural property; c. apply all moneys, assets, property, or other things of value it may receive as an incident to its operation to the general purpose of the trust; d. cooperate with and assist, insofar as practicable, any agency of the State or any of its political subdivisions and any private agency or person in furtherance of the purpose of the trust; e. give any moneys or property held by the trust to the Commissioner of Community Affairs or the Commissioner of Environmental Protection on behalf of the State for the purpose of administering, operating, or maintaining the historic sites programs of the State of New Jersey; f. report annually to the Governor and the Legislature of the State of New Jersey its activities during the preceding year together with any recommendations or requests it deems appropriate to further the purpose of the trust. The annual report shall include a summary of the trust's use of the fee-collection authority provided by subsection h. of this section. The summary shall include the following information: (1) For conferences, workshops, or other education initiatives: (a) a list of all conferences, workshops, or other education initiatives conducted during the preceding year for which fees were collected pursuant to subsection h. of this section; (b) the dollar amount of actual costs incurred by the trust in connection with each conference, workshop, or other education initiative listed in the summary; and (c) the dollar amount of fees collected pursuant to subsection h. of this section for each conference, workshop, or other education initiative listed in the summary . (d) (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2025, c.160) (2) For printed works: (a) identification by author with title of each printed work for which fees were collected pursuant to subsection h. of this section; (b) the actual cost of reprinting the printed work; and (c) the dollar amount of fees collected pursuant to subsection h. of this section for reprinting of the printed work. (d) (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2025, c.160) g. apply for recognition as an organization that is exempt from federal taxation, pursuant to section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (26 U.S.C.s.501(c)(3)), and to accept tax-deductible gifts, legacies, bequests, and endowments as provided pursuant to subsection a. of this section, and as allowed by the Internal Revenue Code. This authorization shall be deemed retroactive to June 21, 1967; h. collect fees for: (1) admittance to any conference, seminar, exhibition, symposium, workshop or similar meeting, or education initiative sponsored by the trust for the purpose of promoting the preservation, improvement, restoration, rehabilitation, or acquisition of historic properties in the State; and (2) distribution to any individual or entity of a book, treatise, research study, monograph, or other printed work, CD-ROM, DVD, or online digital content that has been authored or commissioned by the trust for the purpose of promoting the preservation, improvement, restoration, rehabilitation, or acquisition of historic properties in the State; and i. provide for the collection of fees under this section or by contract. j. Fees collected pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection h. of this section shall be credited to a non-lapsing account from which the costs of the conference, workshop, or other education initiative are paid and shall be available to pay the costs incurred by the trust in connection with its sponsorship of the conference, workshop, or other education initiative or to reimburse the trust for those costs. In the event that the total amount of fees collected exceeds the actual costs incurred by the trust in connection with its sponsorship of a conference, workshop, or other education initiative, the amount of such excess shall remain in the account and may be used by the trust to pay for future costs associated with any conference, seminar, exhibition, symposium, workshop or similar meeting, or education initiative sponsored by the trust for the purpose of promoting the preservation, improvement, rehabilitation, or acquisition of historic properties in the State; k. Fees collected pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection h. of this section shall be credited to the account from which the costs of reprinting the printed work, or creating or distributing any CD-ROM, DVD, or online digital content are paid, and shall be available to pay the costs incurred by the trust to reprint the printed work or create or distribute the CD-ROM, DVD, or online digital content or to reimburse the trust for those costs. In the event the total amount of fees collected exceeds the actual costs incurred by the trust to reprint the printed work, the amount of such excess shall remain in the account and may be used by the trust to pay for future costs associated with reprinting printed works or creating or distributing any CD-ROM, DVD, or online digital content. L.1967, c.124, s.8; amended 1995, c.217, s.4; 1999, c.152, s.46; 2009, c.288, s.1; 2025, c.160, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1F-18 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1F / Section 1F-18
Definition
Status: in_force

For the purposes of this act "land actively devoted to agricultural or horticultural use" means land, not less than three acres in area, which is devoted to: a. In the case of agricultural use, the production for sale of plants and animals useful to man, including but not limited to forages and sod crops; grains and feed crops; dairy animals and dairy products; poultry and poultry products; livestock, including beef cattle, sheep, swine, horses, ponies, mules or goats, including the breeding or grazing of any or all of such animals; bees and apiary products; fur animals; trees and forest products; or when devoted to and meeting the requirements and qualifications for payments or other compensation pursuant to a soil conservation program under an agreement with an agency of the federal government; and b. In the case of horticultural use, the production for sale of fruits of all kinds, including grapes, nuts and berries; vegetables; nursery, floral, ornamental and greenhouse products; or when devoted to and meeting the requirements and qualifications for payments or other compensation pursuant to a soil conservation program under an agreement with an agency of the federal government. L. 1987, c. 204, s. 2.
N.J. Stat. § 13:16-18 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 16 / Section 16-18
Appropriation of funds
Status: in_force

The funds necessary to accomplish the provisions of this act shall be appropriated from the General Treasury to the department for the purposes of this act. L.1966, c. 130, s. 18.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1G-9 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1G / Section 1G-9
Motor vehicles; operation in violation of noise standards; penalty
Status: in_force

Any person who operates a motor vehicle or owns a motor vehicle which he permits to be operated upon the public highways of this State which generates noise in excess of standards adopted by the department shall be liable to a penalty of not less than $25.00 nor more than $1,000.00 which shall be enforced in accordance with the provisions of chapter 5 of Title 39 of the Revised Statutes. L.1971, c. 418, s. 9, eff. Jan. 24, 1972.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1K-14 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1K / Section 1K-14
Residential property contaminated with radon gas or radon progeny; inspection and testing; removal; certification; costs
Status: in_force

a. The Department of Environmental Protection shall, upon a determination after inspection and testing that the premises of any residential property are not significantly contaminated with radon gas or radon progeny and require no remedial action, provide the owner of the property with written certification that, as of the date of the testing, any radon gas or radon progeny contamination present was within acceptable limits as established by the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the department. b. The department shall, upon completion of any project undertaken to remove radium from any residential property and to remedy excessive levels of radon gas or radon progeny therefrom, provide the owner of the property with written certification that, as of the date of the completion of the project, any radon gas or radon progeny contamination present was within acceptable limits as established by the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the department. c. The costs incurred by the department in providing the certifications required by this section shall be covered by sums which may be appropriated or otherwise made available to the department to remedy radon gas or radon progeny contamination. L.1983, c. 575, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1B-49.4 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-49.4
Powers of water supply advisory council
Status: in_force

