N.J. Stat. § 5:17-5 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 17 / Section 17-5
Attorney General to promulgate model code, policies
Status: in_force

5. The Attorney General shall promulgate: a. (1) A model athletic code of conduct which may be adopted by a school board or youth sports team organization pursuant to the provisions of this act; and (2) Model policies regarding banning a person from a school or community sponsored youth sports event, minimum requirements for anger management counseling and permitting a person to resume attendance subsequent to the completion of anger management counseling, which may be adopted by a school board or youth sports team organization pursuant to the provisions of this act. b. In developing these models, the Attorney General shall consult with youth interscholastic or nonprofit community sports organizations, county and municipal recreation departments and any other organization deemed appropriate. L.2002,c.74,s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 5:2A-31 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 2A / Section 2A-31
Existing licenses
Status: in_force

Nothing in this act shall affect the validity of any license heretofore issued to any person by the State Athletic Commissioner, but all persons holding such licenses shall in all other respects be subject to the provisions of this act. L. 1985, c. 83, s. 33.
N.J. Stat. § 5:8-37 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-37
Verified report filed, contents
Status: in_force

14. No later than the 15th day of the calendar month immediately following a calendar month in which any such game of chance was held, operated or conducted, the organization, association, church, congregation, society, club, fire company, or first-aid or rescue squad which held, operated or conducted the same, and its members who were in charge thereof, shall furnish to the control commission a duly verified statement showing the amount of the gross receipts derived from each game of chance held, operated or conducted during the preceding calendar month, which shall include receipts from the sale of shares, tickets or rights in any manner connected with participation in said game or the right to participate therein, each item of expense incurred, or paid, and each item of expenditure made or to be made, name and address of each person to whom each such item has been, or is to be paid, with a detailed description of the merchandise purchased or the services rendered therefor, the net profit derived from each such game of chance, and the uses to which such net profit has been or is to be applied and a list of prizes offered and given, with the respective values thereof and it shall be the duty of each licensee to maintain and keep such books and records as may be necessary to substantiate the particulars of each such report. L.1954,c.6,s.14; amended 1955,c.160,s.7; 1994,c.63,s.10.
N.J. Stat. § 5:5-54 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-54
Oaths and witnesses; subpenas; misconduct, failure to attend or produce records
Status: in_force

34. Each member of the commission and the executive director shall have power to administer oaths and examine witnesses, and shall have the power to issue subpenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of all necessary reports, books, papers, documents, correspondence and other evidence at any designated place of hearing. The subpenas shall be authenticated by the seal of the commission, and any party to a proceeding before the commission may secure from it subpenas without charge. Misconduct on the part of a person attending a hearing or the failure of a witness when duly subpenaed to attend, give testimony or produce any records, shall be punishable by the Superior Court in the county wherein the offense is committed in the same manner as such failure is punishable by that court in a case therein pending. L.1940,c.17,s.34; amended 1953, c.6, s.8; 1974, c.181, s.6; 1991,c.91,s.184.
N.J. Stat. § 5:8-14 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-14
Place of investigations and hearings; witnesses; books and documents
Status: in_force

The majority of the members of the commission may hold investigations and hearings within or without the State and shall have power to compel the attendance of witnesses, the production of books and documents relating to transactions connected with the holding and conducting of games of chance under either or both of said laws, and transactions, relating thereto, with those conducting the same, by the issuance of subpoena signed by the chairman of the commission, which may be served by any person of full age. L.1954, c. 7, p. 49, s. 14.
N.J. Stat. § 5:8-109 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-109
Appeals to amusement games control commissioner
Status: in_force

10. Any applicant for, or holder of, any license issued or to be issued under this act aggrieved by any action of the municipal governing body of the municipality to which such application has been made or by which such license has been issued, may appeal to the Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission from the determination of said governing body by filing with the governing body a written notice of appeal within 30 days after the determination or action appealed from, and upon the hearing of such appeal the evidence, if any, taken before the governing body and any additional evidence may be produced and shall be considered in arriving at a determination of the matters in issue, and the action of the commission upon said appeal shall be binding upon said governing body and all parties to said appeal. L.1959, c. 109, p. 513, s. 10; amended 2022, c.80, s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 5:4-3 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-3
§ 5:4-3
Status: in_force

The flag required to be displayed by the provisions of this chapter shall be the standard flag of the United States, and shall be of a size not less than fifty-two by sixty-six inches.
N.J. Stat. § 5:12-99 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-99
Internal controls.
Status: in_force

99. Internal Controls. a. Each applicant for a casino license shall create, maintain, and file with the division a description of its internal procedures and administrative and accounting controls for gaming and simulcast wagering operations that conform to the requirements of P.L.1977, c.110 (C.5:12-1 et seq.), and the regulations promulgated thereunder, and provide adequate and effective controls, establish a consistent overall system of internal procedures and administrative and accounting controls and conform to generally accepted accounting principles, and ensure that casino procedures are carried out and supervised by personnel who do not have incompatible functions. A casino licensee's internal controls shall contain a narrative description of the internal control system to be utilized by the casino, including, but not limited to: (1) Accounting controls, including the standardization of forms and definition of terms to be utilized in the gaming and simulcast wagering operations; (2) Procedures, forms, and, where appropriate, formulas covering the calculation of hold percentages; revenue drop; expense and overhead schedules; complimentary services, except as provided in paragraph (3) of subsection m. of section 102 of P.L.1977, c.110 (C.5:12-102); junkets; and cash equivalent transactions; (3) (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2011, c.19) (4) Procedures within the cashier's cage and simulcast facility for the receipt, storage and disbursal of chips, cash, and other cash equivalents used in gaming and simulcast wagering; the cashing of checks; the redemption of chips and other cash equivalents used in gaming and simulcast wagering; the pay-off of jackpots and simulcast wagers; and the recording of transactions pertaining to gaming and simulcast wagering operations; (5) Procedures for the collection and security of moneys at the gaming tables and in the simulcasting facility; (6) Procedures for the transfer and recordation of chips between the gaming tables and the cashier's cage and the transfer and recordation of moneys within the simulcasting facility; (7) Procedures for the transfer of moneys from the gaming tables to the counting process and the transfer of moneys within the simulcasting facility for the counting process; (8) Procedures and security for the counting and recordation of revenue; (9) Procedures for the security, storage and recordation of cash, chips and other cash equivalents utilized in the gaming and simulcast wagering operations; (10) Procedures for the transfer of moneys or chips from and to the slot machines; (11) Procedures and standards for the opening and security of slot machines; (12) Procedures for the payment and recordation of slot machine jackpots; (13) Procedures for the cashing and recordation of checks exchanged by casino and simulcasting facility patrons; (14) Procedures governing the utilization of the private security force within the casino and simulcasting facility; (15) Procedures and security standards for the handling and storage of gaming apparatus including cards, dice, machines, wheels and all other gaming equipment; (16) Procedures and rules governing the conduct of particular games and simulcast wagering and the responsibility of casino personnel in respect thereto; (17) Procedures for separately recording all transactions pursuant to section 101 of this act involving the Governor, any State officer or employee, or any special State officer or employee, any member of the Judiciary, any member of the Legislature, any officer of a municipality or county in which casino gaming is authorized, or any gaming related casino employee, and for the quarterly filing with the Attorney General of a list reporting all such transactions; and (18) Procedures for the orderly shutdown of casino operations in the event that a state of emergency is declared and the casino licensee is unable or ineligible to continue to conduct casino operations during such a state of emergency in accordance with section 5 of P.L.2008, c.23 (C.5:12-212), which procedures shall include, without limitation, the securing of all keys and gaming assets. b. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2011, c.19) c. No minimum staffing requirements shall be included in the internal controls created in accordance with subsection a. of this section. d. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2011, c.19) L.1977, c.110, s.99; amended 1979, c.282, s.32; 1980, c.69, s.3; 1987, c.354, s.18; 1991, c.182, s.37; 1992, c.18, s.2; 1992, c.19, s.31; 1993, c.292, s.19; 1995, c.18, s.36; 2002, c.65, s.21; 2008, c.23, s.2; 2009, c.36, s.15; 2011, c.19, s.64.
N.J. Stat. § 5:12-213 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-213
Prohibitions relative to operation during state of emergency.
Status: in_force

6. During any state of emergency, as defined in section 23 of P.L.2011, c.19 (C.5:12-45.3), a casino licensee shall not: a. Amend or seek permission to amend: (1) any submission required by section 99 of P.L.1977, c.110 (C.5:12-99); or (2) its operation certificate. b. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2011, c.19) c. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2011, c.19) d. Perform any modification to any casino computer system or multi-casino progressive slot system, except in the event of an emergency that, in the opinion of its chief gaming executive and the director of its Management Information Systems department, could affect the integrity of casino or simulcasting operations or the collection and certification of gross revenue. e. Perform an adjustment to the amount on the progressive meter of any slot machine; provided, however, notwithstanding any division regulation to the contrary, if a casino licensee reasonably believes a progressive meter is displaying an incorrect amount, it may take the progressive slot machine out of service until the state of emergency ceases. f. Conduct any gaming tournament or other activity that requires division approval, unless the tournament or activity has been approved by the division prior to the commencement of the state of emergency. L.2008, c.23, s.6; amended 2011, c.19, s.121.
N.J. Stat. § 5:12-24 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-24
"Gross revenue."
Status: in_force

24. "Gross Revenue"-- The total of all sums actually received by a casino licensee from gaming operations, less only the total of all sums actually paid out as winnings to patrons; provided, however, that the cash equivalent value of any merchandise or thing of value included in a jackpot or payout shall not be included in the total of all sums paid out as winnings to patrons for purposes of determining gross revenue. "Gross Revenue" shall not include any amount received by a casino from casino simulcasting pursuant to the "Casino Simulcasting Act," P.L.1992, c.19 (C.5:12-191 et al.) or from sports wagering pursuant to P.L.2018, c.33 (C.5:12A-10 et al.). L.1977, c.110, s.24; amended 1979, c.282, s.5; 1987, c.426, s.2; 1992, c.19, s.27; 2002, c.65, s.3; 2003, c.116, s.14; 2009, c.36, s.2; 2011, c.231, s.7; 2014, c.62, s.3; 2018, c.33, s.11.
N.J. Stat. § 5:10-21.4 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-21.4
Exemptions; circumstances.
Status: in_force

