N.J. Stat. § 52:27D-126 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27D / Section 27D-126
Appointment of construction official, subcode officials.
Status: in_force

8. a. The appointing authority of any municipality shall appoint a construction official, any necessary subcode officials and technical assistants to assist such officials to administer and enforce the code. The appointing authority may, by resolution or order as appropriate, set the total number of weekly hours of operation of the construction official's office and the total number of weekly work hours of the construction official, commensurate with the compensation paid to the construction official. The appointing authority shall not set the specific work hours of the construction official. The appointing authority shall also appoint a construction board of appeals to hear and decide appeals from decisions made by said construction official and subcode officials, in the administration and enforcement of the code. Nothing herein, however, shall prevent a municipality from accepting inspections as to compliance with the code or any subcode thereof made by an inspection authority approved by the State of New Jersey pursuant to law. b. To establish tenure rights or any other right or protection provided by the "State Uniform Construction Code Act" or Title 11A, Civil Service, of the New Jersey Statutes, or any pension law or retirement system, the job title "construction official" shall be equivalent to that job title which, prior to the adoption of the State Uniform Construction Code as provided in section 5 of the "State Uniform Construction Code Act," entailed the chief administrative responsibility to enforce all construction codes which had been adopted by the municipal governing body, the enforcement of which was not the responsibility of an authorized private inspection agency; and the job title "subcode official" shall be equivalent to that job title which, prior to the adoption of the State Uniform Construction Code, entailed subordinate administrative responsibility to enforce one or more of the following construction codes: building, plumbing, electrical or fire code. Any person, in a municipality operating under Title 11A, Civil Service, of the New Jersey Statutes, who, prior to the adoption of the State Uniform Construction Code, held the equivalent of the job title "construction" official or "subcode" official, but who no longer holds his position as a result of a determination that his old job title was not equivalent to that of "construction" official or "subcode" official, shall be offered reappointment as a construction official or subcode official, as the case may be, and shall be granted permanent classified status in such position. Tenure shall continue for (1) any construction official or subcode official who is serving under tenure as otherwise provided by law on the effective date of this act or within one year thereafter, or (2) any person certified pursuant to subsection c. of this section and who subsequently gains such tenure. A construction official or subcode official appointed in a municipality operating under the provisions of Title 11A, Civil Service, of the New Jersey Statutes, who, at the time of adoption of the State Uniform Construction Code, January 1, 1977, or prior to January 1, 1981, had permanent classified status or was employed as a construction official or subcode official or in another position in the unclassified service, shall be included in the classified service without civil service examination in his respective title of construction official or subcode official. Any individual employed by a municipality, who, in his employment with the municipality between January 1, 1977 and prior to January 1, 1981, was charged with the chief administrative responsibility to enforce all existing municipal construction codes, shall be deemed as appointed to the position of construction official for the purposes of this act. Any individual employed by a municipality, who, in his employment with the municipality between January 1, 1977 and prior to January 1, 1981, was charged with chief responsibility to enforce the municipal building, plumbing, fire, or electrical code, shall be deemed as appointed to the position of subcode official for the purposes of this act. No person, on or after January 1, 1981, shall be appointed as construction or subcode official in a municipality operating under Title 11A, Civil Service, of the New Jersey Statutes without having passed an examination administered by the Civil Service Commission certifying the merit and fitness of the person to hold such position; provided that, whenever a noncivil service municipality adopts the provisions of that Title, construction code officials and subcode officials of such municipality appointed prior to the filing of the petition for the adoption of civil service, shall attain permanent status in the classified service without examination. Any construction or subcode official appointed after January 1, 1981 on a provisional basis in a municipality which has adopted the provisions of Title 11A, Civil Service, of the New Jersey Statutes, may not be removed from office except for just cause after a fair and impartial hearing has been held at the local level, with no further appeal to the Civil Service Commission; provided, however, that such a construction or subcode official may be removed to permit the appointment of a person certified for appointment by the Civil Service Commission. A construction official or subcode official in a noncivil service municipality shall be appointed for a term of four years and shall, upon appointment to a second consecutive term or on or after the commencement of a fifth consecutive year of service, including years of service in an equivalent job title held prior to the adoption of the State Uniform Construction Code, be granted tenure and shall not be removed from office except for just cause after a fair and impartial hearing. A construction or subcode official, to be eligible for appointment in civil service or noncivil service municipalities, shall be certified by the State of New Jersey in accordance with subsection c. of this section and shall have had at least three years' experience in construction, design or supervision as a licensed engineer or registered architect; or five years' experience in construction, design, or supervision as an architect or engineer with a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education; or 10 years' experience in construction, design or supervision as a journeyman in a trade or as a contractor. A subcode official shall, pursuant to any subcode which he administers, pass upon: (1) matters relative to the mode, manner of construction or materials to be used in the erection or alteration of buildings or structures, except as to any such matter foreclosed by State approval pursuant to this act, and (2) actual execution of the approved plans and the installation of the materials approved by the State. The construction official in each municipality shall be the chief administrator of the "enforcing agency." He shall have the power to overrule a determination of a subcode official based on an interpretation of a substantive provision of the subcode which such subcode official administers, only if the construction official is qualified to act pursuant to this act as a subcode official for such subcode. He may serve as subcode official for any subcode which he is qualified under this act to administer. A subcode official or municipal engineer may serve as a construction official if otherwise qualified under the provisions of this act. The municipal enforcing agency shall require compliance with the provisions of the code, of all rules lawfully adopted and promulgated thereunder and of laws relating to the construction, alteration, repair, removal, demolition and integral equipment and location, occupancy and maintenance of buildings and structures, except as may be otherwise provided for. Two or more municipalities may provide by ordinance, subject to regulations established by the commissioner, for the joint appointment of a construction official and subcode official for the purpose of enforcing the provisions of the code in the same manner. c. No person shall act as a construction official or subcode official for any municipality unless the commissioner determines that said person is so qualified, except for the following: (1) a municipal construction official or subcode official holding office under permanent civil service status, or tenure as otherwise provided by law on the effective date of this act or within one year thereafter and (2) a municipal construction official or subcode official holding office without such permanent civil service status or tenure on the effective date of this act or within one year thereafter; provided said construction official or subcode official not having such permanent civil service status or tenure shall be certified in accordance with this act within four years of the effective date thereof; provided further that a person holding on the effective date of this act a valid plumbing inspector's license from the Department of Health and Senior Services pursuant to Title 26 of the Revised Statutes may serve as a plumbing subcode official and a person holding on the effective date of this act a valid electrical inspector's license from the Board of Public Utilities pursuant to Title 48 of the Revised Statutes may serve as an electrical subcode official. The commissioner, after consultation with the code advisory board, may authorize the preparation and conducting of oral, written and practical examinations to determine if a person is qualified by this act to be eligible to be a construction official or subcode official or, in the alternative, may accept successful completion of programs of training as proof of qualification within the meaning of this act. Upon a determination of qualification the commissioner shall issue or cause to be issued a certificate to the construction official or subcode official or trainee stating that he is so certified. The commissioner, after consultation with the code advisory board, may establish classes of certification that will recognize the varying complexities of code enforcement in the municipalities within the State. The commissioner shall, after consultation with the code advisory board, provide for educational programs designed to train and assist construction officials, subcode officials, and technical assistants to these officials in carrying out their responsibilities. Whenever the commissioner is required by the terms of this subsection to consult with the code advisory board and the matter in question concerns plumbing subcode officials, the commissioner shall also consult with the Public Health Council and Commissioner of Health and Senior Services. d. The commissioner, after consultation with the code advisory board, may periodically require that each construction official, subcode official, and technical assistant demonstrate a working knowledge of innovations in construction technology and materials, recent changes in and additions to the relevant portions of the State Uniform Construction Code, and current standards of professional ethics and legal responsibility; or, in the alternative, the commissioner, after consultation with the code advisory board, may accept successful completion of appropriate programs of training as proof of such working knowledge. L.1975, c.217, s.8; amended 1979, c.394; 1981, c.469, s.1; 1982, c.210; 2000, c.126, s.29; 2008, c.29, s.112; 2009, c.119.
N.J. Stat. § 52:14B-26 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 14B / Section 14B-26
Definitions relative to State and local agency business permits.
Status: in_force

1. As used in this act: "Local agency" means any department of a political subdivision of this State, or any division, office, agency, or bureau thereof that issues a permit to a business. "Permit" means a permit, license, certificate, registration, compliance schedule, or any other form of permission or approval required by law to be issued by a State agency in order to engage in a business activity, or any other authorization related thereto, whether that authorization is in the form of a permit, approval, license, certification, waiver, letter of interpretation, agreement, or any other executive or administrative decision which allows a business to engage in an activity. "State agency" means any New Jersey principal department or any division, office, agency, or bureau thereof that issues a permit to a business. L.2011, c.34, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 52:18A-226 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 18A / Section 18A-226
Definitions relative to Office of Information Technology.
Status: in_force

8. As used in this act: a. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2013, c.253) b. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2013, c.253) c. "Office" means the Office of Information Technology established by section 9 of P.L.2007, c.56 (C.52:18A-227). d. "Project Review Board" means the New Jersey Information Technology Project Review Board established by section 14 of P.L.2007, c.56 (C.52:18A-232). L.2007, c.56, s.8; amended 2013, c.253, s.42.
N.J. Stat. § 52:7-19 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 7 / Section 7-19
Certificate of notarial act.
Status: in_force

10. Certificate of Notarial Act. a. A notarial act shall be evidenced by a certificate. The certificate shall: (1) be executed contemporaneously with the performance of the notarial act; (2) be signed and dated by the notarial officer; (3) identify the jurisdiction in which the notarial act is performed; (4) contain the title of office of the notarial officer; and (5) if the notarial officer is a notary public, indicate the date of expiration of the officer's commission. b. A certificate of a notarial act is sufficient if it meets the requirements of subsection a. of this section and: (1) is in a short form set forth in section 21 of P.L.2021, c.179 (C.52:7-10.12); (2) is in a form otherwise permitted by the law of this State; (3) is in a form permitted by the law applicable in the jurisdiction in which the notarial act was performed; or (4) sets forth the actions of the notarial officer which shall meet the requirements provided in P.L.1979, c.460 (C.52:7-10 et seq.), as amended and supplemented by P.L.2021, c.179 (C.52:7-10.1 et al.) and any other applicable laws of this State. c. By executing a certificate of a notarial act, a notarial officer certifies that the officer has made the determinations specified by P.L.1979, c.460 (C.52:7-10 et seq.), as amended and supplemented by P.L.2021, c.179 (C.52:7-10.1 et al.). d. A notarial officer may not affix the officer's signature to, or logically associate it with, a certificate until the notarial act has been performed. e. If a notarial act is performed regarding a tangible record, a certificate shall be part of, or attached to, the record. f. If a notarial act is performed regarding an electronic record, the certificate shall be affixed to, or logically associated with, the electronic record. g. If the State Treasurer has established standards pursuant to P.L.1979, c.460 (C.52:7-10 et seq.), as amended and supplemented by P.L.2021, c.179 (C.59:7-10.1 et al.) for attaching, affixing, or logically associating the certificate, the process shall conform to the standards. L.1979, c.460, s.10; amended 2014, c.48, s.8; 2021, c.179, s.13.
N.J. Stat. § 52:15C-19 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 15C / Section 15C-19
Rules, regulations.
Status: in_force

11. The State Comptroller 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 shall be necessary to implement the provisions of this act in accordance with the purposes thereof, including, but not limited to, the establishment of guidelines for determining the scope of a project. L.2009, c.136, s.11.
N.J. Stat. § 52:18A-173 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 18A / Section 18A-173
Deferred salary clearing fund and other funds
Status: in_force

The State Treasurer is hereby authorized to establish, on behalf of the board, a deferred salary clearing fund in the State Treasury in which shall be placed temporarily all compensation deferred and deducted in accordance with this act and the plan, and may establish such other funds within the Division of Investment as may be appropriate. L.1978, c. 39, s. 11, eff. June 19, 1978.
N.J. Stat. § 52:30-13 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 30 / Section 30-13
Cession of jurisdiction, when effective
Status: in_force

2. Cession of jurisdiction pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1995, c.212 (C.52:30-12) shall become effective upon acceptance thereof in writing by an authorized official of the United States on behalf of the United States, which shall be transmitted to, and filed in , the office of the Secretary of State of New Jersey, and a copy thereof shall be published in the New Jersey Register. L.1995,c.212,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 52:14-17.4 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 14 / Section 14-17.4
Governor as respondent; representation; record; depositions
Status: in_force

The Governor shall be the respondent and shall be designated by the name of his office only. He may designate the Attorney-General or other counsel to represent the respondent in the proceeding. The Attorney-General shall file with the Appellate Division the original or a certified copy of the record of the proceedings under review, except a transcript of the testimony which shall be filed by the appellant if the same was taken stenographically. By leave of court depositions may be taken for use upon the hearing of the appeal. L.1948, c. 118, p. 828, s. 3. Amended by L.1953, c. 49, p. 855, s. 8.
N.J. Stat. § 52:14-17.32f2 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 14 / Section 14-17.32f2
Applicability of C.52:14-17.32f; coverage.
Status: in_force

1. The provisions of section 3 of P.L.1987, c.384 (C.52:14-17.32f) shall apply to any employee of a board of education who is a member of a pension fund created prior to January 5, 1996 under the provisions of article 2 of chapter 66 of Title 18A of the New Jersey Statutes (N.J.S.18A:66-94 et seq.) and who retires on a benefit based upon 25 or more years of service credit in the pension fund, or retires on a disability pension based upon fewer years of service credit in that pension fund, or elected deferred retirement based upon 25 or more years of service credit and receives a retirement allowance from that pension fund, except that the costs of the premium or periodic charges for the benefits and reimbursement of medicare premiums provided to a retiree and the dependents of the retiree under this section shall be paid by the State. An employee who becomes a member of the pension fund on or after the effective date of P.L.2010, c.2 shall pay in retirement 1.5 percent of the retiree's monthly retirement allowance, including any future cost-of-living adjustments, through the withholding of the contribution, for health benefits coverage provided under P.L.2007, c.103 (C.52:14-17.46.1 et seq.) and the State shall pay the remainder of the premium or periodic charges for benefits provided to a qualified retiree and the dependents of the retiree, and the cost for reimbursement of Medicare premiums. An employee who retired prior to the effective date of this act is eligible for the coverage if the employee applies to the program for it within one year after the effective date. L.1995, c.357, s.1; amended 2010, c.2, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27F-14 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27F / Section 27F-14
Energy Master Plan Committee
Status: in_force

a. There is established an Energy Master Plan Committee (hereinafter "Committee") which shall be composed of the heads of the following principal departments or their designees: Commerce, Energy and Economic Development; Community Affairs; Environmental Protection; Health; Human Services; Transportation; and Treasury. The Commissioner of Commerce, Energy and Economic Development or his designee shall be the chairperson of the committee. The committee shall be responsible for the preparation, adoption and revision of master plans regarding the production, distribution, and conservation of energy in this State. b. The committee within one year of the effective date of this act shall prepare or cause to be prepared, and, after public hearings as hereinafter provided, adopt a master plan for a period of 10 years on the production, distribution, consumption and conservation of energy in this State. Such plan shall be revised and updated at least once every three years. The plan shall include long-term objectives but shall provide for the interim implementation of measures consistent with said objectives. The committee may from time to time and after public hearings amend the master plan. In preparing the master plan or any portion thereof or amendment thereto the department shall give due consideration to the energy needs and supplies in the several geographic areas of the State, and shall consult and cooperate with any federal or State agency having an interest in the production, distribution, consumption or conservation of energy. c. Upon preparation of such master plan, and each revision thereof, the committee shall cause copies thereof to be printed, shall transmit sufficient copies thereof to the Governor and the Legislature, for the use of the members thereof, and shall advertise, in such newspapers as the commissioner determines appropriate to reach the greatest possible number of citizens of New Jersey, the existence and availability of such draft plan from the offices of the committee for the use of such citizens as may request same. In addition, the department shall: (1) Fix dates for the commencement of a series of public hearings, at least one of which shall be held in each geographical area delineated in the master plan. Each such public hearing shall concern the overall content of the plan and those aspects thereof that have relevance to the specific geographical area in which each such public hearing is being held; (2) At least 60 days prior to each public hearing held pursuant to this section, notify each energy industry and each State department, commission, authority, council, agency, or board charged with the regulation, supervision or control of any business, industry or utility engaged in the production, processing, distribution, transmission, or storage of energy in any form of the time and place for the hearing and shall publish such notice in a newspaper of general circulation in the region where the hearing is to be held, and in such newspapers of general circulation in the State as the commissioner determines appropriate to reach the greatest possible number of citizens of New Jersey. d. Upon the completion of the requirements of subsection c. of this section, the committee shall consider the testimony presented at all such public hearings and adopt the energy master plan, together with any additions, deletions, or revisions it shall deem appropriate. e. Upon the adoption of the energy master plan, and upon each revision thereof, the committee shall cause copies thereof to be printed and shall transmit sufficient copies thereof to the Governor and the Legislature, for the use of the members thereof, and to each State department, commission, authority, council, agency, or board charged with the regulation, supervision or control of any business, industry or utility engaged in the production, processing, distribution, transmission, or storage of energy in any form. In addition, the committee shall advertise in the manner provided in subsection c. of this section the existence and availability of the energy master plan from the offices of the committee for the use of such citizens of New Jersey as may request same; provided, however, that the committee may charge a fee for such copies of the energy master plan sufficient to cover the costs of printing and distributing same. L. 1977,c.146,s.12; amended 1987,c.365,s.14.
N.J. Stat. § 52:17B-71a — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 17B / Section 17B-71a
Licensing process established; powers, responsibilities, duties.
Status: in_force