The council may: a. Review any matter relating to water supply and to transmit such recommendations thereon to the department or to the New Jersey Water Supply Authority as it may deem appropriate; b. Hold public meetings or hearings within this State on any matter related to water supply; and c. Call to its assistance and avail itself of the services of such employees of any State, county or municipal department, board, commission or agency as may be required and made available for such purposes. L.1981, c. 262, s. 20, eff. Aug. 13, 1981.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1E-99.127 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1E / Section 1E-99.127
Definitions relative to certain single-use products.
Status: in_force

2. As used in P.L.2020, c.117 (C.13:1E-99.126 et al.): "Carryout bag" means a bag that is provided by a store or food service business to a customer for the purpose of transporting groceries, prepared foods, or retail goods. "Carryout bag" shall not include:
(1) a bag used solely to contain or wrap uncooked meat, fish, or poultry; (2) a bag used solely to package loose items such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, coffee, grains, baked goods, candy, greeting cards, flowers, or small hardware items; (3) a bag used solely to contain live animals, such as fish or insects sold in a pet store; (4) a bag used solely to contain food sliced or prepared to order, including soup or hot food; (5) a laundry, dry cleaning, or garment bag; (6) a bag provided by a pharmacy to carry prescription drugs; (7) a newspaper bag; and (8) any similar bag, as determined by the department pursuant to rule, regulation, or guidance. "Department" means the Department of Environmental Protection. "Food service business" means a business that sells or provides food for consumption on or off the premises, and includes, but is not limited to, any restaurant, café, delicatessen, coffee shop, convenience store, grocery store, vending truck or cart, food truck, movie theater, or business or institutional cafeteria, including those operated by or on behalf of any governmental entity. "Grocery store" means a self-service retail establishment that occupies at least 2,500 square feet and that sells household foodstuffs for off-site consumption, including, but not limited to, fresh produce, meat, poultry, fish, deli products, dairy products, canned foods, dry foods, beverages, baked foods, or prepared foods. "Grocery store" shall not include an establishment that handles only prepackaged food that does not require time or temperature controls for food safety. "Hemp product" means a finished product with a delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol concentration of not more than 0.3 percent that is derived from or made by processing a hemp plant or plant part and prepared in a form available for commercial sale. "Person" means any individual, corporation, company, association, society, firm, partnership, joint stock company, or governmental entity. "Plastic" means a synthetic material made from linking monomers through a chemical reaction to create an organic polymer chain that can be molded or extruded at high heat into various solid forms retaining their defined shapes during the life cycle and after disposal. "Polystyrene foam" means blown polystyrene and expanded and extruded foams that are thermoplastic petrochemical materials utilizing a styrene monomer and processed by a number of techniques, including, but not limited to, fusion of polymer spheres (expandable bead polystyrene), injection molding, foam molding, and extrusion-blow molding (extruded foam polystyrene).
"Polystyrene foam food service product" means a product made, in whole or in part, of polystyrene foam that is used for selling or providing a food or beverage, and includes, but is not limited to, a food container, plate, hot or cold beverage cup, meat or vegetable tray, cutlery, or egg carton. "Reusable carryout bag" means a carryout bag that: (1) is made of polypropylene, PET nonwoven fabric, nylon, cloth, hemp product, or other machine washable fabric; (2) has stitched handles; and (3) is designed and manufactured for multiple reuse. "Single-use paper carryout bag" means a carryout bag made of paper that is not a reusable carryout bag. "Single-use plastic carryout bag" means a carryout bag made of plastic that is not a reusable carryout bag. "Store" means any grocery store, convenience store, liquor store, pharmacy, drug store, or other retail establishment.
L.2020, c.117, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 13:12-4 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-4
Rights in certain lakes, etc., vested in canal and banking company in trust for certain purposes
Status: in_force

The rights vested in the Canal and Banking Company to impound and divert waters of lakes, ponds and streams, and the property and rights vested in such company in Lake Hopatcong, Lake Musconetcong--otherwise known as Stanhope reservoir--Cranberry lake, Bear ponds, the pond on the Musconetcong river at Saxton Falls, and Greenwood lake, together with all such lands, easements, rights and other property, the title to which is vested in such company in trust for the State of New Jersey, as may be necessary to maintain such lakes and ponds, or as may be of public value for public parks or recreation areas, shall be retained by such company in trust for the State of New Jersey, for the public use of conserving the public waters of the State or for public use for recreation, and shall be and are hereby dedicated to such public use; and the Canal and Banking Company is hereby authorized and directed to control, maintain and operate the dams and sluice gates at such lakes and ponds for the purpose aforesaid and in such manner that the rights of the riparian owners upon such lakes and ponds and the outlets thereof shall be properly conserved. Amended by L.1939, c. 326, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1D-118 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1D / Section 1D-118
Cooperation of professional licensing boards
Status: in_force

3. All professional licensing boards established by law shall cooperate with the department in implementing this act. L.1991,c.419,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1E-99.36 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1E / Section 1E-99.36
Sign posted "used oil collection center" defined; rules, regulations
Status: in_force

44. a. On or after July 1, 1987, every owner or operator of a used oil collection center shall post and maintain a durable and legible sign, not less than 11 inches by 15 inches in size, in a prominent location, informing the public that it is a collection site for the disposal of used oil. For the purposes of this section, "used oil collection center" means any reinspection station permitted by the Division of Motor Vehicles in the Department of Law and Public Safety, or retail service station which has a used oil collection tank on the premises, or any site which accepts used oil for recycling. b. The Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Protection shall adopt, pursuant to the provisions of the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) any rules and regulations necessary to implement the provisions of this section. L.1987,c.102,s.44; amended 1995,c.353,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 13:9-7.1 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-7.1
Mandatory training requirements for fire service instructors
Status: in_force