4. Any purchase, contract, or agreement may be made, negotiated, or awarded pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1981, c.447 (C.5:10-21.2) when: a. Standardization of equipment and interchangeability of parts is in the public interest; b. Only one source of supply or service is available; c. The safety or protection of the authority's or other public property requires; d. The exigency of the authority's service will not admit of advertisement; e. More favorable terms can be obtained from a primary source of supply of an item or service; f. Bid prices, after advertising, are not reasonable or have not been independently arrived at in open competition; but no negotiated purchase, contract, or agreement may be entered into under this subsection after the rejection of all bids received unless (1) notification of the intention to negotiate and reasonable opportunity to negotiate is given to each responsible bidder; (2) the negotiated price is lower than the lowest rejected bid price of a responsible bidder; and (3) the negotiated price is the lowest negotiated price offered by any responsible contractor; g. The purchase is to be made from, or the contract is to be made with, the federal or any state government or agency or political subdivision thereof; or h. Purchases are to be made through or by the Director of the Division of Purchase and Property pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1959, c.40 (C.52:27B-56.1), or through a contract made by any of the following: the Hackensack Meadowlands Development Commission established under section 5 of P.L.1968, c.404 (C.13:17-5); the New Jersey Highway Authority established under section 4 of P.L.1952, c.16 (C.27:12B-4); the New Jersey Turnpike Authority established under section 3 of P.L.1948, c.454 (C.27:23-3); the New Jersey Water Supply Authority established under section 4 of P.L.1981, c.293 (C.58:1B-4); the South Jersey Transportation Authority established under section 4 of P.L.1991, c.252 (C.27:25A-4); the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey established under R.S.32:1-4; the Delaware River Port Authority established under R.S.32:3-2; the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority established under N.J.S.18A:71A-3. L.1981,c.447,s.4; amended 1999, c.440, s.83.
N.J. Stat. § 5:12-134 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-134
Equal employment opportunity; requirements for license.
Status: in_force

134. a. Each applicant, at the time of submitting architectural plans or site plans to the division for approval of proposed construction, renovation, or reconstruction of any structure or facility to be used as an approved hotel or casino, shall accompany the plans with a written guaranty that all contracts and subcontracts to be awarded in connection therewith shall contain appropriate provisions by which contractors and subcontractors or their assignees agree to afford an equal employment opportunity to all prospective employees and to all actual employees to be employed by the contractor or subcontractor in accordance with an affirmative action program approved by the division and consonant with the provisions of the "Law Against Discrimination," P.L.1945, c.169 (C.10:5-1 et seq.). On and after the effective date of P.L.1979, c.282 an applicant shall also be required to demonstrate that equal employment opportunities in accordance with the aforesaid affirmative-action program in compliance with P.L.1945, c.169 have been afforded to all prospective employees and to all actual employees employed by a contractor or subcontractor in connection with the actual construction, renovation, or reconstruction of any structure or facility to be used as an approved hotel or casino prior to submission of architectural plans or site plans to the commission. b. No license shall be issued by the commission to any applicant, including a casino service industry enterprise as defined in section 12 of P.L.1977, c.110 (C.5:12-12), who has not agreed to afford an equal employment opportunity to all prospective employees in accordance with an affirmative-action program approved by the commission and consonant with the provisions of the "Law Against Discrimination," P.L.1945, c.169 (C.10:5-1 et seq.). c. Each applicant shall formulate for division approval and abide by an affirmative-action program of equal opportunity whereby the applicant guarantees to provide equal employment opportunity to rehabilitated offenders eligible under section 91 of P.L.1977, c.110 (C.5:12-91) and members of minority groups qualified for licensure in all employment categories, including a person with a disability, in accordance with the provisions of the "Law Against Discrimination," P.L.1945, c.169 (C.10:5-1 et seq.). d. Any license issued by the commission in violation of this section shall be null and void. L.1977, c.110, s.134; amended 1979, c.282, s.40; 1987, c.410, s.21; 2003, c.180, s.2; 2009, c.36, s.23; 2011, c.19, s.90; 2017, c.131, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 5:12-28 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-28
"Intermediary company."
Status: in_force

28. "Intermediary company" --Any corporation, association, firm, partnership, trust or any other form of business organization other than a natural person which: a. Is a holding company with respect to a corporation or other form of business organization which holds or applies for a casino license, and b. Is a subsidiary with respect to any holding company. L.1977,c.110,s.28; amended 2002, c.65, s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 5:10A-6 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 10A / Section 10A-6
New Jersey Meadowlands Commission dissolved.
Status: in_force

6. The New Jersey Meadowlands Commission, established pursuant to section 5 of P.L.1968, c.404 (C.13:17-5) is dissolved. All property, funds, and assets of the New Jersey Meadowlands Commission are vested in and belong to the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority, which, in addition to the powers and authority vested in it pursuant to P.L.1971, c.137 (C.5:10-1 et seq.), shall carry out the purposes of P.L.1968, c.404 (C.13:17-1 et seq.) and P.L.2015, c.19 (C.5:10A-1 et al.). All regulations, adjudications, orders, permits, and other approvals issued by the New Jersey Meadowlands Commission, and all contracts, agreements, bonds, notes, and other obligations incurred by the New Jersey Meadowlands Commission pursuant to P.L.1968, c.404 (C.13:17-1 et seq.) prior to the effective date of P.L.2015, c.19 (C.5:10A-1 et al.) shall remain in effect, and all applications pending before the New Jersey Meadowlands Commission on the effective date of P.L.2015, c.19 (C.5:10A-1 et al.) shall continue to be pending before the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority. L.2015, c.19, s.6; amended 2015, c.72, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 5:10A-24 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 10A / Section 10A-24
Preparation, adoption of redevelopment plans.
Status: in_force

24. a. The commission shall prepare and adopt a redevelopment plan for each area in the district determined by the commission to be an area in need. b. A municipality which has land subject to the jurisdiction of the commission and adopts the commission's redevelopment plan shall have the authority to approve or reject an application for a permit. The municipality shall provide the commission all documentation, plans, and information regarding all applications. All fees generated by these applications and approvals shall be retained by the municipality. Any approval of any plan review or subdivision application by a municipality pursuant to this subsection shall be limited by, and based upon, the rules, regulations, and standards in a resolution adopted by the commission and the municipality. All fees generated by these applications and approvals shall be retained by the municipality. c. For those municipalities that do not adopt the commission's redevelopment plan, the commission may issue the permit for the proposed construction or alteration as being in conformity with the redevelopment plan. Any variations and modifications of the redevelopment plan shall be the responsibility of the commission. A permit shall not be issued without a certificate from the chief engineer or equivalent official of the commission that the proposal is in conformity with the commission's redevelopment plan. d. In undertaking projects pursuant to any redevelopment plan, the commission may: (1) Acquire, by condemnation or otherwise, real or personal property, or any interest therein, including such property as it may deem necessary or proper, although temporarily not required for such purposes, in an area in need and in any area within the district designated by the commission as necessary for relocation of residents, industry, or commerce displaced from a redevelopment area; (2) clear or reclaim any area so acquired and install, construct, or reconstruct projects therein necessary to prepare such area for development; (3) relocate or arrange or contract with public or private agencies for the relocation of residents, industry, or commerce displaced from the area in need; (4) dispose of real property so acquired by sale, lease, or exchange for the uses and purposes specified in the redevelopment plan, to any person or public agency; (5) study the recommendations of the constituent municipality's planning board impacted by the redevelopment plan for redevelopment of any area within that municipality and make its own investigations as to current trends in the area in need, as established by the commission; (6) by contract or contracts with public agencies or redevelopers or by its own employees' or consultants' plan, plan, construct, reconstruct, operate, maintain, and repair any redevelopment or other project or any part thereof; and (7) make and adopt plans for carrying out a program of voluntary repair and rehabilitation of buildings and improvements, and for the enforcement of codes and laws relating to the use of land, the use and occupancy of buildings and improvements, and the control over the pollution of water and air and the disposal of solid waste. L.2015, c.19, s.24.
N.J. Stat. § 5:5-43.2 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-43.2
Allotment of racing days.
Status: in_force

3. Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, the commission may allot racing dates for a period of not more than six calendar years. L.2003,c.151,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 5:5-110 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-110
Short title
Status: in_force

Sections 1 through 12 of this act shall be known and may be cited as the "Simulcasting Racing Act." L. 1985, c. 269, s. 1, eff. Nov. 5, 1985.
N.J. Stat. § 5:12-117 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-117
Employment without license or registration; penalty.
Status: in_force

117. Employment Without License or Registration; Penalty. a. Any person who, without obtaining the requisite license or registration as provided in this act, works or is employed in a position whose duties would require licensing or registration under the provisions of this act is guilty of a crime of the fourth degree and subject to the penalties therefor, except that the amount of a fine may be up to $20,000, and in the case of a person other than a natural person, the amount of a fine may be up to $100,000. b. Any person who employs or continues to employ an individual not duly licensed or registered under the provisions of this act in a position whose duties require a license or registration under the provisions of this act is guilty of a crime of the fourth degree and subject to the penalties therefor, except that the amount of a fine may be up to $20,000, and in the case of a person other than a natural person, the amount of a fine may be up to $100,000. c. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.1991, c.182). d. Any person violating the provisions of subsection 101e. of this act shall be guilty of a crime of the third degree, and shall be subject to the penalties therefor, except that the amount of a fine may be up to $50,000. Any licensee permitting or allowing such a violation shall also be punishable under this subsection, in addition to any other sanctions the commission may impose. L.1977, c.110, s.117; amended 1981, c.503, s.19; 1987, c.410, s.10; 1991, c.182, s.49; 2011, c.19, s.128.
N.J. Stat. § 5:12-167 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-167
Property and bonds of authority; tax exemption
Status: in_force

All property of the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority is declared to be public property devoted to an essential public and governmental function and purpose and shall be exempt from all taxes and special assessments of the State or any subdivision thereof. All bonds issued pursuant to this act are declared to be issued by an instrumentality of this State and for an essential public and governmental purpose and the bonds, and the interest thereon and the income therefrom, and all fees, charges, funds, revenues, income and other moneys pledged or available to pay or secure the payment of the bonds, or interest thereon, shall at all times be exempt from taxation. L.1984, c. 218, s. 19, eff. Dec. 19, 1984.
N.J. Stat. § 5:8-105 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-105
Form of license; contents; display
Status: in_force

