N.J. Stat. § 52:18A-78.5 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 18A / Section 18A-78.5
Powers of authority
Status: in_force

5. Except as otherwise limited by this act, the authority shall have power: a. To make and alter bylaws for its organization and internal management and, subject to agreements with noteholders and bondholders, to make rules and regulations with respect to its projects, operations, properties and facilities. b. To adopt an official seal and alter the same at pleasure. c. To sue and be sued. d. To make and enter into all contracts and agreements necessary or incidental to the performance of its duties and the exercise of its powers under this act. e. To enter into agreements or other transactions with and accept grants and the cooperation of the United States or any agency thereof or any State agency in furtherance of the purposes of this act, including but not limited to the development, maintenance, operation and financing of any project and to do any and all things necessary in order to avail itself of this aid and cooperation. f. To receive and accept aid or contributions from any source of money, property, labor or other things of value, to be held, used and applied to carry out the purposes of this act subject to such conditions upon which this aid and these contributions may be made, including but not limited to, gifts or grants from any department or agency of the United States or any State agency for any purpose consistent with this act. g. To acquire, own, hold, sell, assign, exchange, lease, mortgage or otherwise dispose of real and personal property or any interest therein in the exercise of its powers and the performance of its duties under this act. h. To appoint an executive director and such other officers, employees and agents as it may require for the performance of its duties, and to fix their compensation, promote and discharge them, all without regard to the provisions of Title 11 of the Revised Statutes. i. To acquire, construct, reconstruct, rehabilitate, renovate, preserve, improve, alter or repair or provide for the construction, reconstruction, improvement, alteration or repair of any project and let, award and enter into construction contracts, purchase orders and other contracts with respect thereto in such manner as the authority shall determine. j. To arrange or contract with a county or municipality for the planning, replanning, opening, grading or closing of streets, roads, roadways, alleys or other places, or for the furnishing of facilities or for the acquisition by a county or municipality of property or property rights or for the furnishing of property or services, in connection with a project. k. To sell, lease, assign, transfer, convey, exchange, mortgage or otherwise dispose of or encumber any project or other property no longer needed to carry out the public purposes of the authority and, in the case of the sale of any project or property, to accept a purchase money mortgage in connection therewith; and to lease, repurchase or otherwise acquire and hold any project or property which the authority has theretofore sold, leased or otherwise conveyed, transferred or disposed of. l. To grant options to purchase any project or to renew any leases entered into by it in connection with any of its projects, on such terms and conditions as it deems advisable. m. To acquire by purchase, lease or otherwise, on such terms and conditions and in such manner as it may deem proper, or by the exercise of the power of eminent domain, except with respect to lands owned by the State or any public lands reserved for recreation and conservation purposes, any land and other property, including railroad lands and land under water, which it may determine is reasonably necessary for any of its projects or for the relocation or reconstruction of any highway by the authority and any and all rights, title and interest in that land and other property, including public lands, highways or parkways, owned by or in which a State agency or local governmental agency has any right, title or interest, or parts thereof or rights therein and any fee simple absolute or any lesser interest in private property, and any fee simple absolute in, easements upon or the benefit of restrictions upon, abutting property to preserve and protect any project. n. To prepare or cause to be prepared plans, specifications, designs and estimates of costs for the construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, improvement, alteration or repair of any project, and from time to time to modify these plans, specifications, designs or estimates. o. To sell, lease, rent, sublease or otherwise dispose of any project or any space embraced in any project to any State agency or to any person, firm, partnership or corporation for sale, leasing, rental or subleasing to any State agency, and, where applicable, to establish and revise the purchase price, rents or other charges therefor; provided, however, that the incurrence of any liabilities by a State agency under any agreement entered into with the authority pursuant to the aforesaid authorization, including, without limitation, the payment of any and all rentals or other amounts required to be paid by the agency thereunder, shall be subject to and dependent upon appropriations being made from time to time by the Legislature for that purpose and approval by the presiding officers, or such other officers as may be provided by law, of both houses of any such lease. p. To sell, lease, rent, sublease or otherwise dispose of, to any person, firm, partnership or corporation, any surplus space in any project over and above that sold, leased, rented, subleased or otherwise disposed of to State agencies and to establish and revise the purchase price, rents or charges therefor. q. To approve of the selection of any tenant not a State agency under a lease or sublease agreement for the use or occupation of any portion of a building in which a project is located. r. To manage or operate any project or real or personal property related thereto whether owned or leased by the authority or any State agency or any person, firm, partnership or corporation, and to enter into agreements with any State agency, or any local governmental agency, or with any person, firm, association, partnership or corporation, either public or private, for the purpose of causing any project or related property to be managed. s. To provide advisory, consultative, training and educational services, technical assistance and advice to any person, firm, association, partnership or corporation, either public or private, in order to carry out the purposes of this act. t. Subject to the provisions of any contract with noteholders or bondholders to consent to any modification, amendment or revision of any kind of any contract, lease or agreement of any kind to which the authority is a party. u. To determine, after holding a public hearing in the municipality in which the project is to be located, except as otherwise provided in section 6 of this act, the location, type and character of the project or any part thereof and all other matters in connection with all or any part of the project, notwithstanding any land use plan, zoning regulation, building code or similar regulation heretofore or hereafter adopted by any municipality, county, public body corporate and politic, or any other political subdivision of the State. v. To borrow money and to issue its bonds and notes and to secure the same and provide for the rights of the holders thereof as provided in this act. w. Subject to any agreement with bondholders or noteholders, to invest moneys of the authority not required for immediate use, including proceeds from the sale of any bonds or notes, in those obligations, securities and other investments as the authority shall deem prudent. x. To procure insurance against any loss in connection with its property and other assets and operations in such amounts and from such insurers as it deems desirable. y. To engage the services of architects, engineers, attorneys, accountants, building contractors, urban planners, landscape architects and financial experts and such other advisors, consultants and agents as may be necessary in its judgment and to fix their compensation. z. To do any act necessary or convenient to the exercise of the foregoing powers or reasonably implied therefrom. L.1981,c.120,s.5; amended 1983,c.138,s.4; 1992,c.174,s.10.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27D-25jj — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27D / Section 27D-25jj
Adoption of training course by Division of Fire Safety.
Status: in_force

3. a. The Division of Fire Safety in the Department of Community Affairs, in consultation with the New Jersey Fire and Emergency Medical Services Institute, shall adopt a training course regarding the risks associated with autism or an intellectual or other developmental disability and appropriate recognition and response techniques concerning these disabilities, based on the curriculum developed by the Departments of Health and Senior Services and Human Services pursuant to subsection a. of section 2 of P.L.2008, c.80 (C.26:2-190). The course curriculum and instruction shall be administered to every firefighter recruit, volunteer or paid. b. Each person, volunteer or paid, who is engaged in fire suppression, firefighting, or fire rescue before the effective date of this act shall, within 36 months of the effective date of this act, satisfactorily complete a training course in recognition and response techniques concerning these disabilities. c. The Commissioner of Community Affairs shall adopt rules and regulations, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), to effectuate the purposes of this act. L.2008, c.80, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 52:9M-8 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 9M / Section 9M-8
Referral of certain information to Attorney General, exceptions
Status: in_force

8. a. Except as provided in subsection c. of this section, whenever the commission or any employee of the commission obtains any information or evidence of a reasonable possibility of criminal wrongdoing, the commission shall immediately refer such information or evidence to the Attorney General. b. Except as provided in subsection c. of this section, whenever the commission or any employee of the commission obtains information or evidence of cause for the removal or discipline of a public official or public employee, the commission shall, as soon as practicable, refer such information or evidence to the Attorney General unless the commission shall, by majority vote, determine that special circumstances exist which require the delay in transmittal of the information or evidence. c. Whenever the commission or any employee of the commission obtains any information or evidence of criminal wrongdoing or misconduct on the part of the Attorney General, the commission shall immediately refer such information or evidence to the Governor, the Senate President and the Speaker of the General Assembly for further direction to the commission pursuant to section 3 of P.L. 1968, c.266 (C.52:9M-3) or for any other action authorized by the laws of this State or of the United States. d. Whenever the commission or any employee of the commission obtains any information or evidence indicating a reasonable possibility of an unauthorized disclosure of information or a violation of any provision of P.L. 1968, c.266 (C.52:9M-1 et seq.), the commission shall immediately refer such information to the Attorney General. L.1968,c.266,s.8; amended 1979, c.254, s.10; 1996, c. 44, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 52:17B-236.3 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 17B / Section 17B-236.3
Definitions.
Status: in_force

3. As used in this act: "Behavioral health" means mental health, substance abuse, or co-occurring mental health and substance abuse diagnoses, and the continuum of mental health, substance abuse, or co-occurring mental health and substance abuse treatment. "Community crisis response team" means a team that provides professional on-site community-based intervention such as outreach, de-escalation, stabilization, resource connection, and follow-up support for individuals who are experiencing a behavioral health crisis that shall include certified peer counselors as a best practice to the extent practicable. "Community-based organization" means a public or private nonprofit organization that is representative of a community or a significant segment of a community, and is engaged in meeting human, educational, environmental, or public safety community needs. "Crisis response services" mean short-term individualized crisis stabilization services which follow a crisis screening or assessment and which are designed to restore the individual to a prior functional level. "Harm reduction services" means policies, programs, and practices that aim to reduce or minimize the adverse consequences associated with the use of substances. "Law enforcement agency" means a State, county or municipal law enforcement agency, department, division, or instrumentality thereof that is statutorily empowered to act for the detection, investigation, arrest, conviction, detention, or rehabilitation of persons violating the criminal laws of the State. "Substance use disorders" means the recurrent use of alcohol, drugs, or both that causes clinically significant impairment, including health problems, disability, and failure to meet major responsibilities at work, school, or home. "Violence interrupter community street team" means a non-profit community service provider who develops and implements violence intervention and prevention programming for communities impacted by higher-than-average rates of violence, with a focus on gun violence, and works with groups and individuals to build their capacity to seek healthy methods for addressing and resolving conflict. L.2023, c.259, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 52:14B-1 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 14B / Section 14B-1
Short title
Status: in_force

This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Administrative Procedure Act." L.1968, c. 410, s. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1969.
N.J. Stat. § 52:15D-7 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 15D / Section 15D-7
Development, maintenance of website relative to recovery, rebuilding programs; reports by department.
Status: in_force

5. a. Within 180 days of the effective date of P.L.2015, c.102 (C.52:15D-3 et seq.), the department shall develop and maintain an Internet website or webpage providing information concerning recovery and rebuilding programs. At a minimum, the website shall: (1) Allow an applicant to a recovery and rebuilding program to submit securely through the website a request for specific information on the current status of his or her application for assistance from a recovery and rebuilding program, to which the department shall respond by phone or by email within two business days. (2) Provide a plain language explanation of every recovery and rebuilding program, all requirements to apply for and receive benefits, how to file appeals, and a description of the process necessary to correct any deficiency with an application. (3) Provide contact information for each builder in the qualified contractor pool, including each builder's telephone number and Internet website address, and identify any builders that have been removed from the qualified contractor pool. (4) Provide and update information regarding the expenditure of recovery and rebuilding program funds and related contracts on the Internet website on a monthly basis. A full and current explanation of the criteria and process by which recovery and rebuilding program applications are prioritized shall also appear on the website. Changes to program policy, information on new contractor awards, and the status of work performed pursuant to the contractor awards shall be posted on the Internet website. (5) Provide information on how all recovery and rebuilding program funding has been and will be allocated on the Internet website, including information about the allocation process for all rounds of funding distribution; and: (a) the total number of applications submitted for recovery and rebuilding program funding; (b) the number of applicants that have received 50 percent or more of the recovery and rebuilding program grant money that the department has awarded them; (c) the number of applicants that have received 100 percent of the recovery and rebuilding program grant money that the department has awarded them; (d) the number of applicants that have completed recovery and rebuilding program-funded construction or elevation projects in compliance with local, State, and federal building codes and regulations; and (e) the number of applicants that have received a final certificate of occupancy and grant closeout. b. The department shall develop and publish on the Internet website a description of how it developed the timelines for the disbursement of recovery and rebuilding program assistance developed pursuant to sections 3, 7, and 8 of P.L.2015, c.102 (C.52:15D-5, C.52:15D-9, and C.52:15D-10). The department shall allow an applicant to request his or her individualized timeline for the disbursement of program funding, developed pursuant to sections 3, 7, and 8 of P.L.2015, c.102 (C.52:15D-5, C.52:15D-9, and C.52:15D-10), through the website, to which the department shall respond by phone or by email within two business days. c. The department shall publish on the Internet website its quarterly goals for the disbursement of recovery and rebuilding program assistance developed pursuant to section 4 of P.L.2015, c.102 (C.52:15D-6). d. The department shall publish on the Internet website the commissioner's report on the use of Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery funds and other funds that may be available for similar purposes for interim assistance submitted to the Governor and Legislature pursuant to section 6 of P.L.2015, c.102 (C.52:15D-8). e. In addition to publishing the information as required in this section, the department may distribute the information by any other method it deems appropriate. f. (1) By the first day of the sixth month next following enactment of P.L.2017, c.15, the department shall publicly report: (a) The reason for each application denial and wait-list placement from the RREM, TBRA, and LMI programs since the beginning of the recovery effort; (b) After conducting a reasonable effort to contact withdrawn applicants, the reason for each withdrawal by an applicant from the RREM, TBRA, and LMI programs since the beginning of the recovery effort; and (c) Concerning application denials, wait-list placements, and withdrawals from the RREM, TBRA, and LMI programs since the beginning of the recovery effort, information on where the associated funding has been allocated. (2) On a quarterly basis, beginning with the enactment of P.L.2017, c.15, and continuing through the end of 2018, the department shall publicly report: (a) The reason for each new application denial and wait-list placement from the RREM, TBRA, and LMI programs; (b) After conducting a reasonable effort to contact withdrawn applicants, the reason for each new withdrawal by an applicant from the RREM, TBRA, and LMI programs; and (c) Concerning new application denials, wait-list placements, and withdrawals from the RREM, TBRA, and LMI programs, information on where the associated funding is instead being allocated. L.2015, c.102, s.5; amended 2017, c.15, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27BBBB-24 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27BBBB / Section 27BBBB-24
State to have first priority lien.
Status: in_force

7. The State of New Jersey shall have a first priority lien on payments made under sections 3 and 4 of P.L.2016, c.5 (C.52:27BBBB-20 and C.52:27BBBB-21) to secure repayment of any amounts outstanding, including any accrued interest, at the time of the payment, including, without limitation, on any financial obligations of Atlantic City to the State of New Jersey, including any office, department, division, bureau, board, commission, or agency of the State, on any loans made to Atlantic City by the State of New Jersey, including any office, department, division, bureau, board, commission, or agency of the State, including without limitation loans made pursuant to the "Supplemental Municipal Property Tax Relief Act," P.L.1991, c.63 (C.52:27D-118.32 et seq.), or for any aid provided by the State of New Jersey, including any office, department, division, bureau, board, commission, or agency of the State, to Atlantic City requiring repayment. Atlantic City shall utilize amounts received under sections 3 and 4 of P.L.2016, c.5 (C.52:27BBBB-20 and C.52:27BBBB-21) to first repay the State of New Jersey for any such financial obligation, outstanding loan, or aid amounts. The first priority lien held by the State shall be superior and paramount to any and all prior or subsequent liens or levies by any creditors. L.2016, c.5, s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 52:34-9.1 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 34 / Section 34-9.1
Policy on certain State contracts for professional services.
Status: in_force

1. It is the policy of this State that State contracts for architectural, engineering and land surveying services shall be publicly announced prior to being awarded and that contracts for these services shall be negotiated on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualifications for the type of professional services required and at fair and reasonable compensation. L.1997,c.399,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 52:17B-41.17 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 17B / Section 17B-41.17
Advertisements by ophthalmic dispenser or ophthalmic technician; rebates or commissions
Status: in_force

It shall be lawful for an ophthalmic dispenser or ophthalmic technician to advertise; provided, that no mention shall be made, either directly or indirectly by any means whatsoever, of a discount, any definite or indefinite price or credit terms on corrective ophthalmic lenses, frames, complete prescription or corrective glasses; and provided, that such ophthalmic dispenser or ophthalmic technician does not advertise in any manner that would tend to mislead or deceive the public or that would in any manner discredit others in the eye care field. An ophthalmic dispenser or ophthalmic technician shall have the right with each individual patient to recommend an ophthalmologist or optometrist. It shall be unlawful to advertise or employ displays in such a manner as to suggest, infer or indicate that persons licensed under this act are qualified to give professional advice concerning eye care. It shall be unlawful for any ophthalmic dispenser or ophthalmic technician to use the word "licensed" or any of its synonyms. It shall be unlawful for any ophthalmic dispenser or ophthalmic technician or employee or agent thereof or any other person on their behalf to offer to pay a rebate or commission in any form whatsoever to any ophthalmologist, refractionist, or optometrist in return for referring patients to anyone licensed under this act. L.1952, c. 336, p. 1085, s. 17.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27BBBB-5 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27BBBB / Section 27BBBB-5
Power of Local Finance Board under certain circumstances.
Status: in_force