7. In accordance with the legislative findings and declarations in section 1 of P.L.1995, c.266, training for fire service instructors of forestland fire fighters shall be mandatory and shall be implemented under the authority and pursuant to regulations of the Department of Environmental Protection. This training requirement shall apply to instructors of fire fighters with the State forest fire service in the Division of Parks and Forestry of the Department of Environmental Protection whose job descriptions, duties and training standards are determined, regulated and implemented by the State forest fire service in accordance with standards of the United States Forest Service and of nationally recognized forest fire service associations or organizations. L.1995,c.266,s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1E-172 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1E / Section 1E-172
Project priority list
Status: in_force

a. Applications and preliminary plans for closure project grants and loans shall be filed with the commissioner. The commissioner shall develop a priority system for landfill closure projects which shall establish ranking criteria and funding policies for the projects. With respect to the ranking criteria for these projects, priority shall be given to the owners and operators of sanitary landfill facilities in the following order: (1) Those owners or operators of sanitary landfill facilities who have received, for a period of at least six months, solid waste from sources out-of-State; (2) Those owners or operators of sanitary landfill facilities who are local government units; and (3) Any other owners or operators of sanitary landfill facilities. b. The commissioner shall set forth a project priority list for closure project grants and loans in accordance with the ranking criteria established pursuant to subsection a. of this section. Eligibility of an owner or operator of a sanitary landfill facility for a grant or loan for a closure project to be included on the project priority list shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of section 5 of this act. The project priority list shall include for each landfill closure project the date each project is scheduled to be certified by the department as ready for funding and shall be in conformance with applicable provisions of State law. L. 1985, c. 368, s. 4, eff. Nov. 12, 1985.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1B-15.6 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-15.6
Creation of natural areas section in Division of Parks, Forestry and Recreation; administration; powers and duties
Status: in_force

There is hereby created in the department a natural areas section in the Division of Parks, Forestry and Recreation, the function of which shall be, under the direction of the commissioner, to administer and enforce the provisions of this act and to perform such other duties as the commissioner may direct or as may be provided by law. In addition to other functions, powers and duties vested in it by this and any other law, the Division of Parks, Forestry and Recreation shall, through the natural areas section: a. Make periodic State-wide surveys to determine the availability of land that should be preserved as natural areas or as wild life preserves and recommend an over-all program of acquisition. b. Recommend the acquisition of specific lands or interests in lands which are suitable for natural areas. c. Maintain and operate lands being preserved as natural areas. d. Prepare and disseminate literature and other materials to inform the public with respect to New Jersey's natural area program. e. Consult with and co-operate with conservation and naturalists groups and organizations in the acquisition and maintenance of natural areas. L.1961, c. 51, p. 525, s. 3. Amended by L.1966, c. 54, s. 10, eff. July 1, 1966.
N.J. Stat. § 13:8C-32 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 8C / Section 8C-32
Use of lands acquired, developed by local government unit, tax exempt nonprofit organization using dedicated money; exceptions
Status: in_force

32. a. Lands acquired or developed by a local government unit or a qualifying tax exempt nonprofit organization for recreation and conservation purposes using constitutionally dedicated moneys in whole or in part shall not be conveyed, disposed of, or diverted to a use for other than recreation and conservation purposes without the approval of the commissioner and the State House Commission and following a public hearing held at least one month prior to those approvals. Approval of the commissioner and the State House Commission shall not be given unless the local government unit or qualifying tax exempt nonprofit organization agrees to (1) replace the lands with lands of equal or greater fair market value and of reasonably equivalent size, quality, location, and usefulness for recreation and conservation purposes, as approved by the commissioner, or (2) pay an amount equal to or greater than the fair market value of the lands, as determined by the commission, into the Garden State Green Acres Preservation Trust Fund. Moneys so returned to that fund shall be deemed wholly a part of the portion of that fund available for grants or loans to local government units or grants to qualifying tax exempt nonprofit organizations for the acquisition of lands for recreation and conservation purposes as provided pursuant to this act. b. (1) A local government unit that receives a grant or loan for recreation and conservation purposes pursuant to this act shall not convey, dispose of, or divert to a use for other than recreation and conservation purposes any lands held by the local government unit for those purposes at the time of receipt of the grant or loan without the approval of the commissioner and the State House Commission and following a public hearing held by the local government unit at least one month prior to those approvals. Approval of the commissioner and the State House Commission shall not be given unless the local government unit agrees to (a) replace the lands with lands of equal or greater fair market value and of reasonably equivalent size, quality, location, and usefulness for recreation and conservation purposes, as approved by the commissioner, or (b) pay an amount equal to or greater than the fair market value of the lands, as determined by the commission, into the Garden State Green Acres Preservation Trust Fund. Moneys so returned to that fund shall be deemed wholly a part of the portion of that fund available for grants or loans to local government units for the acquisition of lands for recreation and conservation purposes as provided pursuant to this act. (2) (a) Except as provided pursuant to subparagraph (b) of this paragraph, paragraph (1) of this subsection shall not apply to lands included in a redevelopment plan adopted pursuant to section 7 of P.L.1992, c.79 (C.40A:12A-7) that are being, or which have been, used for recreation and conservation purposes pending implementation of the redevelopment plan and the eventual use of those lands for other purposes in accordance with the redevelopment plan. Such lands, because of their use for recreation and conservation purposes, shall not be deemed to be part of any inventory of lands prepared for the purposes of administering or enforcing this section. The exception provided by this subparagraph shall apply only to lands not acquired or developed for recreation or conservation purposes with financial assistance in whole or in part provided by the State, the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund, 16 U.S.C. s.460l-4 et al., the federal "Urban Park and Recreation Recovery Act of 1978," 16 U.S.C. s.2501 et seq., or a county or local open space trust fund created pursuant to P.L.1997, c.24 (C.40:12-15.1 et seq.). (b) A municipality may adopt an ordinance specifically including the lands described in subparagraph (a) of this paragraph as part of any inventory of lands prepared for the purposes of administering or enforcing this section, in which case paragraph (1) of this subsection shall apply to those lands thereby included in the inventory. Any such ordinance shall cite to this subparagraph as authority for the ordinance. (c) This paragraph shall apply only to redevelopment plans adopted pursuant to section 7 of P.L.1992, c.79 (C.40A:12A-7) prior to July 18, 2002. c. For the purposes of this section, "fair market value" shall mean the fair market value at the time of the proposed conveyance, disposal, or diversion. L.1999, c.152, s.32; amended 2002,c.124,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 13:20-19 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 20 / Section 20-19
"Highlands Protection Fund"; use.
Status: in_force