Each license shall be in such form as shall be prescribed in the rules and regulations promulgated by the commissioner and shall contain a description of the kind of amusement games authorized to be held, operated and conducted thereunder, a statement of the name and address of the licensee, and the place or places where and the period, term or date or dates and time or times when, such amusement games are to be conducted and any other information which may be required by said rules and regulations to be contained therein, and each license issued for the conduct of any game or games of amusement shall be conspicuously displayed at the place or places where the same is to be conducted at all times during the conduct thereof. L.1959, c. 109, p. 511, s. 6. Amended by L.1962, c. 200, s. 3, eff. Dec. 18, 1962.
N.J. Stat. § 5:12-157 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-157
Designation of representatives to attend meetings
Status: in_force

9. The Attorney General and the State Treasurer, and, where appropriate, the Commissioner of the Department of Commerce and Economic Development or the Commissioner of the Department of Community Affairs, may designate an officer or employee of their respective departments and the Casino Control Commission member or members on the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority may designate another commissioner or employee of the commission to represent them at meetings of the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority, and each designee may lawfully vote and otherwise act on behalf of the member for whom he constitutes the designee. Any designation shall be in writing delivered to the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority and shall continue in effect until revoked or amended by writing delivered to the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority. L.1984,c.218,s.9; amended 1991, c.219, s.4; 1996, c.118, s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 5:12-139 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-139
Casino license fees.
Status: in_force

139. Casino License Fees. a. The division shall, by regulation, establish fees for the issuance of casino licenses. The issuance fee shall be based upon the cost of investigation and consideration of the license application and shall be not less than $200,000.00. b. The Attorney General shall certify actual and prospective costs of the investigative and enforcement functions of the division, which costs shall be the basis, together with the operating expenses of the commission, for the establishment of annual license issuance and renewal fees. c. A nonrefundable deposit of at least $100,000.00 shall be required to be posted with each application for a casino license and shall be applied to the initial license fee if the application is approved. L.1977, c.110, s.139; amended 1987, c.348, s.2; 1995, c.18, s.41; 2011, c.19, s.93.
N.J. Stat. § 5:8-110 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-110
Exemption from gaming and lottery laws
Status: in_force

No person or corporation (1) lawfully conducting, or participating in the conduct of, (2) possessing, selling or in any manner disposing of, any shares, tickets or rights to participate in, or (3) permitting the conduct upon any premises owned by him or it, of any amusement game conducted or to be conducted in compliance with any license lawfully issued and in force pursuant to this act, and in compliance with the rules and regulations of the Control Commissioner, shall be liable to prosecution or conviction for violation of any provision of chapters 112 and 121 of Title 2A, or of section 2A:170-18 of the New Jersey Statutes, but this immunity shall not extend to any person or corporation knowingly conducting or participating in the conduct of any amusement game under any license obtained by any false pretense or statement made in any application for such license or otherwise, or possessing, selling or disposing of shares, tickets or rights to participate in, or permitting the conduct upon any premises owned by him or it of, any amusement game conducted under any license known to him or it to have been obtained by any such false or fraudulent pretense or statement. L.1959, c. 109, p. 513, s. 11.
N.J. Stat. § 5:10A-72 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 10A / Section 10A-72
Establishment of transportation planning district.
Status: in_force

72. a. There is hereby established a transportation planning district which shall consist of those lands which comprise the Meadowlands District. The Meadowlands Transportation Planning Board, created pursuant to subsection b. of this section, shall be the managing authority to administer and manage the transportation planning district and to carry out such additional functions as provided in sections 69 through 81 of P.L.2015, c.19 (C.5:10A-69 et seq.). b. There is established in, but not of, the Department of State, the Meadowlands Transportation Planning Board. The board shall consist of: the Commissioner of Community Affairs or the commissioner's designee; the Commissioner of Transportation or the commissioner's designee; a representative from the ridesharing organization EZ Ride or its successor organization; a representative of the Hackensack Meadowlands Municipal Committee; a representative of the Meadowlands Regional Chamber of Commerce; and four public members appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate. The executive director of the commission shall serve as the secretary of the board. The board shall be staffed by the employees of the commission. c. In furtherance of the development of a coherent and sustainable transportation system for the district, the board shall initiate a joint planning process with participation by: State departments and agencies, corporations, commissions, boards, and authorities; those bi-state authorities, metropolitan planning organizations, and counties and municipalities with jurisdiction in the district; and private representatives. The board shall oversee the development and updating of a comprehensive, future-oriented district transportation plan in accordance with the provisions of section 73 of P.L.2015, c.19 (C.5:10A-73). The provisions of sections 69 through 81 of P.L.2015, c.19 (C.5:10A-69 et seq.) shall be retroactive to January 1, 2014. L.2015, c.19, s.72; amended 2015, c.72, s.24.
N.J. Stat. § 5:12-74 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-74
Minutes and records.
Status: in_force

74. Minutes and Records. a. The Executive Secretary of the commission shall cause to be made and kept a record and verbatim transcripts of all proceedings held at public meetings of the commission. A copy of any such verbatim transcript shall be made available to any person upon request and payment of the costs of preparing the copy. A true copy of the minutes of every meeting of the commission and of any regulations finally adopted by the commission shall be forthwith delivered, by and under the certification of the executive secretary, to the Governor, the Secretary of the Senate, and the Clerk of the General Assembly. b. The division or the commission, as appropriate, shall keep and maintain a list of all applicants for licenses and registrations under this act together with a record of all actions taken with respect to such applicants, which file and record shall be open to public inspection; provided, however, that the foregoing information regarding any applicant whose license or registration has been denied or revoked shall be removed from such list after five years from the date of such action. c. The Executive Secretary of the commission shall maintain such other files and records as may be deemed desirable. d. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2011, c.19) e. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2011, c.19) f. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2011, c.19) g. Files, records, reports and other information in the possession of the New Jersey Division of Taxation pertaining to licensees shall be made available to the commission and the division as may be necessary to the effective administration of this act. h. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2011, c.19) i. The division shall keep and maintain records in accordance with the division's regulations promulgated hereunder. L.1977, c.110, s.74; amended 1981, c.503, s.7; 1984, c.218, s.1; 1987, c.354, s.8; 1987, c.410, s.5; 1991, c.182, s.18; 1993, c.292, s.10; 2011, c.19, s.40.
N.J. Stat. § 5:12-76.1 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-76.1
Internet gambling public awareness campaign.
Status: in_force

1. a. The Director of the Division of Gaming Enforcement, in consultation with the Casino Control Commission, shall establish an Internet gambling public awareness campaign in order to promote awareness among the general public of issues relating to Internet gambling. b. The public awareness campaign shall include the development and implementation of public awareness and outreach efforts to inform the public about Internet gambling, including, but not limited to, the following subjects: (1) the legal status of Internet gambling in New Jersey; (2) the fact that Internet gambling is unregulated by New Jersey, and that the fairness and integrity of Internet gambling cannot be guaranteed by the State; (3) the risks of being defrauded of potentially large amounts of money when gambling on the Internet; (4) the risks of identity theft when using personal identification or financial information to gamble on the Internet; (5) special risks for underage and problem gamblers when gambling on the Internet; and (6) access to services for problem gamblers, including contact information for the Council on Compulsive Gambling. c. The director shall coordinate the efforts of the division with any activities being undertaken by other State agencies to provide information to the public about Internet gambling. d. The director, within the limits of funds available for this purpose, shall seek to utilize both electronic and print media, and may prepare and disseminate such written information as the director deems necessary to accomplish the purposes of this act. e. The division shall make available electronically on its website in both English and Spanish information about Internet gambling as described in subsection b. of this section. f. The director may accept, for the purposes of the public awareness campaign, any special grant of funds, services, or property from the federal government or any of its agencies, or from any foundation, organization or other entity. g. The director shall report to the Governor and the Legislature, no later than 18 months after the effective date of this act, on the activities and accomplishments of the public awareness campaign. L.2005,c.357,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 5:12-185 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-185
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this act: a. "Casino licensee" means any entity which holds or is an applicant for a casino license pursuant to section 87 of P.L.1977, c. 110 (C. 5:12-87). b. "Minority business enterprise" means a business that is: (1) A sole proprietorship, owned and controlled by a minority; (2) A partnership or joint venture owned and controlled by minorities in which at least 51% of the ownership interest is held by minorities and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more of the minorities who own it; or (3) A corporation or other entity whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more minorities who own it, and which is at least 51% owned by one or more minorities, or if stock is issued, at least 51% of the stock is owned by one or more minorities. c. "Minority" means a person who is: (1) Black, which is a person having origins in any of the black racial groups in Africa; or (2) Hispanic, which is a person of Spanish or Portuguese culture, with origins in Mexico, South or Central America, or the Caribbean Islands, regardless of race; or (3) Asian American, which is a person having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, Indian Subcontinent, Hawaii, or the Pacific Islands; or (4) American Indian or Alaskan native, which is a person having origins in any of the original peoples of North America. d. "Women's business enterprise" means a business that is: (1) A sole proprietorship owned and controlled by a woman; or (2) A partnership or joint venture owned and controlled by women in which at least 51% of the ownership is held by women and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more women who own it; or (3) A corporation or other entity whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women who own it, and which is at least 51% owned by women, or if stock is issued, at least 51% of the stock is owned by one or more women. L. 1985, c. 539, s. 2; amended by L. 1987, c. 137, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 5:10-5.2 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-5.2
Audit contract
Status: in_force

15. The State Treasurer, in consultation with the State Auditor and the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority, shall enter into a contract with a person qualified to conduct an independent operations and financial audit of the authority and may prescribe any supporting documentation to be provided under the terms of the contract. The contract shall require that recommendations be made regarding a reasonable operations and maintenance budget. Copies of the audit shall be submitted to the authority, the State Treasurer and the Joint Budget Oversight Committee of the Legislature. L.1991,c.375,s.15.
N.J. Stat. § 5:18-1 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 18 / Section 18-1
Protective eyewear for certain children participating in sports.
Status: in_force

1. Any child who wears corrective eyeglasses while participating in racquetball, squash, tennis, women's lacrosse, basketball, women's field hockey, badminton, paddleball, soccer, volleyball, baseball or softball, sponsored by a school, community or government agency, shall be required to wear protective eyewear that meets the frames standards of the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) F803 and lens standards of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Z87.1. L.2005,c.306,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 5:12-129.3 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-129.3
Record of reports.
Status: in_force