5. a. (1) Notwithstanding the provisions of any law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, if the municipality in need of stabilization and recovery fails to submit a plan, if the commissioner has determined pursuant to subsection c. of section 4 of P.L.2016, c.4 (C.52:27BBBB-4) that the recovery plan is not likely to achieve financial stability for the municipality in need of stabilization and recovery, if the commissioner determines that the municipality is not strictly complying with a recovery plan approved by the commissioner pursuant to subsection c. of section 4 of P.L.2016, c.4 (C.52:27BBBB-4), or if the commissioner determines that a recovery plan approved by the commissioner pursuant to subsection c. of section 4 of P.L.2016, c.4 (C.52:27BBBB-4) is no longer likely to achieve financial stability, the Local Finance Board may, in its exclusive discretion at any time during which the municipality is deemed a municipality in need of stabilization and recovery, assume and reallocate to, and vest exclusively in the director any of the functions, powers, privileges, and immunities of the governing body of that municipality set forth in any statute, regulation, ordinance, resolution, charter, or contract to which the municipality is a party that are, or may be, substantially related to the fiscal condition or financial rehabilitation and recovery of that municipality. The duration of the transfer of the functions, powers, privileges, and immunities of the governing body shall not exceed the duration of the time the municipality is deemed a municipality in need of stabilization and recovery. (2) In the event the Local Finance Board assumes and reallocates to the director any function, power, privilege, or immunity of the governing body of a municipality in need of stabilization and recovery set forth in a contract to which that municipality is a party, the municipality shall remain the party to the contract and neither the Local Finance Board nor the director shall assume any contractual obligations or liability arising out of that contract or be subject to any claim for breach of that contract or any other claim related to that contract. Any actions or steps taken by the director under P.L.2016, c.4 (C.52:27BBBB-1 et al.) shall be deemed to be by, and on behalf of, the municipality in need of stabilization. (3) The authorities granted to the director by the Local Finance Board pursuant to this section shall extend to any and all actions that, in the exclusive discretion of the director, may help stabilize the finances, restructure the debts, or assist in the financial rehabilitation and recovery of the municipality in need of stabilization and recovery. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, rule, regulation, or contract to the contrary, except for the provisions of Title 11A, Civil Service as may be applicable to actions taken after the effective date of P.L.2021, c.124 (C.52:27BBBB-4 et al.), the director shall have the authority to take any steps to stabilize the finances, restructure the debts, or assist in the financial rehabilitation and recovery of the municipality in need of stabilization and recovery, including, but not limited to: (a) implementing governmental, administrative, and operational efficiency and oversight measures; (b) dissolving, terminating, transferring, abolishing, or otherwise disposing of any municipal authority, board, commission, or department, or any function thereof, provided, however, that no such action shall be taken until adequate provision has been made for the payment of the creditors or obligees of the entity to be impacted unless otherwise permitted by law. This shall include the power to take any steps required of the governing body under applicable laws, including, but not limited to, the "municipal and county utilities authorities law," P.L.1957, c.183 (C.40:14B-1 et seq.), the "Local Authorities Fiscal Control Law," P.L.1983, c.313 (C.40A:5A-1 et seq.), the "Water Infrastructure Protection Act," P.L.2015, c.18 (C.58:30-1 et seq.), the "Local Redevelopment and Housing Law," P.L.1992, c.79 (C.40A:12A-1 et seq.), and the "Municipal Land Use Law," P.L.1975, c.291 (C.40:55D-1 et seq.), including, but not limited to, and notwithstanding P.L.2011, c.18 (C.5:12-218 et al.), the authority of the director to facilitate the realignment and reorganization of the municipality’s zoning or planning boards and to establish procedures and practices that, in the director’s discretion, enhance, streamline, and improve the municipality’s redevelopment processes, including facilitating the appointment and retention of a master developer to assist in the redevelopment process. To the extent that the Local Finance Board or the director exercise any powers under the "Local Authorities Fiscal Control Law," P.L.1983, c.313 (C.40A:5A-1 et seq.) with respect to any municipal authority or municipal public utility in the municipality in need of stabilization and recovery; (c) vetoing the minutes of the governing body of the municipality in need of stabilization and recovery, any board, commission, or department of the municipality in need of stabilization and recovery, and any independent board or authority in the municipality in need of stabilization and recovery, including, but not limited to, the housing authority, parking authority, redevelopment authority, Casino Reinvestment Development Authority, if applicable as related to the master plan in the municipality in need of stabilization and recovery, planning board, and zoning board of adjustment. A true copy of the minutes of every meeting of the governing body and any board, commission, department, or independent board, or authority shall be delivered forthwith, by and under the certification of the secretary thereof, to the director. No action taken at the meeting shall have force or effect until 15 business days after a copy of the minutes have been so delivered to the director, unless during this 15-day period the director shall approve in writing the minutes or any part thereof, in which case the action shall become effective upon approval. If, within that 15-day period, the director returns a copy of the minutes with a veto of any action taken by the governing body, board, commission, department, or independent board or authority, or any member thereof at the meeting, the action shall be null and void and of no effect. The director may approve all or part of the action taken at a meeting; (d) controlling litigation and the municipality's legal affairs, including, but not limited to, suing in the municipality's corporate name; prosecuting, defending, and resolving litigation, arbitration, disputes, and controversies; and retaining and directing municipal corporation counsel and other special counsel as the director may deem appropriate; (e) selling, conveying, leasing, monetizing, or otherwise disposing of any interest in any municipally owned assets, including, but not limited to, any water, sewer, wastewater, and storm water infrastructure, equipment or facilities, services, and in any real property, including any improvements thereon; provided that the director shall not sell, convey, lease, monetize, or otherwise dispose of any municipally owned water asset pursuant to an agreement with a private entity until one year after the effective date of P.L.2016, c.4 (C.52:27BBBB-1 et al.) to allow the municipality in need of stabilization and recovery to maximize the value of that asset; (f) amending or terminating any existing contracts or agreements, which shall not include bonds, notes, indentures, or other similar financing instruments and documents to which the municipality is a party, in accordance with the terms thereof, or unilaterally amending or terminating any contracts or agreements which shall not include bonds, notes, indentures, or other similar financing instruments and documents to which the municipality is a party, provided that the director determines that the unilateral termination or amendment is reasonable and directly related to stabilizing the finances or assisting with the fiscal rehabilitation and recovery of the municipality in need of stabilization and recovery; (g) unilaterally modifying, amending, or terminating any collective negotiations agreements, except those related to school districts, to which the municipality is a party, or unilaterally modifying, amending, or terminating the terms and conditions of employment during the term of any applicable collective negotiations agreement, or both, provided that the director determines that the modifications, amendments, or terminations are reasonable and directly related to stabilizing the finances or assisting with the fiscal rehabilitation and recovery of the municipality in need of stabilization and recovery; (h) acting as the sole agent in collective negotiations on behalf of the municipality in need of stabilization and recovery; (i) with respect to any expired collective negotiations agreement to which the municipality in need of stabilization and recovery is a party, unilaterally modifying wages, hours, or any other terms and conditions of employment; (j) unilaterally abolishing any non-elected positions in the municipality in need of stabilization and recovery at any time. All of the functions, powers, and duties of abolished positions shall be exercised or delegated by the director; (k) unilaterally appointing, transferring, or removing employees of the municipality in need of stabilization and recovery, including, but not limited to, department heads and division heads, as the case may be, but excluding appointed officials who have obtained tenure in office; (l) acting as the appropriate authority, including, without limitation, the appointing authority, for purposes of Title 40A of the New Jersey Statutes; (m) entering into any agreement with the county in which the municipality in need of stabilization and recovery is located, any of the other municipalities located in that county, or any instrumentality of the State to share or consolidate municipal services pursuant to any law applicable to consolidation or sharing of services, including, without limitation, the "Uniform Shared Services and Consolidation Act," P.L.2007, c.63 (C.40A:65-1 et al.) and P.L.2015, c.279 (C.40A:14-90.1 et al.); (n) procuring any goods, services, commodities, information technology, software, hardware, or other items on behalf of the municipality in need of stabilization and recovery, in accordance with either the "Local Public Contracts Law," P.L.1971, c.198 (C.40A:11-1 et seq.), or procurement laws applicable to the State, at the discretion of the director; (o) retaining any professionals on behalf of the municipality in need of stabilization and recovery, including, but not limited to, a master redeveloper or redevelopment consultant, and directing the work of professionals or any professionals previously retained by the municipality in need of stabilization and recovery, in accordance with either the "Local Public Contracts Law," P.L.1971, c.198 (C.40A:11-1 et seq.) or procurement laws applicable to the State, at the discretion of the director; (p) retaining bond counsel, adopting bond ordinances to the extent necessary, making appropriate bond applications, and taking any other steps necessary to restructure and adjust debt, on behalf of the municipality in need of stabilization and recovery; (q) exercising on behalf of the municipality in need of stabilization and recovery, notwithstanding P.L.2011, c.18 (C.5:12-218 et al.), any authority granted to a municipality pursuant to the "Local Redevelopment and Housing Law," P.L.1992, c.79 (C.40A:12A-1 et al.) when the director deems it necessary or appropriate to help stabilize the finances, restructure the debts, or assist with the financial rehabilitation and recovery of the municipality in need of stabilization and recovery; (r) exercising on behalf of the municipality in need of stabilization and recovery any authority granted to a municipality pursuant to the "Redevelopment Area Bond Financing Law," P.L.2001, c.310 (C.40A:12A-64 et seq.) when the director deems it necessary or appropriate to help stabilize the finances, restructure the debts, or assist with the financial rehabilitation and recovery of the municipality in need of stabilization and recovery; (s) exercising on behalf of the municipality in need of stabilization and recovery any authority granted to a municipality pursuant to the "Long Term Tax Exemption Law," P.L.1991, c.431 (C.40A:20-1 et seq.) and the "Five-Year Exemption and Abatement Law," P.L.1991, c.441 (C. 40A:21-1 et seq.) when the director deems it necessary or appropriate to help stabilize the finances, restructure the debts, or assist the financial rehabilitation and recovery of the municipality in need of stabilization and recovery; (t) authorizing and filing, on behalf of the municipality in need of stabilization and recovery, subject only to the written approval of the majority of the members of the legislative Joint Budget Oversight Committee, a petition and other pleadings and papers with any United States court or federal bankruptcy court for the purpose of effecting a plan of readjustment or composition of debts, as set forth in R.S.52:27-40 et seq., and taking any other and further actions necessary or appropriate in connection with any case or proceeding; and (u) negotiating and executing any contracts, agreements, or other documents on behalf of the municipality in need of stabilization and recovery as may be necessary or appropriate to effectuate any of the actions or steps specifically identified in P.L.2016, c.4 (C.52:27BBBB-1 et al.) or that may otherwise, as the director deems necessary or appropriate, help stabilize the finances, restructure the debts, or assist with the financial rehabilitation and recovery of the municipality in need of stabilization and recovery. (4) Subject to subsection b. of section 11 of P.L.2016, c.4 (C.52:27BBBB-9), the Local Finance Board may authorize the director to take any action authorized to be taken under the "Local Bond Law," N.J.S.40A:2-1 et seq., and the "Municipal Qualified Bond Act," P.L.1976, c.38 (C.40A:3-1 et seq.) by a governing body of a local unit. (5) The provisions of P.L.1941, c.100 (C.34:13A-1 et seq.), and regulations promulgated thereunder, shall in no way infringe on the authority of the Local Finance Board or the director set forth in this section or any actions taken by the director pursuant to this section. (6) Any function, power, privilege, or immunity of the municipal governing body that is not assumed by the Local Finance Board and reallocated to and vested exclusively in the director pursuant to this section shall remain allocated to and vested in that governing body unless and until such time as the function, power, privilege, immunity, or duty may be allocated to and vested exclusively in the Local Finance Board or the director pursuant to this section. The Local Finance Board or the director may exercise any power implied or incidental to a power that has been specifically allocated. b. (1) Notwithstanding the provisions of any law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, including any requirements set forth in R.S.40:49-1 et seq., the "Senator Byron M. Baer Open Public Meetings Act," P.L.1975, c.231 (C.10:4-6 et seq.), or R.S.52:27-41, the director shall have the exclusive authority to pass, adopt, repeal, or amend any ordinance or resolution of the municipality in need of stabilization and recovery, modify any meeting agenda of the governing body of the municipality in need of stabilization and recovery, and negotiate, enter into, amend, or terminate any contract or agreement, on behalf of the municipality in need of stabilization and recovery, provided that the director deems the action necessary or appropriate to help stabilize the finances, restructure the debts, or assist with the financial rehabilitation and recovery of the municipality in need of stabilization and recovery. (2) When exercising powers under this section, the director shall, to the extent practicable, comply with all notice, hearing, and other requirements to which the municipality in need of stabilization and recovery is generally subject, but in no instance shall the director be deemed a "public body" pursuant to the "Senator Byron M. Baer Open Public Meetings Act," P.L.1975, c.231 (C.10:4-6 et seq.). (3) The director may issue to the appropriate elected and appointed officials and employees, agents, and contractors of a municipality in need of stabilization and recovery the orders that the director deems appropriate to stabilize the finances, restructure the debts, or assist the financial rehabilitation and recovery of the municipality in need of stabilization and recovery pursuant to the authority granted by the Local Finance Board pursuant to this section. Any order by the director shall be binding on the appropriate elected and appointed officials and employees, agents, and contractors of a municipality in need of stabilization and recovery and may be enforced as other orders of the director are enforced under general law. L.2016, c.4, s.5; amended 2017, c.232, s.1; 2021, c.124, s.2; 2025, c.324, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27D-489h — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27D / Section 27D-489h
Incentive grant application form, procedures.
Status: in_force

8. a. (1) The authority, in consultation with the State Treasurer, shall promulgate an incentive grant application form and procedure for the Economic Redevelopment and Growth Grant program. (2) (a) The Local Finance Board, in consultation with the authority, shall develop a minimum standard incentive grant application form for municipal Economic Redevelopment and Growth Grant programs. (b) Through regulation, the authority shall establish standards for redevelopment projects seeking State or local incentive grants based on the green building manual prepared by the Commissioner of Community Affairs pursuant to section 1 of P.L.2007, c.132 (C.52:27D-130.6), regarding the use of renewable energy, energy-efficient technology, and non-renewable resources in order to reduce environmental degradation and encourage long-term cost reduction. b. Within each incentive grant application, a developer shall certify information concerning: (1) the status of control of the entire redevelopment project site; (2) all required State and federal government permits that have been issued for the redevelopment project, or will be issued pending resolution of financing issues; (3) local planning and zoning board approvals, as required, for the redevelopment project; (4) estimates of the revenue increment base, the eligible revenues for the project, and the assumptions upon which those estimates are made. c. (1) With regard to State tax revenues proposed to be pledged for an incentive grant the authority and the State Treasurer shall review the project costs, evaluate and validate the project financing gap estimated by the developer, and conduct a State fiscal impact analysis to ensure that the overall public assistance provided to the project, except with regards to a qualified residential project, a mixed use parking project, or a project involving university infrastructure, will result in net benefits to the State including, without limitation, both direct and indirect economic benefits and non-financial community revitalization objectives, including but not limited to, the promotion of the use of public transportation in the case of the ancillary infrastructure project portion of any transit project. (2) With regard to local incremental revenues proposed to be pledged for an incentive grant the authority and the Local Finance Board shall review the project costs, and except with respect to an application by a municipal redeveloper, evaluate and validate the project financing gap projected by the developer, and conduct a local fiscal impact analysis to ensure that the overall public assistance provided to the project, except with regards to a qualified residential project, a mixed use parking project, or a project involving university infrastructure, will result in net benefits to the municipality wherein the redevelopment project is located including, without limitation, both direct and indirect economic benefits and non-financial community revitalization objectives, including but not limited to, the promotion of the use of public transportation in the case of the ancillary infrastructure project portion of any transit project. (3) The authority, State Treasurer, and Local Finance Board may act cooperatively to administer and review applications, and shall consult with the Office of State Planning on matters concerning State, regional, and local development and planning strategies. (4) The costs of the aforementioned reviews shall be assessed to the applicant as an application fee, except for applications submitted on or after January 1, 2018, but before June 30, 2019, which are amended after the effective date of P.L.2020, c.156 (C.34:1B-269 et al.), the authority may waive fees. (5) A developer who has already applied for an incentive grant award prior to the effective date of the "New Jersey Economic Opportunity Act of 2013," P.L.2013, c.161 (C.52:27D-489p et al.), but who has not yet been approved for the grant, or has not executed an agreement with the authority, may proceed under that application or seek to amend the application or reapply for an incentive grant award for the same project or any part thereof for the purpose of availing himself or herself of any more favorable provisions of the Economic Redevelopment and Growth Grant program established pursuant to the "New Jersey Economic Opportunity Act of 2013," P.L.2013, c.161 (C.52:27D-489p et al.), except that projects with costs exceeding $200,000,000 shall not be eligible for revised percentage caps under subsection d. of section 19 of P.L.2013, c.161 (C.52:27D-489i). L.2009, c.90, s.8; amended 2010, c.10, s.8; 2013, c.161, s.18; 2015, c.69, s.3; 2015, c.242, s.3; 2020, c.156, s.124; 2021, c.160, s.56.
N.J. Stat. § 52:17B-138 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 17B / Section 17B-138
Transfer of state board of barber examiners to division of consumer affairs
Status: in_force

The State Board of Barber Examiners together with its functions, powers and duties is hereby transferred to the Division of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Law and Public Safety. L.1972, c. 18, s. 1, eff. May 1, 1972.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27D-463 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27D / Section 27D-463
Proposed preliminary revenue allocation plan
Status: in_force

15. The proposed preliminary revenue allocation plan shall include: a. a certification by the municipal tax assessor of the property tax increment base of the district; b. a statement of the revenues, if any, to be pledged to support bonds of the district, the percentage of such revenues to be so pledged, and a certification by the chief financial officer of the municipality of the revenue increment base for each of the pledged revenues other than the property tax revenue base. If the amount of any such revenue base cannot be certified, then the chief financial officer shall estimate the amount and describe the basis for preparing the estimate and the manner in which the revenue increment base will be determined after adoption of the plan; c. a description of the proposed project or projects, an estimate of their cost, a proposed construction schedule, the projected amount of bonds to be issued and whether interest on such bonds is exempt from taxation for federal income tax purposes and the projected debt service on the bonds issued to finance the project; d. a description of the development expected or planned within the district, including the identification of the developers, if any, other than the district agent or the municipality, and their contractual relationship, if any, with the district agent or the municipality; e. an estimate of the taxable value of the assessed property within a district upon completion of the projects; f. a projection of the amount of the pledged revenues during the period in which any bond will be outstanding; g. a statement of whether or not the district agent intends to create a reserve for payment of project costs prior to the adoption of the final revenue allocation plan; h. a statement of whether or not tax abatements or exemptions or special assessments are expected to be granted in the district; and i. a fiscal impact statement for the taxing entities involved. L.2001,c.310,s.15.
N.J. Stat. § 52:14-17.26a — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 14 / Section 14-17.26a
Fraudulent obtaining, attempt to obtain benefits, fourth degree crime.
Status: in_force