21. a. There is created in the Department of the Treasury a special non-lapsing fund to be known as the "Highlands Protection Fund." The monies in the fund are dedicated and shall be used only to carry out the purposes enumerated in subsection b. of this section. The fund shall be credited with all revenues collected and deposited in the fund pursuant to section 4 of P.L.1968, c.49 (C.46:15-8), all interest and other income received from the investment of monies in the fund, and any monies which, from time to time, may otherwise become available for the purposes of the fund. Pending the use thereof pursuant to the provisions of subsection b. of this section, the monies deposited in the fund shall be held in interest-bearing accounts in public depositories, as defined pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1970, c.236 (C.17:9-41), and may be invested or reinvested in such securities as are approved by the State Treasurer. Interest or other income earned on monies deposited into the fund shall be credited to the fund for use as set forth in subsection b. of this section for other monies in the fund. b. Monies deposited in the "Highlands Protection Fund" shall be used only for: (1) payments to the "Highlands Municipal Property Tax Stabilization Fund" established pursuant to subsection b. of section 19 of P.L.2004, c.120 (C.54:1-85) in such amounts as are necessary to provide property tax stabilization aid pursuant to that section; (2) payments of watershed moratorium offset aid pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1999, c.225 (C.58:29-8) and watershed property municipal aid pursuant to section 4 of P.L.2025, c.36 (C.13:20-19.1); (3) the making of grants by the Highlands Water Protection and Planning Council pursuant to sections 13 and 18 of P.L.2004, c.120 (C.13:20-13 and C.13:20-18); and (4) allocations to the Pinelands Property Tax Assistance Fund established pursuant to section 20 of P.L.2004, c.120 (C.54:1-84). L.2004,c.120,s.21; amended 2025, c.36, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1G-7 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1G / Section 1G-7
Application of code, rule or regulation to motor vehicles
Status: in_force

Any code, rule or regulation establishing standards and requirements for the control of noise from motor vehicles shall be applicable to such classification of motor vehicles as the department shall determine to be necessary to carry out the purpose of this act and shall apply to such motor vehicles not earlier than 180 days following the date of adoption. L.1971, c. 418, s. 7, eff. Jan. 24, 1972.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1K-31 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1K / Section 1K-31
Fee schedule
Status: in_force

The department is authorized to charge and collect fees from facility owners registered pursuant to section 4 of this act, in accordance with a schedule adopted as a rule or regulation, which schedule shall reflect the costs to the department of reviewing individual facilities while enabling the department to continue to administer the program on a self-supporting basis. L. 1985, c. 403, s. 13, eff. Jan. 8, 1986.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1L-32 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1L / Section 1L-32
Forest certification program.
Status: in_force

4. a. For the purposes of section 1 of P.L.2005, c.367 (C.52:32-45), the department shall establish a forest certification program under which the department may certify that forest land is managed in a sustainable manner, provided that: (1) the owner has obtained a forest stewardship plan approved by the department pursuant to section 3 of P.L.2009, c.256 (C.13:1L-31); and (2) the owner and a forester or other professional selected by the owner from a list of foresters approved by the department, or from a list of other professionals authorized by the department in consultation with the forest stewardship advisory committee established pursuant to section 8 of P.L.2009, c.256 (C.13:1L-36), has annually attested to full compliance with the forest stewardship plan for at least two years. b. Certification pursuant to subsection a. of this section, or renewal thereof, shall be in accordance with procedures established by the department and shall be valid for five years, except that the department may withdraw certification if the department determines that the owner has failed to maintain full implementation of the forest stewardship plan. To maintain in good standing the certification of forest land beyond the date that a forest stewardship plan expires, the owner shall obtain the department's approval of a new or revised forest stewardship plan pursuant to section 3 of P.L.2009, c.256 (C.13:1L-31) prior to the expiration date of the current forest stewardship plan. L.2009, c.256, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 13:17-7 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 17 / Section 17-7
Establishment and organization
Status: in_force

(a) There is hereby established a Hackensack Meadowlands Municipal Committee, the membership of which shall consist of the mayor or elected chief executive, or his designated alternate, of each constituent municipality. (b) A majority of the membership of the committee shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of committee business. Action may be taken and motions and resolutions adopted by the committee at any meeting thereof by the affirmative vote of a majority of the full membership of the committee unless in any case the by-laws of the committee or any of the provisions of this act shall require a larger number. The committee shall elect from its membership a liaison-committee consisting of 4 members, 2 of whom shall be residents of Bergen county and 2 of whom shall be residents of Hudson county. It shall be the purpose of the liaison-committee to act as liaison between the commission and the committee. (c) The committee shall meet regularly as it may determine, and may also meet at the call of the chairman of the commission. (d) The committee shall appoint a chairman from among its members and such other officers as may be necessary. The committee may, within the limits of any funds appropriated or otherwise made available to it for this purpose, also appoint, retain and employ, without regard to the provisions of Title 11, Civil Service, of the Revised Statutes, such officers, agents, employees and experts as it may require, and it shall determine their qualifications, terms of office, duties, services and compensation. (e) Members of the committee shall serve without compensation, and each member shall serve only so long as he is the mayor or elected chief executive of the municipality he represents. The committee may reimburse its members for necessary expenses incurred in the discharge of their duties. L.1968, c. 404, s. 7.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1E-227.1 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1E / Section 1E-227.1
Strategy; measures for solid waste management districts; rules and regulations.
Status: in_force

1. a. No later than two years after the effective date of this section, each solid waste management district in the State shall develop and implement a strategy for reducing, by the year 2035, the amount of food waste generated annually in the district by at least 50 percent of the amount which was generated in the year 2022. The strategy shall be adopted as an amendment to the district solid waste management plan required pursuant to the “Solid Waste Management Act,” P.L.1970, c.39 (C.13:1E-1 et seq.), or pursuant to an administrative action by the solid waste management district authorized pursuant to rules and regulations adopted for that purpose, and shall be subject to the approval of the department. Any increase in the amount of perishable food donated for human consumption, as well as any increase in the amount of food waste composted or anaerobically digested, shall count toward the food waste reduction target established pursuant to this subsection. Food waste sent for final disposal to a sanitary landfill facility that collects and delivers landfill gas to a gas-to-energy facility as fuel for the generation of Class I renewable energy or for the generation of renewable natural gas of pipeline quality standards or transportation fuel grade requirements shall not be subject to the food waste reduction requirements of this section. b. No later than 180 days after the effective date of this section, the department shall develop, and publish on its Internet website, a list of measures solid waste management districts can take in order to achieve the food waste reduction requirement established in subsection a. of this section. Such measures shall include, but need not be limited to, measures to increase the donation of surplus edible food, the source separation and recycling of food waste, the composting and anaerobic digestion of food waste and other food waste diversion methods that also reduce methane emissions, and public awareness campaigns. c. The department shall adopt rules and regulations, in accordance with the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), to create a tiered regulatory structure for composting facilities, pursuant to the “Solid Waste Management Act,” P.L.1970, c.39 (C.13:1E-1 et seq.), in order to facilitate the use of organic waste recycling facilities in the State. d. As used in this section, “food waste” means any food-derived organic waste that is disposed of in a landfill, including, but not limited to, edible food, food scraps generated by a consumer after the generator issues or sells food to the consumer, food processing waste, food processing residue generated from processing and packaging operations, overripe or spoiled produce, trimmings from food, food product over-runs, soiled and unrecyclable paper, and used cooking fats, oil, and grease. L.2025, c.228.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1K-32 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1K / Section 1K-32
Involvement of other entities
Status: in_force