9. The commission shall establish the process by which law enforcement officers shall be licensed and the implementation of that process. The commission is vested with the power, responsibility, and duty: a. to prescribe minimum standards and requirements for the licensure for law enforcement officers and to maintain the status as a licensed law enforcement officer for the purpose of promoting and assuring integrity, competence, professionalism, and fitness for duty. The minimum standards shall include, but not be limited to: (1) minimum pre-employment qualifications for law enforcement officer applicants, including but not limited to, age requirements, residency requirements, background investigations, psychological examinations, and educational requirements; (2) minimum post-academy training and educational requirements, including but not limited to required field training hours for recent academy graduates and required continuing educational courses for law enforcement officers; and (3) minimum standards of professional conduct; b. to establish a licensure process and applicable criteria for license issuance, renewal, suspension, revocation, or denial; and c. to perform or cause to be performed through the licensing committee the following activities related to law enforcement officer licensing: (1) review applications for and, if warranted, issue initial law enforcement officer licenses to qualified applicants; (2) review and act upon matters related to law enforcement officer license renewal, suspension, revocation, or denial; (3) conduct license renewal, suspension, revocation, or denial hearings; and (4) suspend, revoke, place conditions upon, or deny a license in the event an individual does not meet any standard or requirement prescribed by the commission. d. The commission shall establish a licensing committee to assist it in exercising the authority provided under this act, including duties with respect to law enforcement officer licensing as set forth in subsection c. of this section and section 19 of P.L.2022, c.65 (C.52:17B-71f), and including but not limited to, making recommendations for licensure to be considered by the full commission. The composition, membership, terms of membership, and procedures applicable to the function and operations of the licensing committee shall be determined by the commission, provided that the membership of the licensing committee shall include the Attorney General's designee and no less than one public member. L.2022, c.65, s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 52:32-21 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 32 / Section 32-21
Goals
Status: in_force

a. There are established the goals that contracting agencies award at least 15% of their contracts for small businesses, at least 7% of their contracts for minority businesses and at least 3% of their contracts for female businesses. These goals may, where appropriate, be attained by the direct designation of prime contracts for small business, minority business or female business or, in the case of a prime contract not directly designated for small business, minority business or female business, by requiring that a portion of such a prime contract be subcontracted to a small business, minority business or female business. Each contracting agency shall make a good faith effort to attain the goals established in this section. b. The goals established in subsection a. of this section shall be attained independently of each other, and any given contract may be counted for purposes of attaining the small business goal, the minority business goal, or the female business goal, but not towards more than one goaL. Pursuant to the goals established by this act, a total of at least 25% of the State's procurement contracts shall be awarded to small businesses, minority businesses, and female businesses. c. For purposes of attaining these goals, contracting agencies shall, when necessary, specifically set aside contracts or portions of contracts for which only small businesses, minority businesses or female businesses may bid. L. 1983, c. 482, s. 5. Amended by L. 1985, c. 384, s. 6.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27H-42 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27H / Section 27H-42
Annual budget.
Status: in_force

14. a. As soon as it is practicable after the appointment and qualification of the members of the authority, and annually thereafter, at least 20 days preceding the commencement of the authority's fiscal year on January 1 of each year, the authority shall prepare a proposed budget for its operations and activities for the ensuing fiscal year and introduce the budget by resolution. The budget shall become effective as provided in section 8 of P.L.1981, c.459 (C.52:27H-36), subject to the provisions of subsection d. of this section. b. The budget shall set forth anticipated revenues for the ensuing fiscal year and the sources thereof, and appropriations for the same period, which appropriations shall not exceed the anticipated revenues. No revenue from any source shall be anticipated unless it can be reasonably expected to be realized during the fiscal year to which the budget applies. Appropriations shall be segregated as salaries and wages, contractual other expenses, and noncontractual other expenses. c. An appropriation for "anticipated operating deficit of preceding year" shall appear in each annual budget in the amount by which the liabilities and disbursements of the authority for expenditures in the next preceding fiscal year exceed or are likely to exceed receipts and other revenue in that year, subtracting any expenditures provided for by surplus anticipated in the budget. d. No proposed budget required pursuant to this section shall be approved by the authority unless it is in compliance with the terms of any bond resolution or trust agreement relating to the financing of facilities operated by the authority. L.1981, c.459, s.14; amended 1991, c.375, s.10; 2008, c.47, s.20.
N.J. Stat. § 52:17B-5.5 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 17B / Section 17B-5.5
Annual report by Attorney General
Status: in_force

The Attorney General shall render an annual report of the results of the information gathered and collated to the Governor and the Legislature. L.1966, c. 37, s. 5, eff. Jan. 1, 1967.
N.J. Stat. § 52:20-18.2 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 20 / Section 20-18.2
Subcommittee on Green Acres Properties established
Status: in_force

The State House Commission shall establish from its membership a Subcommittee on Green Acres Properties. The subcommittee shall constitute an instrumentality of the State exercising public and essential governmental functions, and the exercise by the subcommittee of the powers conferred by this or any other act shall be deemed and held to be an essential governmental function of the State. L.1989, c.241, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 52:14-5 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 14 / Section 14-5
Monthly meeting of certain departments for promoting efficiency in engineering work
Status: in_force

For the purpose of discussing methods of co-operation and co-ordination in the engineering work of the state, promoting efficiency and avoiding duplication, the following departments, bureaus, boards and commissions shall be represented, at a meeting to be held once each month upon a day stated unless otherwise ordered, by their executive head or chairman or person designated by him, and by such engineers or other officials as may have charge of the various matters to be under discussion: State highway commission. Board of public utility commissioners. Commissioner of motor vehicles. Director of conservation and development. Chief engineer of commerce and navigation. State tax commissioner. Commissioner of institutions and agencies. Any other department, bureau, board or commission may be directed by the governor to be represented at such meetings, or may participate from time to time in order to offer or obtain co-operation or assist in avoiding duplication of work.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27D-320 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27D / Section 27D-320
"New Jersey Affordable Housing Trust Fund."
Status: in_force

20. There is established in the Department of Community Affairs a separate trust fund, to be used for the exclusive purposes as provided in this section, and which shall be known as the "New Jersey Affordable Housing Trust Fund." The fund shall be a non-lapsing, revolving trust fund, and all monies deposited or received for purposes of the fund shall be accounted for separately, by source and amount, and remain in the fund until appropriated for such purposes. The fund shall be the repository of all State funds appropriated for affordable housing purposes, including, but not limited to, the proceeds from the receipts of the additional fee collected pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection a. of section 3 of P.L.1968, c.49 (C.46:15-7), proceeds from available receipts of the Statewide non-residential development fees collected pursuant to section 35 of P.L.2008, c.46 (C.40:55D-8.4), monies lapsing or reverting from municipal development trust funds, or other monies as may be dedicated, earmarked, or appropriated by the Legislature for the purposes of the fund. All references in any law, order, rule, regulation, contract, loan, document, or otherwise to the "Neighborhood Preservation Nonlapsing Revolving Fund" shall mean the "New Jersey Affordable Housing Trust Fund." The department shall be permitted to utilize annually up to 7.5 percent of the monies available in the fund for the payment of any necessary administrative costs related to the administration of the "Fair Housing Act," P.L.1985, c.222 (C.52:27D-301 et al.), or any costs related to administration of P.L.2008, c.46 (C.52:27D-329.1 et al.). a. (1) Except as permitted pursuant to subsection g. of this section, and by section 41 of P.L.2009, c.90 (C.52:27D-320.1), the commissioner shall award grants or loans from this fund for housing projects and programs in municipalities whose housing elements obtained compliance certification pursuant to section 3 of P.L.2024, c.2 (C.52:27D-304.1) or in municipalities receiving State aid pursuant to P.L.1978, c.14 (C.52:27D-178 et seq.). (2) Of those monies deposited into the "New Jersey Affordable Housing Trust Fund" that are derived from municipal development fee trust funds, or from available collections of Statewide non-residential development fees, a priority for funding shall be established for projects in municipalities that have received compliance certification. (3) Programs and projects in any municipality shall be funded only after receipt by the commissioner of either: (a) a written statement in support of the program or project from the municipal governing body; or (b) a written statement in support of the program or project from the municipal clerk, if the municipality has enacted an ordinance pursuant to section 1 of P.L.2024, c.5 (C.52:27D-304.1a). b. (1) The commissioner shall establish rules and regulations governing the qualifications of applicants, the application procedures, and the criteria for awarding grants and loans and the standards for establishing the amount, terms, and conditions of each grant or loan. (2) The governing body of a municipality in which a housing project or program is located, and which is awarded a grant or loan from the fund for a housing project or program, may provide, by ordinance , that the units of affordable housing being developed or preserved pursuant to a housing project or program being funded, in whole or in part, through the "New Jersey Affordable Housing Trust Fund" shall be exempt from real property taxation if the housing sponsor enters into an agreement with the municipality for payments to the municipality in lieu of taxes for municipal services. Any such agreement may require the housing sponsor to pay to the municipality an amount up to 20 percent of the annual gross revenue from each housing project situated on such real property for each year of operation of the agreement following the substantial completion of the housing project. Any such agreement shall require the housing sponsor to pay the municipality an amount not less than the greater of four percent of the annual gross revenue or the amount of the taxes attributable to the land value component of the property comprising the project site for the year preceding the recording of the mortgage, if applicable. In the case of a property assessed under the "Farmland Assessment Act of 1964," P.L.1964, c.48 (C.54:4-23.1 et seq.), the minimum amount the housing sponsor shall be required to pay to the municipality shall be four percent of the annual gross revenue. For the purpose of this subsection, "annual gross revenue" means the total annual gross rental or carrying charge and other income of a housing sponsor from a housing project. If an agreement is entered into from the date of recording the mortgage on the housing project to the date of substantial completion of the housing project, the annual amount payable to the municipality as taxes or as payments in lieu of taxes in respect of the project site shall not be in excess of the amount of taxes on the project site for the year preceding the recording of the mortgage. Within 30 calendar days following: the effective date of an ordinance adopted by a municipal governing body approving a tax exemption under this subsection, or the execution of a financial agreement between a housing sponsor and a municipality entered into pursuant to this subsection, whichever is later, the municipal clerk shall electronically transmit a certified copy of the ordinance and the agreement to the Director of the Division of Local Government Services in such a manner as may be specified by the director. An exemption from taxation provided pursuant to this subsection shall not extend beyond the date on which an eligible loan made for the project is paid in full. (3) Notwithstanding the provisions of any law or regulation to the contrary, the governing body of a municipality may agree to continue a tax exemption for a State, federally, or municipally subsidized housing project beyond the date on which an eligible loan made for the project is fully paid, or beyond the date upon which a tax exemption expires, for any period the project remains subject to affordability controls pursuant to: (a) project-based federal rental assistance, authorized pursuant to section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. s.1437f) or other federal or State project-based assistance; (b) the Uniform Housing Affordability Controls promulgated by the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency; or (c) the rent and income limits established by the federal Low Income Housing Tax Credit program pursuant to section 42 of the Internal Revenue Code (26 U.S.C. s.42). c. For any period which the commissioner may approve, the commissioner may assist affordable housing programs that are located in municipalities that have a pending request for compliance certification, provided that the affordable housing program will meet all or part of a municipal low- and moderate-income housing obligation. d. Amounts deposited in the "New Jersey Affordable Housing Trust Fund" shall be targeted to regions based on the region's percentage of the State's low- and moderate-income housing need as determined pursuant to the low- and moderate-income household growth over the prior 10 years, as calculated pursuant to section 6 of P.L.2024, c.2 (C.52:27D-304.2). Amounts in the fund shall be applied for the following purposes in designated neighborhoods: (1) Rehabilitation of substandard housing units occupied or to be occupied by low- and moderate-income households; (2) Creation of accessory dwelling units to be occupied by low- and moderate-income households; (3) Conversion of non-residential space to residential purposes; provided a substantial percentage of the resulting housing units are to be occupied by low- and moderate-income households; (4) Acquisition of real property, demolition and removal of buildings, or construction of new housing that will be occupied by low- and moderate-income households, or any combination thereof; (5) Grants of assistance to eligible municipalities for costs of necessary studies, surveys, plans, and permits; engineering, architectural, and other technical services; costs of land acquisition and any buildings thereon; and costs of site preparation, demolition, and infrastructure development for projects undertaken pursuant to an approved regional contribution agreement; (6) Assistance to a local housing authority, nonprofit or limited dividend housing corporation, or association or a qualified entity acting as a receiver under P.L.2003, c.295 (C.2A:42-114 et al.) for rehabilitation or restoration of housing units which it administers which: (a) are unusable or in a serious state of disrepair; (b) can be restored in an economically feasible and sound manner; and (c) can be retained in a safe, decent, and sanitary manner, upon completion of rehabilitation or restoration; and (7) Other housing programs for low- and moderate-income housing, including, without limitation, (a) infrastructure projects directly facilitating the construction of low- and moderate-income housing not to exceed a reasonable percentage of the construction costs of the low- and moderate-income housing to be provided and (b) alteration of dwelling units occupied or to be occupied by households of low or moderate income and the common areas of the premises in which they are located in order to make them accessible to persons with disabilities. e. Any grant or loan agreement entered into pursuant to this section shall incorporate contractual guarantees and procedures by which the division shall ensure that any unit of housing provided for low- and moderate-income households shall continue to be occupied by low- and moderate-income households for a period that conforms to the requirements of subsection f. of section 21 of P.L.1985, c.222 (C.52:27D-321) following the award of the loan or grant, except that the division may approve a guarantee for a period of less duration where necessary to ensure project feasibility. f. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, in making grants or loans under this section, the department shall not require that tenants be certified as low or moderate income or that contractual guarantees or deed restrictions be in place to ensure continued low- and moderate-income occupancy as a condition of providing housing assistance from any program administered by the department, when that assistance is provided for a project of moderate rehabilitation if the project: (1) contains 30 or fewer rental units and (2) is located in a census tract in which the median household income is 60 percent or less of the median income for the housing region in which the census tract is located, as determined for a three person household by the department in accordance with the latest federal decennial census. A list of eligible census tracts shall be maintained by the department and shall be adjusted upon publication of median income figures by census tract after each federal decennial census. g. In addition to other grants or loans awarded pursuant to this section, and without regard to any limitations on such grants or loans for any other purposes herein imposed, the commissioner shall annually allocate such amounts as may be necessary in the commissioner's discretion, and in accordance with section 3 of P.L.2004, c.140 (C.52:27D-287.3), to fund rental assistance grants under the program created pursuant to P.L.2004, c.140 (C.52:27D-287.1 et al.). Such rental assistance grants shall be deemed necessary and authorized pursuant to P.L.1985, c.222 (C.52:27D-301 et al.), in order to meet the housing needs of certain low-income households who may not be eligible to occupy other housing produced pursuant to P.L.1985, c.222 (C.52:27D-301 et al.). h. The department and the State Treasurer shall submit the "New Jersey Affordable Housing Trust Fund" for an audit annually by the State Auditor or State Comptroller, at the discretion of the Treasurer. In addition, the department shall prepare an annual report for each fiscal year, and submit it by November 30th of each year to the Governor and the Legislature, and the Joint Committee on Housing Affordability, or its successor, and post the information to its Internet website, of all activity of the fund, including details of the grants and loans by number of units, number and income ranges of recipients of grants or loans, location of the housing renovated or constructed using monies from the fund, the number of units upon which affordability controls were placed, and the length of those controls. The report also shall include details pertaining to those monies allocated from the fund for use by the State rental assistance program pursuant to section 3 of P.L.2004, c.140 (C.52:27D-287.3) and subsection g. of this section. i. The commissioner may award or grant the amount of any appropriation deposited in the "New Jersey Affordable Housing Trust Fund" pursuant to section 41 of P.L.2009, c.90 (C.52:27D-320.1) to municipalities pursuant to the provisions of section 39 of P.L.2009, c.90 (C.40:55D-8.8). L.1985, c.222, s.20; amended 1995, c.83, s.3; 2003, c.295, s.30; 2004, c.140, s.4; 2008, c.46, s.17; 2009, c.90, s.38; 2013, c.253, s.49; 2015, c.131, s.200; 2017, c.131, s.200; 2024, c.2, s.26; 2024, c.5, s.2; 2024, c.6, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27-59 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27 / Section 27-59
Powers and duties of auditor; office
Status: in_force

Whenever the commission shall certify to the board of education that it intends to exercise the powers conferred by this section, thereafter no claims shall be passed for payment by the board of education or other officers of the school district until the auditor of the commission shall have certified that the same have been examined by him and found to be within the amount voted to be raised by tax therefor, and that there is or will be available in an appropriate account sufficient ready funds for its payment. Furthermore, thereafter all warrants, checks or other instruments for the withdrawal or transfer of funds of the school district shall be submitted to such auditor for his counter-signature and no banking institution in which funds of the school district have theretofore been or shall thereafter be deposited shall honor warrants or checks drawn thereon unless the counter-signature of such auditor shall appear on the face of such instruments. The board of education shall provide an adequate office for such auditor, who shall have access to all books of account, records, papers and memoranda of such school district.
N.J. Stat. § 52:39A-4 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 39A / Section 39A-4
Submission of evidence to commissioner.
Status: in_force

4. Each public body which enters into a contract which is subject to the provisions of this act regarding labor harmony agreements shall submit to the commissioner evidence of an executed labor harmony agreement, and, if the public body determines that a labor harmony agreement will prevent a project from going forward, a copy of the determination and documentation supporting the finding. The public body shall provide, in a timely manner as required by the commissioner, up to date information regarding any changes in the information submitted. The commissioner shall make information submitted pursuant to this section available to the public, and shall provide to the Legislature, and make public, an annual report of all covered hospitality projects, and all instances of public bodies determining not to require labor harmony agreements. L.2019, c.438, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 52:40-6 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 40 / Section 40-6
Determination of compliance.
Status: in_force

6. When not restricted by any other State or federal law, the Division of Public Contracts Equal Employment Opportunity Compliance shall determine whether each of the State entities whose performance it monitors have properly allocated and released to the Department of Labor and Workforce Development, as authorized by law, one-half of one percent of the total cost of a construction contract of $1,000,000 or more, to be used by the department for the New Jersey Builders Utilization Initiative for Labor Diversity program to train minorities and women for employment in construction trades. This provision shall apply to those construction contracts when the funding for the contract consists entirely of appropriated funds or a combination of funds from appropriated funds and other sources. L.2009, c.335, s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 52:18-30 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 18 / Section 18-30
Exceptions to section 52:18-29
Status: in_force