16. Any person who knowingly obtains, or attempts or conspires to obtain, coverage or benefits under the State Health Benefits Program for himself or another, knowing that the person for whom membership or benefits are sought is ineligible therefor, shall be guilty of a crime of the fourth degree. Nothing in this section shall preclude prosecution or conviction for any other offense. L.2008, c.89, s.16.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27D-43.17d — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27D / Section 27D-43.17d
Duties of board.
Status: in_force

4. The board shall: a. Identify domestic violence-related fatalities that meet the following criteria: (1) The manner of death is homicide, and the deceased was the spouse, former spouse, present or former household member of the perpetrator of the homicide or person with whom the perpetrator has had a dating relationship; (2) The manner of death is suicide, and the deceased was a victim of one or more acts of domestic violence committed by a spouse, former spouse, present or former household member or person with whom the victim has had a dating relationship; (3) The manner of death is homicide or suicide, and the deceased is the perpetrator of a homicide committed against a spouse, former spouse, present or former household member or person with whom the perpetrator has had a dating relationship; (4) The manner of death is homicide or suicide, and the deceased is the child of either a victim of a homicide committed by a spouse, former spouse, present or former household member or person with whom the victim has had a dating relationship, or the perpetrator of the homicide; (5) The manner of death is homicide or suicide, and the deceased is the child of a victim of a homicide committed by a spouse, former spouse, present or former household member or person with whom the victim has had a dating relationship and the perpetrator of the homicide; (6) The deceased is a law enforcement officer, health care professional, representative of any agency or organization that provides services to victims of domestic violence or an emergency medical technician or paramedic who died while responding to an incident of domestic violence; (7) The manner of death is homicide or suicide, and the deceased is a family member of either a victim of a homicide committed by a spouse, former spouse, present or former household member or person with whom the victim has had a dating relationship, or the perpetrator of the homicide; (8) The manner of death is homicide or suicide, and the deceased is the perpetrator of a homicide of a family member; or (9) The manner of death is homicide or suicide related to an incident of domestic violence, and the deceased is not a family member, spouse, former spouse, present or former household member or person with whom the victim has had a dating relationship. As used in this subsection, "family member" means a person 16 years of age or older related to another person by blood, marriage or adoption, including: a sibling, parent, stepsibling or stepparent of the person or his spouse; and a person whose status is preceded by the words "great" or "grand." b. Identify near fatalities when information available to the board indicates that domestic violence may have been a contributing factor. c. Collect and review death certificates, autopsy, investigative, police, medical, counseling, victim service and employment records, child abuse and neglect reports, survivor interviews, surveys, and any other information the board deems necessary and appropriate in determining the cause of a domestic violence-related fatality or near fatality. d. Make a determination whether a domestic violence-related fatality or near fatality may have been prevented with improvements to the policies and procedures used by health care, social service, law enforcement, governmental or nongovernmental agencies and organizations to provide services to victims of domestic violence and their families. e. Implement a Statewide public education campaign to promote awareness among the public, community organizations, law enforcement agencies and health care providers on issues relating to the prevention of domestic violence. f. Conduct a Statewide domestic violence safety and accountability audit. The audit shall include a systematic analysis of intra agency and interagency policies and procedures used by: (1) law enforcement agencies and the court system when investigating and prosecuting cases of domestic violence-related fatalities and near fatalities, as appropriate; and (2) State and local agencies and organizations when providing services to victims of domestic violence. L.2003,c.225,s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 52:13D-24.1 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 13D / Section 13D-24.1
Restriction on acceptance of gifts, etc. from lobbyist, governmental affairs agent by legislators, staff.
Status: in_force

2. a. Except as expressly authorized in section 13 of P.L.1971, c.182 (C.52:13D-24) or when the lobbyist or governmental affairs agent is a member of the immediate family of a member of the Legislature or legislative staff, no member of the Legislature or legislative staff may accept, directly or indirectly, any compensation, reward, employment, gift, honorarium or other thing of value from each lobbyist or governmental affairs agent, as defined in the "Legislative and Governmental Process Activities Disclosure Act," P.L.1971, c.183 (C.52:13C-18 et seq.), totaling more than $250.00 in a calendar year. The $250.00 limit on acceptance of compensation, reward, gift, honorarium or other thing of value shall also apply to each member of the immediate family of a member of the Legislature, as defined in section 2 of P.L.1971, c.182 (C.52:13D-13) to be a spouse, child, parent, or sibling of the member residing in the same household as the member of the Legislature. b. The prohibition in subsection a. of this section on accepting any compensation, reward, gift, honorarium or other thing of value shall not apply if received in the course of employment, by an employer other than the State, of an individual covered in subsection a. of this section or a member of the immediate family. The prohibition in subsection a. of this section on accepting any compensation, reward, gift, honorarium or other thing of value shall not apply if acceptance is from a member of the immediate family when the family member received such in the course of his or her employment. c. Subsection a. of this section shall not apply if a member of the Legislature or legislative staff who accepted any compensation, reward, gift, honorarium or other thing of value provided by a lobbyist or governmental affairs agent makes a full reimbursement, within 90 days of acceptance, to the lobbyist or governmental affairs agent in an amount equal to the money accepted or the fair market value of that which was accepted if other than money. As used in this subsection, "fair market value" means the actual cost of the compensation, reward, gift, honorarium or other thing of value accepted. d. A violation of this section shall not constitute a crime or offense under the laws of this State. L.2003,c.255,s.2; amended 2004, c.27, s.26; 2005, c.382, s.15.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27D-360.8 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27D / Section 27D-360.8
Provision of information relative to the influenza vaccine for older adults.
Status: in_force

1. a. The Department of Health shall prepare and make available on the department's Internet website, in an easily printable format, information about the influenza vaccine for older adults, which shall include, but not be limited to: (1) the role the influenza vaccine plays in the prevention of influenza in older adults; (2) the availability and efficacy of the influenza vaccine; (3) a recommendation for each person to consult with a physician to determine whether receiving the influenza vaccine is recommended and appropriate for that person. The department may additionally provide such other information as it deems necessary and appropriate, including, but not limited to: the health risks and complications associated with, and the morbidity and mortality rates among older adults suffering from, influenza; the individual and community benefits of inoculating older adults living in close proximity to each other, especially those living in continuing care retirement communities; and influenza vaccination programs and health care providers providing influenza vaccinations to older adults. b. As used in this section, "continuing care retirement community" means a continuing care facility that is operating under a certificate of authority issued by the Department of Community Affairs pursuant to P.L.1986, c.103 (C.52:27D-330 et seq.), and which is registered with the Department of Community Affairs as a retirement community pursuant to P.L.1977, c.419 (C.45:22A-21 et seq.). c. Nothing in this section shall be deemed to require any person in a continuing care retirement community to receive an influenza vaccine. L.2015, c.115, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 52:34-8 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 34 / Section 34-8
Advertisement unnecessary where amounts exceed those in s. 52:34-7
Status: in_force

Any such purchase, contract or agreement where the cost or contract price exceeds the amounts specified in section 2 of this act may, with the written approval of the State Treasurer, be made, negotiated or awarded by the Director of the Division of Purchase and Property or the Director of the Division of Building and Construction, as the case may be, without advertising, when the subject matter thereof is that described in section 4 of this act or when the purchase, contract or agreement is made or awarded under the circumstances described in section 5 of this act, in any manner which the director may deem effective to promote full and free competition whenever competition is practicable. L.1954, c. 48, s. 3. Amended by L.1979, c. 422, s. 2, eff. Feb. 8, 1980.
N.J. Stat. § 52:32-2 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 32 / Section 32-2
Separate plans, specifications for alteration, repair of public buildings.
Status: in_force

52:32-2. a. When the entire cost of the erection, construction, alteration or repair by the State of any public buildings in this State will exceed $2,000.00, the person preparing the plans and specifications for such work may prepare separate plans and specifications for: (1) the plumbing and gas fitting and all work kindred thereto; (2) the steam and hot water heating and ventilating apparatus, steam power plants and all work kindred thereto; (3) electrical work; (4) structural steel and ornamental iron work; and (5) general construction, which shall include all other work and materials required for the completion of the project. b. The board, body or person authorized by law to award contracts for such work shall advertise for, in the manner provided by law, and receive (1) separate bids for each of the branches of work specified in subsection a. of this section; or (2) bids for all the work and materials required to complete the project to be included in a single over-all contract, in which case there shall be set forth in the bid the name or names of all subcontractors to whom the bidder will subcontract for the furnishing of any of the work and materials specified in branches (1) through (4) in subsection a. of this section, each of which subcontractors shall be qualified in accordance with chapter 35 of Title 52 of the Revised Statutes; or (3) both. c. Contracts shall be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder in each branch of work in the case of separate bids and to the single lowest responsible bidder in the case of single bids. In the event that a contract is advertised in accordance with paragraph (3) of subsection b. of this section, the contract shall be awarded in the following manner: If the sum total of the amounts bid by the lowest responsible bidder for each such branch is less than the amount bid by the lowest responsible bidder for all of the work and materials, the board, body or person authorized to award contracts for such work shall award separate contracts for each of such branches to the lowest responsible bidder therefor, but if the sum total of the amount bid by the lowest responsible bidder for each such branch is not less than the amount bid by the lowest responsible bidder for all the work and materials, the board, body or person authorized to award the contract shall award a single over-all contract to the lowest responsible bidder for all of such work and materials. In every case in which a contract is awarded under paragraph (2) or (3) of subsection b. of this section, all payments required to be made by the board, body or person awarding the contract under such contract for work and materials supplied by a subcontractor may, upon the certification of the contractor of the amount due to the subcontractor, be paid directly to the subcontractor. Payments to a subcontractor for work and materials supplied in connection with the contract shall be made within 10 calendar days of the receipt of payment for that work or the delivery of those materials by the subcontractor in accordance with the provisions of P.L.1991, c.133 (C.2A:30A-1 et seq.), and any regulations promulgated thereunder. Amended 1968, c.108; 1999, c.280, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 52:11-65 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 11 / Section 11-65
Director of Public Information
Status: in_force

The commission shall appoint a Director of Public Information, who shall by training and experience be well-versed in public information services and legislative and governmental processes. He shall serve at the pleasure of the commission and under the supervision and direction of the Executive Director and shall devote his entire time to the duties of his office. He shall organize the legislative public information services with subordinate units necessary for the work of his office. The director shall be responsible for providing nonpartisan information and information services to the officers and members of the Legislature and to all standing reference, joint and special committees and commissions of the Legislature, except as otherwise provided by this act or by determination of the commission or the Legislature. L. 1979, c. 8, s. 12. Amended by L. 1985, c. 162, s. 9, eff. May 2, 1985.
N.J. Stat. § 52:13C-22.4 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 13C / Section 13C-22.4
Report of benefits to recipients.
Status: in_force

1. a. Each governmental affairs agent and lobbyist shall provide to each member of the Legislature, legislative staff, the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, the Governor's staff, or an officer or staff member of the Executive Branch who receives a benefit that is required to be reported to the commission pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1981, c.150 (C.52:13C-22.1), a full written and certified report describing the benefit, including a description of the benefit, the amount of the benefit, the date it was provided and to whom it was paid. b. The reports shall be transmitted to the member of the Legislature, legislative staff, the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, the Governor's staff, or an officer or staff member of the Executive Branch by each governmental affairs agent or lobbyist no later than February 1 of each year and shall cover benefits provided in the immediately preceding calendar year. In the event that a governmental affairs agent or lobbyist provides more than one benefit to a member of the Legislature, legislative staff, the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, the Governor's staff, or an officer or staff member of the Executive Branch during a calendar year, the reports describing those benefits required pursuant to subsection a. of this section may be combined into one report or filed as separate reports. L.1996, c.144, s.1; amended 2004, c.27, s.13; 2009, c.66, s.41.
N.J. Stat. § 52:14-12 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 14 / Section 14-12
Notice of death of certain State officers
Status: in_force

52:14-12. Upon the death of a State officer holding an office which is to be filled by the Governor and Senate, or by the Legislature in joint meeting, or by the people at an annual election, the assignment judge of the Superior Court of the county in which the deceased officer resided at the time of his death shall forthwith give notice and information, in writing, to the Governor, or person administering the government of this State, of the death of such officer and the time thereof, according to the best of the knowledge and belief of the judge. The notice shall be filed by the Governor, or person administering the government, in the office of the Secretary of State. The Governor, or person administering the government, shall communicate to the Legislature at the earliest opportunity, notice of the death of every officer whose office is to be filled by the Legislature in joint meeting, and of every case in which, by reason of death, either house of the Legislature is authorized to issue writs of election for supplying vacancies. Amended 1953,c.49,s.5; 1991,c.91,s.496.
N.J. Stat. § 52:16A-56 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 16A / Section 16A-56
Commission duties.
Status: in_force

4. The commission shall: a. develop programs and projects relating to the cultural, educational and social development of New Jersey's American Indian communities; b. develop programs and projects which further understanding of New Jersey's American Indian history and culture; c. promote increased cooperation among all American Indian communities in the State; d. serve as a Statewide reference and resource center to increase public knowledge of New Jersey's American Indian heritage; e. act as a liaison among American Indian communities, the State and federal governments, and educational, social and cultural institutions; f. be authorized to raise funds, through direct solicitation or other fund raising events, alone or with other groups, and accept gifts, grants and bequests from individuals, corporations, foundations, governmental agencies, public and private organizations and institutions, to defray the commission's administrative expenses and carry out the purposes of P.L.1995, c.295 (C.52:16A-53 et seq.), as amended and supplemented; and g. when requested by the Governor, assist the Legislature and Governor to investigate the authenticity of any organization, tribe, nation or other group seeking official recognition by the State as an American Indian tribe and submit a report of its findings to the Legislature and Governor within 180 days of the completion of an investigation. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed as authorizing the commission to recognize the authenticity of any organization, tribe, nation or other group as an American Indian tribe, which recognition shall require specific statutory authorization, nor shall this subsection be construed as in any way limiting the scope of information that may be considered in determining whether to grant such statutory recognition. L.1995,c.295,s.4; amended 2001, c.417, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 52:18-16 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 18 / Section 18-16
Annual balance sheet; contents
Status: in_force

For the purpose of giving a correct and connected statement of the condition of the finances of the state, the state treasurer shall, as soon as his accounts are audited by the committee appointed for that purpose, submit annually to the legislature a balance sheet exhibiting: a. The general items of expenditures; b. The amount of receipts and from what sources they have been received; c. The indebtedness of the state, if any, and how and where, and the interest paid for moneys borrowed; d. The amount of bank tax; and e. The sum applicable to public schools, and how disposed of. Such balance sheet shall be countersigned by the auditing committee.
N.J. Stat. § 52:18A-166 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 18A / Section 18A-166
Investment of funds; division of investment as fiduciary
Status: in_force

The plan shall designate the Division of Investment, as constituted by P.L.1950, c. 270, (C. 52:18A-79 et seq.) as amended and supplemented from time to time, as the named fiduciary for the investment of funds under the plan and shall provide for such investment options as may be determined by the board, which may include but are not limited to group annuity programs, savings accounts, life insurance contracts, mutual funds, equities or bonds, provided said investments are made and administered in accordance with section 5 of this act; are authorized or approved for investment by the regulations of the State Investment Council; and are legal investments for fiduciaries of trust estates in this State. L.1978, c. 39, s. 4, eff. June 19, 1978.
N.J. Stat. § 52:2-5 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-5
Unauthorized use upon vehicle license plate; revocation
Status: in_force

Any person who is convicted as a disorderly person for an unauthorized use of the State Seal upon a motor vehicle license plate shall be subject to a revocation of his motor vehicle registration by the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles in the State Department of Law and Public Safety. L.1955, c. 155, p. 650, s. 3.
N.J. Stat. § 52:14B-4.9 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 14B / Section 14B-4.9
Proposed rule which revises, rescinds or replaces proposed, existing or suspended rule as new rule
Status: in_force

Any rule proposed by a State agency which revises, rescinds or replaces either (1) any proposed or existing rule or (2) any rule which has been suspended shall be considered as a new rule and shall be subject to the provisions of this act and the act to which it is a supplement. L.1981, c. 27, s. 9.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27D-47 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27D / Section 27D-47
Definitions
Status: in_force

The following terms whenever used or referred to in this act have the following respective meanings, except in those instances where the context clearly indicates otherwise: (a) The term "act" shall mean this act, and amendments and supplements thereto, and rules or regulations promulgated thereunder. (b) The term "commissioner" shall mean the Commissioner of the Department of Community Affairs. (c) The term "department" shall mean the Department of Community Affairs. (d) The term "fund" shall mean the State Urban Renewal Assistance Fund established pursuant to section 10 of this act. (e) The term "local grants-in-aid" shall mean the local assistance required, whether by appropriation, cash grant, municipal services and facilities or otherwise, in connection with any urban renewal project as provided for and determined in accordance with the laws and regulations of the United States governing such project and any contract between the municipality or local public agency and the Department of Housing and Urban Development of the United States. (f) The term "local public agency" shall mean any agency authorized by a municipality, or by one or more municipalities acting jointly pursuant to law, to undertake a redevelopment project either in accordance with chapter 306 of the laws of 1949, as amended and supplemented or chapter 300 of the laws of 1949, as amended and supplemented. (g) The term "municipality" shall mean any political subdivision of the State other than a county or a school district, and shall include 2 or more municipalities acting jointly pursuant to law. (h) The term "urban renewal project" shall mean a project as defined by section 5, chapter 306 of the laws of 1949, as supplemented by section 2 of chapter 212 of the laws of 1956, as amended by section 1, chapter 64 of the laws of 1957, and also a redevelopment project as defined by section 4 of chapter 300 of the laws of 1949, as amended by section 1, chapter 86 of the laws of 1951, as supplemented by section 2, chapter 211 of the laws of 1956, and shall include those programs, projects, tests and demonstrations authorized by and to effectuate the purposes of Title I of the Housing Act of 1949, section 314 of the Housing Act of 1954, Title VII of Public Law 87-70 (the Housing Act of 1961), and Public Law 89-754 (the Demonstration Cities and Metropolitan Development Act of 1966), and all laws amendatory and supplementary thereto. L.1967, c. 80, s. 4, eff. May 31, 1967.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27J-1 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27J / Section 27J-1
Findings, declarations relative to food insecurity.
Status: in_force