The department shall make every effort to involve hazardous materials advisory councils, where they exist; local government officials, and other pertinent entities in explaining actions taken in regard to facilities in their areas. Local ordinances which are inconsistent with, in conflict with, or more restrictive than the provisions of this act must be approved by the department before adoption. L. 1985, c. 403, s. 14, eff. Jan. 8, 1986.
N.J. Stat. § 13:8C-15 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 8C / Section 8C-15
Annual fiscal report to Governor, Legislature; audits
Status: in_force

15. On or before the first day of September in each year, commencing with the calendar year after the date of enactment of this act, the trust shall make an annual report of its activities for the preceding State fiscal year to the Governor and to the Legislature, in addition to responding to other requests made by the Legislature from time to time. The report shall set forth a complete operating and financial statement covering its operations during the year, a long range financing plan for the next five years and a more specific short range financing plan for the next year with respect to providing the funding necessary to achieve the goals and objectives of this act, and a summary of the progress made to date on achieving those goals and objectives. The trust shall cause an audit of its books and accounts to be made at least once in each year by certified public accountants and the cost thereof shall be considered an expense of the trust and a copy thereof shall be filed with the Director of the Division of Budget and Accounting in the Department of the Treasury. Notwithstanding the provisions of any law to the contrary, the State Auditor, or the State Auditor's legally authorized representative, may examine the accounts and books of the trust. L.1999,c.152,s.15.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1E-228 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1E / Section 1E-228
Public awareness campaign relative to food waste.
Status: in_force

1. The Department of Agriculture, in consultation with the Community FoodBank of New Jersey, shall: a. establish a public awareness campaign to educate the general public about food waste prevention by raising awareness regarding: (1) strategies to reduce wasteful shopping which may include the benefits of creating a shopping list; (2) the benefits of freezing meat close to the expiration date; and (3) the meaning of date label definitions such as "use by," "sell by," and "best buy"; b. take appropriate measures to encourage the reduction of food waste through donating or composting leftover food; and c. develop and distribute appropriate informational materials regarding food waste, which may include, but need not be limited to, the use of social media, television, radio, or print media. L.2019, c.93.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1E-48.6 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1E / Section 1E-48.6
Requirements; certification
Status: in_force

a. The regulated medical waste management system adopted by the departments pursuant to subsection a. of section 4 of this act shall require all regulated medical waste to be: (1) securely stored, packaged for safe handling, and distinctively identified by a generator as regulated medical waste and with the name and address of the generator on the outside of the package in a manner approved by the departments; and (2) securely stored and transported by a transporter separately from all other solid waste, and not stored by a generator, transporter, or any other person longer than a period prescribed by the departments; and (3) incinerated in a facility approved therefor, or otherwise destroyed or disposed in a manner approved by law or the departments, except that no regulated medical waste may be disposed in a sanitary landfill facility unless it has been properly treated in accordance with subsection b. of this section and so identified. b. The Department of Health shall prescribe which types of regulated medical waste shall be treated by a generator and, in the case of regulated medical waste autoclaved, and wherever else appropriate, the proper time and temperature exposures, volume, load, and density configurations, packaging, and labeling to be utilized. c. A generator shall certify to the transporter for each collection of regulated medical waste that the generator has complied with paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection a. and with all requirements prescribed pursuant to subsection b. of this section. No transporter may collect regulated medical waste from a generator unless the generator has supplied this certification. A facility operator may require a transporter to produce all such pertinent certifications as a condition of accepting regulated medical waste for disposal. d. A transporter shall certify to the Department of Environmental Protection that the transporter will comply with the provisions of this act, and any rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto, and shall disclose to the department the number and types of vehicles utilized by that transporter for the collection of regulated medical waste and the equipment or methods utilized to ensure secure segregation of regulated medical waste. L. 1989, c. 34, s. 6.
N.J. Stat. § 13:19-34 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 19 / Section 19-34
Findings, declarations relative to coastal, ocean resources.
Status: in_force

1. The Legislature finds and declares that: a. The quality of life and strength of the economy in New Jersey are challenged by persistent threats to the health and vitality of one of the State's most cherished and fragile assets, its ocean resources; b. Coastal tourism is extremely important to the State economy, generating billions of dollars annually and providing thousands of jobs throughout the region; c. Good water quality, healthy beaches, and abundant recreational opportunities are essential to attracting visitors and sustaining coastal tourism; d. Despite regulatory efforts by the State to date, New Jersey residents continue to face beach closings, seafood health advisories, and prohibitions on shellfishing in some areas due to pollution; e. Reports such as the 2003 Pew Oceans Commission Report, entitled "America's Living Oceans: Charting a Course for Sea Change," and the 2004 Report of the United States Commission on Ocean Policy, both document degraded ocean values, due to coastal and ocean development, onshore and offshore pollution, certain fishing and aquaculture practices, and invasive species, among other things; f. The ocean is a public trust and in order to ensure the protection of the public trust, the governance of these ocean resources should be guided by principles of sustainability, ecosystem health, precaution, recognition of the interconnectedness between land and ocean, and public participation in the decision-making process; g. The Pew Oceans Commission and the United States Commission on Ocean Policy both recommend that government agencies move toward an ecosystem-based management approach and should be required to protect, maintain, and restore coastal and ocean ecosystems; h. Good governance and stewardship of coastal and ocean resources necessitate more efficient and effective use of public funds; and i. Since many different State and local agencies are responsible for governing or protecting New Jersey's coastal and ocean resources, there is a critical need for these agencies to work together in a coordinated manner to ensure effective, comprehensive, and consistent protection of coastal and ocean resources and ecosystems. L.2007, c.288, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1D-161 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1D / Section 1D-161
Rules, regulations.
Status: in_force

5. a. The department shall adopt, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this act. b. The department may issue a technical guidance for compliance with this act, which the department shall publish on its Internet website. L.2020, c.92, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1E-85 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1E / Section 1E-85
Rules and regulations
Status: in_force