Nothing contained in section 52:18-29 of this title shall apply to or affect: a. The state school fund, or the income thereof; b. The disbursement of 1. The state school tax; 2. Moneys derived from the acts to tax real and personal property in the several municipalities for state road purposes; 3. The United States appropriation to the agricultural college; 4. The United States appropriation for disabled soldiers; 5. The United States appropriation for disabled soldiers, sailors, marines and their wives; 6. The agricultural college fund; 7. The taxes for the use of taxing districts in this state; 8. The moneys received by the state from the taxation of railroad and canal property, which may be by law apportioned to the various counties for school purposes; 9. Moneys received by commissioners of the Palisades Interstate park; 10. Moneys paid into the state treasury, which by direction of the executive or by statute is paid to any institution or department of this state, from the United States treasury by act of congress, or which may be retained by any board or commission in accordance with the provisions of section 45:1-3 of the title Professions and Occupations.
N.J. Stat. § 52:17B-176 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 17B / Section 17B-176
Facilities, inmates, equipment, personnel, etc. transferred to Youth Justice Commission.
Status: in_force

8. a. The following are transferred to the Youth Justice Commission: (1) The custody and care of any juvenile adjudicated delinquent and committed or classified to the custody of the Department of Corrections or committed or classified to the custody or care of the Division of Juvenile Services of the Department of Human Services, pursuant to section 24 of P.L.1982, c.77 (C.2A:4A-43) as modified by Reorganization Plan No. 001-1993, P.L.1993, c.283, and Executive Order No. 93 of 1993, or serving a term of incarceration in a county detention facility pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1992, c.211 (C.2A:4A-44.1); (2) The New Jersey Training School for Boys created pursuant to R.S.30:1-7 and transferred to the Commissioner of Corrections pursuant to section 8 of P.L.1976, c.98 (C.30:1B-8) and the Juvenile Medium Security Facility created pursuant to R.S.30:1-7; (3) All residential and day care facilities and programs established pursuant to the powers delegated to the Division of Juvenile Services, Department of Corrections, by the Commissioner of the Department of Corrections pursuant to his powers contained in P.L.1976, c.98 (C.30:1B-1 et seq.), along with all those youth committed to participate therein by court order, law, classification, regulation or contract which were subsequently transferred to the Division of Juvenile Services, Department of Human Services by Reorganization Plan No. 001-1993; (4) All furnishings and equipment presently located in the institutions and programs of the Division of Juvenile Services and in the institutions and programs of the Department of Corrections transferred to the commission pursuant to subsections b. and c. of this section, and, except as provided in section 6 of P.L.1995, c.284 (C.52:17B-174), all staff assigned to those institutions and programs, including administrative and support staff; (5) All operating and capital funding demarcated for the institutions and programs set forth in this section, including funding from bonds and funding for administrative costs associated with the institutions and programs; (6) All functions, powers, duties and authority of the Commissioner of Corrections, including any transferred to the Commissioner of Human Services pursuant to Reorganization Plan No. 001-1993, with respect to all juvenile detention facilities throughout the State pursuant to section 18 of P.L.1982, c.77 (C.2A:4A-37); (7) The powers, duties and responsibilities of the Commissioner of Corrections for establishing standards and monitoring of juvenile detention facilities pursuant to section 18 of P.L.1982, c.77 (C.2A:4A-37), transferred to the Commissioner of Human Services by Reorganization Plan No. 001-1993; (8) All existing written agreements made between county governments and the Department of Corrections or the Department of Human Services concerning juvenile detention centers are hereby modified to transfer the responsibilities, duties and obligations specified in these agreements between the county governments and the commission; (9) The Juvenile Detention Monitoring Unit, Department of Corrections, established pursuant to the powers of the Commissioner of Corrections pursuant to P.L.1976, c.98 (C.30:1B-1 et seq.), to fulfill the obligations of the Department of Corrections in monitoring juvenile detention centers throughout the State pursuant to the Federal "Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974," as amended, and pursuant to section 18 of P.L.1982, c.77 (C.2A:4A-37), which was transferred to the Department of Human Services by Reorganization Plan No. 001-1993, along with its staff, powers, duties and responsibilities; (10) The legal custody and supervision of each juvenile parolee; the functions, powers, duties and authority of the State Parole Board established pursuant to P.L.1979, c.441 (C.30:4-123.45 et seq.), regarding juvenile offenders are continued, but the State Parole Board shall file all of its reports and recommendations regarding juveniles with the commission; (11) All funding, programs and positions created or dedicated to provide juvenile parole services by the Bureau of Parole within the Department of Corrections in accordance with an agreement between the Executive Director of the commission and the Commissioner of Corrections in consultation with the State Parole Board when an orderly transfer of the function has been completed including appropriate changes in the reporting requirements, funding, positions, and administrative housing and support; (12) The powers, duties, and responsibilities of the Office of Education created and established in the Departments of Corrections and Human Services pursuant to the "State Facilities Education Act of 1979," sections 12 and 13 of P.L.1979, c.207 (C.18A:7B-8 and 18A:7B-9) for the education of those juvenile offenders whose custody is transferred to the commission pursuant to this act is transferred to the Office of Education established in the commission pursuant to section 10 of P.L.1995, c.284 (C.52:17B-178) along with staff, existing and future moneys and other educational resources demarcated for juveniles whose custody is transferred pursuant to this act, including funds collected pursuant to the authority granted in the "State Facilities Education Act of 1979," P.L.1979, c.207 (C.18A:7B-1 et seq.), federal and State educational grants and contract funds received for the benefit of juvenile offenders whose custody is transferred pursuant to this act; (13) The powers, duties, and responsibilities of the Bureau of Juvenile Justice, including the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Unit, in the Division of Criminal Justice, Department of Law and Public Safety established pursuant to section 4 of P.L.1948, c.439 (C.52:17B-4), along with its staff, powers, duties and responsibilities; and (14) All funding appropriated to the Department of Human Services and demarcated for distribution by the department for youth services commission funding. b. Whenever in any law, rule, regulation, order, contract, lease, document, judicial or administrative proceeding or otherwise, reference is made to the Commissioner of the Department of Corrections regarding a juvenile or juvenile offender as defined in P.L.1982, c.77 (C.2A:4A-20 et seq.), or is made to the Division of Juvenile Services transferred from the Department of Corrections to the Department of Human Services by Reorganization Plan No.001-1993 the same shall mean and refer to the commission. L.1995,c.284,s.8; amended 2025, c.35, s.79.
N.J. Stat. § 52:2A-1 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 2A / Section 2A-1
Official colors
Status: in_force

The official colors of the State of New Jersey for use on the State Flag and for other purposes shall be buff and Jersey blue. For the purposes of this act the specifications, references and designations for the official colors of the State are as follows: Jersey Blue (Cable No. 70087, Royal Blue. The Color Association of the United States, Inc.) Buff (Cable No. 65015, U.S. Army Buff. The Color Association of the United States, Inc.). L.1965, c. 170, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 52:9H-1 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 9H / Section 9H-1
Budget message; recommendations for appropriations
Status: in_force

The budget message of the Governor shall contain his budget recommendations for all appropriations to be made from State revenues under one budget. L.1945, c. 33, p. 90, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27H-74 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27H / Section 27H-74
Benefits available to qualified business
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise specified in this act, a qualified business in an enterprise zone shall be eligible to receive from among those benefits authorized in sections 16 through 20 of this act as are determined by the authority. The authority shall state in writing to the qualifying municipality at the time of designation its determinations as to which of those benefits are to apply in an enterprise zone. L.1983, c. 303, s. 15, eff. Aug. 15, 1983.
N.J. Stat. § 52:18B-3 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 18B / Section 18B-3
"Tobacco Settlement Financing Corporation."
Status: in_force

3. a. There is hereby established in, but not of, the Department of Treasury a public body corporate and politic, with corporate succession, to be known as the "Tobacco Settlement Financing Corporation." The corporation is hereby constituted as an instrumentality of the State exercising public and essential governmental functions, and the exercise by the corporation of the powers conferred by this act shall be deemed and held to be an essential governmental function of the State. Notwithstanding the existence of common management, the corporation shall be treated and accounted for as a separate legal entity with its separate corporate purposes as set forth in this act. The assets, liabilities and funds of the corporation shall be neither consolidated nor commingled with those of the State or of any entity capable of being a debtor in a case commenced under the federal bankruptcy code. b. The corporation shall have and be governed by three members who shall be the Commissioner of Health and Senior Services of the State and the State Treasurer, who shall be members ex officio, and one public member appointed by the Governor (who shall have knowledge in the area of health care or the provision of health care) who shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor; provided however, the Governor may appoint the head of a principal department of the State to replace the Commissioner of Health and Senior Services of the State as a member. The State Treasurer shall serve as the chairperson of the corporation. The corporation shall elect from among its members a vice chairman. The powers of the corporation shall be vested in the members thereof in office from time to time and a majority of the total authorized membership of the corporation shall constitute a quorum at any meeting thereof. Action may be taken and motions and resolutions adopted by the corporation at any meeting thereof by the affirmative vote of a majority of the members present. No vacancy in the membership of the corporation shall impair the right of a quorum of the members to exercise all the powers and perform all the duties of the corporation. c. Each member before entering upon his or her duties shall take and subscribe an oath to perform the duties of his or her office faithfully, impartially and justly to the best of his or her ability. A record of such oaths shall be filed in the office of the Secretary of State. d. The State Treasurer shall be the president of the corporation, the Deputy State Treasurer shall be the vice president of the corporation and the State Comptroller shall be the treasurer of the corporation. The president of the corporation shall appoint the secretary of the corporation. The staff of the office of the State Treasurer shall also serve as staff of the corporation. State officers, agencies, and departments may render services to the corporation within their respective functions, as requested by the corporation. e. Each member and the treasurer of the corporation shall execute a bond to be conditioned upon the faithful performance of the duties of such member or treasurer in such form and amount as may be prescribed by the State Comptroller. Such bonds shall be filed in the office of the Secretary of State. At all times thereafter the members and treasurer of the corporation shall maintain such bonds in full force and effect. All costs of such bonds shall be borne by the corporation. f. The members of the corporation shall serve without compensation, but the corporation shall reimburse its members for actual expenses necessarily incurred in the discharge of their duties. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other laws, no officer or employee of the State shall be deemed to have forfeited or shall forfeit his or her office or employment or any benefits or emoluments thereof by reason of his or her acceptance of the office of ex officio member or officer of the corporation or his or her services therein. g. Each ex officio member of the corporation may designate an officer or employee of his or her department to represent him or her at meetings of the corporation, and each such designee may lawfully vote and otherwise act on behalf of the member for whom he or she constitutes the designee. Any such designation shall be in writing delivered to the secretary of the corporation and shall continue in effect until revoked or amended by writing delivered to the secretary of the corporation. h. The corporation may be dissolved by act of the Legislature on condition that the corporation has no debts or obligations outstanding or that provision has been made for the payment or retirement of such debts or obligations. Upon any such dissolution of the corporation, all property, funds and assets thereof shall be vested in the State. i. The corporation shall cause an audit of its books and accounts to be made at least once in each year by certified public accountants and cause a copy thereof to be filed with the Secretary of State and the State Comptroller. j. No member, officer, employee or agent of the corporation shall have an interest, either directly or indirectly, in any business organization engaged in any business, contract or transaction with the corporation or in any contract of any other person engaged in any business with the corporation, or in the purchase, sale, lease or transfer of any property to or from the corporation. L.2002,c.32,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 52:17B-184 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 17B / Section 17B-184
"Stabilization and Reintegration Program."
Status: in_force

4. a. If funds are expressly appropriated for such purpose, and to the extent of such appropriation, the commissioner shall establish and operate a program, entitled "Stabilization and Reintegration Program" and to be known by the acronym of "SRP," for youthful offenders. b. The commission shall establish and operate a program, entitled "Stabilization and Reintegration Program" and to be known by the acronym of "SRP," for juvenile offenders. c. The commissioner and the commission may enter into a contract with a private corporation to establish and operate the programs set forth in this act if the commissioner and the commission determine that this option is in the best interests of the citizens of this State. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the private corporation selected as the contractor for the purpose of implementing this act may be a for-profit corporation. L.1995,c.330,s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 52:14-15.9a1 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 14 / Section 14-15.9a1
Deduction from compensation of certain local public employees for long term care insurance.
Status: in_force

2. Whenever any person holding public office, position or employment, whose compensation is paid by a local contracting unit subject to the provisions of the "Local Public Contracts Law," P.L.1971, c.198 (C.40A:11-1 et seq.), the "Public School Contracts Law," N.J.S.18A:18A-1 et seq., or the "County College Contracts Law," P.L.1982, c.189 (C.18A:64A-25.1 et seq.), shall indicate in writing to the proper disbursing officer the person's choice to have a deduction made from his or her compensation for the payment of insurance premiums for a group plan of long term care insurance pursuant to this act, P.L.2005, c.198 (C.52:18-11.2 et al.), the disbursing officer shall make that deduction from the compensation of the person, and the disbursing officer shall transmit the sum so deducted as directed by the Division of Pensions and Benefits in the Department of the Treasury. Any such written authorization may be withdrawn by the person holding public office, position or employment at any time upon filing a written notice of withdrawal with the above mentioned disbursing officer. L.2005,c.198,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 52:17B-51 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 17B / Section 17B-51
Definitions
Status: in_force

Whenever the term "Attorney-General" occurs or any reference is made thereto in any law, contract or document, the same shall be deemed to mean or refer to the Attorney General designated herein as the head of the Department of Law and Public Safety established hereunder. Whenever the term "Department of Law" occurs or any reference is made thereto in any law, contract or document, the same shall be deemed to mean or refer to the Division of Law established hereunder. Whenever the term "deputy Attorney-General" occurs or any reference is made thereto in any law, contract or document, the same shall be deemed to mean or refer to a deputy Attorney-General employed in the Division of Law established hereunder. Whenever the term "assistant deputy Attorney-General" occurs or any reference is made thereto in any law, contract or document, the same shall be deemed to mean or refer to an assistant deputy Attorney-General employed in the Division of Law established hereunder. Whenever the term "member of the Department of Law" occurs or any reference is made thereto in any law, contract or document, the same shall be deemed to mean or refer to a member of the Division of Law established hereunder. Whenever the term "Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control" occurs or any reference is made thereto in any law, contract or document, the same shall be deemed to mean or refer to the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control established hereunder. Whenever the term "State Commissioner of Alcoholic Beverage Control" occurs or any reference is made thereto in any law, contract or document, the same shall be deemed to mean or refer to the Director of the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control established hereunder. Whenever the term "Department of Motor Vehicles" occurs or any reference is made thereto in any law, contract or document, the same shall be deemed to mean or refer to the Division of Motor Vehicles established hereunder. Whenever the term "Commissioner of Motor Vehicles" occurs or any reference is made thereto in any law, contract or document, the same shall be deemed to mean or refer to the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles established hereunder. Whenever the term "Department of State Police" occurs or any reference is made thereto in any law, contract or document, the same shall be deemed to mean or refer to the Division of State Police established hereunder. Whenever the term "Superintendent of State Police" occurs or any reference is made thereto in any law, contract or document, the same shall be deemed to mean or refer to the Superintendent of State Police designated as the head of the Division of State Police established hereunder. Whenever the term "Department of Weights and Measures" occurs or any reference is made thereto in any law, contract or document, the same shall be deemed to mean or refer to the Division of Weights and Measures established hereunder. Whenever the term "State Superintendent of Weights and Measures" occurs or any reference is made thereto in any law, contract or document, the same shall be deemed to mean or refer to the Superintendent of the Division of Weights and Measures designated as the head of the Division of Weights and Measures established hereunder. Whenever the term "Board of Tenement House Supervision of the State of New Jersey" occurs or any reference is made thereto in any law, contract or document, the same shall be deemed to mean or refer to the Board of Tenement House Supervision of the State of New Jersey constituted the Bureau of Tenement House Supervision in the Division of State Police established hereunder. L.1948, c. 439, p. 1722, s. 51.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27D-43.17f — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27D / Section 27D-43.17f
Determination of which incidents receive full review; annual report to Governor, Legislature.
Status: in_force

6. a. The board shall determine which domestic violence-related fatalities and near fatalities shall receive its full review. The board may establish local, community-based teams or committees to compile specific information regarding the fatalities and near fatalities selected by the board for its review. b. Each team or committee shall include, at a minimum, a person experienced in prosecution and local law enforcement investigation, a medical examiner, a physician with expertise in the area of domestic violence, a domestic violence specialist certified by the New Jersey Association of Domestic Violence Professionals and one representative each of a legally recognized military organization with expertise in domestic violence and Legal Services of New Jersey to advise on areas relevant to their agencies. As necessary to perform its functions, each team or committee may add additional members if the facts of a case warrant additional expertise. c. Each team or committee shall submit to the chairperson of the board a report containing the information the team or committee compiled regarding each domestic violence-related fatality or near fatality and make recommendations for improvements or needed changes concerning the provision of services to victims of domestic violence. d. The board shall review the reports submitted by each team or committee pursuant to subsection c. of this section and issue an annual report to the Governor and the Legislature, which includes the number of cases reviewed and specific non-identifying information regarding cases of particular significance. The board shall also include in the report recommendations for systemwide improvements in services to prevent domestic violence-related fatalities and near fatalities. L.2003,c.225,s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 52:13D-21 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 13D / Section 13D-21
State Ethics Commission; membership; powers; duties; penalties.
Status: in_force