1. The Legislature finds and declares that: (a) Over one million people are estimated to be food insecure in New Jersey and more than one-third of them are children; (b) The coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic is projected to cause a disproportionate increase in the rate of food insecurity in this State compared to the national rate and neighboring states; (c) Several departments are responsible for administering different food insecurity programs in the State: the Department of Human Services administers the New Jersey Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; the Department of Health administers the New Jersey Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women Infants and Children; and the Department of Agriculture administers the United States Department of Agriculture's school nutrition program in New Jersey; (d) The State's food insecurity programs are currently operating in silos and, in some cases, they may all cover the same families, yet not all eligible families are enrolled into each program; and (e) Establishing an Office of the Food Security Advocate by statute will help coordinate the administration of the State's food insecurity programs, advocate for the food insecure, and develop new policy initiatives to combat hunger and facilitate greater access to food relief programs. L.2021, c.242, s.1; 2021, c.483, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27D-516 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27D / Section 27D-516
Short title.
Status: in_force

1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "New Jersey Housing Assistance for Veterans Act." L.2017, c.258, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 52:16A-102 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 16A / Section 16A-102
Report to Governor, Legislature.
Status: in_force

4. The commission shall report its findings and recommendations to the Governor and to 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 the fifteenth of February of each succeeding year for the activities of the preceding calendar year. L.2008, c.85, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 52:17B-5.2 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 17B / Section 17B-5.2
Collection of information by Division of State Police
Status: in_force

The Attorney General may designate the Division of State Police in the Department of Law and Public Safety to be the agency which shall collect, gather, assemble and collate such information as is prescribed by this act. L.1966, c. 37, s. 2, eff. Jan. 1, 1967.
N.J. Stat. § 52:30-14 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 30 / Section 30-14
Acceptance of jurisdiction relinquished
Status: in_force

3. Whenever the United States relinquishes all or part of its jurisdiction theretofore held by it over lands and waters within the State, ceded to the United States pursuant to sections 1 and 2 of P.L.1995, c.212 (C.52:30-12 and 52:30-13), the Governor may accept, on behalf of the State, the jurisdiction so relinquished. The acceptance shall be in writing and shall be transmitted to the authorized official of the United States, and a copy thereof shall be filed with the office of the Secretary of State of New Jersey and published in the New Jersey Register. L.1995,c.212,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27BB-18 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27BB / Section 27BB-18
Issuance of orders; compliance
Status: in_force

The director may issue instructions and orders to a sinking fund commission of a political subdivision or governing body, as the case may be, requiring compliance with the requirements of law and the regulations of the board. Each order shall state a date giving reasonable time for compliance. The local governing body and other local officers concerned shall comply with the instructions and orders. At the request of the local governing body the board shall grant a public hearing upon the matter in question. If the hearing is requested, the director shall not proceed to enforce the order until the hearing has been held and final determination is made. L.1947, c. 151, p. 652, s. 18.
N.J. Stat. § 52:14-17.34 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 14 / Section 14-17.34
Extension of New Jersey State Health Benefits Program, certain.
Status: in_force

3. In order that the New Jersey State Health Benefits Program Act may be extended to include other public employees, participation by counties, municipalities, public agencies or organizations as defined in section 71 of P.L.1954, c.84 (C.43:15A-71), including the New Jersey Turnpike Authority, the Interstate Environmental Commission, the Delaware River Basin Commission, New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency, New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority, New Jersey Meadowlands Commission and the Compensation Rating and Inspection Bureau, hereinafter defined as employers, is hereby authorized, provided, however, that no such employer shall enroll for coverage under the State Health Benefits Program pursuant to P.L.1961, c.49 (C.52:14-17.25 et seq.) employees as defined in section 32 of P.L.2007, c.103 (C.52:14-17.46.2). L.1964, c.125, s.3; amended 1972, c.75, s.8; 2000, c.6, s.18; 2007, c.103, s.28.
N.J. Stat. § 52:14-14.1 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 14 / Section 14-14.1
Commission established by act, terms of members
Status: in_force

Whenever a commission is established by an act, if the commission has a time fixed to complete its duties, the time period shall not begin to run until the appointment and qualification of a number of members sufficient to constitute a quorum, unless otherwise provided in the act. L.1989,c.166,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 52:32-25 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 32 / Section 32-25
Bidding restricted
Status: in_force

When a contract or portion thereof has been designated as a set-aside, invitations for bids shall be confined to businesses designated by the department as appropriate for the set-aside and bids from other bidders shall be rejected. The purchase, contract or expenditure of funds shall be awarded among the businesses, considering formality with specifications and terms, in accordance with the statutes and rules governing purchases by the contracting agency. The award shall be made with reasonable promptness by the contracting agency with written notice to the department. L. 1983, c. 482, s. 9. Amended by L. 1985, c. 384, s. 10.
N.J. Stat. § 52:17B-228 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 17B / Section 17B-228
Duties, functions of office.
Status: in_force

7. a. The office shall be authorized to perform the duties and functions previously performed under the consent decree by the independent monitors and the Office of State Police Affairs, which general and specific duties and functions are codified in this act, and such other duties and functions as may otherwise be established or assigned by the Attorney General. b. The office shall be authorized to conduct operations audits and independent analyses of data, as necessary and appropriate, to identify any potential disparity in enforcement and systemic problems that may exist that affect the integrity of motor vehicle stops and post-stop enforcement actions, supervision of patrol activities, training provided to Division of State Police members assigned to patrol duties, investigations of alleged misconduct, and any other matters that may affect the integrity of the Division of State Police, and shall make recommendations for appropriate actions by the superintendent or the Attorney General to remedy any identified problems. c. The office shall have timely access to all data stored in the personnel performance information system maintained by the Division of State Police and any other records or data that are deemed necessary by the director to conduct independent analyses and to perform the functions authorized by P.L.2009, c.121 (C.52:17B-222 et seq.). Nothing herein shall be deemed to require the disclosure of records or data in violation of any constitutional or statutory privacy protections or any collectively bargained rights. d. The office shall have specific authority to perform the following functions: (1) review the substance, procedures and implementation related to Division of State Police policies concerning motor vehicle stops and post-stop enforcement actions, supervision of patrol activities, training provided to State Police members assigned to patrol duties, and the conduct of investigations of alleged misconduct and other internal affairs matters by the Division of State Police; (2) monitor, review and evaluate the quality and timeliness of the Division of State Police's conduct of investigations of alleged misconduct, disciplinary actions and interventions, supervisory actions, personnel performance information system data and reports, consent search forms and reports, non-consensual search and drug detection canine reports, motor vehicle stop reports and logs, mobile video recording system tapes, and supervisory reviews; (3) approve the curricula, prescribe trainer qualifications, and review the training of State Police troopers and trooper candidates on cultural awareness, law enforcement ethics and leadership, constitutional law pertaining to arrest, search and seizure, equal protection, and other relevant law enforcement issues the director deems necessary or appropriate to effectuate the purposes of this act; (4) monitor, evaluate, require, and provide assistance or direction in effectuating any modifications to the design, implementation or use of the personnel performance information system, any mobile video recording system, any computer-aided dispatch system, or other system that records data concerning traffic stops and post-stop enforcement actions, used or proposed for use by the Division of State Police; and (5) review all Division of State Police internal affairs investigations and dispositions, including any decision by the Division of State Police not to refer a complaint, from a citizen or any other source, to the office, or its successor, to ascertain whether the Division of State Police has complied with applicable standing operating procedures, whether the outcomes of those investigations are supported by the evidence, whether any discipline imposed was appropriate and proportionate, and make recommendations to the superintendent and the Attorney General for appropriate remedial action. L.2009, c.121, s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27D-132.4 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27D / Section 27D-132.4
Initial structural inspection, building components, primary load bearing system, covered building, timelines; reports.
Status: in_force

3. a. Following the issuance of a certificate of occupancy, an initial structural inspection of the building components forming the primary load bearing system of a covered building shall be undertaken by a post-occupancy structural inspector retained by the covered building owner within the earlier of: (1) 15 years of the date on which the covered building receives a certificate of occupancy pursuant to section 15 of P.L.1975, c.217 (C.52:27D-133); or (2) 60 days after observable damage to the primary load bearing system. b. If a covered building has received a certificate of occupancy pursuant to section 15 of P.L.1975, c.217 (C.52:27D-133) prior to the effective date of P.L.2023, c.214 (C.52:27D-132.2 et al.), then an initial structural inspection shall be undertaken by a structural inspector based on the number of years the certificate of occupancy preceded the effective date of P.L.2023, c.214 (C.52:27D-132.2 et al.), as provided in this subsection. If the certificate of occupancy was provided: (1) one day to 14 years and 364 days prior to the effective date of P.L.2023, c.214 (C.52:27D-132.2 et al.), then the structural inspection shall occur within one year of the date 15 years following the date of the issuance of the certificate of occupancy; or (2) 15 or more years prior to the effective date of P.L.2023, c.214 (C.52:27D-132.2 et al.), then the structural inspection shall occur within two years following the effective date of P.L.2023, c.214 (C.52:27D-132.2 et al.). c. A building that has been converted to a condominium or cooperative form of ownership after the effective date of P.L.2023, c.214 (C.52:27D-132.2 et al.) shall, as part of the process of registering the project pursuant to the "Planned Real Estate Development Full Disclosure Act," P.L.1977, c.419 (C.45:22A-21 et seq.) and the regulations promulgated thereunder, be required to follow the schedule of inspections provided in paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection b. of this section. d. After the post-occupancy structural inspector has performed an inspection pursuant to subsection a. of this section, the post-occupancy structural inspector shall issue a written report describing the condition of the primary load bearing system. The post-occupancy structural inspection report shall: (1) set forth with specificity any required maintenance or repairs needed by the primary load bearing system; (2) determine when the next inspection of the primary load bearing system shall be performed, but in no event shall a secondary inspection occur more than the earlier of: (a) 10 years after the initial inspection has taken place; or (b) not more than 60 days after there is observable damage to the primary load bearing system; (3) be provided to the municipal appointing authority, the construction official and the enforcing agency; (4) be prepared in accordance with the protocol established by the American Society of Civil Engineers, for the structural condition assessment of a covered building or a similar protocol by another nationally recognized structural engineering organization; and (5) provide any other information or guidance necessary to maintain the structural integrity of a covered building. e. If the structural inspector's report created pursuant to subsection d. of this section finds that corrective maintenance of the primary load bearing system is required, the report shall specify with reasonable detail the required corrective maintenance. f. Notwithstanding the structural inspector's initial inspection and report undertaken pursuant to subsections a. through e. of this section, subsequent structural inspections and reports shall be provided for as set forth by the structural inspector's preceding report as follows: (1) The structural inspector shall determine a reasonable period of time within which the next inspection shall take place provided, however, that any subsequent inspection under this paragraph shall not take place more than five years after a preceding inspection. (2) The structural inspector shall review the preceding inspection report prior to undertaking subsequent inspection of the covered building. After the structural inspector completes this review and inspection, the structural inspector will then issue a subsequent inspection report which shall: (a) make note of any new or progressive deterioration; (b) set forth the covered maintenance required to address any new or progressive deterioration; and (c) be provided to the covered building owner, who shall undertake measures necessary to effectuate the covered maintenance, including, but not limited to, engaging the services of an architect or engineer licensed by the State and qualified in structural repairs or maintenance to create plans or specifications to implement the covered maintenance. The covered building owner shall cause any plans or specifications created pursuant to this subparagraph to be filed with the municipal appointing authority or enforcing agency. (3) If the post-occupancy structural inspector's inspection finds that there is no need for corrective maintenance, the written report shall be filed with the enforcing agency or municipal appointing authority. (4) Any written reports issued by the post-occupancy structural inspector pursuant to this section shall be provided to the covered building's owner and shall be made available to any resident of a covered building upon request. g. Inspections conducted pursuant to this section may be conducted in conjunction with other required inspections, including, but not limited to, inspections required pursuant to the "Hotel and Multiple Dwelling Law," P.L.1967, c.76 (C.55:13A-1 et seq.). L.2023, c.214, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 52:13B-14 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 13B / Section 13B-14
Sponsor, chair, presiding officer request for fiscal note, permissive.
Status: in_force

9. a. In any case in which the Legislative Budget and Finance Officer has not determined, pursuant to this act, that a bill contains fiscal implications, the sponsor of the bill, the chairman of the committee to which the bill was referred, or the presiding officer of the House, may direct the Legislative Budget and Finance Officer to request a fiscal note, if, in the opinion of any of them, one is warranted. b. In any case in which a bill is amended and those amendments affect the fiscal implications of the bill, the Legislative Budget and Finance Officer shall request a fiscal note. L.1980, c.67, s.9; amended 2007, c.151, s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 52:35B-10 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 35B / Section 35B-10
Proceedings, records, contracts accessible to public.
Status: in_force

42. All proceedings, records, contracts, and other public records relating to procurement transactions authorized under P.L.2021, c.71 (C.52:35B-1 et al.) shall be accessible to the public pursuant to P.L.1963, c.73 (C.47:1A-1 et seq.), except as otherwise may be provided under P.L.2021, c.71 (C.52:35B-1 et al.). L.2021, c.71, s.42.
N.J. Stat. § 52:17B-139.18 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 17B / Section 17B-139.18
Liability, civil penalty related to sweepstakes prohibition violation.
Status: in_force

5. Any person found in violation section 2 of P.L.2025, c.128 (C.52:17B-139.15) shall, in addition to any other sanctions authorized by law or regulation, be liable to a civil penalty of not more than $100,000 for the first offense and not more than $250,000 for the second and each subsequent offense. Each day that such violation continues shall be deemed a separate offense. L.2025, c.128, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27BBB-42 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27BBB / Section 27BBB-42
Property tax collection audit.
Status: in_force

43. In addition to the municipal management study, the chief operating officer in consultation with the mayor, shall cause to be conducted a property tax collection audit in order to ascertain those properties which are in arrears with regard to property taxes and subject to tax sale or foreclosure. The study shall identify the ownership of those properties, the length of time during which taxes have been in arrears, and the likelihood that the properties might be developed individually or assembled with adjacent properties for demolition or redevelopment. Following the completion of the property tax collection audit, the chief operating officer shall submit the study to the Commissioner of Community Affairs, who shall designate the board to assist in the preparation of a demolition funding plan. The State shall provide the necessary level of funding to allow for the demolition of unsafe structures and clearing of those lots for future development. L.2002,c.43,s.43.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27D-510 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27D / Section 27D-510
Definitions relative to propane gas service contracts.
Status: in_force

2. As used in this act: "Act" means the "Propane Gas Customer Protection Act." "Department" means the Department of Community Affairs. "Propane" means any of the forms of liquefied petroleum products, including propane, propylene, butane, isobutane, and butylene, or any mixture of these hydrocarbons, that is utilized for residential and commercial heating purposes and for various appliances and fixtures, including, but not limited to, clothes washers and dryers, grills, lighting and electricity-producing fuel cells. "Propane gas supplier or marketer" or "supplier or marketer" means a duly licensed business that takes title to propane gas and then assumes the contractual and legal obligation to provide propane gas to an end-user customer or customers. "Propane services" or "services" means the performing of safety and leak testing of, and the performing of installation, maintenance, repair, removal, adjustment and other services to, propane appliances including, without limitation, ranges, water heaters, heaters, furnaces, containers and other propane fueled systems, for residential and commercial applications. L.2007, c.150, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 52:9E-4 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 9E / Section 9E-4
Responsibilities of commission
Status: in_force

4. The commission shall: a. Review and authorize approved research projects, for which purpose the commission may establish an independent scientific advisory panel composed of scientists and clinicians who are not members of the commission to review proposals submitted to the commission and make funding recommendations to the commission; b. Apportion all available funds to qualifying research institutions to finance approved research projects and necessary institutional support services; c. Ensure that funds so apportioned to approved research projects are not diverted to any other use; d. Take steps necessary to encourage the development within the State of spinal cord research projects; e. Compile a directory of all spinal cord research projects being conducted in the State; and f. Provide the Governor and the Legislature with a report by January 30 of each year describing the status of the commission's activities and the results of its funded research efforts. L.1999,c.201,s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 52:16A-135 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 16A / Section 16A-135
Business Action Center, Department of State, customer assistance metrics program; report to Governor, Legislature.
Status: in_force

1. a. No later than six months after the effective date of this act, the Business Action Center within the Department of State shall establish and maintain a customer assistance metrics program that tracks and analyzes customer satisfaction, outcomes of business inquiries, and the quality of service that the Business Action Center provides. The program shall consist of a post-call survey for customers, a live chat survey function, and a follow-up assessment via email or mail, depending on the customer's preference. The post-call survey, live chat survey function, and follow-up assessment shall include, at a minimum, questions concerning the customer's experience in utilizing the Business Action Center, any difficulties the customer encountered during the inquiry process, and how well the customer's questions and concerns were addressed by the staff at the Business Action Center. b. The purpose of the surveys and assessments shall be to: (1) identify the strengths and weaknesses of the Business Action Center in responding to customer inquiries; (2) formulate trainings or strategies to improve the response of the Business Action Center; and (3) assess whether recommended improvements require additional resources and staff support. c. The Business Action Center shall analyze the data collected by the post-call surveys, live chat survey function, and follow-up assessments. No later than one year following the establishment of the customer assistance metrics program, and on an annual basis thereafter, the Business Action Center shall submit a report to the Governor and, pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1991, c.164 (C.52:14-19.1), the Legislature, with respect to its findings and conclusions. The Department of State shall post a copy of the report in a prominent location on the homepage of its Internet website and annually update the website with the most recent report. L.2023, c.26.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27-39.4 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27 / Section 27-39.4
County treasurer to perform compromise settlement--disposition of consideration received
Status: in_force