The commission and the department shall, pursuant to the provisions of the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c. 410 (C. 52:14B-1 et seq.), adopt such rules and regulations as may be necessary for the performance of their respective responsibilities pursuant to this act. L.1981, c. 279, s. 37, eff. Sept. 10, 1981.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1G-13 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1G / Section 1G-13
Hearings; hearing officer; powers
Status: in_force

Any hearing required by this act to be held before the department shall be held before the commissioner or a member of the department designated by him, who shall have power to subpoena witnesses and compel their attendance, administer oaths and require the production for examination of any books or papers relating to any matter under investigation in any such hearing. The department, at the request of any respondent to a complaint made by it, or to it, pursuant to this act, shall subpoena and compel the attendance of such witnesses as the respondent may designate and require the production for examination of any books or papers relating to any matter under investigation in any such hearing. L.1971, c. 418, s. 13, eff. Jan. 24, 1972.
N.J. Stat. § 13:8-44.2 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-44.2
Notification of name of brook.
Status: in_force

2. The Commissioner shall take appropriate action to notify the public and the community of the naming of the brook by erecting appropriate signs bearing that name and updating the State internet website with the name of the brook. L.2005,c.327,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 13:9B-26 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 9B / Section 9B-26
Distribution of National Wetlands Inventory maps
Status: in_force

The department shall, within 180 days of enactment of this act, forward to the clerk of each municipality copies of the appropriate National Wetlands Inventory maps for the State prepared by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and direct the clerk to notify the residents of the municipality of the availability for inspection of these maps, by publication in a newspaper of general circulation. The department shall inform the clerk of each municipality that these maps have not been determined to be accurate for the purposes of locating the actual wetlands boundary, and that the department will be preparing a composite freshwater wetlands map and inventory at the specified uniform scale. L. 1987, c. 156, s. 26.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1D-111 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1D / Section 1D-111
Technical manual for each class of permit, requirements
Status: in_force

1. Within 12 months of the effective date of this section, the Department of Environmental Protection shall develop a technical manual for each class or category of permit, as established pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1991, c.423 (C.13:1D-105), issued by the department. Each manual shall define the procedural and substantive requirements for the completion of an application for a class or category of permit and the review thereof, and shall clarify departmental policies and interpretations of any laws, rules, and regulations relating to the filing and review of the application. Each technical manual shall also: a. Provide a detailed summary and explanation of any policy considerations not otherwise identified by law, rule, or regulation that are used in the department's review and consideration of the permit application; b. Detail and clarify the department's interpretation of any standards or other requirements that do not have a fixed meaning or are not defined by law, rule, or regulation, including, but not limited to, identification or stipulation of state-of-the-art control technologies and best management practices; and c. Include any other general information about department policies that would facilitate the preparation by an applicant, and the review by the department, of an application. d. Adoption of a technical manual, or of revisions thereto, shall not be subject to the notice and publication requirements of the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.). As used in this act: "Permit" shall have the same meaning as in section 1 of P.L.1991,c.421 (C.13:1D-101). L.1991,c.422,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1E-99.101 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1E / Section 1E-99.101
Compliance with Directive 2002/94/EC.
Status: in_force

8. Beginning on January 1, 2011, no person shall sell or offer for sale in this State a new covered electronic device, including a television, if the covered electronic device is prohibited from being sold or offered for sale in the European Union on or after its date of manufacture due to the concentration of one or more heavy metals in the covered electronic device exceeding its maximum concentration value, as specified in the Commission of European Communities' Decision of August 18, 2005, amending Directive 2002/95/EC (European Union document 2005/618/EC), or as specified in a subsequent amendment to the Directive. The sale or offer for sale of a new covered electronic device that exceeds the European Union heavy metal maximum concentration value on or after its date of manufacture shall be permitted if the use of the heavy metal is necessary to comply with consumer, health, or safety requirements imposed by the Underwriters Laboratories or federal or State law. L.2007, c.347, s.8; amended 2008, c.130, s.6; 2012, c.79, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 13:9C-3 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 9C / Section 9C-3
Identification, inventory of areas suitable for use in county
Status: in_force

3. a. The governing body of a county may, in consultation with the municipalities within its territorial jurisdiction, identify and inventory areas within the county that it deems suitable for use in wetlands creation, enhancement, or restoration in the event a wetlands permit is issued by the Department of Environmental Protection and the department requires the creation, enhancement, or restoration of wetlands as a condition of the permit. b. Upon identification, the governing body shall forward to the council a map of the areas and any supporting documents or information that the council may require in order to review and approve or disapprove the use of those areas for wetlands creation, enhancement, or restoration purposes. L.1993,c.298,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1E-58 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1E / Section 1E-58
Major hazardous waste facilities plan; preparation and adoption; contents; public information program.
Status: in_force

10. a. The commission shall prepare and adopt, within 1 year of the effective date of this act, a Major Hazardous Waste Facilities Plan. This plan shall be revised and updated every 3 years, or more frequently when, in the discretion of the commission, changes in existing hazardous waste facilities, the amount or type of hazardous waste generated in this State, or technological advances so require. b. The plan shall include, but need not be limited to: (1) An inventory and appraisal, including the identity, location and life expectancy, of all hazardous waste facilities located within the State, and the identity of every person engaging in hazardous waste collection, treatment, storage or disposal within the State; (2) A current inventory of the sources, composition and quantity of the hazardous waste generated within the State; (3) Projections of the amounts and composition of hazardous waste to be generated within the State in each of the next 3 years; (4) A determination of the number and type of new major hazardous waste facilities needed to treat, store or dispose of hazardous waste in this State; (5) An analysis of the ability of all existing facilities to meet current and proposed State and federal environmental, health and safety standards and their performance in meeting these standards; (6) An analysis of transportation routes and transportation costs from hazardous waste generators to existing or available suitable sites for major hazardous waste facilities; (7) Procedures to encourage codisposal of solid and hazardous waste, source reduction, materials recovery, energy recovery, waste exchanging and recycling and to discourage all inappropriate disposal techniques, and to minimize the amount of hazardous waste to be treated, stored or disposed of in this State; and (8) A regional analysis of existing and necessary major hazardous waste facilities and recommended procedures for coordinating major hazardous waste facilities planning on a regional basis. c. The provisions of the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), or any other law to the contrary notwithstanding, the commission shall prepare and adopt the plan as follows: (1) Within 6 months of the effective date of this act, the commission shall prepare and make available to all interested persons a proposed plan; (2) Within 8 months of the effective date of this act, the commission shall conduct public hearings in the several geographic areas of the State on the proposed plan. Notice of these hearings shall be published at least 30 days in advance thereof in at least two newspapers circulating in the specific geographic area where the hearing will be held; (3) Within 1 year of the effective date of this act, the commission shall consider any comments made at the public hearings, make such revisions to the proposed plan as it deems necessary or appropriate, and adopt the plan. d. Within 90 days of the effective date of this act, the commission shall, in consultation with the department, establish a public information program which addresses: (1) The nature and dimension of the hazardous waste problem; (2) The need for the proper and expeditious siting of new major hazardous waste facilities; (3) The respective responsibilities of the commission and department pursuant to this act; and (4) The necessity and opportunities for public participation as provided herein. e. In preparing or revising the plan pursuant to this section, the commission may direct that the department provide or prepare any data or other information which the commission deems necessary for the performance of its responsibilities pursuant to this act. L.1981, c.279, s.10; amended 2007, c.39, s.22.
N.J. Stat. § 13:9B-7 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 9B / Section 9B-7
Classification system
Status: in_force