3. The Division of Gaming Enforcement shall maintain a record of all reports made pursuant to P.L.1999, c.352 (C.5:12-129.1 et al.) for a period of five years. The division shall make the reports available to any State or federal law enforcement agency upon written request and without necessity of subpoena. L.1999,c.352,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 5:3-22 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-22
§ 5:3-22
Status: in_force

The supervision of all buildings and structures used as places for public amusement in municipalities having no local building supervision shall in all respects conform to a building code, prepared and promulgated by the commissioner of labor, due attention being paid to means of preventing and escaping from fire and other hazards.
N.J. Stat. § 5:5-133 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-133
Final determination on license application.
Status: in_force

7. a. No sooner than 30 days nor later than 60 days following the public hearing, the commission shall make a final determination on the license application. The commission shall approve the application if it determines that the plan for the proposed facility includes appropriate standards of quality for the premises and services it will provide and that the applicant has demonstrated by clear and convincing evidence that establishment of the proposed off-track wagering facility will not be inimical to the interests of the public and the horse racing industry in this State. The commission shall submit its determination to the Attorney General for review and approval. The determination of the commission shall be deemed approved by the Attorney General if not affirmatively approved or disapproved by the Attorney General within 14 days of the date of submission. The decision of the Attorney General shall be deemed a final decision. Upon approval by the Attorney General, the commission shall issue to the applicant an off-track wagering license specifying the location, the periods of time during a calendar year and the hours of operation during which off-track wagering is permitted at the facility, and prescribing any other conditions or terms the commission deems appropriate. b. With the approval of the commission, the authority may assign an off-track wagering license to a permit holder, provided that the authority shall retain responsibility for license renewals. In the event the authority assigns an off-track wagering license, the assignee shall reimburse the authority for its costs associated with the application for the license. With the approval of the commission, an off-track wagering licensee may enter into a contract or agreement with a person or entity to conduct or operate an off-track wagering facility for the licensee and to act as the agent of the licensee in all off-track wagering matters approved by the commission. L.2001, c.199, s.7; amended 2004, c.116, s.7; 2011, c.26, s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 5:12-14.3 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-14.3
"Creditor"
Status: in_force

"Creditor" --The holder of any claim, of whatever character, against a person, whether secured or unsecured, matured or unmatured, liquidated or unliquidated, absolute, fixed or contingent. L.1978, c. 7, s. 3, eff. March 17, 1978.
N.J. Stat. § 5:3-31 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-31
Short title
Status: in_force

This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Carnival-Amusement Rides Safety Act." L.1975, c. 105, s. 1, eff. May 29, 1975.
N.J. Stat. § 5:12-95.29 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-95.29
Annual fees for issuance, renewal of Internet gaming permits.
Status: in_force

27. a. The division shall, by regulation, establish annual fees for the issuance or renewal of Internet gaming permits. The issuance fee shall be based upon the cost of investigation and consideration of the license application and shall be not less than $400,000. The renewal fee shall be based upon the cost of maintaining enforcement, control and regulation of Internet wagering operations and shall be not less than $250,000. b. The Attorney General shall certify to the division actual and prospective costs of the investigative and enforcement functions of the division, which costs shall be the basis, together with the operating expenses of the division, for the establishment of annual permit issuance and renewal fees. c. A nonrefundable deposit of at least $100,000 shall be required to be posted with each application for an Internet gaming permit and shall be applied to the initial permit fee if the application is approved. d. In addition to the permit issuance and renewal fees, a casino licensee with an Internet gaming permit shall pay annually to the division $250,000 to be deposited into the State General Fund for appropriation by the Legislature to the Department of Human Services, $140,000 of which shall be allocated to the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey and $110,000 of which shall be used for compulsive gambling treatment programs in the State. L.2013, c.27, s.27.
N.J. Stat. § 5:2A-5 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 2A / Section 2A-5
Commissioner, other personnel
Status: in_force

a. The board shall appoint a commissioner, who shall be the chief executive officer of the board and assist the board and be responsible for the proper implementation of board directives and policies and for the discharge of such duties and responsibilities as may be imposed by the board or this act. The commissioner shall receive such salary as the board may determine. The commissioner shall not be subject to the provisions of Title 11, Civil Service. b. The board shall, with the advice of the commissioner, appoint such deputy commissioners, a chief inspector and such inspectors, judges, referees and physicians as it deems necessary to carry out the purposes of this act, who shall receive such salary or compensation as the board may determine and who shall not be subject to the provisions of Title 11, Civil Service. Persons appointed by the board pursuant to this subsection shall hereinafter sometimes be referred to collectively as "agents." c. The board may employ such other personnel as it deems necessary. All employees, except for those mentioned in subsections a. and b. of this section, shall be in the classified service of the Civil Service. d. The board is authorized to exchange fingerprint data with and receive criminal history record information from the Federal Bureau of Investigation for use in considering applicants for employment. L. 1985, c. 83, s. 5, eff. March 15, 1985.
N.J. Stat. § 5:8-6 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-6
Duties of commission.
Status: in_force

6. It shall be the duty of the commission to supervise the administration of the Bingo Licensing Law and the Raffles Licensing Law and to adopt, amend and repeal rules and regulations governing the issuance and amendment of licenses thereunder and the holding, operating and conducting of games of chance under such licenses, establishing schedules of rentals or charges which may be paid for the leasing, sale or providing of equipment for use in or in connection with the holding, operating or conducting of any game or games of chance authorized to be held, operated or conducted under the Bingo Licensing Law or the Raffles Licensing Law, and prescribing fees for registrations, licenses and other services provided pursuant to P.L.1954, c.7 (C.5:8-1 et seq.), as amended and supplemented, which shall have the force of law and shall be binding upon all municipalities issuing licenses under either or both of said laws and upon all licensees thereunder and lessors, sellers or providers of equipment to licensees, to the end that such licenses shall be issued to qualified licensees only and that said games of chance shall be fairly and properly conducted for the purposes and in the manner in said laws prescribed and to prevent the games of chance authorized to be conducted by said laws from being conducted for commercial purposes instead of for the purposes authorized in said laws, and in order to provide uniformity in the administration of said laws throughout the State, the commission shall prescribe forms of applications for licenses, licenses, amendment of licenses, reports of the conduct of games and other matters incident to the administration of said laws. The commission shall receive and investigate applications from organizations wishing to hold, operate or conduct any game or games of chance pursuant to the Bingo Licensing Law or the Raffles Licensing Law, as amended and supplemented. If the commission determines that the applicant is a bona fide organization or association of veterans of any war in which the United States has been engaged or a church or a religious congregation or a religious organization or a charitable, educational or fraternal organization, or a civic or service club, or a senior citizen association or club, or an officially recognized volunteer fire company or an officially recognized volunteer first aid or rescue squad, the commission shall issue to it a registration certificate as proof of such a determination. The certificate shall be sufficient proof to a municipal governing body that the organization holding it is eligible to apply for a license to hold, operate and conduct games of chance in accordance with the provisions of the Bingo Licensing Law or the Raffles Licensing Law, as the case may be. The commission shall have power also to approve any person, persons or corporation, applying to it for approval, to lease, sell or provide any equipment for use in or in connection with the holding, operating or conducting of any game or games of chance authorized to be held, operated or conducted under the Bingo Licensing Law or the Raffles Licensing Law as to such person's or persons' good moral character and freedom from conviction of crime or, if a corporation, as to the good moral character and freedom from conviction of crime of all of its officers and each of its stockholders who hold 10% or more of its stock issued and outstanding, and any such application may be disapproved by the commission after hearing and due notice thereof if it shall find that the applicant is not of good moral character and free from conviction of crime as hereinbefore prescribed. For the purposes of this section, upon the request of the commissioner, each applicant for approval to lease, sell or provide any equipment for use in or in connection with the holding, operating or conducting of any game or games of chance authorized to be held, operated or conducted under the Bingo Licensing Law or the Raffles Licensing Law, shall submit to the commission the applicant's name, address, fingerprints and written consent for a criminal history record background check to be performed. The commission is hereby authorized to exchange fingerprint data with and receive criminal history record information from the State Bureau of Identification in the Division of State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation consistent with applicable State and federal laws, rules and regulations. The applicant shall bear the cost for the criminal history record background check, including all costs of administering and processing the check. The Division of State Police shall promptly notify the commission in the event an applicant or prospective applicant, who was the subject of a criminal history record background check pursuant to this section, is arrested for a crime or offense in this State after the date the background check was performed. L.1954,c.7,s.6; amended 1955, c.162, s.1; 1994, c.63, s.1; 2003, c.199, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 5:12-41 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-41
"Registrant"
Status: in_force

"Registrant" --Any person who is registered pursuant to the provisions of this act. L.1977, c. 110, s. 41, eff. June 2, 1977.
N.J. Stat. § 5:3-15 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-15
§ 5:3-15
Status: in_force

Sections 5:3-10 to 5:3-14 of this title shall not apply to moving-picture machines using only cellulose acetate films not more than one hundred feet in length nor more than one inch in width and not requiring more than five hundred watts of electric current to operate the arc, except when such machines are used or exhibited in theaters or public places of entertainment, regularly used as such, to which admission fees are charged.
N.J. Stat. § 5:5-186 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-186
Pilot program for placement of horse racing wagers at certain locations.
Status: in_force