The county treasurer shall carry out and perform any such compromise settlement so authorized in accordance with its terms and provisions. Any notes or bonds or other considerations received other than cash may be sold, exchanged, renewed, refinanced or otherwise disposed of at any time or from time to time at such price or prices and upon such terms as the board of chosen freeholders may by resolution authorize, and such notes or bonds, or other obligations received in exchange, renewal or refinancing thereof, shall be enforceable by the county in accordance only with their terms and the laws governing the same. L.1946, c. 35, p. 77, s. 4.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27D-489 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27D / Section 27D-489
Severability
Status: in_force

41. If any section, part, phrase, or provision of the "Revenue Allocation District Financing Act," P.L.2001, c.310 (C.52:27D-459 et seq.) of the application thereof to any person, project or circumstances, be adjudged invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such judgment shall be confined in its operation to the section, part, phrase, provision or application directly involved in the controversy in which such judgment shall have been rendered and shall not affect or impair the validity of the remainder of the "Revenue Allocation District Financing Act," P.L.2001, c.310 (C.52:27D-459 et seq.) or the application thereof to other persons, projects or circumstances. L.2001,c.310,s.41.
N.J. Stat. § 52:9U-6.1 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 9U / Section 9U-6.1
Grants; qualified research institution defined
Status: in_force

3. The New Jersey State Commission on Cancer Research shall solicit, receive, evaluate and approve applications of qualified research institutions for grants from the "New Jersey Breast Cancer Research Fund," established pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1995, c.26 (C.54A:9-25.7), to conduct research relating to the causes, prevention, screening, treatment and cure of breast cancer. As used in this section, "qualified research institution" may include academic medical institutions, State or local government agencies, public or private organizations within New Jersey, and any other institution approved by the commission, which is conducting a breast cancer research project. L.1995,c.26.s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27D-29.13 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27D / Section 27D-29.13
Annual report
Status: in_force

The commissioner shall report to the Legislature each year on the progress and effectiveness of the implementation of the provisions of this act. L.1979, c. 450, s. 4, eff. Feb. 22, 1980.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27BBB-35 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27BBB / Section 27BBB-35
Agreement between library and county for operation.
Status: in_force

35. Notwithstanding any law, rule or regulation to the contrary, the governing body of any qualified municipality in which a free public library has been established pursuant to R.S.40:54-1 et seq. situated in a county in which a free county library has been established pursuant to R.S.40:33-1 et seq. and in which is situated a qualified municipality may enter into an agreement with the governing body of the county, acting on behalf of the county library commission, for the county library to assume responsibility for the administration and operation of the municipal library system. The agreement shall provide for those financial arrangements necessary in order to assure a smooth transition from municipal to county operation and the transfer of library personnel from the municipal, to the county library system. L.2002,c.43,s.35.
N.J. Stat. § 52:18B-10 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 18B / Section 18B-10
Pledge, agreement between State and corporation.
Status: in_force

10. a. The State hereby pledges and agrees with the corporation, and the owners of the securities and benefitted parties, that until all securities and ancillary facilities, together with the interest thereon and all costs and expenses in connection with any action or proceedings by or on behalf of owners of securities or benefitted parties, are fully paid and discharged the State will (1) irrevocably direct through the Attorney General the escrow agent under the master settlement agreement to transfer directly to the corporation or its assignee the TSRs, (2) enforce the corporation's rights to receive the TSRs to the full extent permitted by the terms of the master settlement agreement, (3) not amend the master settlement agreement in any manner that would materially impair the rights of the owners of the securities or of the benefitted parties, (4) not limit or alter the rights of the corporation to fulfill the terms of its agreements with such owners or benefitted parties, (5) not in any way impair the rights and remedies of such owners or benefitted parties or the security for such securities or ancillary facilities (provided, that nothing herein shall be construed to preclude the State's regulation of smoking and taxation and regulation of the sale of cigarettes or the like), (6) not fail to enforce the qualifying statute, and (7) not amend, supersede or repeal the qualifying statute in any way that would materially adversely affect the amount of any payment to, or materially impair the rights of, the corporation, such owners of the securities or the benefitted parties. The State representative is authorized and directed to include this pledge and agreement in sale agreements and the corporation is authorized and directed to include this pledge and agreement in any contract with the owners of the securities and benefitted parties. b. Prior to the date that is one year and one day after the corporation no longer has any securities or ancillary facilities outstanding, the corporation shall have no authority to file a voluntary petition under chapter 9 of the federal bankruptcy code or such corresponding chapter or sections as may, from time to time, be in effect, and neither any public officer nor any organization, entity or other person shall authorize the corporation to be or become a debtor under chapter 9 or any successor or corresponding chapter or sections during such period. The State hereby covenants with the owners of the securities and benefitted parties that the State will not limit or alter the denial of the corporation under this subsection during the period referred to in the preceding sentence. The corporation is authorized and directed to include this covenant as an agreement of the State in any contract with the owners of the securities and benefitted parties. L.2002,c.32,s.10.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27BB-48 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27BB / Section 27BB-48
Special investigation; enforcement of orders
Status: in_force

The director may issue such orders as he may find appropriate to correct errors, inaccuracies or omissions in the report of audit or recommendations, illegal financial practices, or irregularities in the conduct of financial affairs, disclosed at an investigation made in accordance with section forty-seven of this act. Orders may be enforced in accordance with sections fifty and fifty-two of this act. L.1947, c. 151, p. 661, s. 48.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27D-473 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27D / Section 27D-473
Calculation of property tax increment
Status: in_force

25. If the preliminary revenue allocation plan has designated the property tax increment as a pledged revenue, the property tax increment shall be calculated and paid to the revenue allocation fund or the bond trustee, as appropriate, as provided hereunder. a. Upon the striking of the tax rate in each year following the adoption of the ordinance creating the district, the chief financial officer of the municipality, with assistance provided by the assessor and collector, shall calculate the amount of property tax increment, if any, for each revenue allocation district within the municipality and shall certify to the district agent of each such district a copy of that calculation. Thereafter the chief financial officer shall, within 10 days after each date fixed by statute for the payment of property taxes, cause to be deposited in the revenue allocation fund of the district agent or paid to the trustees as provided in the resolution authorizing the issuance of bonds the percentage of the property tax increments certified in the plan as designated to be so deposited or paid. The calculation of the property tax increment shall be based on the amount to be billed at the quarterly payment date, regardless of whether or not the increment is actually collected from the taxpayers within the district. b. Whenever an added assessment shall occur within a district, the chief financial officer of the municipality shall notify the district agent and thereafter shall, within 10 days of the date fixed by law for payment of property taxes on such added assessment, cause to be paid to the revenue allocation fund or the bond trustee, as appropriate, the property taxes, or a percentage thereof as designated in the plan, billed upon such added assessment, regardless of whether or not the tax or any portion thereof is actually collected. c. Whenever an omitted assessment which if not omitted would have been included in the computation of the tax increment of a district occurs, the chief financial officer of the municipality shall notify the district agent and thereafter shall, within 10 days after the date fixed by statute for payment of taxes upon such omitted assessments, cause to be deposited to the revenue allocation fund or paid to the bond trustees of the district, as appropriate, the proportion of tax upon such omitted assessments designated in the plan for such deposit or payment, regardless of whether or not the tax or any portion thereof is actually collected. d. In no event shall any changes in assessed valuation within a district due to appeals or correction of errors with respect to a tax year subsequent to the creation of the district alter the amount of property tax increment certified pursuant to this section for that tax year. e. In no event shall any changes in assessed valuation within a district due to appeals or correction of errors alter the property tax increment base of the district. f. Whenever a revaluation or general reassessment occurs in a municipality which has designated one or more districts, the property tax increment base for each district shall be adjusted to equal the absolute difference between the taxable value of the property in the district after revaluation or reassessment less the amount of the property tax increment base for the year immediately prior to the revaluation or reassessment divided by the adjusted tax rate. The adjusted tax rate shall be a fraction, the numerator of which is the total tax levy of the municipality before revaluation or reassessment and the denominator of which is the total taxable value of all taxable property in the municipality after revaluation or reassessment. L.2001,c.310,s.25.
N.J. Stat. § 52:7-10.8 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 7 / Section 7-10.8
Requirements for certain notarial acts.
Status: in_force

17. Requirements for Certain Notarial Acts. a. A notarial officer who takes an acknowledgment of a record shall determine, from personal knowledge or satisfactory evidence of the identity of the individual, that the individual appearing before the officer and making the acknowledgment has the identity claimed and that the signature on the record is the signature of the individual. b. A notarial officer who takes a verification of a statement on oath or affirmation shall determine, from personal knowledge or satisfactory evidence of the identity of the individual, that the individual appearing before the officer and making the verification has the identity claimed and that the signature on the statement verified is the signature of the individual. c. A notarial officer who witnesses or attests to a signature shall determine, from personal knowledge or satisfactory evidence of the identity of the individual, that the individual appearing before the officer and signing the record has the identity claimed. d. A notarial officer who certifies or attests a copy of a record or an item that was copied shall determine that the copy is a full, true, and accurate transcription or reproduction of the record or item. e. A notarial officer who makes or notes a protest of a negotiable instrument shall determine the matters set forth in subsection b. of N.J.S.12A:3-505. f. For the purposes of this section: (1) A notarial officer has personal knowledge of the identity of an individual appearing before the notarial officer if the individual is personally known to the notarial officer through dealings sufficient to provide reasonable certainty that the individual has the identity claimed. (2) A notarial officer has satisfactory evidence of the identity of an individual appearing before the notarial officer if the notarial officer can identify the individual by means of: (a) A passport, driver's license, or government-issued, non-driver identification card, which is current or expired not more than three years before the performance of the notarial act; or (b) Another form of government-issued identification, which is current or expired not more than three years before the performance of the notarial act, and which: (i) contains the individual's signature or a photograph of the individual's face; and (ii) is satisfactory to the notarial officer; or (c) A verification of oath or affirmation of a credible witness personally appearing before the notarial officer or using communication technology to appear before the notarial officer pursuant to section 19 of P.L.2021, c.179 (C.59:7-10.10)and personally known to the notarial officer or whom the notarial officer can identify on the basis of a passport, driver's license, or government-issued, non-driver identification card, which is current or expired not more than three years before the performance of the notarial act. (3) A notarial officer may require an individual to provide additional information or identification credentials necessary to assure the notarial officer of the identity of the individual. L.2021, c.179, s.17.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27C-39 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27C / Section 27C-39
Termination of authority to allot funds for plans
Status: in_force

The authority of the commissioner to allot funds for plans and specifications for other State projects shall terminate six months after the cessation of present hostilities. L.1944, c. 85, art. 4, p. 180, s. 39.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27D-404 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27D / Section 27D-404
Distribution of State Funds
Status: in_force

In the event that Community Services Block Grant Act funds are no longer available, and if State funds are then made available to the commissioner for the community action agencies, then those funds shall be distributed according to the provisions of the Community Services Block Grant Act State plan for distribution of funding resources to the community action agencies. L.1991,c.51,s.10.
N.J. Stat. § 52:9U-5 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 9U / Section 9U-5
Duties of commission.
Status: in_force

5. The commission shall: a. Review and authorize approved research projects; b. Apportion all available funds to qualifying research institutions to finance approved research projects and necessary institutional support services; c. Ensure that funds appropriated to approved research projects are not diverted to any other use; d. Take steps necessary to encourage the development within the State of research projects on: (1) the causes of cancer; and (2) pain management and palliative care for persons diagnosed with cancer; e. Compile a directory of all cancer research projects being conducted in the State; and f. Provide the Governor and, pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1991, c.164 (C.52:14-19.1), the Legislature, with a report by January 30 of each year describing the status of the commission's activities and the results of its funded research efforts, which report shall include, with respect to the pediatric cancer research fund established pursuant to section 1 of P.L.2021, c.210 (C.54A:9-25.47), a summary of the use and impact of funds expended in the prior fiscal year and any recommendations for future initiatives or action regarding pediatric cancer research funding. L.1983, c.6, s.5; amended 1984, c.237, s.2; 2000, c.63, s.2; 2021, c.210, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 52:14-8 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 14 / Section 14-8
Appointment of certain officers by legislature in joint meeting
Status: in_force

All officers who, before and at the time when the present constitution of the state went into effect, were directed to be appointed by the council and general assembly in joint meeting, and whose appointment is not otherwise specifically provided for by the present constitution, may be appointed by the senate and general assembly in joint meeting.
N.J. Stat. § 52:31-39 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 31 / Section 31-39
Duties of commission.
Status: in_force

6. a. It shall be the duty of the commission and its respective subcommittees to: (1) maintain, monitor, and preserve the architectural, historical, cultural, and artistic integrity of any completed project for the restoration, preservation, and improvement of the State capitol complex and to safeguard any related artifacts, documents, and objects; (2) maintain custody of the State capitol complex, with exclusive jurisdiction with respect to its management and operation and with consideration for the environmental sustainability thereof, including maintenance, repair, renovation, improvement, security, parking, furnishing, artifact displays, and space utilization; (3) consult with the Capital City Redevelopment Corporation, established pursuant to P.L.1987, c.58 (C.52:9Q-9 et seq.), regarding matters of common concern; and (4) (a) adopt and implement, and revise as necessary at least every four years, an environmental sustainability plan for the State capitol complex in accordance with the requirements of section 2 of P.L.2025, c.286 (C.52:31-39.2); and (b) issue an annual progress report on the implementation of the environmental sustainability plan, which shall be provided to the public upon request and free of charge, and shall be posted on the internet websites of the Governor and the Legislature. b. The exclusive responsibility to carry out these duties shall repose with the commission with respect to common facilities; the subcommittee on executive branch facility management with respect to executive branch facilities; and the subcommittee on legislative branch facility management with respect to legislative branch facilities. L.1992,c.67,s.6; amended 2025, c.286, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27D-182 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27D / Section 27D-182
Short title
Status: in_force

This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Congregate Housing Services Act." L.1981, c. 553, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27D-506 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27D / Section 27D-506
Local entities to cooperate with commission.
Status: in_force

6. a. The "Local Unit Alignment, Reorganization, and Consolidation Commission" shall work in conjunction with the Local Finance Board and the Division of Local Government Services in the Department of Community Affairs. To the extent possible, the commission shall be entitled to the assistance and services of the employees of any State department, board, bureau, commission, or agency, as it may require and as may be available to it for its purposes. b. The commission shall be entitled to the cooperation of the officials and employees of every county and municipality as it may require. c. The commission may incur traveling and other miscellaneous expenses necessary to perform its duties, within the limits of funds available to it for its purposes. L.2007,c.54,s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 52:13A-3 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 13A / Section 13A-3
Witness fees and mileage
Status: in_force

Every person summoned to attend the Senate as a witness shall receive, from the party in whose behalf he is summoned, one dollar ($1.00) for each day's attendance and mileage at the rate of six cents ($0.06) for each mile required to be traveled in going from and returning to his residence by the most usual route of travel between Trenton and the place of residence. No witness shall be required to attend upon the Senate until one day's fee and mileage for one way is paid or tendered. L.1951, First Sp.Sess., c. 353, p. 1467, s. 3.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27H-21.22 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27H / Section 27H-21.22
Determining eligibility.
Status: in_force

6. The director may require of a first-time applicant for certification as a minority business or women's business the documentation that is necessary to determine the applicant's eligibility for certification. Such documentation may include, but not be limited to: a. Names and addresses of the owner, partners or shareholders, as applicable, and their representative shares of ownership; b. Names and addresses of members of the board of directors, in the case of corporations; c. Names and addresses of the officers of the business; d. Number of shares of stock issued and outstanding, in the case of a corporation; e. Articles of incorporation, bylaws, partnership agreements, or joint venture agreements, as applicable; f. Organizational charts; g. An applicant's certificate of birth and motor vehicle driver's license; and h. An affidavit certifying that the applicant is a minority business or women's business, as defined pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1986, c.195 (C.52:27H-21.18). The director shall not require an applicant to provide any personal federal or personal State income tax returns. L.1986,c.195,s.6; amended 2003, c.189, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27BBB-49 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27BBB / Section 27BBB-49
Series of special funds.
Status: in_force

50. a. The authority shall establish and maintain a series of special funds as provided in sections 51 and 52 of P.L.2002, c.43 (C.52:27BBB-50 and C.52:27BBB-51) into which shall be deposited such moneys: (1) as shall be paid to the funds by the State Treasurer for the purposes of those funds; (2) as shall be appropriated by the State for the purpose of such funds; (3) as shall be deposited into the funds in accordance with the "Annual Qualified Municipal Capital and Economic Recovery Program" and the "Qualified Municipality Capital and Economic Recovery Financial Plan" adopted pursuant to section 45 of P.L.2002, c.43 (C.52:27BBB-44) and (4) any other moneys or funds of the authority which it determines to deposit therein. Moneys in the funds may be invested in such obligations as the authority may approve and interest or other earnings on such investments shall be credited to the funds. b. In addition to the powers of the authority set forth in section 5 of P.L.1974, c.80 (C.34:1B-5) and other powers which may be conferred on the authority or the executive director by P.L.2002, c.43 (C.52:27BBB-1 et al.), the authority, by resolution, shall have the power to: (1) pay all or part of the cost of an eligible project; and (2) make loans, guarantees, equity investments, and grants, or provide other forms of financing for an eligible project. c. The purpose of the special funds established pursuant to subsection a. of this section shall be to provide loans, guarantees, equity investments, and grants or other forms of financing of a sufficient scale and visibility to expand and sustain economic activity in qualified municipalities, both within the central business district and port district and in order to encourage revitalization of the municipality's neighborhoods outside of the central business district through the rehabilitation, acquisition, demolition and redevelopment of property within those neighborhoods, the improvement of municipally-owned water supply and distribution facilities, and, where necessary, the remediation of brownfields sites to foster redevelopment. Grants shall be made available to qualified municipalities in order to strengthen the provision of municipal services through capital construction and reconstruction of public buildings and financial assistance necessary to allow for the purchase of equipment considered vital to the sustenance of municipal public services, particularly public safety. L.2002,c.43,s.50.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27I-36 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27I / Section 27I-36
Procedure relative to changing location of public highway, public utility facility.
Status: in_force