The department shall develop a system for the classification of freshwater wetlands based upon criteria which distinguish among wetlands of exceptional resource value, intermediate resource value, and ordinary resource value. a. Freshwater wetlands of exceptional resource value shall be freshwater wetlands which exhibit any of the following characteristics: (1) Those which discharge into FW-1 waters and FW-2 trout production (TP) waters and their tributaries; or (2) Those which are present habitats for threatened or endangered species, or those which are documented habitats for threatened or endangered species which remain suitable for breeding, resting, or feeding by these species during the normal period these species would use the habitat. A habitat shall be considered a documented habitat if the department makes a finding that the habitat remains suitable for use by the specific documented threatened and endangered species, based upon information available to it, including but not limited to, information submitted by an applicant for a freshwater wetlands permit. An applicant shall have the opportunity to request the department that a documented habitat not result in the classification of a freshwater wetland as a freshwater wetland of exceptional value if the applicant can demonstrate the loss of one or more requirements of the specific documented threatened or endangered species, including, but not limited to wetlands or overall habitat size, water quality, or vegetation density or diversity. b. Freshwater wetlands of ordinary value shall be freshwater wetlands which do not exhibit the characteristics enumerated in subsection a. of this section, and which are certain isolated wetlands, man-made drainage ditches, swales, or detention facilities. c. Freshwater wetlands of intermediate resource value shall be all freshwater wetlands not included in subsection a. or b. of this section. d. As used in this section "threatened or endangered species" shall be those species identified pursuant to "The Endangered and Nongame Species Conservation Act," P.L. 1973, c. 309 (C. 23:2A-1 et seq.) or which appear on the federal endangered species list, and "FW-1, FW-2, trout production (TP) waters" shall mean those waters delineated as such by the department under regulations adopted pursuant to the "Water Pollution Control Act," P.L. 1977, c. 74 (C. 58:10A-1 et seq.) and the "Water Quality Planning Act," P.L. 1977, c. 75 (C. 58:11A-1 et seq.). e. The classification system established in this section shall not restrict the department's authority to require the creation or restoration of freshwater wetlands pursuant to the provisions of section 13 of this act. L. 1987, c. 156, s. 7.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1E-49 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1E / Section 1E-49
Short title
Status: in_force

Sections 1 through 43 inclusive of this act shall be known and may be cited as the "Major Hazardous Waste Facilities Siting Act." L.1981, c. 279, s. 1, eff. Sept. 10, 1981.
N.J. Stat. § 13:17-34 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 17 / Section 17-34
Acquisition; eminent domain
Status: in_force

(a) If for any of its authorized purposes (including temporary construction purposes) the commission shall find it necessary or convenient to acquire any real property within its jurisdiction, or if for any of its authorized purposes (including temporary construction purposes) the commission shall find it necessary to acquire any real property beyond its jurisdiction, whether for immediate or future use, the commission may find and determine that such property, whether a fee simple absolute or a lesser interest, is required for public use and, upon such determination, the said property shall be deemed to be required for a public use until otherwise determined by the commission; and the said determination shall not be affected by the fact that such property has heretofore been taken for, or is then devoted to, a public use of any municipality, county, school district, or other local or regional district, authority or agency, but the public use in the hands or under the control of the commission shall be deemed superior. (b) If the commission is unable to agree with the owner or owners thereof upon terms for the acquisition of any such real property, for any reason whatsoever, then the commission may acquire, and is hereby authorized to acquire, such property, whether a fee simple absolute or a lesser interest, in the manner provided in chapter 1 of Title 20 of the Revised Statutes insofar as the provisions thereof are applicable and not inconsistent with the provisions contained in this section. (c) The commission may join, in separate subdivisions of one petition or complaint, the descriptions of any number of tracts or parcels of land or property to be condemned, and the names of any number of owners and other parties who may have an interest therein and all such land or property included in said petition or complaint may be condemned in a single proceeding; provided, however, that separate awards be made for each tract or parcel of land or property; and provided, further, that each of said tracts or parcels of land or property lies wholly in or has a substantial part of its value lying wholly within the same county. (d) When the commission by resolution determines that it requires immediate possession or use of land or interest therein or other property, the commission shall file with the clerk of the county in which such property is located and also with the Clerk of the Superior Court a declaration of taking, signed by the commission, declaring that possession of one or more of the tracts or parcels of land or property described in the declaration is thereby being taken by and for the use of the commission. The said declaration of taking shall set forth (1) a description of each tract or parcel of land or property to be so taken sufficient for the identification thereof to which a plan or map thereof may be attached, (2) a statement of the estate or interest in the land or property being taken and (3) a statement of the sum of money estimated by the commission by resolution to be just compensation for the taking of the estate or interest in each tract or parcel of land or property described in said declaration. Upon the filing by the commission of a declaration of taking of property as provided in this section, the commission shall deposit with the Clerk of the Superior Court the amount of the estimated compensation stated in said declaration. (e) Upon the filing by the commission of a declaration of taking of property as provided in this act and the depositing with the Clerk of the Superior Court of the amount of the estimated compensation stated in said declaration, the commission, without other process or proceedings, shall be entitled to the exclusive possession and use of each tract of land or property described in said declaration and may forthwith enter into and take possession of said land or property, it being the intent of this provision that an action to fix the compensation to be paid or any other proceeding relating to the taking of said land or interest therein or other property shall not delay the taking of possession thereof and the use thereof by the commission for the purpose or purposes for which the commission is authorized by law to acquire or condemn such land or property or interest therein. (f) The commission shall cause notice of the filing of a declaration of taking of property as provided in this section and of the making of the deposit required by this section with respect thereto to be served upon each party to the action to fix the compensation to be paid who resides in the State, either personally or by leaving a copy thereof at his residence if known, and upon each such party who resides out of the State, by mailing a copy thereof to him at his residence if known. In the event that the residence of any such party or the name of any such party is unknown, such notice shall be published at least once in a newspaper published or circulating in the county or counties in which the property is located. Such service, mailing or publication shall be made within 30 days after filing such declaration. (g) Upon the application of any party in interest and after notice to other parties in interest, including the commission, the Superior Court may direct that the money deposited with the Clerk of the Superior Court or any part thereof be paid forthwith to the person or persons entitled thereto for or on account of the just compensation to be awarded in such action, provided that each such person shall have filed with the Clerk of the Superior Court a consent in writing that, in the event the award in said action shall be less than the amount deposited, the court, after such notice as the court prescribes and hearing, may determine liability, if any, for the return of the difference or any part thereof and enter judgment therefor. If the amount of the award as finally determined shall exceed the amount so deposited, the person or persons to whom the award is payable shall be entitled to recover from the commission the difference between the amount of the deposit and the amount of the award, with interest at the rate of 6% per annum thereon from the date of making the deposit. If the amount of the award shall be less than the amount deposited, the Clerk of the Superior Court shall return the remainder of the deposit to the commission unless the deposit or any part thereof shall have theretofore been distributed, in which event the court, on application of the commission and notice to all persons interested in the award shall afford them an opportunity to be heard and shall enter judgment in favor of the commission for the difference against the party or parties liable for the return thereof. (h) The commission shall not abandon any condemnation proceedings subsequent to the date upon which it has taken possession of the land or property as provided in this act. L.1968, c. 404, s. 33.
N.J. Stat. § 13:17-27 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 17 / Section 17-27
Agreement by state with holders of bonds or notes
Status: in_force