10. (a) The Executive Commission on Ethical Standards created pursuant to P.L.1967, c.229, is continued and established in the Department of Law and Public Safety and shall constitute the first commission under P.L.1971, c.182 (C.52:13D-12 et al.). Upon the effective date of P.L.2005, c.382, the Executive Commission on Ethical Standards shall be renamed, and thereafter referred to, as the State Ethics Commission. For the purposes of complying with the provisions of Article V, Section IV, paragraph 1 of the New Jersey Constitution, the State Ethics Commission is allocated in, but not of, the Department of Law and Public Safety, but notwithstanding that allocation, the commission shall be independent of any supervision and control by the department or by any board or officer thereof. (b) The commission shall be composed of seven members as follows: three members appointed by the Governor from among State officers and employees serving in the Executive Branch; and four public members appointed by the Governor, not more than two of whom shall be of the same political party. Each member appointed from the Executive Branch shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor during the term of office of the Governor appointing the member and until the member's successor is appointed and qualified. The public members shall serve for terms of four years and until the appointment and qualification of their successors, but of the public members first appointed pursuant to P.L.2003, c.160, one shall serve for a term of two years and one shall serve for a term of four years, and of the two public members first appointed pursuant to P.L.2005, c.382, one shall serve for a term of one year and one shall serve for a term of three years. The Governor shall designate one public member to serve as chairman and one member to serve as vice-chairman of the commission. The members of the State Ethics Commission who were appointed by the Governor from among the State officers and employees serving in the Executive Branch serving on January 17, 2006 are terminated as of that day. A member terminated pursuant to this paragraph shall be eligible for reappointment. Vacancies in the membership of the commission shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointments but, in the case of public members, for the unexpired term only. None of the public members shall be State officers or employees or special State officers or employees, except by reason of their service on the commission. A public member may be reappointed for subsequent terms on the commission. (c) Each member of the commission shall serve without compensation but shall be entitled to be reimbursed for all actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of the member's duties. (d) The Attorney General shall act as legal adviser and counsel to the commission. The Attorney General shall upon request advise the commission in the rendering of advisory opinions by the commission, in the approval and review of codes of ethics adopted by State agencies in the Executive Branch and in the recommendation of revisions in codes of ethics or legislation relating to the conduct of State officers and employees in the Executive Branch. (e) (1) The commission may, within the limits of funds appropriated or otherwise made available to it for the purpose, employ such other professional, technical, clerical or other assistants, excepting legal counsel, and incur such expenses as may be necessary for the performance of its duties. (2) The commission shall employ a training officer who shall be in the unclassified service of the civil service of this State. The training officer shall devote full-time to the creation, maintenance and coordination of a training program on ethical standards. The program shall be established for the purpose specified in section 2 of P.L.2005, c.382 (C.52:13D-21.1). The program shall be provided by the training officer or assistants or deputies of such officer, or by such other persons as may be designated by the commission. The commission shall approve the form and content of the training program created by the training officer and shall determine when and at what intervals State officers and employees and special State officers and employees in a State agency in the Executive Branch shall be required to complete such a program. The training program may include content which in particular addresses the situations of certain identified groups of officers or employees such as those who are involved in contracting processes. (3) The commission shall employ a compliance officer who shall be in the unclassified service of the civil service of this State. The compliance officer shall devote full-time to the creation, maintenance, monitoring and coordination of procedures to ensure that all State officers and employees and special State officers and employees in State agencies in the Executive Branch comply fully with all reporting and training requirements and that all materials, forms, codes, orders and notices are distributed to and acknowledged by appropriate individuals, as may be required. In addition, the compliance officer shall conduct, on such regular basis as determined by the commission, systematic audits of State agencies in the Executive Branch for compliance with the laws, regulations, codes, orders, procedures, advisory opinions and rulings concerning the ethical standards for State employees and officers and special State officers and employees. (f) The commission, in order to perform its duties pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1971, c.182 (C.52:13D-12 et al.), shall have the power to conduct investigations, hold hearings, compel the attendance of witnesses and the production before it of such books and papers as it may deem necessary, proper and relevant to the matter under investigation. The members of the commission and the persons appointed by the commission for that purpose are hereby empowered to administer oaths and examine witnesses under oath. (g) The commission is authorized to render advisory opinions as to whether a given set of facts and circumstances would, in its opinion, constitute a violation of the provisions of P.L.1971, c.182 (C.52:13D-12 et al.) or of a code of ethics promulgated pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1971, c.182 (C.52:13D-12 et al.). (h) The commission shall have jurisdiction to initiate, receive, hear and review complaints regarding violations, by any current or former State officer or employee or current or former special State officer or employee, in the Executive Branch, of the provisions of P.L.1971, c.182 (C.52:13D-12 et al.) or of a code of ethics promulgated pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1971, c.182 (C.52:13D-12 et al.). Any complaint regarding a violation of a code of ethics may be referred by the commission for disposition in accordance with subsection (d) of section 12 of P.L.1971, c.182 (C.52:13D-23). An investigation regarding a violation committed during service by a former State officer or employee or special State officer or employee shall be initiated by the commission not later than two years following the termination of service. The commission shall have the authority to dismiss a complaint that it determines to be frivolous. (i) Any current or former State officer or employee or current or former special State officer or employee found guilty by the commission of violating any provision of P.L.1971, c.182 (C.52:13D-12 et al.) or of a code of ethics promulgated pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1971, c.182 (C.52:13D-12 et al.) shall be fined not less than $500 nor more than $10,000, which penalty may be collected in a summary proceeding pursuant to the "Penalty Enforcement Law of 1999," P.L.1999, c.274 (C.2A:58-10 et seq.), and may be suspended from office or employment by order of the commission for a period of not in excess of one year. If the commission finds that the conduct of the officer or employee constitutes a willful and continuous disregard of the provisions of P.L.1971, c.182 (C.52:13D-12 et al.) or of a code of ethics promulgated pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1971, c.182 (C.52:13D-12 et al.), it may order that person removed from office or employment and may further bar the person from holding any public office or employment in this State in any capacity whatsoever for a period of not exceeding five years from the date on which the person was found guilty by the commission. In addition, for violations occurring after the effective date of P.L.2005, c.382, the commission may order restitution, demotion, censure or reprimand, or for a failure to file an appropriate financial disclosure statement or form, shall impose a civil penalty of $50 for each day of the violation, which penalty may be collected in a summary proceeding pursuant to the "Penalty Enforcement Law of 1999," P.L.1999, c.274 (C.2A:58-10 et seq.). (j) The remedies provided herein are in addition to all other criminal and civil remedies provided under the law. (k) The commission shall promulgate, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), such rules and regulations as may be necessary to effectuate the purposes of P.L.1971, c.182 (C.52:13D-12 et al.). (l) (1) The commission shall communicate periodically with the State Auditor, the State Inspector General, the State Commission of Investigation and the Office of Government Integrity, or its successor, in the Department of Law and Public Safety. (2) The Executive Director of the commission shall meet with the head of each principal department of the Executive Branch of State Government, each board member if a board is considered the head of a principal department, and the Secretary of Agriculture, the Commissioner of Education, and the Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the New Jersey Commerce and Economic Growth Commission, within 30 days after the head, member, secretary or commissioner takes office, and shall meet annually with these individuals as a group, to inform them of the laws, regulations, codes, orders, procedures, advisory opinions and rulings concerning applicable ethical standards. (m) The commission shall create and maintain a toll-free telephone number to receive comments, complaints and questions concerning matters under the jurisdiction of the commission. Information or questions received by the commission by this means shall be confidential and not accessible to the public pursuant to P.L.1963, c.73 (C.47:1A-1 et seq.). (n) Financial disclosure statements required to be submitted to the commission by law, regulation or executive order shall be made available to the public, promptly after receipt, on the Internet site of the commission, commencing with submissions for 2005. (o) The commission shall prepare and ensure the distribution to each State officer and employee and special State officer and employee in a State agency in the Executive Branch of a plain language ethics guide which provides a clear and concise summary of the laws, regulations, codes, orders, procedures, advisory opinions and rulings concerning ethical standards applicable to such officers and employees. The guide shall be prepared to promote ethical day-to-day decision making, to give general advice regarding conduct and situations, to provide easy reference to sources, and to explain the role, activities and jurisdiction of the State Ethics Commission. Each State officer and employee and special State officer and employee shall certify that he or she has received the guide, reviewed it and understands its provisions. (p) The commission shall have jurisdiction to enforce the provisions of an Executive Order that specifically provides for enforcement by the commission. L.1971,c.182,s.10; amended 1999, c.440, s.102; 2003, c.160; 2004, c.24, s.1; 2004, c.25, s.1; 2005, c.382, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27D-122.1 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27D / Section 27D-122.1
Findings, declarations relative to building construction codes
Status: in_force

1. The Legislature finds and declares that: a. One of the specified purposes of the "State Uniform Construction Code Act," P.L.1975, c.217 (C.52:27D-119 et seq.), was the elimination of restrictive and unnecessary construction regulations that tend to unnecessarily increase construction costs. b. While the overall effect of the statutory requirement that the subcodes of the State Uniform Construction Code be adoptions of the model codes or standards of nationally recognized organizations, including all amendments or revisions to such codes or standards, has been consistent with the intent and purpose of the "State Uniform Construction Code Act," there have been exceptional instances in which the amendment or revision of an adopted code or standard has included changes that are not consistent with that intent and purpose. c. It is therefore necessary and appropriate that the Commissioner of Community Affairs be given the authority to limit the adoption of later revisions to the model code to include only those standards in effect on July 1, 1995, and any later revisions or amendments of model codes which would not be inconsistent with the intent and purpose of the act. L.1996,c.53,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 52:17B-194.22 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 17B / Section 17B-194.22
Public education campaign.
Status: in_force

6. The Attorney General, with the assistance of the participating media, shall develop and undertake a public education campaign to inform the public about the Statewide Hit and Run Advisory Program. L.2019, c.465, s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27B-80 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27B / Section 27B-80
Rights under other acts
Status: in_force

Nothing in this act shall be construed to deprive any persons of any rights or protection provided them by Title 11 of the Revised Statutes or by any pension law or retirement system or any other law. L.1944, c. 112, art. 8, p. 313, s. 6.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27C-86 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27C / Section 27C-86
Status of Motion Picture and Television Development Commission.
Status: in_force

26. a. The Motion Picture and Television Development Commission, established pursuant to P.L.1977, c.44 (C.34:1B-22 et seq.), is transferred in but not of the Department of the Treasury, but notwithstanding this transfer, the Motion Picture and Television Development Commission shall be independent of any supervision and control by the department or by any board or officer thereof. Notwithstanding the provisions of any law, rule, regulation or order to the contrary, the Board of Directors of the New Jersey Commerce Commission shall appoint the Executive Director of the Motion Picture and Television Development Commission. b. Whenever, in any law, rule, regulation, order, contract, document, judicial or administrative proceeding or otherwise, reference is made to the Motion Picture and Television Development Commission, the same shall mean and refer to the Motion Picture and Television Development Commission in but not of the Department of the Treasury. c. This transfer shall be subject to the provisions of the "State Agency Transfer Act," P.L.1971, c.375 (C.52:14D-1 et seq.). d. The Motion Picture and Television Development Commission may, subject to the commission's approval, develop and promulgate such rules and regulations in accordance with the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) as are necessary to implement the provisions of this act and to effectuate the purposes of the Motion Picture and Television Development Commission as provided by law. L.1998, c.44, s.25; amended 2007, c.253, s.37.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27D-159 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27D / Section 27D-159
Determination of need and feasibility of preservation project; findings; neighborhood preservation plan; formulation; contents; citizen participation; modification; alternative plans
Status: in_force

a. No municipality shall designate a neighborhood preservation agency or undertake a neighborhood preservation project unless a determination has been made that in the neighborhood preservation area or areas: (1) Deteriorating conditions have substantially reduced the incentive for private investment and reinvestment; (2) Dilapidation, deterioration and obsolescence will become a prevalent without governmental aid; (3) Deteriorating conditions can be reversed; and (4) The rehabilitation of housing is necessary in the interest of the public health, safety and welfare. The determination shall be made by the planning board of the municipality, or, if there be none, by the governing body. Where the determination is made by the planning board, it shall be subject to approval, disapproval or modification by the governing body of the municipality. The determination shall be submitted by the planning board to the governing body of the municipality in the form of a report and final action thereon shall be taken by the said governing body within 30 days after the submission of said report. b. Upon making the findings as described in subsection a. hereof, a municipality shall formulate a neighborhood preservation plan, pursuant to such rules and regulations as the commissioner shall prescribe, which shall include but need not be limited to, the following: (1) A comprehensive strategy for meeting neighborhood preservation needs which specifies both short- and long-term neighborhood objectives in accordance with areawide development planning; (2) A program which (a) includes activities to be undertaken to meet its neighborhood preservation needs and objectives, together with the estimated costs thereof, (b) indicates resources other than those provided under this act which are expected to be made available toward meeting its identified needs and objectives, and (c) takes into account appropriate environmental factors; (3) A plan which (a) accurately surveys the condition of the residential housing stock in the neighborhood preservation area or areas, (b) specifies realistic annual goals for the number of residential housing units or persons to be assisted, and (c) indicates the general locations of proposed neighborhood preservation areas with the objective of furthering the restoration and rehabilitation of stable neighborhoods to the maximum extent possible, and assuring the availability of public facilities and services adequate to serve the proposed neighborhood preservation area. c. Any municipality which plans to carry out a neighborhood preservation program shall provide to the department satisfactory assurances that, prior to initiation of any such program, the governing body has (a) provided citizens with adequate information concerning the amount of funds available for proposed neighborhood preservation and housing activities, as well as the range of activities that may be undertaken and other important program requirements, (b) held public hearings to obtain the views of citizens on neighborhood preservation and housing needs, and (c) provided citizens an adequate opportunity to participate in the development of the neighborhood preservation plan. d. A neighborhood preservation plan may be modified at any time; provided, that any proposed modification of the neighborhood preservation plan is recommended by resolution of the planning board and approved by resolution of the governing body, and pursuant to regulations as may be prescribed by the commissioner. e. Any municipality receiving funds from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development pursuant to the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 may satisfy the requirements of subsections b., c. and d. of this section by submitting to the commissioner, copies of their community development plan and community development program as approved pursuant to the said act; provided however that whenever the State fund or funds other than such as may be provided to the municipality pursuant to the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, are utilized to carry out the purposes of this act, the commissioner shall require compliance with the standards as are established pursuant to this act. L.1975, c. 249, s. 8, eff. Oct. 30, 1975.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27C-75 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27C / Section 27C-75
Examination of accounts, books, records.
Status: in_force

15. The Director of the Division of Budget and Accounting, in the Department of the Treasury, the director's legally authorized representatives, and the State Auditor are hereby authorized and empowered from time to time to examine the accounts, books, and records of the commission, and any of its related entities, including its receipts, disbursements, contracts, investments and any other matters relating thereto and to its financial standing. L.1998,c.44,s.15.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27D-118.20 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27D / Section 27D-118.20
Indicia of State support
Status: in_force

Each firefighter employed under this act shall wear the uniform of the municipality or fire district and a shoulder patch of a kind approved by the Director of the Division of Local Government Services, containing an insignia indicative of the State's support of the program. L. 1985, c. 295, s. 4, eff. Aug. 15, 1985.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27D-118.15 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27D / Section 27D-118.15
Additional appropriation
Status: in_force

In addition to the appropriations required under section 4 of P.L. 1979, c. 118 (C. 52:27D-118.4), there shall be annually appropriated a sum which shall be apportioned among municipalities which qualify under the provisions of this supplementary act. L. 1985, c. 170, s. 5, eff. May 23, 1985.
N.J. Stat. § 52:13GG-6 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 13GG / Section 13GG-6
Officers, terms.
Status: in_force

6. a. The legislative members of the council appointed by the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the General Assembly shall serve as co-chairs at the initial meeting of the council. At the same initial meeting, the public members shall elect five of the public members of the council to serve on the council's executive board. b. The executive board shall be comprised of five public members and the four legislative members. The five public members of the executive board shall be elected by a majority vote of the public members of the council. Executive board members shall be elected to serve for two years and shall not be eligible to be elected to serve on the executive board for any additional term. The members of the executive board shall include a chair, vice chair, secretary, and any other officer the council deems necessary and appropriate. L.2021, c.398, s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27D-195 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27D / Section 27D-195
Purpose
Status: in_force

It is the purpose of this act to ensure that: a. All areas of this State are protected by a uniform, minimum, fire safety code which will protect the lives and property of the State's citizens. b. Uniform, thorough and adequately funded fire safety inspections protect the public whenever buildings which pose a serious life safety hazard are found. c. Penalties for violators are both swift and commensurate with the gravity of the offense. L.1983, c. 383, s. 4.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27D-118.32 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27D / Section 27D-118.32
Short title
Status: in_force

Sections 1 through 12 of this act shall be known and may be cited as the "Supplemental Municipal Property Tax Relief Act." L.1991,c.63,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 52:16A-126 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 16A / Section 16A-126
Purpose of the New Jersey Puerto Rico Commission.
Status: in_force

4. a. The purpose of the New Jersey Puerto Rico Commission shall be to: advance bilateral trade and investment; initiate joint action on policy issues of mutual interest to New Jersey and Puerto Rico; promote business and academic exchanges between New Jersey and Puerto Rico; support Puerto Rico in its efforts to stabilize its economy; encourage New Jersey companies to invest in Puerto Rico's infrastructure; and address such other issues as determined by the commission. In order to carry out its purposes, the commission shall establish subcommittees to examine the following issues. Economic development, investment and trade. Research, science, and technology. A priority of this subcommittee shall be to consider the desirability of re-establishing the bi-state commission created in the 1990s under the auspices of the HealthCare Institute of New Jersey to: (1) organize states that are dependent on life sciences industry clusters to protect and preserve a strong pharmaceutical industry in the United States; (2) coordinate joint applications for federal research and manufacturing innovation grants; and (3) create opportunities for university-based research and instructional collaborations. Public policy advocacy. This subcommittee shall mobilize New Jersey institutions to join with other states in advocating for an infusion of resources into Puerto Rico to stop its economic downward spiral by: (1) making certain that Medicare/Medicaid services are funded at adequate levels and on an equal basis with other states in this country; (2) press for emergency education funding to prevent the deterioration of the island's primary and secondary education systems; (3) support the PROMESA Fiscal Oversight Board in its determination to re-structure Puerto Rico's debt; (4) support a restoration of the benefits provided by Section 936 of the federal tax code; and (5) promote federal funding to reconstruct all of the damaged infrastructure on the island. Education. Infrastructure. Such other issues as deemed appropriate by the commission. b. The commission shall report its findings and recommendations to the Governor, and the Legislature pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1991, c.164 (C.52:14-19.1), within one year of its initial organizational meeting and by February 1st of each succeeding year for the activities of the preceding calendar year. The report shall be in writing and include such recommendations as deemed appropriate by the commission to effectuate its purpose, as provided by this section. L.2019, c.284, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27D-289 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27D / Section 27D-289
Findings, declarations
Status: in_force

The Legislature finds and declares that: a. A major proportion of the publicly assisted population, especially in our urban centers, consists of families headed by single females who, with greater community support, could acquire or upgrade existing job skills; b. Many urban women formerly dependent upon the income of another person and no longer supported by that income are not now being assisted by any urban-focused State program in enhancing their own employability; and c. In many cases, child care responsibilities and lack of adequate information about existing community resources prevent women from utilizing those services which already exist. L. 1985, c. 189, s. 2, eff. June 20, 1985.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27H-21.17 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27H / Section 27H-21.17
Findings, declarations
Status: in_force