19. a. If the authority or the EDA, as a designated redeveloper, shall find it necessary in connection with the undertaking of any of its projects to change the location of any portion of any public highway, or road, it may contract with any government agency, or public or private corporation which may have jurisdiction over the public highway or road to cause the public highway or road to be constructed at such location as the authority or the EDA, as a designated redeveloper, shall deem most favorable. The cost of the reconstruction and any damage incurred in changing the location of the highway shall be ascertained and paid by the authority or the EDA, as applicable, as a part of the cost of the project. Any public highway affected by the construction of any project may be vacated or relocated by the authority or the EDA, as a designated redeveloper, in the manner now provided by law for the vacation or relocation of public roads, and any damages awarded on account thereof shall be paid by the authority or the EDA, as applicable, as a part of the cost of the project. In all undertakings authorized by this subsection, the authority or the EDA, as a designated redeveloper, shall consult and obtain the approval of the Commissioner of Transportation. b. In addition to the foregoing powers, the authority or the EDA, as a designated redeveloper and their respective authorized agents and, with respect to EDA, its employees, may enter upon any lands, waters, and premises for the purpose of making surveys, soundings, drillings and examinations as it may deem necessary or convenient for the purposes of this act, all in accordance with due process of law, and this entry shall not be deemed a trespass nor shall an entry for this purpose be deemed an entry under any condemnation proceedings which may be then pending. The authority or the EDA, as applicable, shall make reimbursement for any actual damages resulting to the lands, waters, and premises as a result of these activities. c. The authority or the EDA, as a designated redeveloper, shall also have power to make regulations, based on the appropriate national model code, for the installation, construction, maintenance, repair, renewal, relocation, and removal of tracks, pipes, mains, conduits, cables, wires, towers, poles and other equipment and appliances, herein called "public utility facilities," of any public utility as defined in R.S.48:2-13, in, on, along, over or under any project. Whenever the authority or the EDA, as a designated redeveloper, shall determine that it is necessary that any public utility facilities which now are, or hereafter may be, located in, on, along, over or under any project shall be relocated in the project, or should be removed from the project, the public utility owning or operating the facilities shall relocate or remove the same in accordance with the order of the authority or the EDA, as a designated redeveloper. The cost and expenses of the relocation or removal, including the cost of installing the facilities in a new location, or new locations, and the cost of any lands, or any rights or interests in lands, and any other rights, acquired to accomplish the relocation or removal, shall be ascertained and paid by the authority or the EDA, as applicable, as a part of the cost of the project. In case of any relocation or removal of facilities, as aforesaid, the public utility owning or operating the same, its successors or assigns, may maintain and operate the facilities, with the necessary appurtenances, in the new location or new locations, for as long a period, and upon the same terms and conditions, as it had the right to maintain and operate the facilities in their former location or locations. In all undertakings authorized by this subsection the authority or the EDA, as a designated redeveloper, shall consult with the affected utilities in an attempt to come to agreement on the proposed undertaking. If the authority or the EDA, as a designated redeveloper, are not able to come to an agreement on such undertakings, the authority or the EDA, as a designated redeveloper, shall petition the Board of Public Utilities to obtain approval for such undertakings. The provisions of this subsection shall not affect the Board of Public Utilities' jurisdiction over any public utility as defined in R.S.48:2-13. L.2010, c.51, s.19.
N.J. Stat. § 52:18A-191 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 18A / Section 18A-191
Administrator; additional duties
Status: in_force

In addition to supervising and coordinating the functions, powers and duties of the administration provided in sections 5 and 6 of this act, the administrator shall: a. Directly supervise the operations of the Financial Management and Data Center; and b. Exercise any function, power or duty of the Treasurer relating to the procurement of goods or services, the award of State contracts or the acquisition or disposition of real or personal property as the Treasurer shall, in writing, certify. The certificate shall state the scope of the powers which the administrator may exercise, and shall be filed with the Secretary of State, and shall remain in effect until rescinded by the Treasurer by a certificate similarly filed. L.1984, c. 34, s. 14.
N.J. Stat. § 52:13E-7 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 13E / Section 13E-7
Rights or privileges granted by agencies
Status: in_force

Nothing in this act shall be construed to prevent an agency from granting to witnesses appearing before it, or to persons who claim to be adversely affected by testimony or other evidence adduced before it, such further rights and privileges as it may determine. L.1968, c. 376, s. 7, eff. Dec. 27, 1968.
N.J. Stat. § 52:9HH-4 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 9HH / Section 9HH-4
Hearings
Status: in_force

4. The commission may meet and hold hearings at the place or places it designates, at which it may request the appearance of officials of any State agency or political subdivision of the State and may solicit the testimony of interested groups and the general public. L.1991,c.382,s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 52:17B-194.5 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 17B / Section 17B-194.5
Activation of Silver Alert; requirements.
Status: in_force

2. A Silver Alert authorized under this section may be activated in accordance with the following requirements, which shall be incorporated into the guidelines required by subsection c. of section 1 of P.L.2009, c.167 (C.52:17B-194.4). a. The law enforcement agency receiving the missing persons report shall be the lead law enforcement agency. b. The Missing Persons and Child Exploitation Unit in the Division of State Police, upon request, shall assist the lead law enforcement agency in the investigation of a Silver Alert. c. Each of the following criteria shall be met before a Silver Alert may be issued: (1) the person believed to be missing is believed to have dementia or another cognitive impairment regardless of age; (2) a missing person's report has been submitted to the local law enforcement agency where the person went missing; (3) the person believed to be missing may be in danger of death or serious bodily injury; (4) there is sufficient information available to indicate that a Silver Alert would assist in locating the missing person; and (5) sufficient information is available to disseminate to the public that could assist in locating the person. L.2009, c.167, s.2; amended 2017, c.131, s.189.
N.J. Stat. § 52:18A-78.23 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 18A / Section 18A-78.23
Tax exemption of projects and other property, and bonds and notes and interest; in lieu tax payment
Status: in_force

a. All projects and other property of the authority, and projects erected upon land owned by the authority if the projects have been financed, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, by bonds or notes of the authority and the projects are used and occupied by State agencies, are declared to be public property devoted to an essential public and governmental function and purpose and shall be exempt from all taxes of the State or any political subdivision thereof; provided that when all or any part of a project is leased, subleased or licensed to, or otherwise used under an arrangement providing for the acquisition thereof by any person, firm, association, partnership or corporation, other than a State agency, a local governmental agency or other public body the interest created by the lease or other arrangement and the appurtenances thereto shall be listed as the property of the lessee or the user under the other arrangement, or their respective assignees, and be assessed and taxed as real estate, but this provision shall not be deemed to modify or repeal in any respect any tax exemption or tax abatement that the person, firm or corporation shall otherwise be entitled to with respect to the property of the project or part thereof. All bonds or notes issued pursuant to this act are declared to be issued by a body corporate and politic of the State and for an essential public and governmental purpose and these bonds and notes, and the interest thereon and the income therefrom and from the sale, exchange or other transfer thereof, and all funds, revenues, income and other moneys received or to be received by the authority shall at all times be exempt from taxation, except for transfer inheritance and estate taxes. b. Projects and property of the authority, and projects erected upon land owned by the authority if the projects have been financed, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, by bonds or notes of the authority and the projects are used and occupied by State agencies, shall be deemed to be "State property" under P.L.1977, c. 272 (C. 54:4-2.2a et seq.) and shall be assessed and subject to an in lieu tax payment provided in that act unless the interest created by a lease, sublease or license or other arrangement is subject to tax as real estate under this section. L.1981, c. 120, s. 23, eff. April 16, 1981. Amended by L.1983, c. 138, s. 11, eff. April 14, 1983.
N.J. Stat. § 52:4B-66 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 4B / Section 4B-66
Actions of board upon receipt of notice from crime victim
Status: in_force

6. Upon receipt of a copy of a summons and complaint, or upon receipt of notice from the crime victim prior to filing the action as provided in section 5 of this act, the board shall immediately take such actions as are necessary to: a. notify all other known crime victims of the alleged existence of profits from a crime or funds of a convicted person by certified mail, return receipt requested, where the victims' names and addresses are known by the board; b. publish, at least once every six months for three years from the date it is initially notified by a victim, pursuant to section 5 of this act, a legal notice in newspapers of general circulation in the county wherein the crime was committed and in counties contiguous to such county advising any crime victims of the existence of profits from a crime or funds of a convicted person. The board may, in its discretion, provide for such additional notice as it deems necessary; c. avoid the wasting of the assets identified in the complaint as the newly discovered profits from a crime or as funds of a convicted person. L.2003,c.190,s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 52:16A-136b — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 16A / Section 16A-136b
New Jersey Business Action Center, outreach, assistance.
Status: in_force

2. The New Jersey Business Action Center, in creating guidance pursuant to section 1 of P.L.2023, c.185 (C.52:16A-136a), shall conduct outreach to institutions of higher education, county colleges, the technology sector, local community centers, libraries, and other similar entities to assist the center in compiling and promoting information about the available programs. L.2023, c.185, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27D-126.3 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27D / Section 27D-126.3
Establishment of emergency building inspection program.
Status: in_force

1. The Commissioner of Community Affairs shall establish a program for the emergency deployment of State and local construction code officials and inspectors to assist local construction code officials and inspectors in the evaluation of buildings and structures affected by a natural or man-made disaster or emergency, and to provide such other assistance in code enforcement and related activities as may be required in order to protect public health and safety. The code officials and inspectors so deployed shall, when necessary, assist in assessing possible damage to the structural design and life-safety systems of buildings, and in facilitating rapid decision making regarding the closure or reoccupancy of buildings, in the event of a natural or man-made disaster or emergency for which a state of emergency has been declared by the President of the United States or the Governor, or for which a state of emergency has been declared by a municipal emergency management coordinator. The commissioner may provide for participation in the program by licensed professional engineers, registered architects and other licensed professionals. For the purposes of this section, "local construction code officials and inspectors" means code officials and inspectors employed by a municipality or county. L.2007, c.2, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27H-2 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27H / Section 27H-2
Findings, determinations; declarations
Status: in_force

The Legislature finds and determines that the well-being of the people of New Jersey, and of their institutions, including government, is directly related to the well-being of New Jersey's business and industrial enterprises, including the housing industry and small business enterprises, which provide the economic base of employment and taxes upon which all other institutions of society depend. The Legislature further finds and determines that a secure, stable and adequate supply of energy at reasonable prices is vital to the State's economy and for the promotion of economic opportunity in the State, as well as for ensuring the public health, safety and welfare. The Legislature further finds that reducing energy costs is essential to reducing the costs of doing business in this State, which in turn will promote and maximize economic growth, speed business development, promote employment and ensure general prosperity in the State. The Legislature further finds and determines that the principal methods for achieving the goals of this act include: the widespread use of alternative energy sources, including electric cogeneration of energy, with independent power producers selling excess power to utilities; the fullest possible cost-effective implementation of energy conservation programs; and the introduction of market-based pricing principles and competition in the setting of rates for electricity, natural gas and other energy forms. The Legislature further finds that the original mission of a separate Department of Energy--to address and solve the problems caused by threatened catastrophic loss of near-and-long-term energy sources--no longer justifies retaining a separate Department of Energy as a principal department within the Executive Branch. The Legislature further finds that it is in the best interests of the citizens of this State that a single principal department within the Executive Branch of this State coordinate the promotion of the State's economy and serve as a focus for business and industrial concerns, promote the availability of energy at reasonable prices to all consumers and integrate the State's economic, business and energy policies and programs to retain and to enhance this State's economic health and to ensure that the State's economy remains competitive. The Legislature further finds and determines that an important method to achieve these goals is to promote and assist the development and utilization of cogeneration of energy and programs of energy conservation. The Legislature further finds and determines that New Jersey's economy has deteriorated in recent years from its one-time position of national prominence and leadership in many fields of business and industry, a trend particularly evident in the almost continuous decline of manufacturing employment over a span of a decade or more, a fact which has had significant and deleterious effects upon the economy of the State, impacting adversely upon a broad cross-section of New Jersey's citizenry. The Legislature further finds and determines that the variety and magnitude of New Jersey's economic development programs have now reached a level that warrants their consolidation into a separate cabinet-level administrative department devoted exclusively to monitoring the interests and concerns of business and industry, maintaining continuous liaison with the business community and its leadership for the purpose of assisting in the formulation and direction of economic policy so as to provide business and industry the optimum climate within which enterprises may grow and prosper to the benefit of society as a whole. The Legislature also finds that the variety and complexity of programs which serve to protect the occupational health and safety of workers at the work place, to provide skill development and training programs, to provide employability development and employment placement programs, to administer the programs designed to protect the income security of our workers, to assist in the development and preservation of sound labor management relations and to maintain continuing liaison with organized labor and its leadership for the purpose of assisting in the formulation and direction of policy so as to provide the optimum climate within which organized labor can serve the needs of New Jersey's working men and women, warrants a cabinet level department devoted exclusively to this purpose which shall be known as the Department of Labor. The Legislature, therefore, declares it to be in the best interest of the citizens of this State to establish a principal department within the Executive Branch to serve as a focus for business and industrial problems and concerns; as a center for gathering and disseminating appropriate data and information of significance to the business community; to continually analyze such data and to help formulate economic policies of the State on the basis thereof; to serve as a major focal point for economic development activities in cooperation with other entities, public and private, active in this field; to serve as a voice for and advocate of the interests of the business sector, not only within the highest councils of the Executive Branch but also before the Legislature and the general public; to assist in translating input it receives into programs and policies of the State itself to the end that New Jersey citizens shall enjoy optimum economic security and the highest possible standard of living; to assist in coordinating authority, regulation and planning by the State in matters related to the economy. L. 1981,c.122,s.2; amended 1987,c.365,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27C-101 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27C / Section 27C-101
Bi-annual report to Governor, Legislature.
Status: in_force

6. The Foundation for Technology Advancement shall bi-annually report its findings and recommendations to the Governor and the Legislature. The report shall address the responsibilities as set forth in section 1 of this act, along with all other issues which the foundation finds to be necessarily related. L.2005,c.373,s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27B-68.2 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27B / Section 27B-68.2
Appropriation
Status: in_force

There is hereby appropriated out of the earnings derived from the Federal surplus transactions to the Director of the Division of Purchase and Property such sums as may be necessary to defray the administrative cost and expenses incident to the acquisition of such Federal surplus property. L.1946, c. 144, p. 681, s. 2.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27D-198.2 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27D / Section 27D-198.2
Municipal officer, agency to determine compliance.
Status: in_force

2. a. In any case where a change of occupancy of any building subject to the requirements of section 1 of P.L.1991, c.92 (C.52:27D-198.1) is subject to a municipal ordinance requiring the issuance of a certificate of occupancy, certificate of inspection, or other documentary certification of compliance with laws and regulations relating to safety, healthfulness, and upkeep of the premises, no such certificate shall issue until the municipal officer or agency responsible for its issuance has determined that the building is equipped with an alarm device or devices as required by section 1 of P.L.1991, c.92 (C.52:27D-198.1). b. In the case of change of occupancy of any building subject to the requirements of section 1 of P.L.1991, c.92 (C.52:27D-198.1) to which the provisions of subsection a. of this section do not apply, no owner shall sell, lease, or otherwise permit occupancy for residential purposes of that building without first obtaining from the relevant enforcement agency under the "Uniform Fire Safety Act," P.L.1983, c.383 (C.52:27D-192 et seq.) a certificate evidencing compliance with the requirements of P.L.1991, c.92 (C.52:27D-198.1 et seq.). A change of ownership of a structure which requires rehabilitation such that a new certificate of occupancy is required shall be exempted from this section, provided, however, that the structure shall not be occupied until the appropriate certificate is obtained pursuant to the "State Uniform Construction Code Act," P.L.1975, c.217 (C.52:27D-119 et seq.). In cases including a sheriff's sale, foreclosure, forfeiture, or purchase from an agency of the federal government where the structure purchased requires rehabilitation such that a new certificate of occupancy is required, and where a certificate evidencing compliance with the requirements of P.L.1991, c.92 (C.52:27D-198.1 et seq.) is not obtained, it shall be the responsibility of the purchaser to obtain the necessary certificates prior to occupancy. The local governing body having jurisdiction over the said enforcing agency or, where the Division of Fire Safety is the enforcing agency, the Commissioner of Community Affairs shall establish a fee which covers the cost of inspection and of issuance of the certificate. L.1991,c.92,s.2; amended 2005, c.71, s.2; 2025, c.19, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27D-17 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27D / Section 27D-17
Powers and duties of office of community services
Status: in_force

In addition to other functions, powers and duties vested in it by this act or by any other law, the department shall, through the Office of Community Services: (a) Render advice, guidance and information to local officials with respect to the governmental problems of the particular communities which they represent; (b) Assist local officials in bringing specific governmental problems to the attention of the appropriate State, Federal or private agencies; (c) Collect, collate and disseminate information pertaining to the problems and affairs of local government, including information as to all available State, Federal and private programs and services designed to render advice and assistance in furtherance of community development projects and other activities of local government; (d) Carry on and encourage research on the problems and affairs of local government, including, but not limited to, local taxation, fiscal affairs, governmental organization, community planning and development, purchasing, and intergovernmental co-operation; (e) Render advice and assistance to local governments concerning joint service agreements, regional compacts, and other forms of intergovernmental co-operation; (f) Advise the commissioner on local governmental problems and affairs, and proposed legislation pertaining thereto; (g) Render advice and assistance in the preparation and review of model ordinances and charters; and (h) Render advice and assistance with respect to the establishment and maintenance of programs for the training of local government officials and other personnel. L.1966, c. 293, s. 17.
N.J. Stat. § 52:18A-237 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 18A / Section 18A-237
"New Jersey Schools Development Authority."
Status: in_force