The State does pledge to and agree with the holders of the bonds or notes issued pursuant to the provisions of this act that the State will not, without the commission's prior consent enlarge, limit or restrict any of the rights and powers hereby vested in the commission to maintain, acquire, construct, improve, reconstruct, repair and operate any project as defined in this act, nor will the State limit or restrict the fixing, establishment and collection by the commission of such fees, assessments and charges as may be convenient or necessary to produce sufficient revenues to meet the expenses of the commission and to fulfill the terms of any agreements made with the holders of bonds or notes authorized by this act, nor will the State in any way impair the rights or remedies of the holders of such notes or bonds, or modify in any way the exemption from taxation provided in this act until the notes and bonds, together with interest thereon, with interest on any unpaid installments of interest, and all costs in connection with any action or proceeding in behalf of such bondholders are fully paid and discharged or provided for. L.1968, c. 404, s. 26.
N.J. Stat. § 13:8-62 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-62
Liberal construction of act
Status: in_force

This act shall be liberally construed to effectuate the purpose and intent hereof. L.1977, c. 236, s. 18, eff. Sept. 28, 1977.
N.J. Stat. § 13:9A-4 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 9A / Section 9A-4
Regulated activity; necessity of permit to conduct; application; notice; determination of issuance
Status: in_force

a. For purposes of this section "regulated activity" includes but is not limited to draining, dredging, excavation or removal of soil, mud, sand, gravel, aggregate of any kind or depositing or dumping therein any rubbish or similar material or discharging therein liquid wastes, either directly or otherwise, and the erection of structures, drivings of pilings, or placing of obstructions, whether or not changing the tidal ebb and flow. "Regulated activity" shall not include continuance of commercial production of salt hay or other agricultural crops or activities conducted under section 7 of this act. b. No regulated activity shall be conducted upon any wetland without a permit. c. Any person proposing to conduct or cause to be conducted a regulated activity upon any wetland shall file an application for a permit with the commissioner, in such form and with such information as the commissioner may prescribe and shall provide notice to each electric or gas public utility in the State and to each owner of all real property as shown on the current tax duplicate, located in the State and within 200 feet in all directions of the property which is the subject of such application in the manner prescribed by section 7.1 of P.L.1975, c. 291 (C. 40:55D-12). Such application shall include a detailed description of the proposed work and a map showing the area of wetland directly affected, with the location of the proposed work thereon, together with the names of the owners of record of adjacent land and known claimants of rights in or adjacent to the wetlands of whom the applicant has notice. All applications, with any maps and documents relating thereto, shall be open for inspection at the office of the Department of Environmental Protection. d. In granting, denying or limiting any permit the commissioner shall consider the effect of the proposed work with reference to the public health and welfare, marine fisheries, shell fisheries, wildlife, the protection of life and property from flood, hurricane and other natural disasters, and the public policy set forth in section 1a. of this act. L.1970, c. 272, s. 4, eff. Nov. 5, 1970. Amended by L.1983, c. 133, s. 1, eff. April 13, 1983.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1L-11.2 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1L / Section 1L-11.2
High Point State Park designated as High Point State Park and New Jersey Veterans Memorial.
Status: in_force

2. a. High Point State Park is designated as High Point State Park and New Jersey Veterans Memorial. b. The Department of Environmental Protection, through its Division of Parks and Forestry, shall alter its official publications to reflect this designation, and shall make expeditious efforts to replace any existing signs, advertisements, or any other public indicators of the park's name to reflect this designation. L.2019, c.99, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 13:13A-5 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13A / Section 13A-5
Preservation, maintenance, development and improvement of park; approval of plans by commission; alteration of facilities; approval
Status: in_force

a. The department shall, as funds for these purposes are made available from time to time, take such measures as may be necessary to preserve, maintain, develop and improve the park in such manner and to such extent as, in its judgment, will best make it of use to the public. In the development of the park, the department shall have the power to install permanent improvements for the health and comfort of the public; provided, however, that the department shall take no such measures, nor install such improvements, unless the plans therefor shall have been submitted to and approved by the Delaware and Raritan Canal Commission, created pursuant to section 11 of this act. b. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law to the contrary, no building or structure, streets, bridges, parking areas, public transit lines, utilities, sewerage, and service-water supply facilities may be altered within the park unless the plans or specifications for the proposed alteration meet park standards to be adopted and promulgated by the department. L.1974, c. 118, s. 5, eff. Oct. 10, 1974.