The Legislature finds and declares that: a. Historically, businesses owned by minorities and women have been small establishments offering products and services and their participation in the nation's business community has been disproportionate to their numbers in society as a whole. b. The opportunity for full participation in our free enterprise system by minorities and women is essential if social and economic justice for them is to be attained, and the functioning of our economy improved. c. The role of government at the national, State and local levels in encouraging the development of businesses owned by minorities and women has been recognized and is developing at a rapid pace, with technical and financial assistance, contract procurement, contract set-asides and other programs designed to encourage development. d. As a result, each year entrepreneurs in New Jersey spend an average of $5,000.00 to demonstrate that they qualify for these programs designed to foster the growth and development of their businesses, so that the public agencies administering the programs can be certain that the businesses which benefit are bona fide minority or women's businesses. e. A unified procedure for the certification of businesses owned by minorities and women, administered by the State, for the purpose of certifying the eligibility of the businesses for various State programs will eliminate duplication of effort and improve efficiency, thereby increasing productivity and reducing costs in the public and the private sectors. L. 1986, c. 195, s. 1, eff. Dec. 23, 1986.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27D-414 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27D / Section 27D-414
Petition for order authorizing provision of protective services
Status: in_force

9. a. If the county director or his designee reasonably determines that a vulnerable adult will incur a substantial risk of physical harm or deterioration without protective services, and the adult refuses or is unable to consent to the services, the county director or his designee shall petition a court of competent jurisdiction for an order authorizing the provision of protective services. The petition shall set forth the name, age and residence of the adult; the proposed protective services; and facts sufficient to show that: (1) the adult is a vulnerable adult in need of the services as a result of abuse, neglect or exploitation; (2) the adult will incur a substantial risk of physical harm or deterioration without protective services; (3) the adult refuses or is unable to consent to the services; and (4) no other person authorized by law or court order to give consent for the adult is available and willing to arrange for protective services. b. The court shall set the case for hearing within three court days after the filing of the petition. The adult has the right to an attorney of his choice or the court shall appoint counsel. If the vulnerable adult refuses protective services, the court may issue an order requiring a psychiatric or psychological assessment or examination to determine the vulnerable adult's understanding or capacity, and the nature of or reason for the refusal. c. Every reasonable effort shall be made to provide notice of the hearing, including a copy of the petition to the adult, his attorney, his legal guardian, his spouse or, if none, to his adult children or next of kin, and his caretaker, if any. A reasonable effort shall be made to provide for the participation of the adult at the hearing. If there has been an assessment or an examination, the psychiatrist or the psychologist shall prepare and provide a report to the court and to the attorney for the vulnerable adult. d. If, at the hearing, the judge finds by clear and convincing evidence that (1) the adult is a vulnerable adult in need of the services as a result of abuse, neglect or exploitation; (2) the adult will incur a substantial risk of physical harm or deterioration without protective services; (3) the adult refuses or is unable to consent to the services; (4) that no other person authorized by law or court order to give consent for the adult is available and willing to arrange for protective services; and (5) if there has been an assessment or an examination, that the report of the psychiatrist or psychologist states that the vulnerable adult lacks the understanding or capacity to refuse the protective services, an order authorizing the provision of protective services may be issued. The order may designate an individual or organization responsible for the provision of, arrangement for, or consent for protective services on behalf of the adult. e. A protective services order shall not exceed 30 days but may be continued for an additional 30-day period upon application of the county director or his designee and proof that the vulnerable adult would suffer a substantial risk of physical harm or deterioration if the protective services were withdrawn. The court shall not grant any further renewal of the order. L.1993,c.249,s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 52:11-84 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 11 / Section 11-84
Tuition, fee support; matching appropriations.
Status: in_force

6. Rutgers University shall provide tuition and fee support for the fellows for the academic year. The State shall appropriate funds in each fiscal year to finance the stipends provided to fellows pursuant to section 3 of this act in an amount equal to the annual tuition and fee support provided by Rutgers University in that academic year. L.2000,c.44,s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 52:16A-120 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 16A / Section 16A-120
Duties of military and defense economic ombudsman.
Status: in_force

11. a. The Military and Defense Economic Ombudsman shall develop and maintain relationships with commanders of military installations located within the State and with the Office of Economic Adjustment in the Department of Defense for the purpose of reducing potential land use conflicts between military installations, the State, and regional, county and local planning units. b. The Military and Defense Economic Ombudsman shall encourage military installation commanders and representatives of counties, municipalities, and of State and regional entities to maintain open lines of communication, engage in long-term, strategic planning, including but not limited to Joint Land Use Studies, and facilitate joint planning efforts. L.2016, c.21, s.11.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27H-102 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27H / Section 27H-102
Memorandum of understanding.
Status: in_force

15. The UEZ Authority and the Department of Labor and Workforce and Development shall enter into a memorandum of understanding to assist in substantial and comprehensive data gathering and information sharing between the two agencies to further the UEZ Authority's ability to evaluate enterprise zone performance and compliance, and to initiate enforcement actions. L.2021, c.197, s.15.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27D-29.6 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27D / Section 27D-29.6
Application for approval of plans for recreation project
Status: in_force

Any local governmental unit desiring to establish a recreation project for the elderly may apply to the director for approval of the project. The application shall be in accordance with the regulations of the director, shall be in writing, and shall specify the nature of the project in such detail as may be required by the director. No application for approval of plans for a recreation project for the elderly shall be considered which has not been first approved by the governing body of the local governmental unit making application. The director may recommend to the commissioner the approval or disapproval of the proposed project, or may recommend to the applicant such modifications as may be desirable, and if his modifications are consented to by the applicant, recommend the approval of the same with such modifications to the commissioner. The approval of any proposed project by the commissioner shall authorize the local governmental unit to receive State aid for such project, as hereinafter set forth; provided, however, any such approval may subsequently be withdrawn or changes may be required with respect to any such previously approved project. L.1968, c. 92, s. 6, eff. June 21, 1968.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27D-127 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27D / Section 27D-127
Construction board of appeals
Status: in_force

9. Construction board of appeals. a. There shall be a construction board of appeals for each county to hear appeals from decisions by the enforcing agency provided that any municipality may establish its own construction board of appeals to hear appeals from decisions by the enforcing agency and further provided that where two or more municipalities have combined to appoint a construction official and subcode officials such combined municipalities may establish a joint construction board of appeals. Any such municipal or joint board shall hear appeals from the decisions of the municipal or joint enforcing agency, as the case may be, instead of the county board. Every construction board of appeals shall consist of five members. Each member of the board shall be qualified by experience or training to perform the duties of members of the construction board of appeals. In addition to the five regular members, each construction board of appeals shall include two special members, one of whom shall be a licensed professional engineer with municipal construction experience, and one of whom shall be a builder. The special members shall serve as additional members of the board in any case involving an appeal of municipal fees pursuant to P.L.1995, c.54 (C.40:55D-53.2 et al.). Board members shall be appointed for a term of four years by the appointing authority of the county or municipality in question or, in the case of a joint municipal board, by means mutually determined by the governing bodies of such municipalities. For the members first appointed, the appointing authority shall designate the appointees' terms so that one shall be appointed for a term of one year, one for a term of two years, one for a term of three years, and two for a term of four years. Vacancies on the board shall be filled for the unexpired term. Members may be removed by the authority appointing them for cause. A person may serve on more than one construction board of appeals. b. When an enforcing agency refuses to grant an application or refuses to act upon application for a construction permit, or when the enforcing agency makes any other decision, pursuant or related to this act or the code, an owner, or his authorized agent, may appeal in writing to the county or municipal or joint board, whichever is appropriate. The board shall hear the appeal, render a decision thereon and file its decision with a statement of the reasons therefor with the enforcing agency from which the appeal has been taken not later than 10 business days following the submission of the appeal, unless such period of time has been extended with the consent of the applicant. Such decision may affirm, reverse or modify the decision of the enforcing agency or remand the matter to the enforcing agency for further action. A copy of the decision shall be forwarded by certified or registered mail to the party taking the appeal. Failure by the board to hear an appeal and render and file a decision thereon within the time limits prescribed in this subsection shall be deemed a denial of the appeal for purposes of a complaint, application or appeal to a court of competent jurisdiction. A record of all decisions made by the board, properly indexed, shall be kept by the enforcing agency and shall be subject to public inspection during business hours. The board shall provide rules for its procedure in accordance with this act and regulations established by the commissioner. L.1975,c.217,s.9; amended 1995,c.54,s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 52:14-17.32d — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 14 / Section 14-17.32d
Leave of absence for illness without pay; continuance of coverage; payment of premium
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other regulation or statutory authority pertaining to the continuation of coverage for those on an approved leave of absence, the coverage of any eligible State employee and of his dependents, if any, during any period of authorized leave of absence for illness without pay, shall be continued for a period of as much as 3 months or the equivalent number of payroll periods for those not reported on a monthly basis; such period shall commence following the last payroll period or month for which the employee receives a salary payment. The premium for the coverage extended for such period of leave of absence shall be paid for by the State. L.1974, c. 192, s. 1, eff. Dec. 27, 1974.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27C-37 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27C / Section 27C-37
Effect of grant of state aid; limitation of allotments
Status: in_force

The granting of any application for State aid for plans and specifications, the acceptance of such aid or the preparation of such plans and specifications shall not be construed to commit either the State or the political subdivision to any contribution or appropriation whatsoever at any time for construction costs. The amount allotted for each project shall be paid to the political subdivision upon proof satisfactory to the commissioner of the completion of the plans and specifications and of their cost to the applicant; but the aggregate of all allotments or payments to any one political subdivision shall not exceed ten per centum (10%) of the total of all appropriations for local purpose allotments as contained in this or any other act. L.1944, c. 85, art. 4, p. 179, s. 37.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27D-198.21 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27D / Section 27D-198.21
Short title.
Status: in_force

1. P.L.2023, c.186 (C.52:27D-198.21 et al.), shall be known and may be cited as the "Fire Life Safety Damper and Smoke Control System Inspection Verification Act." L.2023, c.186, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27D-287.5 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27D / Section 27D-287.5
Office of Homelessness Prevention.
Status: in_force

1. a. There is hereby established within the Department of Community Affairs an Office of Homelessness Prevention to coordinate among State and local agencies and private organizations that provide services to persons who are homeless or at risk for homelessness, and to implement a Statewide strategy to address homelessness. b. The office shall be under the immediate supervision of a director, who shall be a person qualified by training and experience to direct the work of such office. The Commissioner of Community Affairs shall appoint the director, who shall serve at the pleasure of the commissioner. The director shall administer the work of the office under the direction of the commissioner and shall perform such other functions of the department as the commissioner may prescribe. c. In addition to other functions, powers, and duties vested in the Department of Community Affairs by P.L.2019, c.73 (C.52:27D-287.5 et al.) or by any other law, the Department of Community Affairs shall, through the Office of Homelessness Prevention: (1) Collect, maintain, and make available information concerning persons who are homeless or at risk for homelessness, including demographics information, current services and resources available, the cost and availability of services and programs, and the met and unmet needs of this population. All entities that receive State, county, or municipal funding shall provide the office access to all data they maintain; (2) Evaluate State and local services and resources and develop, implement, and revise, as necessary, a consolidated plan for addressing the needs of persons who are homeless or at risk for homelessness; (3) Explore, compile, and disseminate information regarding public and private funding sources for State and local programs serving persons who are homeless; (4) Assess and provide recommendations for coordinating the activities of State programs, including multi-State programs, and local coalitions for persons who are homeless and promote the effectiveness of programs addressing the needs of persons who are homeless; (5) Convene meetings and workshops of State and local agencies, local coalitions and programs, and other stakeholders for developing and reviewing policies, services, activities, coordination, and funding of efforts to meet the needs of persons who are homeless, including training, counseling, and navigation services essential to enable persons who are homeless to make the transition to permanent housing; and (6) Conduct or promote research on the effectiveness of programs addressing the needs of persons who are homeless. d. All State, county, and municipal departments and agencies shall, upon request, make every reasonable effort to assist the Office of Homelessness Prevention in carrying out the office's functions, powers, and duties. e. (1) On the effective date of P.L.2019, c.73 (C.52:27D-287.5 et al.), the Office of Homelessness Prevention shall have access to all information in the Homeless Management Information System administered in the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency. (2) The Homeless Management Information System, administered in the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency, including any personnel charged with administering and maintaining the Homeless Management Information System, may be transferred to the Office of Homelessness Prevention. If the Homeless Management Information System is transferred pursuant to this paragraph, all appropriations, grants, and other moneys available and to become available to the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency, which the agency uses for the maintenance and administration of the Homeless Management Information System, shall be transferred to the Office of Homelessness Prevention. L.2019, c.73, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 52:18A-40 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 18A / Section 18A-40
Orders, rules and regulations previously made
Status: in_force

This act shall not affect the orders, rules and regulations heretofore made or promulgated by any department, officer or agency, the functions, powers and duties of which have been herein assigned or transferred to the Department of the Treasury or to any officer or agency designated, continued or constituted hereunder; but such orders, rules and regulations shall continue with full force and effect until amended or repealed pursuant to law. L.1948, c. 92, p. 525, s. 40.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27-51.1 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27 / Section 27-51.1
Sinking fund commission; payments of reserve or sinking fund to
Status: in_force

Any resolution authorizing the issuance of notes or bonds hereunder may provide that any sums required pursuant to such resolution to be set aside by the school district for reserve or sinking funds shall be paid to the sinking fund commission of such school district, and all moneys so paid to such commission shall be held and applied by it only as in such resolution provided and shall not be commingled with any other moneys held by such commission. The provisions of chapter 3 of the title Municipalities and Counties (s. 40:3-1 et seq.), in so far as they relate to the creation, setting aside or maintenance of sinking funds and the investment, application and disposition thereof, shall have no application with respect to notes or bonds issued under this article or any reserve or sinking funds provided therefor.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27H-6 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27H / Section 27H-6
Duties and powers
Status: in_force

The commissioner shall: a. Administer the work of the department; b. Appoint and remove officers and other personnel employed within the department, subject to the provisions of Title 11 of the Revised Statutes, and other applicable statutes, except as herein otherwise specifically provided; c. Have authority to organize and maintain an administrative division and to assign to employment therein such secretarial, clerical and other assistants in the department as his office and the internal operations of the department may require in accordance with Title 11 of the Revised Statutes; d. Perform, exercise and discharge the functions, powers and duties of the department through such divisions as may be established by this act or otherwise by law; e. Organize the work of the department in such divisions, not inconsistent with the provisions of this act, and in such bureaus and other organizational units as he may determine to be necessary for efficient and effective operation; f. Adopt, issue and promulgate, in the name of the department, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c. 410 (C. 52:14B-1 et seq.), such rules and regulations as may be authorized by law; g. Formulate and adopt rules and regulations for the efficient conduct of the work and general administration of the department, its officers and employees; h. Institute or cause to be instituted such legal proceedings or processes as may be necessary to properly enforce and give effect to any of his powers or duties; i. Make an annual report to the Governor and to the Legislature of the department's operations, and render such other reports as the Governor shall from time to time request or as may be required by law; j. Coordinate the activities of the department, and the several divisions and other agencies therein, in a manner designed to eliminate overlapping and duplicative functions; k. Integrate within the department, so far as practicable, all staff services of the department and of the several divisions and other agencies therein; l . Have access to all relevant files and records of other State agencies and require any officer or employee therein to provide such information as he may deem necessary in the performance of the functions of the department; m. Maintain suitable headquarters for the department and such other quarters as he shall deem necessary to the proper functioning of the department; and n. Perform such other functions as may be prescribed in this act or by any other law. L.1981, c. 122, s. 6, eff. April 16, 1981.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27D-454 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27D / Section 27D-454
Assistance provided to certain municipalities.
Status: in_force

3. The commissioner shall provide assistance under this program to municipalities selected through a competitive application process. A municipality shall have historic architectural resources in a defined downtown commercial district, a commitment to employ a full-time Executive Director for its "Main Street New Jersey" program, establishment of a volunteer board of directors, development of public-private partnerships and a program operating budget deemed adequate by the commissioner for not less than three years. A municipality having a population of not more than 20,000, according to the most recent federal decennial census, shall not be required to employ a full-time Executive Director for its program. The commissioner may also provide limited assistance through the "Main Street New Jersey" program to any municipality through training, technical assistance and information on the revitalization of central business districts. L.2001,c.238,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 52:11-80 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 11 / Section 11-80
Henry J. Raimondo New Jersey Legislative Fellows Program.
Status: in_force

2. There is established the Henry J. Raimondo New Jersey Legislative Fellows Program at the Eagleton Institute of Politics of Rutgers, The State University. Students enrolled in graduate programs of Rutgers University shall be selected to participate in the program as fellows. L.2000,c.44,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 52:14E-10 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 14E / Section 14E-10
Additional and supplemental provisions
Status: in_force

The provisions of this act shall be deemed to be additional and supplemental to any existing authority to provide emergency relief and shall not be deemed to be in derogation of any such existing authority. L.1972, c. 133, s. 10, eff. Aug. 17, 1972.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27D-126.1 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27D / Section 27D-126.1
Fire prevention subcode officials; appointment; qualifications; removal
Status: in_force

a. In any municipality the body or official, or the successor of said body or official, which appointed the persons serving as fire prevention officials on the effective date of the "State Uniform Construction Code Act," P.L.1975, c. 217 (C. 52:27D-119 et seq.) shall appoint the person to serve in each position for a fire prevention subcode official which a municipality creates; provided that any person who has served in the same municipality for at least 6 months as a fire inspection officer on the effective date of the "State Uniform Construction Code Act," P.L.1975, c. 217 (C. 52:27D-119 et seq.) shall be deemed to qualify as a fire prevention subcode official. Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, any fire prevention subcode official is subject to any qualification requirements established by the commissioner pursuant to section 8 of the "State Uniform Construction Code Act," P.L.1975, c. 217. b. Whenever a municipality creates full-time or part-time fire prevention subcode official positions, it shall order the body or official or successor or designee of said body or official which appointed the persons serving as fire prevention officials in the municipality on the effective date of the "State Uniform Construction Code Act," P.L.1975, c. 217 (C. 52:27D-119 et seq.) to appoint the necessary number of full-time or part-time fire prevention subcode officials pursuant to subsection 1 a. of this act. Except as provided in subsections a., b., and d. of this section, fire prevention subcode officials are subject to the administration and enforcement jurisdiction of municipal construction officials provided under the State Uniform Construction Code, P.L.1975, c. 217 (C. 52:27D-119 et seq.). c. Notwithstanding any experience requirements in section 8 of the "State Uniform Construction Code Act," P.L.1975, c. 217, a fire prevention subcode official appointed pursuant to said section and to this act shall have had at least 3 years experience as a fire prevention or firefighting official. d. A fire prevention subcode official may be removed from office by the body or official or the successor or designee of said body or official which appointed such official. L.1975, c. 317, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 52:15D-17 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 15D / Section 15D-17
Storm-impacted homeowner, stay, foreclosure proceeding.
Status: in_force