1. Notwithstanding the provisions of the "Off-Track and Account Wagering Act," P.L.2001, c.199 (C.5:5-127 et seq.), or any other law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, the New Jersey Racing Commission shall implement a pilot program to license a lessee or purchaser of a State-owned racetrack to provide patrons with the ability to place wagers on horse races through electronic wagering terminals to be located at a limited number of eligible taverns, restaurants, and similar venues where food, alcoholic beverages, or both, are served to the public for on-premises consumption, subject to regulation and control by the commission and as further provided by this act, P.L.2011, c.228 (C.5:5-186). a. In lieu of a maximum of one off-track wagering facility license that remains to be utilized or implemented by the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority or any lessee of the authority under the "Off-Track and Account Wagering Act," P.L.2001, c.199 (C.5:5-127 et seq.), as amended and supplemented, the commission shall issue one license to be awarded to an entity that has entered into an agreement with the authority for the sale or lease of a State-owned racetrack for the establishment at not more than 12 qualified taverns, restaurants, and similar venues, of not more than 20 electronic wagering terminals in total in this State to enable patrons to place wagers on in-State and out-of-State horse races, which wagers shall be placed by eligible patrons who are physically present at those locations. Only one license shall be issued under this pilot program, except that the licensed entity may enter into an agreement with another licensed entity that has also entered into an agreement with the authority for the sale or lease of a State-owned racetrack, to jointly undertake and share the proceeds from the licensed activities under the pilot program, which agreement shall be subject to the approval of the authority. The license issued under this pilot program shall be temporary, subject to review and renewal on an annual basis, and shall expire within three years of issuance of the initial license. When issuing the license, the commission shall require the licensed entity to sign a waiver showing that the licensee understands the terms and conditions of the license. b. The pilot program authorized pursuant to this act, P.L.2011, c.228 (C.5:5-186), shall be implemented only in the northern part of the State, in Bergen, Hudson, Essex, Passaic, Union, Morris, Somerset, Hunterdon, Warren, Sussex, and northern Middlesex and Ocean counties. The commission shall develop an application form and process, solicit completed applications to be submitted jointly by a lessee or purchaser of a State-owned racetrack and that entity's selected taverns, restaurants, and similar venues located within the aforementioned geographic region, and evaluate each applicant's eligibility using specified criteria which shall include, but not be limited to: (1) proof of financial resources sufficient to enable the applicant to establish and conduct the electronic wagering terminals with appropriately staffed and managed operations; (2) evidence of good character, honesty, competency and integrity; (3) the absence of a conviction for a crime involving fraud, dishonesty or moral turpitude; and (4) any additional standards and criteria the commission may establish by rule or regulation. In evaluating an application for a license, the commission shall ensure that each selected applicant has met all required eligibility criteria. In awarding the license, the commission shall also consider the proximity of the applicant's venue to planned or existing racetracks, off-track wagering facilities, and simulcasting facilities in this State. If, in the opinion of the commission, the issuance of a license for the establishment of electronic wagering terminals at the applicant's venue would be inimical to the interests of a planned or established racetrack, off-track wagering facility, or simulcasting facility, the commission shall deny the license even when the applicant has otherwise met all eligibility criteria. A license issued under this section shall at all times remain the property of the permit holder and shall be subject to all conditions of a participation agreement pursuant to section 4 of P.L.2001, c.199 (C.5:5-130), as amended and supplemented. The permit holder shall be responsible for entering into agreements with qualified taverns, restaurants and similar venues. The permit holder and qualified tavern, restaurant or similar venue shall jointly submit to the commission any applications and information as required by the commission in determining eligibility for a license. The permit holder may terminate agreements for individual licenses with notice to the commission. c. To effectuate the provisions of this act, P.L.2011, c.228 (C.5:5-186), the commission shall promulgate rules and regulations necessary to: (1) determine the number of locations at which electronic wagering terminals shall be established under the program, provided that the license shall be limited to a maximum of 12 locations, which maximum number of locations shall be reduced by one per each off-track wagering facility in the authority's share that is newly-established during the implementation of the pilot program, and provided further that not more than 20 electronic wagering terminals shall be established in total in this State; (2) evaluate the types of electronic wagering terminals and equipment that may be used in wagering, and the number of such machines to be established at each licensed venue, subject to approval by the commission; (3) develop geographic proximity and impact criteria to determine whether a proposed location would be inimical to the interest of planned or existing racetracks, off-track wagering facilities, and simulcasting facilities in this State, and which criteria shall be used to deny a license as provided under subsection b. of this section; (4) authorize the licensee to enter into contracts with vendors, operators, and other entities, as the case may be, for the establishment and operation of the approved electronic wagering terminals; (5) ensure that amounts wagered through the electronic wagering terminals are properly distributed to winning bettors, the licensed venue, and others in a manner similar to that provided under section 44 of P.L.1940, c.17 (C.5:5-64), section 21 of P.L.2001, c.199 (C.5:5-147) for sums wagered on in-State races, and sections 22 through 25 of P.L.2001, c.199 (C.5:5-148 through C.5:5-151) for sums wagered on out-of-State races, except that a local impact fee of 1% of the licensee's share of revenues shall be paid to the host municipality for general municipal purposes; (6) provide that an amount of the revenues from electronic wagering terminals shall be distributed for the funding of horse racing purses in accordance with the statutes cited under paragraph (5) of this subsection; (7) ensure that persons under the age of 18 years shall not be permitted within the space in the venue where electronic wagering terminals are placed, and that necessary safeguards are in place to prevent minors from wagering; and (8) regulate any other aspects of the electronic wagering operation the commission deems appropriate. d. Notwithstanding any other provision of this act or the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) to the contrary, the commission shall, within 90 days of the effective date of this act and after notice provided in accordance with this subsection, authorize the temporary adoption of any rule concerning the conduct of wagering under this act, P.L.2011, c.228 (C.5:5-186). Any temporary rulemaking authorized by this subsection shall be subject to such terms and conditions as the commission may deem appropriate. Notice of any temporary rulemaking action taken by the commission pursuant to this subsection shall be published in the New Jersey Register, and provided to the newspapers designated by the commission pursuant to subsection d. of section 3 of P.L.1975, c.231 (C.10:4-8), at least seven days prior to the implementation of the temporary rules. Nothing herein shall be deemed to require the publication of the text of any temporary rule adopted by the commission or notice of any modification of any temporary rulemaking initiated in accordance with this subsection. The text of any temporary rule adopted by the commission shall be available in each venue participating in the temporary rulemaking and shall be available upon request from the commission. The temporary rules promulgated pursuant to this subsection shall not be effective for more than 180 days unless promulgated in accordance with normal rule-making procedures. e. Within three years of the issuance of the license under the pilot program, the commission shall issue a report to the Governor, and to the Legislature as provided under section 2 of P.L.1991, c.164 (C.52:14-19.1), containing an evaluation of the pilot program. The report shall also provide the commission's opinion as to whether the pilot program should be continued and, if so, recommendations for further improvement and implementation. The pilot program shall end upon the expiration of the license issued under the program unless the Legislature enacts a law to continue the program. L.2011, c.228, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 5:5-140 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-140
Public hearing.
Status: in_force

14. a. Within 14 days of receipt of a completed application, certification and applicable fees, the executive director shall determine whether the same is in due form and meets the requirements of law in all respects, and upon being satisfied thereof, the executive director, within 45 days of receipt of a completed application, certification and applicable fees, shall hold a public hearing, the costs of which shall be paid by the applicant. b. No sooner than 30 days nor later than 60 days following the public hearing, the commission shall make a final determination on the application. The commission shall approve the application if it determines that the authority has demonstrated by clear and convincing evidence that wagers placed through the proposed account wagering system will be accurately processed and that there will be sufficient safeguards to maintain the integrity of the horse racing industry in this State. The commission's determination shall be submitted to the Attorney General for review and approval. The determination of the commission shall be deemed approved by the Attorney General if not affirmatively approved or disapproved by the Attorney General within 14 days of the date of submission. The decision of the Attorney General shall be deemed a final decision. Upon approval by the Attorney General, the commission shall issue to the authority a license to participate in the account wagering system. c. With the approval of the commission, the authority may assign the account wagering license to a permit holder, provided that the authority shall retain responsibility for license renewals. In the event the authority assigns the account wagering license, the assignee shall reimburse the authority for its costs associated with the application for the license. With the approval of the commission, the account wagering licensee may enter into a contract or agreement with a person or entity to conduct or operate an account wagering system or facility for the licensee and to act as the agent of the licensee in all account wagering matters approved by the commission. L.2001,c.199,s.14; amended 2004, c.116, s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 5:12-173.17 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-173.17
Separate accounts within project, room funds
Status: in_force

9. a. The State Treasurer shall maintain separate accounts in the project fund and room fund for each casino licensee approved by the authority for a district project, and for the authority in the event the authority sponsors a district project, and shall credit to each account an amount of the moneys deposited in each fund equal to the appropriate share of revenues collected from the taxation of construction materials and retail sales and services, as provided in section 7 of P.L.2001, c.221 (C.5:12-173.15), and from hotel room fees, as provided in section 8 of P.L.2001, c.221 (C.5:12-173.16), or that amount of moneys appropriated to the funds or otherwise made available to the funds, and required to be credited to the casino licensee's or the authority's project fund account or room fund account. b. The Director of the Division of Taxation in consultation with the State Treasurer shall promulgate such rules and regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) as are necessary to govern the administration of the project fund and room fund for the purposes of P.L.2001, c.221 (C.5:12-173.9 et al.). In addition, the Director of the Division of Taxation and the Director of the Division of Revenue are authorized to prescribe forms and procedures and to require any person to provide any information necessary to enforce and administer the provisions of this act. c. The amount necessary to provide for tax collection, administrative and enforcement costs incurred by the Division of Taxation and the Division of Revenue, to meet the requirements of P.L.2001, c.221 (C.5:12-173.9 et al.) shall be annually appropriated from the project fund and the room fund, subject to the approval of the Director of the Division of Budget and Accounting in the Department of the Treasury. L.2001,c.221,s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 5:12-112.4 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-112.4
Evidence received, penalty assessment, unlawful gambling.
Status: in_force

17. Upon receiving evidence of any practice that violates section 112 of P.L.1977, c.110 (C.5:12-112), or of unlawful gambling in violation of Article IV, Section VII, paragraph 2 of the New Jersey Constitution, unlawful gambling, other than a sweepstakes offered or conducted in violation of section 2 of P.L.2025, c.128 (C.52:17B-139.15), the director of the Division of Gaming Enforcement, or the director’s designee, shall be empowered to hold hearings upon said violation and, upon finding the violation to have been committed, to assess a penalty against the person alleged to have committed such violation, as well as against any person or entity, including, but not limited to, third party providers or service providers of any kind, found to have knowingly aided or abetted the commission of such violation, in an amount authorized by section 15 of P.L.2025, c.128 (C.5:12-112.2), as the director deems proper under the circumstances. Any such amounts collected by the director shall be paid forthwith into the General Fund for the general purposes of the State. L.2025, c.128, s.17.
N.J. Stat. § 5:3-5 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-5
Violations; penalty
Status: in_force