3. a. There is established in, but not of, the Department of the Treasury a public body corporate and politic, with corporate succession, to be known as the "New Jersey Schools Development Authority." The development authority shall constitute an instrumentality of the State exercising public and essential governmental functions, and the exercise by the development authority of the powers conferred by this act shall be deemed and held to be an essential governmental function of the State. b. The development authority shall consist of the Commissioner of Education, the Commissioner of the Department of Community Affairs, the executive director of the Economic Development Authority, and the State Treasurer, who shall serve as ex officio members; and 12 public members appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. At least one of the public members shall have knowledge or expertise in the area of law enforcement and the remaining public members shall have knowledge or expertise in real estate development, construction management, finance, architectural or building design, education, or any other related field. In addition, the development authority shall consist of two public members, one appointed by the Governor upon the recommendation of the Senate President and one appointed by the Governor upon the recommendation of the Speaker of the General Assembly, which members shall have knowledge or expertise in real estate development, construction management, finance, architectural or building design, education, or any other related field. c. Each public member shall serve for a term of five years and shall hold office for the term of the member's appointment and until the member's successor shall have been appointed and qualified. A member shall be eligible for reappointment. Any vacancy in the membership occurring other than by expiration of term shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment but for the unexpired term only. In the case of the first 11 public members appointed by the Governor pursuant to subsection b. of this section, three shall serve for a term of two years, three shall serve for a term of three years, three shall serve for a term of four years, and two shall serve for a term of five years. d. (1) Each member appointed by the Governor may be removed from office by the Governor, for cause, after a public hearing, and may be suspended by the Governor pending the completion of such hearing. Each member before entering upon the member's duties shall take and subscribe an oath to perform the duties of the office faithfully, impartially and justly to the best of the member's ability. A record of such oath shall be filed in the Office of the Secretary of State. (2) Each member appointed by the Governor upon the recommendation of the Senate President and Speaker of the General Assembly may be removed from office by the Governor upon the recommendation of the Senate President or Speaker as applicable, for cause, after a public hearing, and may be suspended by the Governor upon the recommendation of the Senate President or Speaker as applicable pending the completion of the hearing. Each member before entering upon the member's duties shall take and subscribe an oath to perform the duties of the office faithfully, impartially, and justly to the best of the member's ability. A record of the oath shall be filed in the Office of the Secretary of State. e. A chairperson shall be appointed by the Governor from the public members. The members of the development authority shall elect from their remaining number a vice-chairperson, a secretary, and a treasurer thereof. The development authority shall employ an executive director who shall be its chief executive officer. The powers of the development authority shall be vested in the members thereof in office from time to time and 10 members of the development authority shall constitute a quorum at any meeting thereof. Action may be taken and motions and resolutions adopted by the development authority at any meeting thereof by the affirmative vote of at least 10 members of the development authority. No vacancy in the membership of the development authority shall impair the right of a quorum of the members to exercise all the powers and perform all the duties of the development authority. f. Each member of the development authority shall execute a bond to be conditioned upon the faithful performance of the duties of such member in such form and amount as may be prescribed by the Director of the Division of Budget and Accounting in the Department of the Treasury. Such bonds shall be filed in the Office of the Secretary of State. At all times thereafter the members and treasurer of the development authority shall maintain such bonds in full force and effect. All costs of such bonds shall be borne by the development authority. g. The members of the development authority shall serve without compensation, but the development authority may reimburse its members for actual expenses necessarily incurred in the discharge of their duties. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law to the contrary, no officer or employee of the State shall be deemed to have forfeited or shall forfeit any office or employment or any benefits or emoluments thereof by reason of the acceptance of the office of ex officio member of the development authority or any services therein. h. Each ex officio member of the development authority may designate an officer or employee of the member's department to represent the member at meetings of the development authority, and each such designee may lawfully vote and otherwise act on behalf of the member for whom the person constitutes the designee. Any such designation shall be in writing delivered to the development authority and shall continue in effect until revoked or amended by writing delivered to the development authority. i. The development authority shall appoint from among its members an audit committee and such other committees as it deems necessary or conducive to the efficient management and operation of the development authority. j. The development authority may be dissolved by act of the Legislature on condition that the development authority 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 development authority, all property, funds and assets thereof shall be vested in the State. k. A true copy of the minutes of every meeting of the development authority shall be forthwith delivered by and under the certification of the secretary thereof to the Governor. No action taken at the meeting by the development authority shall have force or effect until 10 days, Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays excepted, after the copy of the minutes shall have been so delivered, unless during such 10-day period the Governor shall approve the same in which case the action shall become effective upon such approval. If, in that 10-day period, the Governor returns a copy of the minutes with veto of any action taken by the development authority or any member thereof at the meeting, the action shall be null and void and of no effect. l. The development authority 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, the Director of the Division of Budget and Accounting in the Department of the Treasury, and the State Auditor. m. The development authority shall submit to the Governor, the Joint Budget Oversight Committee, the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the General Assembly a biannual report pursuant to the provisions of section 24 of P.L.2000, c.72 (C.18A:7G-24). n. The Director of the Division of Budget and Accounting in the Department of the Treasury and the director's legally authorized representatives are authorized and empowered from time to time to examine the accounts, books and records of the development authority including its receipts, disbursements, contracts, funds, investments and any other matters relating thereto and to its financial standing. o. No member, officer, employee or agent of the development authority shall be interested, either directly or indirectly, in any school facilities project, or in any contract, sale, purchase, lease or transfer of real or personal property to which the development authority is a party. L.2007, c.137, s.3; amended 2023, c.311, s.27.
N.J. Stat. § 52:18A-90.4 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 18A / Section 18A-90.4
State of New Jersey Cash Management Fund.
Status: in_force

1. a. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 2 of P.L.1970, c.270 (C.52:18A-90.2), the Director of the Division of Investment may, subject to the approval of the State Investment Council and the State Treasurer, establish, maintain and operate a common trust fund to be known as the State of New Jersey Cash Management Fund in which may be deposited the surplus public moneys of the State, its counties, municipalities and school districts and the agencies or authorities created by any of these entities. This fund shall be considered a legal depository for public moneys and shall satisfy the requirements in that regard of section 1 of P.L.1956, c.174 (C.52:18-16.1) and N.J.S.40A:5-14. b. The State Treasurer shall be the custodian of the fund and may receive public moneys paid into the fund by any other custodian of public moneys for the purpose of holding and investing said moneys. In that capacity, he may enter into an agreement with any one or more of the national banks and the banks authorized by this State to carry on a banking business, as he may select, for the custodianship of securities held in the fund and for recording the amounts deposited and withdrawn by each participant, the investment transactions entered into, and the balance to each participant's credit each day. A bank selected by the State Treasurer as custodian pursuant to this section shall have a physical presence in this State in the form of a principal office or branch office and shall employ New Jersey residents. Each bank selected by the State Treasurer may use recognized depositories or clearinghouses for the securities held in the fund or may use other banks as sub-custodians or sub-fiscal agents for these securities, provided that in every case each bank selected by the State Treasurer shall retain primary responsibility for these securities. c. If a bank selected by the State Treasurer delegates its responsibilities as custodian or fiscal agent, or both, to a sub-custodian or sub-fiscal agent, the sub-custodian or sub-fiscal agent shall be responsible for the services delegated to it to the same degree as the primary custodian or primary fiscal agent and shall maintain accounting records and be otherwise held accountable to the same degree of fiduciary duty and responsibility as the appointing primary custodian or fiscal agent. d. A bank selected by the State Treasurer as a primary custodian or fiscal agent which delegates its responsibilities as custodian or fiscal agent, or both, to a sub-custodian or sub-fiscal agent, shall not be relieved of its fiduciary duties and responsibilities. e. The State Treasurer may promulgate such rules and regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), as he deems necessary for the efficient administration of the State of New Jersey Cash Management Fund, including but not limited to, (1) the specification of minimum amounts which may be deposited in the fund and minimum periods of time for which deposits shall be retained in the fund; (2) creation of a reserve for losses; (3) provision for payment of administration expenses from its earnings; and (4) distribution of the earnings in excess of such expenses or allocation of losses to the several participants in a manner which equitably reflects the differing amounts of their respective investments and the differing periods of time for which such amounts were in the custody of the fund. f. The Director of the Division of Investment may invest the public moneys constituting the State of New Jersey Cash Management Fund in the same types of investments and subject to the same limitations provided for the investment of funds in the State Treasury. The director shall be responsible for the adequacy of the accounting services provided by the custodian bank and shall maintain such accounting records as may be required for that purpose. g. The Director of the Division of Investment may establish separate sub-funds within the State of New Jersey Cash Management Fund or establish a separate fund where the public moneys are invested in tax-exempt securities in order to segregate and account for separately the investment of moneys from participants in the fund to comply with federal law and regulations governing tax-exempt securities, provided however, that such sub-funds or funds shall be subject to all laws and regulations that apply to the New Jersey Cash Management Fund. L.1977, c.281, s.1; 1977, c.281, s.1. amended 2001, c.286, s.3; 2009, c.150, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 52:40-21 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 40 / Section 40-21
Reports.
Status: in_force

21. Within 15 months of the effective date of this act, P.L.2009, c.335 (C.52:40-1 et seq.), the Division of Development for Small Businesses and Women's and Minority Businesses and the Division of Public Contracts Equal Employment Opportunity Compliance shall each prepare a report describing the reporting agencies' implementation of this act. The Division of Development for Small Businesses and Women's and Minority Businesses and the Division of Public Contracts Equal Employment Opportunity Compliance each shall prepare a second report within 12 months of issuing its first report. L.2009, c.335, s.21/
N.J. Stat. § 52:27D-43.12 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27D / Section 27D-43.12
Duties of director.
Status: in_force

5. The Division on Women shall be under the supervision of the director. The director shall: a. Appoint and remove such professionals, technical, and clerical assistants, and employees, subject to the provisions of Title 11, Civil Service of the Revised Statutes, and other applicable statutes, as may be necessary to enable the division to perform the duties imposed upon it by P.L.1974, c.87 (C.52:27D-43.8 et seq.) and shall fix their compensation within the limits of available appropriations and as shall be provided by law; b. Select and retain the services of consultants whose advice is considered necessary to assist the division in obtaining information or developing plans and programs required for the performance of the duties and responsibilities of the division as provided by P.L.1974, c.87; c. Attend all meetings of the New Jersey Advisory Commission on the Status of Women and its committees but shall have no vote. The director may delegate to subordinate officers or employees the responsibility to attend the meetings of the commission. L.1974, c.87, s.5; amended 2012, c.16, s.145.
N.J. Stat. § 52:14-17.46.4 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 14 / Section 14-17.46.4
Administration of School Employees' Health Benefits Program.
Status: in_force

34. The School Employees' Health Benefits Program, authorized by sections 31 through 41 of P.L.2007, c.103 (C.52:14-17.46.1 through C.52:14-17.46.11), shall be administered in the Department of the Treasury. Administrative services required by the commission shall be provided through the Division of Pensions and Benefits, and the Director of the Division of Pensions and Benefits shall be the secretary of the commission. The commission and the committee shall establish a health benefits program for the school employees of the State, the cost of which shall be paid as specified in this act. The commission shall, by a majority vote of its full authorized membership, establish and change rules and regulations as may be deemed reasonable and necessary for the administration of this act by the commission and committee. Until such rules and regulations are established, the rules and regulations of the State Health Benefits Commission shall be deemed to apply to the School Employees' Health Benefits Program. The Attorney General shall be the legal advisor of the commission and committee. The members of the commission and committee shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed for any necessary expenditure. The commission shall ensure that audits and reviews are performed as required by section 40 of P.L.2007, c.103 (C.52:14-17.46.10). Actions of the commission related to such audits and reviews shall require a majority vote of the full authorized membership of the commission to be approved. Except as otherwise specified in this act, actions of the commission shall require the affirmative vote of a majority of the members present at a meeting at which a majority of the full authorized membership is present. L.2007, c.103, s.34; amended 2011, c.78, s.36.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27EE-28 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27EE / Section 27EE-28
Corrections Ombudsperson; duties.
Status: in_force

28. Corrections Ombudsperson; duties. a. The Corrections Ombudsperson shall establish and implement procedures for eliciting, receiving, processing, responding, and resolving complaints from inmates, their families, other interested citizens, public officials, and government agencies concerning conditions in the correctional facilities noted in section 27 of P.L.2005, c.155 (C.52:27EE-27). b. To implement the provisions of P.L.2019, c.288, the ombudsperson shall: (1) establish priorities for use of the resources available to the ombudsperson; (2) maintain a Statewide toll-free telephone number, a collect telephone number, a website, and a mailing address for the receipt of complaints and inquiries; (3) provide information, as appropriate, to inmates, family members and representatives of inmates, department employees, and others regarding the rights of inmates; (4) provide technical assistance to support inmate participation in self-advocacy; (5) monitor compliance with applicable federal, State, county, and municipal laws, rules, regulations, and policies related to the health, safety, welfare, and rehabilitation of inmates; (6) monitor and participate in legislative and policy developments affecting correctional facilities; (7) establish a Statewide uniform reporting system to collect and analyze data related to complaints received by the ombudsperson regarding the department; (8) establish procedures to receive, investigate, and resolve complaints; (9) establish procedures to gather stakeholder input into the ombudsperson's activities and priorities, which shall include holding public meetings at least quarterly; (10) by November 1st of each year, annually submit to the Governor's office and the Legislature, and make publicly available, a report that is both aggregated and disaggregated by each facility and includes, at a minimum, the following information: (a) the budget and expenditures of the ombudsperson; (b) the number of complaints received and resolved by the ombudsperson; (c) a description of significant systemic or individual investigations or outcomes achieved by the ombudsperson in the preceding year; (d) any outstanding or unresolved concerns or recommendations of the ombudsperson; and (e) input and comments from stakeholders regarding the ombudsperson's activities during the preceding year. (11) promote awareness among department employees, inmates, and family members and other members of the public regarding: (a) how the Office of Corrections Ombudsperson may be contacted; (b) the purpose of the office; and (c) the services provided by the office. (l2) provide assistance to an inmate or family member whom the ombudsperson determines is in need of assistance, including advocating with an agency, provider, or other person in the best interests of the inmate; (13) make appropriate referrals under any of the powers and duties of the office, including to appropriate law enforcement authorities when criminal complaints by inmates are received by the office; (14) attend any relevant training provided to correctional officers and participate in other appropriate professional training; (15) notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, review criminal investigations to ensure the investigations were accurate, unbiased, and thorough without investigating alleged criminal behavior; and (16) adopt and comply with rules, policies, and procedures necessary to implement the provisions of P.L.2019, c.288. L.2005, c.155, s.28; amended 2019, c.288, s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27C-80 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27C / Section 27C-80
Organization of commission.
Status: in_force

20. The commission shall organize within 90 days of the effective date of this act and shall be subject to the provisions of the "Open Public Meetings Act," P.L.1975, c.231 (C.10:4-6 et seq.). L.1998,c.44,s.20.
N.J. Stat. § 52:17B-193.4 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 17B / Section 17B-193.4
Annual report, Governor, Legislature.
Status: in_force

3. Not later than one year after the date on which the cyber incident reporting system is established and at least once each year thereafter, the Director of the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness shall submit an annual report on its activities to the Governor, and to the Legislature, pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1991, c.164 (C.52:14-19.1). The report shall include, at a minimum: a. information on the number of notifications received and a description of the cybersecurity incident types and associated mitigating measures taken during the one-year period preceding the publication of the report; b. the categories of public agencies and government contractors that submitted cybersecurity notifications; and c. any other information required in the submission of a cybersecurity incident notification, noting any changes from the report published in the previous year. L.2023, c.19, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 52:17B-139.14 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 17B / Section 17B-139.14
Definitions.
Status: in_force

1. As used in this act, P.L.2025, c.128 (C.52:17B-139.14 et al.): “Game” means, but is not limited to, casino-style games such as slot machines; video poker; table games such as roulette, blackjack, craps, and poker; lottery games such as draw games, raffle, bingo, and keno; sports wagering; and any game that mimics or simulates such casino-style games or sports wagering. “Prize or prize equivalent” means: (1) cash, a cash equivalent, or merchandise; (2) a token, object, or article, or a virtual facsimile thereof, that can be exchanged, sold, or redeemed, either directly or indirectly through means such as a third-party marketplace, external service, or cash-out function, for cash, a cash equivalent, or merchandise; or (3) any form of credit or promise directly or indirectly contemplating the transfer of cash, a cash equivalent, or merchandise, or of any interest therein. “Something of value” means the same as that term is defined by subsection d. of N.J.S.2C:37-1. “Sweepstakes” means a promotional, advertising, or marketing event, contest, or game, whether played online or in person, in which something of value, such as a prize or prize equivalent, is awarded, either directly or indirectly through means such as a dual currency system of payment that allows a participant to exchange the currency for a prize or prize equivalent. L.2025, c.128, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27BB-53 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27BB / Section 27BB-53
Construction of this article
Status: in_force

The provisions of this article shall be construed to be in addition to the provisions of sections 40:4-1 to 40:4-3, inclusive, and sections 40:4-13 to 40:4-16, inclusive, of the Revised Statutes. L.1947, c. 151, p. 662, s. 53.
N.J. Stat. § 52:32-48 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 32 / Section 32-48
Qualified minority, women-owned financial institutions, service as senior managing underwriters, certain transactions; report; definitions.
Status: in_force