3. A storm-impacted homeowner who is the subject of a foreclosure proceeding shall be awarded, by the court and upon application by the property owner for good cause shown, a stay in the foreclosure proceedings. An application to the court by a storm-impacted homeowner pursuant to this section shall be made prior to the first day of the sixth month next following the effective date of P.L.2024, c.85 (C.52:15D-15 et seq.), unless the courts in their discretion permit application submission for a longer period. The receipt of a Certification of Eligibility for Forbearance, issued to the storm-impacted homeowner pursuant to section 2 of P.L.2024, c.85 (C.52:15D-16), shall constitute good cause for the award of a stay pursuant to this subsection. The award of a stay pursuant to this section shall conclude upon the earlier of: a. the conclusion of one year following the initial award of a stay of foreclosure proceedings; or b. January 1, 2026. L.2024, c.85, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 52:35B-7 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 35B / Section 35B-7
Required members of design-build team.
Status: in_force

7. a. Each design-build team shall include a licensed or prequalified design professional independent from the contracting unit's licensed architect or engineer. The licensed or prequalified design professional shall be named in any proposal submitted to the contracting unit. b. Proposals shall be sealed and shall not be opened until expiration of the time established for making proposals as set forth in the solicitation. c. Proposals shall identify each person to whom the design-builder proposes to delegate obligations under the design-build contract. Persons so identified shall not be replaced without the approval of the contracting unit. d. Proposals shall establish the cost of the design-build contract which shall not be exceeded if the proposal is accepted without change. Afterward, the maximum cost in the proposal may be converted to fixed prices by negotiated agreement between the contracting unit and the design-builder. e. All proposals shall be received and opened at a previously announced time, where a synopsis of each shall be publicly read and recorded consistent with the provisions of subsection f. of this section. f. Unless and until a proposal is accepted, the drawings, specifications and other information in the proposal shall remain the property of the person making the proposal. The contracting unit shall make reasonable efforts to maintain the secrecy and confidentiality of all proposals, and all information contained in the proposals, and shall not disclose the proposals or the information contained therein to the design-builders' competitors or the public. Once a proposal is accepted, the disclosure of the proposal and the information in the proposal, and the ownership of the drawings, specifications, and information therein, shall be determined in accordance with existing law and the terms of the design-build contract. L.2021, c.71, s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27BBB-71 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27BBB / Section 27BBB-71
Powers of the corporation.
Status: in_force

6. The corporation also shall have the power to and be authorized to: a. sue and be sued; b. have a seal and alter the same at its pleasure; c. make and alter bylaws for its organization and internal management and make rules and regulations governing the use of its property and facilities; d. make and execute contracts including, without limitation, sale agreements, trust agreements, indentures, bond purchase agreements, tax regulatory agreements, continuing disclosure agreements, servicing agreements, ancillary facilities, and all other instruments necessary or convenient for the exercise of its powers and functions, and commence any action to protect or enforce any right conferred upon it by any law, contract or other agreement; e. engage, in such manner as the corporation may determine, the services of financial advisors and experts, servicers, contractors, real estate agents, property maintenance contractors, custodians, placement agents, underwriters, appraisers and such other advisors, auditors, consultants, and fiduciaries as may be necessary to effectuate the purposes of this act; f. pay its operating expenses and financing costs; g. borrow money in its name and issue negotiable securities and provide for the rights of the owners thereof; h. procure insurance against any loss in connection with its activities, properties and assets in such amount and from insurers as it deems desirable; i. invest any funds or other moneys under its custody and control in investments and securities that are legal investments under the laws of the State for funds of the State and, notwithstanding any law to the contrary, in any ancillary facility, in obligations the interest on which is exempt from federal income taxation under the code and in shares or participation interests in funds or trusts that invest solely in such obligations; j. as security for the payment of the principal of and interest on any securities and for its obligations under any ancillary facility, transfer, assign or pledge all or any part of the tax liens or other assets; k. procure insurance, letters of credit or other credit enhancement with respect to any securities for the payment of tenders of securities, or for the payment upon maturity of securities; l. (1) enter into any ancillary facility with any person under such terms and conditions as the corporation may determine; (2) procure insurance, letters of credit or other credit enhancement with respect to any ancillary facility; (3) provide security for the payment or performance of its obligations with respect to any ancillary facility from such sources and with the same effect as is authorized by this act with respect to security for securities; and (4) modify, amend or replace any existing, or enter into a new, ancillary facility; and m. establish, create or otherwise form and control one or more trusts or other single purpose entities to facilitate the purchase of tax liens and the issuance of tax lien collateralized securities; n. acquire, hold and dispose of real and personal property for its corporate purposes; o. cancel, reduce or compromise any taxes, penalties or interest secured by tax liens sold pursuant to this act or extend the time for payment thereof; provided, however, that in the event such reduction causes the principal sum of any taxes secured by the tax liens to fall below the fair market value of the underlying property, the corporation shall obtain the approval of the board prior to such reduction; and p. do any and all things necessary or convenient to carry out its purposes and exercise the powers expressly given and granted in this act. L.2003,c.120,s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 52:18-11 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 18 / Section 18-11
General duties of treasurer
Status: in_force

The state treasurer shall, in addition to the other duties imposed upon him by law: a. Receive and keep the moneys of the state, disburse the same according to law and take receipts for all moneys which he shall pay; b. Keep accounts of the receipts and expenditures of the public money and of the debts due to or from the state; c. Make reports and give information to either branch of the legislature, in person or in writing, as may be required, respecting all matters referred to him by either branch of the legislature, or which shall pertain to his office; and d. Perform all such services relative to finances as he shall be directed to perform.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27F-11 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27F / Section 27F-11
Division of energy planning and conservation; powers of BPU.
Status: in_force

9. The Board of Public Utilities shall through the Division of Energy Planning and Conservation: a. Be the central repository within the State Government for the collection of energy information; b. Collect and analyze data relating to present and future demands and resources for all forms of energy; c. Have authority to require all persons, firms, corporations or other entities engaged in the production, processing, distribution, transmission or storage of energy in any form or in the use of steam in quantities greater than 50,000 pounds per hour to submit reports setting forth such information as shall be required to carry out the provisions of this act; d. Have authority to require any person to submit information necessary for determining the impact of any construction or development project on the energy and fuel resources of this State; e. Charge other State Government departments and agencies involved in energy-related activities with specific information gathering goals and require that said goals be fulfilled; f. Establish an energy information system which will provide all data necessary to insure a fair and equitable distribution of available energy, to permit a more efficient and effective use of available energy, and to provide the basis for long-term planning related to energy needs; g. Design, implement, and enforce a program for the conservation of energy in commercial, industrial, and residential facilities, which program shall provide for the evaluation of energy systems as they relate to lighting, heating, refrigeration, air-conditioning, building design and operation, elective cogeneration and process steam production associated with cogeneration facilities, and appliance manufacturing and operation; and may include, but shall not be limited to, the requiring of an annual inspection and adjustment, if necessary, of oil-fired heating systems in residential, commercial and industrial buildings so as to bring such systems into conformity with efficiency standards therefor prescribed by law; the setting of lighting efficiency standards for public buildings; the establishment of mandatory thermostat settings and the use of seven-day, day-night thermostats in public buildings; the development of standards for efficient boiler operation; consider the establishment of cogeneration facilities to simultaneously produce electricity and steam to conserve fuel; and, the preparation of a plan to insure the phased retrofitting of existing gas furnaces with electric ignition systems and to require that new gas ranges and dryers be equipped with electric ignition systems, and new gas furnaces with electric ignition systems and automatic vent-dampers. The program for the conservation of energy in new home construction shall include a provision for down payment assistance to purchasers of new homes meeting the enhanced energy subcode requirements adopted pursuant to section 5 of P.L.1975, c.217 (C.52:27D-123). The down payment assistance portion of the program shall be designed in consultation with the Department of Community Affairs and the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency. The assistance shall be limited to those purchasers whose household income does not exceed 110 percent of county median income, as adjusted for household size. The total down payment to be made by the purchaser, including the amount of the down payment assistance, shall not exceed 20 percent of the purchase price of the new home. The down payment assistance shall not exceed the lesser of (1) the additional cost of construction required in order to make a building, which otherwise would conform to the edition of the International Energy Conservation Code in effect at the time of the offering of down payment assistance, also conform to the enhanced energy conservation construction requirements established by the Commissioner of Community Affairs pursuant to section 5 of P.L.1975, c.217 (C.52:27D-123) or (2) the additional down payment required in order to qualify the purchaser or purchasers for mortgage financing without the requirement of private mortgage insurance; h. Conduct and supervise a State-wide program of education including the preparation and distribution of information relating to energy conservation; i. Monitor prices charged for energy within the State, evaluate policies governing the establishment of rates and prices for energy, and make recommendations for necessary changes in such policies to other concerned Federal and State agencies, and to the Legislature; j. Have authority to conduct and supervise research projects and programs for the purpose of increasing the efficiency of energy use, developing new sources of energy, evaluating energy conservation measures, and meeting other goals consistent with the intent of this act; k. Have authority to distribute and expend funds made available for the purpose of research projects and programs; l. Have authority to enter into interstate compacts in order to carry out energy research and planning with other states or the Federal Government where appropriate; m. Have authority to apply for, accept, and expand grants-in-aid and assistance from private and public sources for energy programs; notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, the President of the Board of Public Utilities is designated as the State official to apply for, receive, and expend Federal and other funding made available to the State for the purposes of this act; n. Require the annual submission of energy utilization reports and conservation plans by State Government departments and agencies, evaluate said plans and the progress of the departments and agencies in meeting these plans, and order changes in the plans or improvement in meeting the goals of the plans; o. Carry out all duties given to the Board of Public Utilities under other sections of this act or any other acts; p. Have authority to conduct hearings and investigations in order to carry out the purposes of this act and to issue subpoenas in furtherance of such power. Such power to conduct investigations shall include, but not be limited to, the authority to enter without delay and at reasonable times the premises of any energy industry in order to obtain or verify any information necessary for carrying out the purposes of this act; q. Have authority to adopt, amend or repeal, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act" (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) such rules and regulations necessary and proper to carry out the purposes of this act; r. Administer such Federal energy regulations as are applicable to the states, including, but not limited to, the mandatory petroleum allocation regulations and State energy conservation plans; s. Have authority to sue and be sued; t. Have authority to acquire by purchase, grant, contract or eminent domain title to real property for the purpose of demonstrating facilities which improve the efficiency of energy use, conserve energy or generate energy in new and efficient ways; u. Have authority to construct and operate, on an experimental or demonstration basis, facilities which improve the efficiency of energy use, conserve energy or generate power in new and efficient ways; v. Have authority to contract with any other public agency or corporation incorporated under the laws of this or any other state for the performance of any function under this act; w. Determine the effect of energy and fuel shortages upon consumers, and formulate proposals designed to encourage the lowest possible cost of energy and fuels consumed in the State consistent with the conservation and efficient use of energy; x. Keep complete and accurate minutes of all hearings held before the Board of Public Utilities or any member of the Division of Energy Planning and Conservation pursuant to the provisions of this act. All such minutes shall be retained in a permanent record and shall be available for public inspection at all times during the office hours of the board; and y. Provide consultation to an institution of higher education as pursuant to subsection b. of section 5 of P.L.1975, c.217 (C.52:27D-123), in order to assist the institution with the preparation of a report to the Department of Community Affairs on the projected cost of energy, to be used by that department when analyzing the cost and payback of energy conservation measures and requirements being considered for inclusion in the energy subcode of the State Uniform Construction Code. L.1977, c.146, s.9; amended 1978, c.80, s.2; 2009, c.106, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27D-118.8 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27D / Section 27D-118.8
Rules and regulations; accountability of municipality
Status: in_force

The director is authorized to make and issue such rules and regulations in accordance with the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c. 410 (C. 52:14B-1 et seq.) and to require such facts and information from the municipalities and any agencies thereof as he may deem necessary. An application approved by the director shall provide for the accountability of a municipality for the expenditure of funds as allocated in its approved application and performance evaluations of programs to be provided by the Department of Community Affairs in carrying out the provisions of this act. L.1979, c. 118, s. 8, eff. June 28, 1979.
N.J. Stat. § 52:18A-233.2 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 18A / Section 18A-233.2
Findings and declarations.
Status: in_force

2. The Legislature finds and declares that: a. Ensuring New Jersey's global leadership position in technology and electronic government requires an approach that narrows the growing gap between the digital demands of citizens and the methods by which the government provides digital services to New Jersey. b. The enhancement of citizen-facing digital experiences can change the paradigm for the delivery of government services and dramatically reduce the cost of government operations. c. Many State websites are not equipped to provide an enhanced experience to the growing number of citizens who access government services through a mobile device. d. Government lags far behind the private sector in providing a modern, seamless, personalized, and consistent digital experience that provides useful information and services to citizens, businesses, and other stakeholders. e. The implementation of modern customer service experiences, such as citizen-centric design, comprehensive self-service capabilities, and uniform mobile rendering will be key to facilitating the transition to from an analog, paper-based government to a digital government that delivers information and government services in an efficient and effective manner. f. Transitioning from paper processes to adaptive and intuitive digital forms would significantly improve government services. g. All State websites should be accessible to individuals with disabilities. L.2021, c.392, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 52:20-18.3 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 20 / Section 20-18.3
Subcommittee to meet, provide minutes to State House Commission
Status: in_force

The subcommittee shall meet at least once every two months to conduct its business. A true copy of the minutes of every meeting of the subcommittee shall be prepared and forthwith delivered to the commission. L.1989, c.241, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 52:15D-14 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 15D / Section 15D-14
Distribution of fraud-response funding.
Status: in_force

1. a. The commissioner shall permit the distribution of fraud-response funding to an applicant if a government agency notifies the department, in writing, that there is reasonable cause to believe that a RREM or LMI program contractor has engaged in conduct in violation of the New Jersey consumer fraud act, P.L.1960, c.39 (C.56:8-1 et seq.), or regulations promulgated thereto, in connection with a RREM or LMI program contract to complete work on the applicant's house. The department shall distribute fraud-response funding regardless of whether an applicant presents a charging document, so long as the government agency has provided written notification pursuant to this subsection. b. The commissioner shall consult the Division of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Law and Public Safety to develop an appropriate process for a government agency to submit written notification pursuant to subsection a. of this section. c. An applicant shall not be entitled to a fraud-response funding award if any portion of the award would amount to a duplicative benefit or would otherwise violate the "Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act," (42 U.S.C. s.5155), or another provision of federal law. d. As used in this section: "Applicant" means a RREM or LMI program beneficiary who applies for fraud-response funding. "Charging document" means a document alleging that the applicant's contractor has been charged with fraud or theft by deception in connection with a RREM or LMI program contract to complete work on the applicant's house, which shall include, but not be limited to, an arrest warrant, a criminal complaint, an accusation signed by a prosecuting attorney, or an indictment. "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Community Affairs. "Department" means the Department of Community Affairs. "Fraud-response funding" means funding allocated by the federal government, which may be allocated to reimburse an applicant, who has been defrauded by a RREM or LMI program contractor. "Government agency" means the Division of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Law and Public Safety, the Office of the Attorney General, a county prosecutor's office, a State, county, or municipal law enforcement agency, a federal law enforcement agency, or any other government law enforcement authority. "RREM or LMI program" means the Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, Elevation, and Mitigation Program or the Low-to-Moderate Income Homeowners Rebuilding Program, established by the department for the purpose of distributing federal funding allocated towards recovery from Superstorm Sandy. L.2019, c.485, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27BB-37 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27BB / Section 27BB-37
Rejection of audit report
Status: in_force

If the director finds that an audit report as filed is incomplete or inaccurate; was not made in accordance with the regulations promulgated by the board; or does not reflect the true financial condition of the municipality or county, he may: (1) Order supplementary examinations to be made of specified funds, accounts or offices by the accountant making the original audit. (2) Reject the audit report and require that the audit be made de novo in whole or in part. (3) Require that supplementary or de novo examinations be made by the auditing staff of the division. L.1947, c. 151, p. 658, s. 37.
N.J. Stat. § 52:17B-53 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 17B / Section 17B-53
Short title
Status: in_force

This act shall be known as, and may be cited as, the "Department of Law and Public Safety Act of 1948." L.1948, c. 439, p. 1724, s. 53.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27EE-50 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27EE / Section 27EE-50
Division of Rate Counsel; required notices to the division.
Status: in_force

50. Division of Rate Counsel; required notices to the division. The Division of Rate Counsel shall receive a copy from the filer of any prior approval rate filing seeking consumer insurance rate increases, including any amendments or supplements thereto. A copy of such rate filing shall be received by the Division of Rate Counsel concurrent with any rate filing with the Commissioner of Banking and Insurance; except, however, the filer is not required to provide a copy of such rate filing with the Division of Rate Counsel if: (a) the filing is an expedited prior approval rate filing made pursuant to either section 34 of P.L.1997, c.151 (C.17:29A-46.6) or section 3 of P.L.2001, c.409 (C.17:36-5.35); or (b) the filing is made pursuant to any statutory change in coverage provided under a policy of private passenger automobile insurance; or (c) the filing is a prior approval rate filing of seven percent or less. L.2005,c.155,s.50.
N.J. Stat. § 52:32-5.4 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 32 / Section 32-5.4
Standards for certain energy savings for new State buildings.
Status: in_force