Any person who shall willfully violate any of the provisions of this article or any regulation, order or special direction duly made thereunder, shall, for each offense, forfeit to the municipality in which the offense was committed, a penalty of not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than two hundred dollars ($200.00) in the discretion of the court having cognizance thereof. The penalty shall be recovered in the same courts and shall be collected in the same manner as other penalties for the violation of municipal ordinances. Amended by L.1953, c. 6, p. 57, s. 2.
N.J. Stat. § 5:12-186 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-186
Minority, women's business contracts.
Status: in_force

4. a. Notwithstanding the provisions of any law, rule or regulation to the contrary, every casino licensee shall establish goals of expending at least 5% of the dollar value of its contracts for goods and services with minority and women's business enterprises by the end of the third year following the receipt of a casino license, and 10% of the dollar value of its contracts for goods and services with minority and women's business enterprises by the end of the sixth year following the receipt of a casino license; and each such licensee shall have a goal of expending 15% of the dollar value of its contracts for goods and services with minority and women's business enterprises by the end of the 10th year following the receipt of a casino license. Each casino licensee shall be required to demonstrate annually that the requirements of this act have been met by submitting a report which shall include the total dollar value of contracts awarded for goods or services and the percentage thereof awarded to minority and women's business enterprises. As used in this section, "goods and services" shall not include (1) utilities and taxes; (2) financing costs, such as mortgages, loans or any other type of debt; (3) medical insurance; (4) dues and fees to the Atlantic City Casino Association; (5) fees and payments to a parent or affiliated company of the casino licensee other than those that represent fees and payments for goods and services supplied by non-affiliated persons through an affiliated company for the use or benefit of the casino licensee; and (6) rents paid for real property and any payments constituting the price of an interest in real property as a result of a real estate transaction. b. A casino licensee shall make a good faith effort to meet the requirements of this section and shall annually demonstrate to the division that such an effort was made. c. A casino licensee may fulfill no more than 70% of its obligation or part of it under this act by requiring a vendor to set aside a portion of his contract for minority or women's business enterprises. Upon request, the licensee shall provide the division with proof of the amount of the set-aside. L.1985, c.539,s .4; amended 1987, c.137, s.3; 2011, c.19, s.111.
N.J. Stat. § 5:12-107 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-107
Conduct of hearings; rules of evidence; punishment of contempts.
Status: in_force

107. Conduct of Hearings; Rules of Evidence; Punishment of Contempts. a. The commission shall promulgate regulations for the conduct of hearings it is authorized to conduct under subsection a. of section 63 of P.L.1977, c.110 (C.5:12-63), which regulations shall include the following: (1) Unless the commission hears the matter directly, the chairman shall refer the matter to the Office of Administrative Law in accordance with P.L.1978, c.67 (C.52:14F-1 et al.); provided, however, that the chairman may, in his discretion, designate a member of the commission, or other qualified person other than an employee of the commission, to serve as hearing examiner in a particular matter; (2) The proceedings at the hearing shall be recorded or transcribed; (3) Oral evidence shall be taken only upon oath or affirmation; (4) Each party to a hearing shall have the right to call and examine witnesses; to introduce exhibits relevant to the issues of the case, including the transcript of testimony at any investigative hearing conducted by or on behalf of the commission; to cross-examine opposing witnesses in any matters relevant to the issue of the case; to impeach any witness, regardless of which party called him to testify; and to offer rebuttal evidence; (5) If an applicant, licensee, registrant or person who shall be qualified pursuant to this act is a party and if such party shall not testify in his own behalf, he may be called and examined as if under cross-examination; (6) The hearing shall not be conducted according to rules relating to the admissibility of evidence in courts of law. Any relevant evidence may be admitted and shall be sufficient in itself to support a finding if it is the sort of evidence upon which responsible persons are accustomed to rely in the conduct of serious affairs, regardless of the existence of any common law or statutory rule which might make improper the admission of such evidence over objection in a civil action; and (7) The parties or their counsel may, by written stipulation, agree that certain specified evidence may be admitted, although such evidence may be otherwise subject to objection. b. The commission may take official notice of any generally accepted information or technical or scientific matter in the field of gaming and of any other fact which may be judicially noticed by the courts of this State. The parties shall be informed of any information, matters or facts so noticed and shall be given a reasonable opportunity, on request, to refute such information, matters or facts by evidence or by written or oral presentation of authorities, the manner of such refutation to be determined by the commission. The commission may, in its discretion, before rendering its decision, permit the filing of amended or supplemental pleadings and shall notify all parties thereof and provide a reasonable opportunity for objections thereto. c. If any person in proceedings before the commission or the division disobeys or resists any lawful order, refuses to respond to a subpena, refuses to take the oath or affirmation as a witness or thereafter refuses to be examined, or is guilty of misconduct at the hearing or so near the place thereof as to obstruct the proceeding, the person may be punished for contempt in accordance with the Rules of Court if the commission or division certifies the facts underlying the contumacious behavior to the Superior Court. Thereafter, the courts shall have jurisdiction in the matter, and the same proceeding shall be had, the same penalties may be imposed, and the person charged may purge himself of the contempt in the same way as in the case of a person who has committed contempt in the trial of a civil action before the Superior Court. d. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2011, c.19) e. The division shall promulgate rules governing the conduct of hearings and other procedures as are necessary for it to fulfill its duties and exercise its powers consistent with section 76 of P.L.1977, c.110 (C.5:12-76). f. The commission and division shall have the power and authority to issue subpoenas and to compel the attendance of witnesses at any place within this State, to administer oaths and to require testimony under oath before the commission or division in the course of any investigation or hearing conducted under this act. The commission and division may appoint hearing examiners, to whom may be delegated the power and authority to administer oaths, issue subpoenas, and require testimony under oath. g. The commission and division shall have the authority to order any person to answer a question or questions or produce evidence of any kind and confer immunity as provided in this section. If, in the course of any investigation or hearing conducted under this act, a person refuses to answer a question or produce evidence on the ground that he will be exposed to criminal prosecution thereby, then in addition to any other remedies or sanctions provided for by this act, the division or the commission with the written approval of the Attorney General, may issue an order to answer or to produce evidence with immunity. If, upon issuance of such an order, the person complies therewith, he shall be immune from having such responsive answer given by him or such responsive evidence produced by him, or evidence derived therefrom, used to expose him to criminal prosecution, except that such person may nevertheless be prosecuted for any perjury committed in such answer or in producing such evidence, or for contempt for failing to give an answer or produce evidence in accordance with the order of the commission or the division; provided, however, that no period of incarceration for contempt shall exceed 18 months in duration pursuant to this section. Any such answer given or evidence produced shall be admissible against him upon any criminal investigation, proceeding or trial against him for such perjury; upon any investigation, proceeding or trial against him for such contempt; or in any manner consonant with State and constitutional provisions. h. Any licensee, applicant for a license or a registrant who is aggrieved by a final decision by the division shall have the right of appeal to the commission. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no decision by the division shall constitute a final agency action for purposes of establishing jurisdiction on appeal in the New Jersey Superior Court. i. All appeals from final decisions of the division shall be heard by the commission in accordance with subsection b. of section 63 of P.L.1977, c.110 (C.5:12-63), which procedure may include the opportunity for the matter to be heard as a contested case in accordance with the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.). Final orders of the commission shall constitute final agency action for purposes of establishing jurisdiction on appeal in the New Jersey Superior Court. L.1977, c.110, s.107; amended 1979, c.282, s.36; 1987, c.354, s.19; 1993, c.292, s.25; 2011, c.19, s.76.
N.J. Stat. § 5:5-171 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-171
Exchange wagering permitted; conditions.
Status: in_force

4. Notwithstanding any law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, exchange wagering by residents of this State on the results of horse races conducted in this State or jurisdictions outside of this State shall be lawful provided that: a. exchange wagering shall only be conducted by the exchange wagering licensee pursuant to a valid exchange wagering license issued by the commission as provided for in this act; b. exchange wagering shall be conducted pursuant to and in compliance with the provisions of the Interstate Horse Racing Act of 1978, 15 U.S.C. ss.3001 - 3007, as amended, this act, and rules and regulations promulgated by the commission pursuant to this act; c. the commission has approved a contract or agreement, if any, with a person or entity to conduct or operate the exchange and to act as the agent for the authority in all exchange wagering matters approved by the commission, pursuant to section 5 of this act, P.L.2011, c.15 (C.5:5-172), including but not limited to the portion of exchange revenues payable to such person or entity conducting or operating the exchange; d. exchange wagers are submitted to and accepted by the exchange wagering licensee in person, by direct telephone call, or by communication through other electronic media; and e. exchange wagers are placed through the exchange wagering system authorized in accordance with the provisions of this act, P.L.2011, c.15 (C.5:5-168 et al.), and in accordance with commission rules, regulations, and conditions established therefor. L.2011, c.15, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 5:8-130 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-130
Act effective upon approval by majority of votes cast
Status: in_force

If at such election a majority of all the votes cast both for and against the approval of this act shall be cast in favor the approval thereof, then all of its provisions shall forthwith take effect. L.1961, c. 103, p. 676, s. 10, eff. Aug. 31, 1961.
N.J. Stat. § 5:12-14.1 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-14.1
"Conservator"
Status: in_force

"Conservator" --A fiduciary appointed pursuant to the Article concerning Casino License Conservatorship in the Casino Control Act. L.1978, c. 7, s. 8, eff. March 17, 1978.
N.J. Stat. § 5:5-99.1 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-99.1
Appropriation for horse racing purse subsidies.
Status: in_force