1. a. For each State fiscal year commencing after the effective date of P.L.2010, c.107, a State entity which engages in debt transactions shall examine the opportunity of qualified minority and women-owned financial institutions to serve as senior managing underwriters for such transactions. The State entity shall report the findings of the examination to the State Treasurer, and to the Legislature upon the explicit request thereof. b. The report required by subsection a. of this section shall include: (1) the total number of the State entity's debt transactions in which qualified minority and women-owned financial institutions served as senior managing underwriters; (2) the total number of qualified minority and women-owned financial institutions which sought unsuccessfully to serve as senior managing underwriters for the State entity's debt transactions; (3) the total number of qualified minority and women-owned financial institutions available to serve as senior managing underwriters for the State entity's debt transactions; (4) the total number of qualified minority and women-owned financial institutions available to serve as senior managing underwriters for the State entity's debt transactions whose primary trading, underwriting or investment banking activities were located within the State; (5) the total number of State entity debt transactions in which a qualified minority and women-owned financial institution served as senior managing underwriters, relative to the total number of debt transactions undertaken by the State entity; (6) the total value of the State entity's debt transactions in which a qualified minority and women-owned financial institution served as senior managing underwriters, relative to the total value of debt transactions undertaken by the State entity; and (7) the total and per transaction value of the compensation provided to qualified minority and women-owned financial institutions who serve as senior managing underwriters for the State entity's debt transactions relative to the total and per transaction value of compensation provided to financial institutions, other than qualified minority and women-owned financial institutions, who serve as senior managing underwriters for the State entity's debt transactions. c. A report owed pursuant to this section shall be due on the first business day after the January 1 immediately following the end of the State fiscal year for which the report is due. The State Treasurer shall determine uniform methods of data collection and reporting to effectuate this section. The State Treasurer may provide for a reporting method in which the requirements of subsection b. of this section are reported within categories defined by intervals of debt transaction valuations. d. The State Treasurer may establish an aspirational level of utilization and relative compensation of qualified minority and women-owned financial institutions serving as senior managing underwriters in the State entity's debt transactions if such an aspirational level of utilization and relative compensation can be established in a manner consistent with the responsibility to seek out the most economically optimal arrangements available for debt transactions, in accordance with the requirement that all persons shall have the full and equal benefit of all laws, and in the presence of a gross statistical disparity in the utilization and relative compensation of qualified minority and women-owned financial institutions serving as senior managing underwriters for a State entity's debt transactions as evidenced in a report due under subsection a. of this section. An aspirational level of utilization and relative compensation shall not be construed as a mandated quota and shall not be enforceable, but shall be considered as a goal that the State entity is encouraged to achieve. The State Treasurer shall suspend an aspirational level of utilization and relative compensation upon finding the conditions which lead to its establishment are no longer present. e. A State entity, having been assigned an aspirational level of utilization and relative compensation of minority and women-owned financial institutions serving as senior managing underwriters in the State entity's debt transactions, shall include in its report due under subsection a. of this section a listing of impediments to the utilization and comparable compensation of minority and women-owned financial institutions serving as senior managing underwriters for the State entity's debt transactions and proposals to enhance the utilization and compensation of qualified minority and women-owned financial institutions serving as senior managing underwriters for the State entity's debt transactions. f. In the event the State Treasurer finds and certifies that impediments to the utilization and comparable compensation of minority and women-owned financial institutions continue to exist six months before the initial expiration date of P.L.2010, c.107, the State Treasurer shall report such findings to the Legislature in accordance with section 2 of P.L.1991, c.164 (C.52:14-19.1) within 60 days thereof and P.L.2010, c.107 shall not expire but shall remain in effect for another five years, or until the State Treasurer finds and certifies that the impediments to the utilization and comparable compensation of minority and women-owned financial institutions cease to exist, whichever occurs first. P.L.2010, c.107 shall expire upon the State Treasurer notifying the Legislature that the impediments cease to exist or that the five-year period has ended, whichever occurs first. g. As used in this section: "Debt transaction" means the creation or refinancing of a bond, note or other financial instrument for which repayment is due. "Qualified minority and women-owned financial institution" means a financial institution qualified to engage in State entity debt transactions that has a valid certification as a "minority business" or a "women's business" pursuant to P.L.1986, c.195 (C.52:27H-21.17 et seq.). "Senior managing underwriter" means the lead and book running manager of the syndicate of underwriters of the State's or State entity's debt transactions. "State entity" means a State department or agency, board, commission, corporation or authority. h. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence or other part of this act is adjudged unconstitutional or invalid, such judgment shall not affect, impair or invalidate the remainder of this act, but shall be confined in its effect to the section, subsection, paragraph, sentence or other part of this act directly involved in the controversy in which said judgment shall have been rendered. L.2010, c.107, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27EE-28.4 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27EE / Section 27EE-28.4
Correspondence, communication confidential, protected.
Status: in_force

11. Correspondence and communication with the corrections ombudsperson shall be confidential and protected as privileged correspondence in the same manner as legal correspondence or communication. a. The ombudsperson shall establish confidentiality rules and procedures for all information maintained by the office. b. The ombudsperson shall treat all matters under investigation, including the identities of recipients of ombudsperson services, complainants, and persons from whom information is acquired, as confidential, except as far as disclosures may be necessary to enable the ombudsperson to perform the duties of the office and to support any recommendations resulting from an investigation. Upon receipt of information that, by law, is confidential or privileged, the ombudsperson shall maintain the confidentiality of the information and shall not further disclose or disseminate the information except as provided by applicable federal or State law or as authorized by this section. c. To the extent the ombudsperson reasonably believes necessary, the ombudsperson: (1) shall reveal information obtained in the course of providing services to prevent reasonably certain death or substantial bodily harm; and (2) may reveal information obtained in the course of providing ombudsperson services to prevent the commission of a crime. d. If the ombudsperson believes it is necessary to reveal investigative records pursuant to subsection c. of this section, the ombudsperson shall provide a copy of what is intended to be disclosed to the department for review and application of legal exemptions prior to releasing the records to any other person. If the ombudsperson personally receives identifying information concerning a member of the corrections staff during the course of an investigation that the ombudsperson determines is unrelated or unnecessary to the subject of the investigation or recommendation for action, the ombudsperson shall not further disclose the information. If the ombudsperson determines that the disclosure is necessary to an investigation or recommendation, the ombudsperson shall contact the staff member, as well as the bargaining unit representative before any disclosure. L.2019, c.288, s.11.
N.J. Stat. § 52:14F-20 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 14F / Section 14F-20
Filing fees in Smart Growth Unit.
Status: in_force

17. The Office of Administrative Law shall have authority to establish filing fees, payable by the applicant, necessary to administer the Smart Growth Unit, including the direct and indirect costs for personnel, operating expenses, equipment and activities of the Smart Growth Unit. These filing fees shall be published in the New Jersey Register and shall be effective upon publication therein. L.2004,c.89,s.17.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27D-124 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27D / Section 27D-124
Powers of the commissioner.
Status: in_force

6. The commissioner shall have all the powers necessary or convenient to effectuate the purposes of P.L.1975, c.217 (C.52:27D-119 et seq.), including, but not limited to, the following powers in addition to all others granted by P.L.1975, c.217 (C.52:27D-119 et seq.): a. To adopt, amend and repeal, after consultation with the code advisory board, rules: (1) relating to the administration and enforcement of P.L.1975, c.217 (C.52:27D-119 et seq.) and (2) the qualifications or licensing, or both, of all persons employed by enforcing agencies of the State to enforce P.L.1975, c.217 (C.52:27D-119 et seq.) or the code, except that, plumbing inspectors shall be subject to the rules adopted by the commissioner only insofar as such rules are compatible with such rules and regulations, regarding health and plumbing for public and private buildings, as may be promulgated by the Public Health Council in accordance with Title 26 of the Revised Statutes. b. To enter into agreements with federal and State of New Jersey agencies, after consultation with the code advisory board, to provide insofar as practicable (1) single-agency review of construction plans and inspection of construction and (2) intergovernmental acceptance of such review and inspection to avoid unnecessary duplication of effort and fees. The commissioner shall have the power to enter into such agreements although the federal standards are not identical with State standards; provided that the same basic objectives are met. The commissioner shall have the power through such agreements to bind the State of New Jersey and all governmental entities deriving authority therefrom. c. To take testimony and hold hearings relating to any aspect of or matter relating to the administration or enforcement of P.L.1975, c.217 (C.52:27D-119 et seq.), including but not limited to prospective interpretation of the code so as to resolve inconsistent or conflicting code interpretations, and, in connection therewith, issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of evidence. The commissioner may designate one or more hearing examiners to hold public hearings and report on such hearings to the commissioner. d. To encourage, support or conduct, after consultation with the code advisory board, educational and training programs for employees, agents and inspectors of enforcing agencies, either through the Department of Community Affairs or in cooperation with other departments of State government, enforcing agencies, educational institutions, or associations of code officials. e. To study the effect of P.L.1975, c.217 (C.52:27D-119 et seq.) and the code to ascertain their effect upon the cost of building construction and maintenance, and the effectiveness of their provisions for insuring the health, safety, and welfare of the people of the State of New Jersey. f. To make, establish and amend, after consultation with the code advisory board, such rules as may be necessary, desirable or proper to carry out his powers and duties under P.L.1975, c.217 (C.52:27D-119 et seq.). g. To adopt, amend, and repeal rules and regulations providing for the charging of and setting the amount of fees for the following code enforcement services, licenses or approvals performed or issued by the department, pursuant to the "State Uniform Construction Code Act," P.L.1975, c.217 (C.52:27D-119 et seq.): (1) Plan review, construction permits, certificates of occupancy, demolition permits, moving of building permits, elevator permits and sign permits; and (2) Review of applications for and the issuance of licenses certifying an individual's qualifications to act as a construction code official, subcode official or assistant under P.L.1975, c.217 (C.52:27D-119 et seq.). (3) (Deleted by amendment, P.L.1983, c.338) h. To adopt, amend and repeal rules and regulations providing for the charging of and setting the amount of construction permit surcharge fees to be collected by the enforcing agency and remitted to the department to support those activities which may be undertaken with moneys credited to the Uniform Construction Code Revolving Fund. i. To adopt, amend and repeal rules and regulations providing for: (1) Setting the amount of and the charging of fees to be paid to the department by a private agency for the review of applications for and the issuance of approvals authorizing a private agency to act as an on-site inspection and plan review agency, a private on-site inspection agency, including a supplemental private on-site inspection agency, or an in-plant inspection agency; (2) (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2005, c.212) (3) (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2005, c.212) j. To enforce and administer the provisions of the "State Uniform Construction Code Act," P.L.1975, c.217 (C.52:27D-119 et seq.) and the code promulgated thereunder, and to prosecute or cause to be prosecuted violators of the provisions of that act or the code promulgated thereunder in administrative hearings and in civil proceedings in State and local courts. k. To monitor the compliance of local enforcing agencies with the provisions of the "State Uniform Construction Code Act," P.L.1975, c.217 (C.52:27D-119 et seq.), to order corrective action, or issue penalties, as may be necessary where a local enforcing agency is found to be failing to carry out its responsibilities under that act, to supplant or replace the local enforcing agency for a specific project, and to order it dissolved and replaced by the department where the local enforcing agency repeatedly or habitually fails to enforce the provisions of the "State Uniform Construction Code Act." This shall include the power to compel an enforcing agency to, within 15 business days, notify the department of any instance where the enforcing agency is unable to meet a deadline or other obligation imposed by law or regulation, and the power to order corrective action or issue penalties as may be necessary where an enforcing agency is unable to meet its obligations under P.L.1975, c.217 (C.52:27D-119 et seq.). l. To adopt, amend, and repeal rules and regulations implementing the provisions of P.L.1999, c.15, P.L.2003, c.44, and section 1 of P.L.2015, c.146 (C.52:27D-123f) concerning the installation and maintenance of carbon monoxide sensors. L.1975, c.217, s.6; amended 1979, c.121, s.1; 1983, c.338; 1985, c.21; 1993, c.47; 1999, c.15, s.4; 2003, c.44, s.2; 2005, c.212, s.1; 2015, c.146, s.2; 2022, c.139, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27BBB-36 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27BBB / Section 27BBB-36
State Economic Recovery Board created for qualified municipality.
Status: in_force

36. a. In order to facilitate the rehabilitation and economic recovery of each qualified municipality, there is created a subsidiary corporation of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority, which shall be known as the State Economic Recovery Board for (insert name of qualified municipality). The board shall operate for the period during which the municipality is under rehabilitation and economic recovery, or until its funds have been disbursed, whichever occurs first. Any outstanding debts or obligations which remain at the termination of board operation shall be assumed by the authority and any accounts payable to the board shall be due and payable to the authority. b. The board shall consist of 15 voting members, as follows: the mayor of the qualified municipality; a representative of the municipal governing body selected by the governing body; the chief operating officer; the State Treasurer; the Commissioner of Community Affairs; the chairperson of the authority; a representative of the regional impact council selected by the council; the director of the board of chosen freeholders of the county in which the qualified municipality is situated, as provided hereunder, all of whom shall serve ex officio and may select a designee to serve in their stead; one public member chosen by the Governor, based on the recommendation of the Senate President and one public member chosen by the Governor, based on the recommendation of the Assembly Speaker; and five public members to be appointed by the Governor, to include one representative of organized labor and one representing the business community. Of the public members appointed by the Governor, at least three shall be municipal residents. The board shall include two nonvoting ex officio legislative members to be chosen by the Governor, one of whom shall be selected based on the recommendation of the Senate President and the other upon the recommendation of the Speaker of the General Assembly. These members shall be advisory members, appointed solely for the purpose of developing and facilitating legislation to assist the board in fulfilling its statutory mission, and may not exercise any of the executive powers delegated to the board. In addition, the Senior Community Builder in the State office of the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development shall serve as an ex officio, non-voting member of the board. A majority of the entire authorized voting membership of the board shall constitute a quorum at any meeting thereof. c. Each public member shall serve for a term of five years. Vacancies in the public membership of the board shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointments are made and a member may be eligible for reappointment. Vacancies occurring other than by expiration of a term shall be filled for the unexpired term. Each ex officio member shall serve for the period during which the municipality is under rehabilitation and economic recovery and for a period of two years thereafter. The Governor shall designate the chairperson of the board. d. The board shall be appointed as expeditiously as possible upon the determination by the commissioner that the municipality fulfills the definition of a qualified municipality pursuant to section 4 of P.L.2002, c.43 (C.52:27BBB-4) and shall convene not later than 30 days following that determination for its organizational meeting. Thereafter, the board shall meet regularly and on not less than a quarterly basis. At its first organizational meeting, the board shall appoint one of the public members to serve as its designee on the New Jersey Economic Development Authority pursuant to section 4 of P.L.1974, c.80 as amended by section 69 of P.L.2002, c.43 (C.34:1B-4). e. The voting authority of the director of the county board of chosen freeholders shall not become effective until the filing with the Secretary of State of an agreement entered into by the chief operating officer, acting on behalf of the municipality, and the county, detailing the financial commitment of the county to the redevelopment of the infrastructure of the municipality which shall include improvements or other economic benefits totaling not less than $20 million and a proposed construction schedule for the completion thereof. L.2002, c.43, s.36; amended 2002, c.108, s.7; 2009, c.337, s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27C-28 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27C / Section 27C-28
Public work reserve to be maintained; duties of department
Status: in_force

The department shall prepare and maintain a public work reserve consisting of proposed projects of State, county, municipal and ad hoc agencies for public works and services. The projects included in the public work reserve shall be classified and arranged in order of priority so as to facilitate selection and timing of individual projects. For this purpose the department shall: a. Keep records of the progress of design of all proposed public works and improvements for which funds for detailed plans and specifications have heretofore been made available to various State departments, so that the status, scope, cost, employment possibilities, materials and equipment needed for the execution of such projects after the war may be promptly available to officials and to the public; b. Keep like records of the progress of the preparation of plans and specifications for State projects in addition to the projects enumerated in paragraph (a); c. Prepare and maintain current progress information on the design of post-war projects by political subdivisions of the State. L.1944, c. 85, art. 4, p. 177, s. 28.
N.J. Stat. § 52:9S-2 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 9S / Section 9S-2
New Jersey Commission on Capital Budgeting and Planning
Status: in_force

2. There is hereby created a New Jersey Commission on Capital Budgeting and Planning. The commission shall consist of 12 members selected as follows: the State Treasurer and any three other members of the Executive Branch designated by the Governor to so serve at his pleasure, two members of the General Assembly, two members of the Senate and four public members from the State at large. The members from the General Assembly shall be appointed by the Speaker of the General Assembly. The members of the Senate shall be appointed by the President of the Senate. No more than one of the members appointed by the Speaker or President shall be from the same political party. Legislative members shall serve while members of their respective houses for the term for which they have been elected. Of the four public members two shall be appointed by the Governor with advice and consent of the Senate, no more than one of whom shall be of the same political party, and two by the Legislature, one each by the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the General Assembly, for a term of six years and until their successors are qualified, provided that the members serving on the effective date of this 1995 amendatory act shall continue to serve until the expiration of their appointments. The President of the Senate shall make the first appointment of a public member upon the expiration of the term of the public member first occurring after the effective date of this 1995 amendatory act, and the Speaker of the General Assembly shall make the second appointment of a public member upon the expiration of the term of the public member next occurring after the effective date of this act. The public members shall be chosen based upon their experience and expertise in public finance and the capital improvement process. Any vacancy among the public members shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment, but for the unexpired term only. A member shall be eligible for reappointment. A chairman of the commission shall be selected annually by the membership of the commission from among the public members. Members of the commission shall serve without compensation, but public members shall be entitled to reimbursement for expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. L.1975,c.208,s.2; amended 1995,c.398,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 52:17B-198 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 17B / Section 17B-198
Joint negotiations regarding non-fee related matters.
Status: in_force

3. Two or more independent physicians or dentists who are practicing in the service area of a carrier may jointly negotiate with a carrier and engage in related joint activity, as provided in this act, regarding non-fee-related matters which may affect patient care, including, but not limited to, any of the following: a. the definition of medical necessity and other conditions of coverage; b. utilization management criteria and procedures; c. clinical practice guidelines; d. preventive care and other medical management policies; e. patient referral standards and procedures, including, but not limited to, those applicable to out-of-network referrals; f. drug formularies and standards and procedures for prescribing off-formulary drugs; g. quality assurance programs; h. respective physician or dentist and carrier liability for the treatment or lack of treatment of covered persons; i. the methods and timing of payments; j. other administrative procedures, including, but not limited to, eligibility verification systems and claim documentation requirements for covered persons; k. credentialing standards and procedures for the selection, retention and termination of participating physicians or dentists; l. mechanisms for resolving disputes between the carrier and physicians or dentists, including, but not limited to, the appeals process for utilization management and credentialing determinations; m. the health benefits or dental plans sold or administered by the carrier in which the physicians or dentists are required to participate; n. the formulation and application of reimbursement methodology; o. the terms and conditions of physician or dentist contracts, including, but not limited to, all products clauses, and the duration and renewal provisions of the contract; and p. the inclusion or alteration of a contractual term or condition, except when the inclusion or alteration is required by a federal or State regulation concerning that term or condition; however, the restriction shall not limit a physician's or dentist's rights to jointly petition the federal or State government, as applicable, to change the regulation. L.2001,c.371,s.3; per s.15, act expires April 8, 2008.