2. Any new building having at least 15,000 square feet in total floor area that is to be constructed for the sole use of a State governmental entity after the effective date of this act shall be designed and managed to meet standards for a high performance green building. The Director of the Division of Property Management and Construction in the Department of the Treasury, in cooperation with the New Jersey Building Authority where appropriate, shall enforce the provisions of this act. All plans, specifications and bid proposal documents for any building to which the provisions of this section apply shall identify all the requirements for meeting the appropriate certification level standard as provided in subsection a., b. or c. of section 1 of this act, as appropriate. The requirements of this act shall not apply to any building for which a request for proposal for entering into a contract to design the building has been issued prior to the effective date of this act. L.2007, c.269, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 52:39-8 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 39 / Section 39-8
Information required from recipient corporation.
Status: in_force

8. Each granting body shall, not later than 60 days after the effective date of this act, provide, to every recipient corporation receiving a development subsidy from the granting body which was awarded during the three years prior to the effective date of this act, written notification that the recipient corporation is required to submit to the granting body, not less than 120 days after receiving the notification, the information required of applicants pursuant to section 4 of this act and that the recipient corporation is required to comply with the reporting requirements of section 5 of this act. L.2007, c.200, s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27D-321.1 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27D / Section 27D-321.1
Allocation of low-income tax credits.
Status: in_force

19. Notwithstanding any rules of the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency to the contrary, the allocation of low-income tax credits shall be made by the agency to the full extent such credits are permitted to be allocated under federal law, including allocations of four percent or nine percent federal low-income tax credits and including allocations allowable for partial credits. The affordable portion of any mixed income or mixed-use development that is part of a fair share housing plan that has obtained compliance certification, including a court-approved judgment of repose or compliance, including, but not limited to, a development that has received a density bonus, shall be permitted to receive allocations of low-income tax credits, provided that the applicant can conclusively demonstrate that the market rate residential or commercial units are unable to internally subsidize the affordable units, and the affordable units are developed contemporaneously with the commercial or market rate residential units. L.2008, c.46, s.19; amended 2024, c.2, s.28.
N.J. Stat. § 52:32-23.1 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 32 / Section 32-23.1
Operation, continued development of Selective Assistance Vendor Information database
Status: in_force

1. a. The Department of Commerce and Economic Development shall be responsible for the operation and continued development of the central registry, known as the Selective Assistance Vendor Information (SAVI II) database, which lists businesses certified as eligible to perform contracts under any State set-aside program. The purpose of the database shall be to enable contracting agencies and persons bidding on, or performing, State contracts to have ready access to the names of businesses which are eligible to perform set-aside contracts and to allow the department and contracting agencies to monitor participation by these businesses in State contracting. b. The department shall randomly monitor businesses certified as eligible for any State set-aside program, or seeking such certification, to ensure compliance with eligibility requirements. c. A person applying for the certification of a business as eligible for participation in any State set-aside program shall certify in writing that the person believes that the business meets all of the requirements for eligibility for the program. Any person who makes a false statement in connection therewith shall be subject to the penalties provided by N.J.S.2C:28-2. L.1995,c.129,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 52:17B-4.6 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 17B / Section 17B-4.6
Notice to law enforcement explaining provisions of act on unlawful evictions.
Status: in_force

4. Within 30 days of the effective date of P.L.2005, c.319 (C.2C:33-11.1 et al.), the Attorney General shall prepare a notice explaining the provisions of P.L.2005, c.319 (C.2C:33-11.1 et al.), with particular emphasis on the responsibilities of law enforcement officers and other public officials, and transmit the notice to the chief or director of every municipal police department, every municipal prosecutor, every county prosecutor, and the Superintendent of the New Jersey State Police. The notice shall be disseminated to every law enforcement officer and shall be reenforced at roll calls and academy service training and continuing education programs so to ensure that all officers and prosecutors are educated of their responsibilities under P.L.2005, c.319 (C.2C:33-11.1 et al.). L.2005,c.319,s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 52:17B-194.8 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 17B / Section 17B-194.8
Guidelines.
Status: in_force

5. The Attorney General may adopt guidelines to effectuate the purposes of this act. L.2009, c.167, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 52:7-18 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 7 / Section 7-18
Statement by notary public after change in name; filing; evidence of continuance of powers and privileges.
Status: in_force

9. Statement by Notary Public after Change in Name; Filing; Evidence of Continuance of Powers and Privileges. a. If a notary public adopts a name different from that which the notary public used at the time the notary public was commissioned, before the notary public provides a signature to any record which the notary public is authorized or required to sign as notary public, the notary public shall make and sign a statement in writing and under oath, on a form prescribed and furnished by the State Treasurer, setting out the circumstances under which the notary public has adopted the new name. The statement shall state whether the new name has been adopted through marriage or civil union or by a change of name proceeding or otherwise, and such other information as the State Treasurer shall require. b. The statement shall be filed in the office of the State Treasurer. Such statement, or a certified copy, shall be evidence of the right of the notary public to continue to exercise the powers and privileges and perform the duties of a notary public in the changed or new name. L.1979, c.460, s.9; amended 2014, c.48, s.7; 2021, c.179, s.12.
N.J. Stat. § 52:4B-60.10 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 4B / Section 4B-60.10
Office of Trial and Criminal Justice Process, responsibilities, duties.
Status: in_force

7. The Attorney General shall establish an Office of Trial and Criminal Justice Process in the Division of Violence Intervention and Victim Assistance in the Department of Law and Public Safety under the supervision of either a Director or Chief of the Office of Trial and Criminal Justice Process. The office shall promote and facilitate the performance or provision of victim support and assistance services set forth in section 3 of P.L.2023, c.167 (C.52:4B-60.6), coordinate and set policy for crime victims as they navigate the criminal justice process, and enhance crime victims' access to services. The office's responsibilities shall include: (1) advising the New Jersey State Office of Victim-Witness Advocacy and the county prosecutor's victim witness advocates; (2) receiving and reviewing reports from the Office of Victim-Witness Advocacy and the county prosecutor's victim witness advocates; (3) setting Statewide policy, identifying best practices, and receiving and reviewing reports regarding performances and compliance with policies and rules for the Office of Victim-Witness Advocacy and the county prosecutor's victim witness advocates; (4) developing policy for witnesses and victims of crime who are not currently served entities at the State, county, or municipal levels; (5) identifying best practices and setting policies aimed at better informing and empowering victims of crime; and (6) coordinating with organizational units under the direction of the Division of Violence Intervention and Victim Assistance and other divisions or departments regarding services affecting victims in the criminal justice process. L.2023, c.167, s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 52:18A-255 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 18A / Section 18A-255
ABLE account disregarded for eligibility to receive certain benefits.
Status: in_force

7. Notwithstanding any other provision of State law or regulation that requires consideration of one or more financial circumstances of an individual, for the purpose of determining eligibility to receive, or the amount of, any assistance or benefit authorized by such provision to be provided to or for the benefit of such individual, any amount, including earnings thereon, in any ABLE account of such individual, and any distribution for qualified disability expenses shall be disregarded for such purpose with respect to any period during which such individual maintains, makes contributions to, or receives distributions from such ABLE account. L.2015, c.185, s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27BB-27 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27BB / Section 27BB-27
Uniform accounting systems
Status: in_force

The board shall, after careful study and investigation of accounting requirements, prescribe uniform accounting systems for municipalities and counties, and may, from time to time, revise or amend such systems. The board may classify municipalities and counties in accordance with different types of accounting requirements and may prescribe a suitable variation of the uniform system to apply to each class. The use of the system when prescribed, shall be mandatory in accordance with the regulations of the board. This section shall not be construed to prevent the director, with the consent of the board, from approving the continued use of a system used by county or municipality that meets the requirements of and is in substantial conformity with the uniform system prescribed. L.1947, c. 151, p. 655, s. 27.
N.J. Stat. § 52:9X-3 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 9X / Section 9X-3
Commission on Science, Innovation and Technology.
Status: in_force

3. The New Jersey Commission on Science, Innovation and Technology is created and established in the Executive Branch of the State Government. For the purposes of complying with the provisions of Article V, Section IV, paragraph 1 of the New Jersey Constitution, the commission is allocated within the Department of the Treasury, but notwithstanding this allocation, the commission shall be independent of any supervision or control by the department or by any board or officer thereof. L.1985, c.102, s.3; amended 2018, c.91, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 52:16A-30 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 16A / Section 16A-30
Definitions
Status: in_force

For the purposes of this act, except as the context may otherwise clearly require: a. "Public building" means any permanent structure, wholly or partially enclosed, which is intended to provide offices, courtrooms, hearing rooms, auditoriums, meeting rooms, classrooms and other educational facilities, eating or sleeping facilities, medical or dental facilities, transportation terminals, libraries, museums and the like, which are intended for the use or accommodation of the general public or for any category or classification thereof in connection with the furtherance of public law or policy necessarily or incidentally requiring the provision of such accommodations or facilities, together with all its grounds and appurtenant structures and facilities. b. "Fine arts" means sculpture, murals, mosaics, bas reliefs, frescoes, tapestries, monuments, fountains and other ornamentations or displays which are intended to complement the artistic quality and esthetic effect of any buildings or structures in which they are contained or to which they are applied or with which they are connected, even if spacially separated, by their integration into a total architectural design. The term does not include the incidental ornamental detail of functional structural elements or of hardware and other functional accessories unless such ornamental detail is not generally available from the manufacturers or purveyors of such materials and must be specially designed and produced for use in a particular building or related group of buildings. c. "State" means the Government of the State of New Jersey and all departments, bureaus, boards, commissions, agencies and instrumentalities thereof, except political subdivisions (as the same are defined in the "Local Government Supervision Act (1947)" (P.L.1947, c. 151; C. 52:27BB-1 et seq.) and their agencies and instrumentalities. d. "Contracting officer" means the public officer or body responsible for securing the preparation of plans and specifications of a public building for the purpose of negotiating or advertising for bids for the construction of such building. e. "Principal user" means that public officer or employee who will have principal administrative responsibility for the actual utilization of a proposed public building; or, if such officer or employee has not been duly designated, then the public officer, employee, board, commission or other agency or instrumentality which is authorized to make such designation, or a representative thereof authorized or designated thereby to perform the duties and functions provided in this act to be performed by the principal user. f. "Architect" means any architect, engineer or other person licensed or otherwise authorized by or pursuant to law to prepare plans and specifications for a public building. g. "Council" means the New Jersey State Council on the Arts established pursuant to P.L.1966, c. 214 (C. 52:16A-25 et seq.), or any committee or officer thereof as may be from time to time authorized and delegated by the council to perform for it and in its name any of the functions provided for in this act. L.1978, c. 117, s. 2.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27D-287.6a — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27D / Section 27D-287.6a
Commissioner of Community Affairs, notification, New Jersey Homelessness Prevention Task Force termination, transfer to Interagency Council on Homelessness.
Status: in_force

2. The Commissioner of Community Affairs shall notify the members of the New Jersey Homelessness Prevention Task Force established pursuant to section 2 of P.L.2019, c.73 (C.52:27D-287.6) of the termination of the task force, and otherwise provide for the transfer or other disposition of the records, property, and personnel of the New Jersey Homelessness Prevention Task Force to the Interagency Council on Homelessness. L.2023, c.307, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27D-489k3 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27D / Section 27D-489k3
Issuance of bonds by municipality.
Status: in_force

3. a. In connection with any economic redevelopment and growth grant project, the municipality in which the project is located may issue bonds itself in the manner provided for herein or pursuant to the "Local Redevelopment and Housing Law," P.L.1992, c.79 (C.40A:12A-1 et al.) or may apply to an authority to issue bonds, regardless of whether the economic redevelopment and growth grant project is undertaken pursuant to section 4 or section 5 of P.L.2009, c.90 (C.52:27D-489d or C.52:27D-489e), which, in any case, may be secured by an incentive grant pledge, and may be further secured by a municipal lien, by special assessments, or both a municipal lien and special assessments, by the adoption of a resolution or ordinance, as applicable, of the governing body of the municipality or the authority to that effect. The term of any bond secured in whole or in part by an incentive grant pledge shall not exceed the eligibility period of the redevelopment incentive grant agreement that provides for the incentive grant that is pledged. Nothing contained in sections 1 through 11 of P.L.2018, c.97 (C.52:27D-489k1 et seq.) shall be construed as preventing the pledge, assignment, transfer, or sale of any or all of a developer's right, title, and interest in and to a redevelopment incentive grant agreement and in the incentive grants payable thereunder, and the right to receive same, along with the rights and remedies provided to a developer under a redevelopment incentive grant agreement in accordance with subsection g. of section 9 of P.L.2009, c.90 (C.52:27D-489i) or subsection g of section 11 of P.L.2009, c.90 (C.52:27D-489k), as applicable, or shall purport to limit the use of such pledge, assignment, transfer, or sale with respect to the issuance of bonds hereunder or under other applicable law. Furthermore, nothing contained in sections 1 through 11 of P.L.2018, c.97 (C.52:27D-489k1 et seq.) shall prevent a State entity from financing an economic redevelopment and growth grant project in accordance with the State entity's enabling legislation and section 9 of P.L.2009, c.90 (C.52:27D-489i), which financing shall not be subject to the provisions of sections 1 through 11 of P.L.2018, c.97 (C.52:27D-489k1 et seq.). b. A municipality may provide by ordinance for one or more special assessments on the economic redevelopment and growth grant project in accordance with chapter 56 of Title 40 of the Revised Statutes, R.S.40:56-1 et seq.; provided, however, the local improvements for which such special assessments may be made may include any improvement in the economic redevelopment and growth grant project whether or not listed at R.S.40:56-1 and, provided further, that the provisions of R.S.40:56-35 shall be applied so that if any installment of a special assessment shall remain unpaid for 30 days after the time at which it shall become due, the municipality may provide, by ordinance, either that: (1) the whole assessment or balance due thereon shall become and be immediately due; or, (2) any subsequent installments which would not yet have become due except for the default shall be considered as not in default and that the lien for the installments not yet due shall continue; and provided, further, that the ordinance may require that the assessments be payable in quarterly, semi-annual, or yearly installments, with legal interest thereon, over a period of years up to but in no event exceeding the period of years for which the bonds were issued. In levying a special assessment on the lands or improvements, or both, on which the economic redevelopment and growth grant project is located, the municipality may provide that the amount of the special assessment shall be a specific amount, not to exceed the cost of the improvements, plus any out-of-pocket costs or expenses incurred in connection with such improvements, including, but not limited to, architectural, engineering, financing, legal, and other professional fees, paid with respect to property benefitted by the improvements. That specific amount shall, to the extent accepted by the owner of the property benefitted, be deemed the conferred benefit, in lieu of the amount being determined by the procedures otherwise applicable to determining the actual benefit conferred on the property. Special assessments levied pursuant to an ordinance adopted under this subsection shall constitute a municipal lien under R.S.40:56-33. c. Upon adoption, a copy of the ordinance shall be filed for public inspection in the office of the municipal clerk, and there shall be published in a newspaper, published or circulating in the municipality, a notice stating the fact and the date of adoption and the place where the ordinance is filed and a summary of the contents of the ordinance. The notice shall state that any action or proceeding of any kind or nature in any court questioning the validity or proper authorization of the ordinance or the actions authorized to be taken as set forth in the ordinance shall be commenced within 20 days after the publication of the notice. If no action or proceeding questioning the validity of the ordinance providing for special assessments or other actions authorized by the ordinance shall be commenced or instituted within 20 days after the publication of the notice, the county and the school district and all other municipalities within the county and all residents and taxpayers and owners of property therein shall be forever barred and foreclosed from instituting or commencing any action or proceeding in any court questioning the validity or enforceability of the ordinance or the validity or enforceability of acts authorized under the ordinance, and the ordinance and acts authorized by the ordinance shall be conclusively deemed to be valid and enforceable in accordance with their terms and tenor. d. The municipality may include in the terms of a bond or contract, including an incentive grant pledge, a provision that the pledge of an incentive grant or special assessments shall constitute a municipal charge for the purposes of R.S.54:4-66. e. The incentive grant pledge or special assessments, or both, may be assigned directly by the municipality or the authority to the trustee for the bonds as payment or security for the bonds, provided that the assignment of the pledge of a State incentive grant shall be made only upon notice to and consent of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority and the State Treasurer. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the assignment shall be an absolute assignment of all the municipality's right, title, and interest in the incentive grant pledge or special assessments, or both, or portion thereof, along with the rights and remedies provided to the municipality under the agreement including, but not limited to, the right of collection of payments due. Any interest that is subject to a lien established under this section shall not be transferred, conveyed, assigned, disposed of, or sold, whether by tax sale or otherwise, free and clear of the redevelopment incentive grant agreement and any incentive grant pledges due thereunder while bonds are secured thereby, regardless of the consent of the parties or order of any court, whether in law or in equity, unless any such transfer or conveyance is provided for under the terms and conditions set forth in the bond resolution or bond ordinance, as applicable. Any purchaser, transferee, successor, grantee, or assignee of such interest, whether at a tax sale or otherwise, shall take title to such interest subject to the obligations imposed by the redevelopment incentive grant agreement. Notwithstanding any provision in this section or in any other law to the contrary, no purchaser, transferee, successor, grantee, or assignee shall be assigned a State redevelopment incentive grant agreement or have any of the rights, duties, or obligations of a State redevelopment incentive grant agreement without notice to and consent of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority and the State Treasurer. Incentive grant pledges and special assessments assigned as provided hereunder shall not be included in the general funds of the municipality, nor shall they be subject to any laws regarding the receipt, deposit, investment, or appropriation of public funds and shall retain such status notwithstanding enforcement of the payment or assessment by the municipality or assignee as provided herein. The municipality shall be a "person" within the meaning of that term as defined in section 3 of P.L.1974, c.80 (C.34:1B-3); and the purpose described in this section shall be a "project" within the meaning of that term as defined in section 3 of P.L.1974, c.80 (C.34:1B-3). f. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection g. of section 37 of P.L.1992, c.79 (C.40A:12A-37), the bonds issued pursuant to this section shall be issued as non-recourse obligations, and shall not be considered to be direct and general obligations of the municipality, and the municipality shall not be obligated to levy and collect a tax sufficient in an amount to pay the principal and interest on the bonds when the same become due and payable. The provisions of the "Local Government Supervision Act (1947)," P.L.1947, c.151 (C.52:27BB-1 et seq.) shall not apply to any bonds issued or authorized pursuant to this section and those bonds shall not be considered gross debt of the municipality on any debt statement filed in accordance with the "Local Bond Law," N.J.S.40A:2-1 et seq., and the provisions of chapter 27 of Title 52 of the Revised Statutes shall not apply to such bonds. g. The proceeds from the sale of bonds and any funds provided by any department of the State, authority created by the State, or bi-state authority, for the purposes described in sections 1 through 11 of P.L.2018, c.97 (C.52:27D-489k1 et seq.),or for the purpose of financing or refinancing an economic redevelopment and growth grant project pursuant to section 5 of P.L.2009, c.90 (C.52:27D-489e), shall not require compliance with public bidding laws, including the "Local Public Contracts Law," P.L.1971, c.198 (C.40A:11-1 et seq.), or any other statute where the developer shall undertake the economic redevelopment and growth grant project. The use of these funds shall be subject to public accountability and oversight by the issuer of those bonds, regardless of whether the municipality, agency, or authority provides the funds. h. A bond, whether issued by a municipality or an authority, shall be subject to the review and approval of the Local Finance Board. That review and approval shall be made prior to approval of an ordinance or a resolution, as may be required by the law pursuant to which the bonds are issued. The board shall be entitled to receive from the applicant an amount sufficient to provide for all reasonable professional and other fees and expenses incurred by it for the review, analysis, and determination with respect thereto. As part of its review, the board shall specifically solicit comments from the New Jersey Economic Development Authority in addition to comments from the public. As part of the board's review and approval, it shall consider comments submitted, and whether the issuance of the bond will adversely impact the financial stability of the municipality or the service area of the authority. i. A municipality that has assigned any portion of the incentive grant pledge it receives as payment or security for bonds, may, with the consent of the developer, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority, and the State Treasurer, also pledge a portion of the incentive grant pledge as payment or security for bonds in order to finance or refinance any cost or expense of the municipality or authority. j. In the case of a municipality which is otherwise subject to tax or revenue sharing pursuant to law and which assigns a portion of the incentive grant pledge or special assessments to secure bonds issued by the municipality or the authority, the assigned portion of the incentive grant pledge or special assessments shall not be considered part of the tax or revenue sharing formula or calculation of municipal revenues for the purpose of determining whether that municipality is obligated to make payment to, or receive a credit from, any tax sharing or revenue sharing pool. k. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, in the event that bonds shall be issued that are secured by incentive grant pledges pursuant to a redevelopment incentive grant agreement, the redevelopment incentive grant agreement shall not be terminated for any reason after such bonds are issued and during the period that the bonds are outstanding, except solely in the instances where the economic redevelopment and growth grant project has not been completed within the period of time required by the redevelopment incentive grant agreement, or the economic redevelopment and growth grant project has materially changed without prior approval of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority and the State Treasurer, in which cases the New Jersey Economic Development Authority and the State Treasurer may terminate the redevelopment incentive grant agreement in accordance with its terms. Nothing herein shall preclude the New Jersey Economic Development Authority or State Treasurer from exercising its rights under the redevelopment incentive grant agreement to compel specific performance or terminating the redevelopment incentive grant agreement prior to the issuance of bonds for any reason in accordance with its terms. L.2018, c.97, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 52:14-17.29ii — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 14 / Section 14-17.29ii
Full-time firefighters to be screened for cancer.
Status: in_force