1. There shall be appropriated out of the General Fund of the State in the current fiscal year 2019 and in each of the ten fiscal years thereafter $20,000,000 annually to the New Jersey Racing Commission to be used for horse racing purse subsidies. These amounts shall be allocated by the New Jersey Racing Commission equally between the thoroughbred industry and the standardbred industry. Of the funds allocated to the thoroughbred industry, 100 percent shall be allocated to Monmouth Park overnight purses. Of the funds allocated to the standardbred industry, 60 percent shall be allocated to Meadowlands overnight purses; 16 percent to Freehold overnight purses; 12 percent to the New Jersey Sire Stakes purses; 6 percent to purse bonuses for New Jersey sired horses; and 6 percent for breeders awards purses; except that, in the event that live racing programs cease to be conducted by the permit holder at Freehold Raceway, the New Jersey Horse Racing Commission shall reallocate to Meadowlands overnight purses any and all funds allocated to Freehold overnight purses pursuant to this section until such time as a permit holder resumes live racing programs at Freehold Raceway. Any funds reallocated from Freehold overnight purses to Meadowlands overnight purses pursuant to this section shall be used for the sole purpose of conducting not less than 35 standardbred race dates at the Meadowlands Racetrack that otherwise would have been conducted at Freehold Raceway. The minimum of 35 standardbred race dates as herein provided may be decreased upon agreement and written consent from the Standardbred Breeders' and Owners' Association of New Jersey, notwithstanding the requirements of section 30 of P.L.2001, c.199 (C.5:5-156). L.2019, c.36, s.1; amended 2024, c.76, s.1; 2025, c.11.
N.J. Stat. § 5:5-145 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-145
Distribution of inactive, dormant accounts.
Status: in_force

19. All amounts remaining in wagering accounts inactive or dormant for such period and under such conditions as established by regulation shall be paid 50% to the account wagering licensee and 50% to the New Jersey Racing Industry Special Fund. L.2001,c.199,s.19.
N.J. Stat. § 5:9-16 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-16
Persons prohibited from purchasing tickets or shares
Status: in_force

No ticket or share shall be purchased by, and no prize shall be paid to any of the following persons: any officer or employee of the division or to any spouse, child, brother, sister or parent residing as a member of the same household in the principal place of abode of any of the foregoing persons. L.1970, c. 13, s. 16, eff. Feb. 16, 1970.
N.J. Stat. § 5:7-13 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 7 / Section 7-13
License for race or exhibition; liability insurance
Status: in_force

No license shall be issued for the holding of any motor vehicle race or exhibition of motor vehicle driving skill until the person applying for the license shall have filed with the department evidence satisfactory to it of the issuance of an insurance policy approved by the department and conditioned, in the case of a race or exhibition at a track or other place accommodating less than one thousand people, for the payment of not less than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) to any one person obtaining judgment, and not less than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00) on all judgments recovered, and for the payment of not less than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00) to any one person obtaining judgment, and not less than one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) on all judgments recovered, in the case of all other races or exhibitions, upon a claim or claims arising out of the same transaction or transactions, connected with the same subject of action (to be apportioned ratably among judgment creditors according to the amount of their respective judgments) for damages because of bodily injury, including death at any time resulting therefrom, caused to any person or persons, other than the driver, and all pit area personnel as the result of an accident occurring as a result of the conduct of any motor vehicle race or exhibition of motor vehicle driving skill, for which the license is granted, under which policy the liability of the company shall become absolute when loss or damage covered by the policy occurs, and satisfaction by the insured of a final judgment for the loss or damage shall not be a condition precedent to the right or duty of said company to make payment on account of the loss or damage and which policy shall not be cancellable or annulled as to any loss or damage by an agreement between the carrier and the insured after the insured has become responsible for the loss or damage or in any other event, except on ten days prior notice to the department. L.1953, c. 174, p. 1442, s. 6.
N.J. Stat. § 5:8-101 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-101
Licensing of owner, operator of amusement games; terms defined.
Status: in_force

2. It shall be lawful for the governing body of any municipality, at any time after this act shall become operative and except when prohibited by this act, to license the owner and operator of any amusement game or games, whether of skill or chance, or both and whether said game be played and operated with or without numbers or figures, to hold and operate such amusement game or games, which term is defined as a game or games played for amusement or entertainment, in which the person or player actively participates and the outcome of which is not in the control of the operator, and which is so conducted that the sale of a right to participate, the event which determines whether a player wins or loses and the award of the prize, all occur as a continuous sequence at the time when and place where the player or players are all present, provided that the same are to be held and operated at a recognized amusement park or at a seashore or other resort in that part thereof customarily constituting an amusement or entertainment area according to the customary understanding of said terms in the community, and provided that the same shall be held, operated and conducted pursuant to this act and such license and the license issued by the Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission, as hereinafter provided, and under such conditions and regulations for the supervision and conduct thereof as shall be prescribed by rules and regulations duly adopted from time to time by the commission, not inconsistent with the provisions of this act, and for any person or persons to participate in and play such amusement games conducted under such licenses . As used in this section: "Recognized amusement park" means a commercially operated permanent business, open to the public at least 31 consecutive days annually, designed and themed for the primary purpose of providing participatory amusements incorporating skill-based attractions, rides or water slides licensed in accordance with P.L.1975, c.105 (C.5:3-31 et seq.), or electronic amusements, and food and merchandise concessions in permanent structures. Nothing in this definition shall prevent a license from being issued in any location which has had a license issued prior to the effective date of P.L.2015, c.149 (C.5:8-78.1 et al.). "Skill-based attraction" means an amusement utilizing a tangible object such as a ball, puck or other portable object either alone or in competition with other on-premises guests, or requiring the exertion of physical, aerobic activity, such as dancing, climbing, running, or jumping rope; or any amusement that is predominantly skill-based and can be played either alone or in competition with other on-premises guests. "Electronic amusement" means an amusement offered through an electronic device that allows a player to participate in a game of skill or chance through interaction with the device. L.1959, c.109, s.2; amended 2015, c.149, s.2; 2017, c.47, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 5:8-50 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-50
Short title
Status: in_force

This act shall be known as and may be cited as the "Raffles Licensing Law." L.1954, c. 5, p. 17, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 5:9-4 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-4
Division of the state lottery; establishment
Status: in_force

There is hereby established in the Department of the Treasury a Division of the State Lottery, which shall include a State Lottery Commission and a director. L.1970, c. 13, s. 4, eff. Feb. 16, 1970.
N.J. Stat. § 5:13-7 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 13 / Section 13-7
Report of injury; precondition to suit; limitation on time
Status: in_force

As a precondition to bringing any suit in connection with a skiing injury against an operator, a skier shall report in writing to the ski area operator all the details of any accident as soon as possible, but in no event longer than 90 days from the time of the incident giving rise to the suit. The report shall include at least the following: name, address, brief description of incident, location, alleged cause, others involved and witnesses, if any. If it is not practicable to give the report because of severe physical disability resulting from a skiing accident or incident, the report shall be given as soon as practicable. This section is not applicable with respect to a ski area unless the operator conspicuously posts notice to skiers of the requirements of the section. A skier who fails to give the report within 90 days from the time of the accident or incident may be permitted to give the report at any time within 1 year after the accident or incident, in the discretion of a judge of the superior court, if the ski area operator is not substantially prejudiced thereby. Application to the court for permission to give a late report shall be made upon motion based upon affidavits showing sufficient reasons for the skier's failure to give the report within 90 days from the time of the accident or incident. L.1979, c. 29, s. 7, eff. Feb. 22, 1979.
N.J. Stat. § 5:12-95.22 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-95.22
Location of primary Internet gaming operation.
Status: in_force

20. a. A casino's primary Internet gaming operation, including facilities, equipment and personnel who are directly engaged in the conduct of Internet gaming activity, shall be located within a restricted area on the premises of the casino hotel or in another facility owned or leased by the casino licensee that is secure, inaccessible to the public, and specifically designed to house that equipment, and where the equipment shall be under the complete control of the casino licensee or its Internet gaming affiliate, within the territorial limits of Atlantic City, New Jersey. Backup equipment used on a temporary basis pursuant to rules established by the division to conduct Internet gaming may, with the approval of the division, be located outside the territorial limits of Atlantic City, provided no internet gaming shall occur unless a wager is accepted by a casino within the territorial limits of Atlantic City, New Jersey. For the purposes of this section, a secure facility within Atlantic City that is owned or leased by the casino licensee to house Internet gaming equipment shall be considered to be part of the casino hotel facility notwithstanding that the facility may not be contiguous with the premises of the casino hotel. b. Facilities used to conduct and support Internet gaming shall: (1) be arranged in a manner promoting optimum security for Internet gaming; (2) include a closed circuit visual monitoring system according to specifications approved by the division, with access on the licensed premises to the system or its signal provided to the division; (3) not be designed in any way that might interfere with the ability of the division to supervise Internet gaming operations; and (4) comply in all respects with regulations of the division pertaining thereto. L.2013, c.27, s.20; amended 2014, c.23, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 5:5-38.2 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-38.2
Issuance of special horse racing permit for certain special steeplechase races, wagering, simulcasting.
Status: in_force

1. a. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 1 of P.L.1949, c.26 (C.5:5-39.1) or any other law to the contrary, the commission may grant a special permit, to a permit holder in good standing authorized to conduct running races in this State, for the holding or conducting of a special steeplechase race meeting at a location other than a racetrack, provided that the special steeplechase race meeting is conducted in conjunction with an organization that has experience conducting steeplechase races pursuant to section 54 of P.L.1940, c.17 (C.5:5-74), and provided that the special steeplechase race meeting is recognized by the National Steeplechase and Hunt Association. A special permit granted pursuant to this subsection shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the commission. b. The commission may grant only one special permit pursuant to subsection a. of this section per calendar year, which shall be valid only for the calendar year in which it is issued. Any running race permit holder in good standing may apply for the special permit. The number of racing days authorized pursuant to the special permit shall not exceed two days in a calendar year. Any racing day that is run pursuant to the special permit shall count toward the total number of racing days allotted to the running race permit holder. c. A permit holder that is granted a special permit pursuant to this section shall keep and maintain separate books and records for the special steeplechase race meeting to the same extent as is required of a permit holder and shall file such report and audits as may otherwise be required on or before such date as the commission may designate. d. Sums in the parimutuel pools shall be distributed as if the special steeplechase race meeting is held at the location for which the special permit holder holds a running race permit, as provided in chapter 5 of Title 5 of the Revised Statutes, except that the special permit holder may enter into a contractual agreement with the organization with which the permit holder is conducting the special steeplechase race meeting providing for the distribution of money that would otherwise statutorily be distributed to the permit holder. e. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law to the contrary, simulcasting of a special running race meeting authorized by this section shall be conducted as if the special running race meeting is held at the location for which the special permit holder holds a running race permit, except that the special permit holder may also transmit the simulcast signal to the racetrack for which the special permit holder holds a running race permit. The simulcasting within this State of a special running race meeting authorized by this section shall not require the consent of any horsemen's organization and shall be made available at the industry standard rate. Upon application to and approval by the commission, the holder of a special permit granted pursuant to subsection a. of this section may transmit simulcast horse races of the special running race meeting to any facility outside of New Jersey with which the special permit holder has entered into an agreement. f. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 1 of P.L.1949, c.26 (C.5:5-39.1), the conduct of a steeplechase race meeting as provided under this section, which shall not exceed two days in a calendar year, shall not require approval by the legal voters of the county or the municipality where the race is to be held, but the governing body of the municipality may object to the issuance of the special permit in accordance with this subsection. Prior to granting a special permit pursuant to subsection a. of this section, the commission shall provide written notice to the governing body of the municipality where the special steeplechase race meeting is to be held. The governing body may object to the issuance of the special permit by passing a resolution within 30 days of receipt of the notice and by transmitting a copy of the resolution to the commission, in which case the special permit shall not be issued. If the governing body does not object by passing a resolution within 30 days of receipt of the notice, the commission may grant the special permit. L.2016, c.54, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 5:12-112.5 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-112.5
Enforcement, unlawful gambling.
Status: in_force