1. a. A firefighter employed as a full-time paid employee of a fire department or unit of this State or a political subdivision of this State shall be provided a cancer screening examination conducted by a physician not less than three years after the start of the firefighter's employment as a firefighter and every three years thereafter during the course of the firefighter's employment. The examination shall include screening for, at a minimum and when applicable, the following cancers: (1) colon; (2) lung; (3) bladder; (4) oral; (5) thyroid; (6) skin; (7) blood; (8) breast; (9) cervical (10) testicular; and (11) prostate. b. Subsection a. of this section shall apply to a firefighter enrolled in the State Health Benefits Program as occupational coverage. For the purpose of this subsection, employment as a full-time paid employee of a fire department or unit of this State or a political subdivision of this State shall be a pre-existing condition. c. (1) Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, beginning January 1, 2023 and for each plan year thereafter, a public employer that does not participate in the State Health Benefits Program shall provide health care benefits coverage for its employees that offers cancer screening examinations consistent with the requirement of subsection a. of this section. A public employer that does not participate in the State Health Benefits Program shall be eligible for payment from the State for the cost of providing benefits coverage for such examinations upon proof satisfactory to the Department of the Treasury that the examination has been performed by a physician; provided, however, at no time shall the cost being remitted to the public employer by the State for the full examination required under subsection a. of this section exceed $1,250 per three-year period for each firefighter. (2) Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, beginning on the effective date of P.L.2024, c.15, a public employer that participates in the State Health Benefits Program shall provide coverage for cancer screening examinations consistent with the requirement of subsection a. of this section for an employee who is eligible for other health care coverage and waives coverage under the State Health Benefits Program to which the employee is entitled by virtue of employment with the employer. Such public employer shall be eligible for payment from the State for the cost of providing such examinations upon proof satisfactory to the Department of the Treasury that the examination has been performed by a physician; provided, however, at no time shall the cost being remitted to the public employer by the State for the full examination required under subsection a. of this section exceed $1,250 per three-year period for each firefighter. No co-payment, deductible, coinsurance, or out-of-pocket expense shall be required for such examinations. A public employer shall maintain adequate records to facilitate the reimbursement authorized pursuant to this subsection. For the purpose of this subsection, employment as a full-time paid employee of a fire department or unit of this State or a political subdivision of this State shall be a pre-existing condition. There shall be an appropriation from the State General Fund in each annual appropriations act of such funds as necessary for the purposes of this section. L.2021, c.478; amended 2022, c.109; 2024, c.15.
N.J. Stat. § 52:32-30 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 32 / Section 32-30
Penalty for incorrect information
Status: in_force

Where the department determines that a business has been classified as a small business, minority business or female business on the basis of false information knowingly supplied by the business and has been awarded a contract to which it would not otherwise have been entitled under this act, the department shall: a. Assess the business any difference between the contract amount and what the State's cost would have been if the contract had not been awarded in accordance with the provisions of this act; b. In addition to the amount due under subsection a., assess the business a penalty in an amount of not more than 10% of the amount of the contract involved; c. Order the business ineligible to transact any business with the State for a period of not less than three months and not more than 24 months; and d. Prior to any final determination, assessment or order under this section, afford the business an opportunity for a contested case hearing pursuant to P.L. 1968, c. 410 (C. 52:14B-1 et seq.). All payments to the State pursuant to subsection a. of this section shall be deposited in the fund out of which the contract involved was awarded. All payments to the State pursuant to subsection b. of this section shall be deposited in the General State Fund. L. 1983, c. 482, s. 14. Amended by L. 1985, c. 384, s. 14.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27BBB-44 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27BBB / Section 27BBB-44
Project list
Status: in_force

45. a. The board shall prepare and submit a project list, as provided hereunder. The list shall be consistent with the strategic revitalization plan and capital improvement and infrastructure plans for the qualified municipality to the extent practicable and shall include a series of projects which are prioritized according to their importance in revitalizing the qualified municipality. Following a determination by the commissioner that a municipality fulfills the definition of a qualified municipality pursuant to section 4 of P.L.2002, c.43 (C.52:27BBB-4) and the preparation of the plans mentioned above, the capital and infrastructure needs shall be assessed and projects shall be anticipated over a three-year period. The bond moneys authorized to be issued pursuant to section 47 of P.L.2002, c.43 (C.52:27BBB-46) shall be expended over a three-year period. The board shall adopt each project list by a majority of those members present. In the event that the board selects to rescind a project from the list, such a vote shall be by a two-thirds vote of the fully authorized membership thereof. Each project list shall be submitted to the Commission on Capital Budgeting and Planning, the Chairperson of the Senate Appropriations Committee and the Chairperson of the Assembly Appropriations Committee, or their successors, and the Legislative Budget and Finance Officer, on or before March 1 of each year. b. The President of the Senate and the Speaker of the General Assembly shall cause the date of submission of the project list to be entered upon the Senate Journal and the Minutes of the General Assembly. c. On or before March 1 of each year, the board shall submit a report of general project categories and proposed projects thereunder to be financed in the ensuing fiscal year, including therewith a description of the projects, the county or counties within which they are to be located, a distinction between State, local and private projects, and the amount estimated to be expended on each project. This report shall be known as the "Annual Qualified Municipality Capital and Economic Recovery Program" for the upcoming fiscal year. The program shall be consistent with, and reflective of, the goals and priorities of the Strategic Revitalization Plan, capital improvement and infrastructure plan, and the program shall include an explanation which demonstrates how it is consistent with, and reflective of, the goals and priorities. d. On or before August 1 of each year, the board shall also submit a "Qualified Municipality Capital and Economic Recovery Financial Plan" designed to implement the financing of the proposed projects. The financial plan shall contain an enumeration of the bonds, notes or other obligations of the authority which the authority intends to issue, including the amounts thereof and the conditions therefor. In addition, the plan shall contain proposed amounts to be appropriated and expended, as well as amounts for which the authority anticipates to obligate during the ensuing fiscal year for any future expenditures. L.2002,c.43,s.45; amended 2002, c.108, s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 52:30-12 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 30 / Section 30-12
Concurrent criminal jurisdiction over certain federal properties
Status: in_force

1. a. The State cedes to the United States concurrent criminal jurisdiction over lands and waters within the boundaries of units of the National Park System administered by the United States Department of the Interior, National Park Service, that are within the State, including those owned, leased, or administratively controlled, and those hereafter acquired, leased, or administratively controlled, by the National Park Service. b. The existing National Park Service units affected by this cession are as follows: (1) Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area; (2) The Sandy Hook Unit of Gateway National Recreation Area; (3) Morristown National Historic Park; (4) Thomas Edison National Historic Site; and (5) Ellis Island. L.1995,c.212,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 52:34-6.2a — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 34 / Section 34-6.2a
Indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contracts without final plans, specifications for individual projects.
Status: in_force

3. a. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, a contracting unit may award indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contracts with a set term for goods or services, including public works, without final plans and specifications for an individual project, provided the contract advertisement promotes free, open, and competitive bidding and sets forth the process by which individual purchase orders may be issued. A contracting unit may issue purchase orders under an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract, provided the items for delivery were specified in the contract advertisement and a process for adding items for delivery is provided in the contract advertisement. b. The award of an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract by a contracting unit as defined in the “Local Public Contracts Law,” P.L.1971, c.198 (C.40A:11-1 et seq.), a board of education as defined in the “Public School Contracts Law,” P.L.1977, c.114 (C.18A:18A-1 et seq.), or a county college as defined in the “County College Contracts Law,” P.L.1982, c.189 (C.18A:64A-25.1 et seq.) shall be subject to such rules and regulations as may be adopted and promulgated by the Director of the Division of Local Government Services in the Department of Community Affairs after consultation with the Commissioner of Education and the Secretary of Higher Education. L.2025, c.180, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 52:3-12.1 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-12.1
Electronic notification system for flags flying at half-staff.
Status: in_force

1. The Secretary of State shall create and maintain an electronic notification system in which a person may sign-up to receive automatic notification of when the Governor orders the United States flag and the State flag flown at half-staff. The notification shall include the date and purpose for the flags being flown at half-staff. L.2015, c.162, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 52:17B-41.27 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 17B / Section 17B-41.27
Ophthalmic dispensers authorized
Status: in_force

3. Any ophthalmic dispenser licensed in New Jersey may engage in the practice of contact lens dispensing. L.1991,c.447,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27D-18.9 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27D / Section 27D-18.9
Extension of term as municipal temporary principal public works manager.
Status: in_force

6. Notwithstanding any provision of section 7 of P.L.1991, c.258 (C.40A:9-154.6g) to the contrary, a person appointed by a municipality to serve as a temporary principal public works manager who is serving in that position as of the effective date of P.L.2020, c.34 (C.52:27D-18.4 et al.) and whose term has not expired prior to the effective date of P.L.2020, c.34 (C.52:27D-18.4 et al.) may be reappointed as a temporary principal public works manager for up to two subsequent one-year terms. A person serving as a temporary principal public works manager as of the effective date of P.L.2020, c.34 (C.52:27D-18.4 et al.) shall not serve the municipality as a temporary principal public works manager for more than three consecutive years from the date of their initial appointment by the municipality as a temporary principal public works manager. L.2020, c.34, s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 52:17B-227 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 17B / Section 17B-227
Organization of office.
Status: in_force

6. Subject to the provisions of P.L.2009, c.121 (C.52:17B-222 et seq.), the director may, with the approval of the Attorney General, organize the work of the office into such bureaus and other organizational units as may be necessary for its efficient and effective operation. The director may delegate to employees in the office, and its constituent organizational units, such powers as are authorized under this act that the director deems appropriate, to be exercised subject to the supervision and control of the director. The Attorney General may assign to the office such employees of the Department of Law and Public Safety as may be necessary to assist the director in the performance of his duties. The office shall be authorized to call upon the expertise and assistance of every division, agency, office, bureau and unit within the Department of Law and Public Safety in order to carry out its mission. Each division, agency, office, bureau and unit within the Department of Law and Public Safety is hereby required, to the extent not inconsistent with any other law, to cooperate with the office and to provide such assistance the office may require to accomplish the purposes of P.L.2009, c.121 (C.52:17B-222 et seq.). It shall be the duty of all law enforcement agencies operating under the authority of the law of the State of New Jersey to cooperate with and aid the office in the performance of its duties. L.2009, c.121, s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 52:16A-57 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 16A / Section 16A-57
Expenses incurred.
Status: in_force

5. The commission may incur such traveling and other miscellaneous expenses, including expenses to maintain an office on State property, as it deems necessary in order to perform its duties and as may be within the limits of funds appropriated or otherwise made available to it for those purposes. L.1995,c.295,s.5; amended 2001, c.417, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 52:17B-131 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 17B / Section 17B-131
Application of act to civil service, pension laws or retirement system
Status: in_force

Nothing in this act shall be construed to deprive any person of any tenure rights or of any right or protection provided him by Title 11 of the Revised Statutes, Civil Service, or under any pension law or retirement system. L.1971, c. 134, s. 14, eff. May 6, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27D-118.17 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27D / Section 27D-118.17
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this act: a. "Emergency equipment" means any item used for the purpose of providing life safety and shall include but shall not be limited to boots, helmets, self-contained breathing apparatuses, fire hoses, extrication tools, insurance, maintenance of and repairs to fire apparatus and vehicles, utility costs for buildings, training, and the cost of hazardous materials units. It shall not include the purchase of any vehicle or building. b. "Governing fire organization" means a municipality, fire district, fire company or fire department responsible for providing fire protection in any given municipality. L. 1985, c. 295, s. 1, eff. Aug. 15, 1985.
N.J. Stat. § 52:9Q-8 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 9Q / Section 9Q-8
Employees
Status: in_force

The commission may avail itself of the assistance and services of such employees of any authority, department, board, bureau, commission, or agency of the State, Mercer county or the city of Trenton as it may require for the performance of its duties. The commission is further authorized to designate staff personnel from the members' respective departments to meet, on a regular basis or as specially designated by the commission, for the purpose of reviewing problems being discussed by the commission, coordinating efforts for the solution of these problems, and exchanging information. L.1973, c. 299, s. 8, eff. Dec. 7, 1973.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27D-382 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27D / Section 27D-382
Purpose
Status: in_force

The purpose of this program is to enable county colleges to establish noncredit courses, workshops and seminars to educate elected or appointed county and municipal officials concerning the performance of their public functions and responsibilities. L. 1987, c. 214, s. 2.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27D-43.24a — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27D / Section 27D-43.24a
Forwarding of filing fee.
Status: in_force

2. Forwarding of filing fee. The Clerk of the Superior Court shall forward $25.00 of the $250.00 filing fee for a divorce or a dissolution of a civil union provided for in N.J.S.22A:2-12 on a quarterly basis to the Department of Community Affairs. L.1993, c.188, s.2; amended 2002, c.34, s.29; 2003, c.117, s.42; 2006, c.103, s.86.
N.J. Stat. § 52:18A-8 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 18A / Section 18A-8
State revenues; depositories; reports; accounting
Status: in_force

All State revenue collected by any department, institution, commission, board, committee or official of this State shall, except as otherwise provided by law, be deposited, in the method prescribed by the director of the Division of Budget and Accounting, to the credit of the State of New Jersey in such depositories as the State Treasurer shall designate. A report of such moneys collected shall be submitted to such director and the State Treasurer in such form as the director shall prescribe. Such reports shall be submitted not later than the tenth day of the month following that during which such moneys were received. The director of the Division of Budget and Accounting, upon receiving such report, shall audit and register all amounts contained therein and make proper accounting thereof. L.1948, c. 92, p. 513, s. 8.
N.J. Stat. § 52:13GG-3 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 13GG / Section 13GG-3
New Jersey Legislative Youth Council established.
Status: in_force

3. There is established a New Jersey Legislative Youth Council for the purpose of providing a forum for the youth of this State to participate in the democratic process; to advise the Legislature and its committees, commissions, and task forces on the perspectives, opinions, needs, development, and welfare of the youth of the State; and to advise the Legislature and its committees, commissions and task forces on the most effective and efficient policies, programs, and services that the State could provide for the youth of this State. The council shall research, analyze, discuss, and make specific recommendations in the areas of civics education; drugs and substance use disorder; emotional and physical health; employment and economic opportunities; environmental protection; gun violence and school safety; homelessness and poverty; mental health; safe environment for youth; sexual harassment and violence; youth services; and youth bias and hate crimes. In each two-year term of the New Jersey Legislature, the council shall submit, in writing, a series of policy recommendations to the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the General Assembly, the Minority Leader of the Senate, and the Minority Leader of the General Assembly. The series of policy recommendations shall be made available online to the public. The council may express its position publicly on legislation pending before the New Jersey Legislature that is directly relevant to the youth of this State. L.2021, c.398, s.3; amended 2023, c.177, s.138.
N.J. Stat. § 52:17B-76 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 17B / Section 17B-76
Annual report
Status: in_force

The commission shall report at least annually to the Governor and the Legislature as to its activities. L.1961, c. 56, p. 546, s. 11.