18. To enforce section 112 of P.L.1977, c.110 (C.5:12-112) or any prohibition against unlawful gambling in violation of Article IV, Section VII, paragraph 2 of the New Jersey Constitution other than a sweepstakes offered or conducted in violation of section 2 of P.L.2025, c.128 (C.52:17B-139.15), the director of the Division of Gaming Enforcement, in addition to other powers conferred upon the director, may issue subpoenas to any person, administer an oath or affirmation to any person, conduct hearings in aid of any investigation or inquiry, promulgate such rules and regulations, and prescribe such forms as may be necessary, which shall have the force of law. L.2025, c.128, s.18.
N.J. Stat. § 5:8-108 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-108
Examination of books and records
Status: in_force

The governing body of the municipality and the Control Commissioner shall have power to examine or cause to be examined the books and records of any licensee so far as they may relate to any transactions connected with the holding and conducting of any amusement game thereunder and to examine any manager, officer, director, agent or employee thereof under oath in relation to the conduct of any such amusement game under any such license but any information so received shall not be disclosed except so far as may be necessary for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this act. L.1959, c. 109, p. 513, s. 9.
N.J. Stat. § 5:12-4 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-4
"Application"
Status: in_force

"Application" --A written request for permission to engage in any act or activity which is regulated under the provisions of this act. L.1977, c. 110, s. 4, eff. June 2, 1977.
N.J. Stat. § 5:8-51.6 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-51.6
Conduct of raffles at large sporting venues, or remotely.
Status: in_force

1. a. It shall be lawful for an organization eligible to conduct raffles in accordance with section 2 of P.L.1954, c.5 (C.5:8-51) and registered and licensed with the Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission to conduct, whether in person at any time or remotely while the Public Health Emergency declared by the Governor in Executive Order No. 103 of 2020 is in effect or whenever a Public Health Emergency, pursuant to the "Emergency Health Powers Act," P.L.2005, c.222 (C.26:13-1 et seq.), has been declared by the Governor and is in effect, raffles in a large sporting venue located in a municipality where the provisions of the "Raffles Licensing Law," P.L.1954, c.5 (C.5:8-50 et seq.), are operative, provided that all other requirements to conduct raffles are met. To the extent any conflict exists between this act, P.L.2018, c.79 (C.5:8-51.6), and the "Raffles Licensing Law," P.L.1954, c.5 (C.5:8-50 et seq.), then the provisions set forth in this act shall govern. For the purposes of this section, the conduct of the raffle remotely using the Internet or other electronic means shall be deemed to be the conduct of the raffle at the large sporting venue, and shall be deemed to take place only thereat, regardless of any participant's physical location within this State, provided the large sporting venue and the specific event with which the conduct of the raffle is associated are conspicuously and specifically identified in conjunction with the raffles and remote ticket sales, personnel of the organization conducting the raffle, whether or not through a third-party vendor, are located in the venue at the time of the sale and drawing of any ticket, and the drawing and the announcement of any winning raffle tickets occurs prior to the end of the event at the large sporting venue with which the raffle is associated. An organization conducting a raffle at a large sporting venue is subject to the following requirements: (1) The organization conducting the raffle, in conjunction with the large sporting venue, shall announce the winner or winners of a raffle on the date on which the event with which the raffle is associated occurs. The organization and the large sporting venue shall post each winning raffle ticket number on their respective websites, if such websites have been established, on the same date as the announcement, which number shall be posted for one year or until each winner claims the prize and submits any required documentation. For raffles conducted in person, any prize from a raffle shall be delivered to a claimant verified to have the winning ticket within 30 days of the event in which the raffle took place; however, if no claimant verified to have the winning ticket claims the prize and signs all reasonably necessary documentation within 30 days of the event at which the raffle took place, the organization conducting the raffle shall hold the proceeds for a period of one year from the date of the raffle. If no claimant with the winning raffle ticket claims the prize and has signed all reasonably necessary documentation within one year from the date of the drawing, then the prize shall be forfeited and shall revert back to the organization for its own authorized use. For any raffles conducted remotely while the Public Health Emergency declared by the Governor in Executive Order No. 103 of 2020 is in effect or whenever a Public Health Emergency, pursuant to the "Emergency Health Powers Act," P.L.2005, c.222 (C.26:13-1 et seq.), has been declared by the Governor and is in effect, any prize from a raffle shall be delivered at the large sporting venue at which the event with which the raffle was associated occurred to a claimant verified to have the winning ticket within one year of the event during which the raffle took place. If no claimant with the winning raffle ticket claims the prize and has signed all reasonably necessary documentation within one year from the date of the drawing, then the prize shall be forfeited and shall revert back to the organization for its own authorized use. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any prize which due to its nature must be claimed by a date certain, such as a ticket to an event scheduled at the large stadium venue, which is not claimed within 72 hours of the event, then the prize shall be forfeited and shall revert back to the organization for its own authorized use. (2) Any daily and annual limits on the value of prizes contained in existing law or regulation shall not apply to raffles conducted at large sporting venues in accordance with this act, P.L.2018, c.79 (C.5:8-51.6). (3) On a quarterly basis in accordance with a schedule established by the commission, an organization conducting raffles in a large sporting venue in accordance with this act, P.L.2018, c.79 (C.5:8-51.6), shall furnish to the control commission a duly verified statement showing the amount of the gross receipts derived from each raffle held, operated, or conducted in the preceding quarter, which shall include receipts from the sale of shares, tickets, or rights in any manner connected with participation in the raffle or the right to participate therein, each item of expense incurred or paid, and each item of expenditure made or to be made, name and address of each person to whom each such item has been or is to be paid, with a detailed description of the merchandise purchased or the services rendered therefor, the net proceeds derived from each such raffle, and the uses to which such net proceeds have been or are to be applied and a list of prizes offered or given, with the respective values thereof and it shall be the duty of each organization to maintain and keep such books and records as may be necessary to substantiate the particulars of each such report. (4) An organization shall not conduct a raffle remotely unless the organization has received written approval from and is operating the raffle in conjunction with the large sporting venue and has received written approval from the Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission of measures it proposes and implements that ensure, to the greatest extent possible, the fairness, integrity and security of the remote conduct of the raffle and the security of the method of receipt of payment for any raffle ticket sale. The commission may consult with the Division of Gaming Enforcement in the Department of Law and Public Safety in its review of the measures the organization proposes and implements. b. Notwithstanding section 9 of P.L.1954, c.5 (C.5:8-58), an organization conducting raffles at a large sporting venue may conduct raffles on Sunday. Alcohol may be served at the sporting venue during the conduct of raffles provided that the sporting venue is the holder of a sporting facility license in accordance with R.S.33:1-12, or other appropriate license, to serve alcohol at retail for consumption on the premises by the glass or other open receptacle or in original containers. An organization conducting raffles at a large sporting venue is not required to conduct the drawings openly and in plain view of all players present. c. Tickets for raffles conducted in person at a large sporting venue may be sold only by in-person transactions within the geographic area of the large sporting venue electronically or by the issuance of paper tickets, and through devices operated or kiosks staffed by individuals who are employed by or represent the organization conducting the raffle. Tickets for raffles conducted remotely while the Public Health Emergency declared by the Governor in Executive Order No. 103 of 2020 is in effect or whenever a Public Health Emergency, pursuant to the "Emergency Health Powers Act," P.L.2005, c.222 (C.26:13-1 et seq.), has been declared by the Governor and is in effect, may be sold remotely to purchasers physically located within this State, using the Internet or other electronic means, in accordance with this subsection. Tickets for raffles may not be purchased electronically by the public other than through transactions with the personnel of the organization conducting the raffle, whether or not such transaction is completed through a third-party vendor. Transactions between the purchaser and individuals who are employed by or otherwise represent the organization conducting the raffle may be made by cash, credit card, or other electronic payment methods, including, but not limited to, the utilization of Internet or intranet access (Wi-Fi or cellular connectivity). The sale and purchase of tickets remotely using the Internet or other electronic means shall be deemed to take place only at the large sporting venue regardless of a purchaser's physical location within this State, provided the personnel of the organization conducting the raffle, whether or not through a third-party vendor, is located in the venue at the time of sale. An organization conducting a raffle remotely using the Internet or other electronic means shall establish and adhere to procedures and controls, including but not limited to the use of geolocation technology, approved by the commission that ensure, to the greatest extent possible, that raffle tickets will be sold only to persons physically located in this State. Tickets for raffles conducted in accordance with this act, P.L.2018, c.79 (C.5:8-51.6), shall not be subject to any ticket price limits set for the general conduct of raffles. Pre-set bundles of tickets may be sold at a discount to participants. d. Pursuant to P.L.2018, c.79 (C.5:8-51.6) and notwithstanding the provisions of subsection b. of section 2 of P.L.1954, c.5 (C.5:8-51), a 50-50 raffle shall have the raffle's net proceeds divided between the raffle winner and the organization conducting the raffle as a prize, and the prize may be awarded to a single participant or may be divided between a pre-determined number of participants. If the prize is to be divided between more than one participant, potential participants shall be made aware of such a division. No more than one 50-50 raffle as described in this subsection shall be conducted during a ticketed event. e. An organization conducting a raffle in person at a large sporting venue may sell only traditional paper tickets, may use only electronic raffle systems, or may use a combination of paper and electronic raffle systems. An organization conducting a raffle remotely at a large sporting venue while the Public Health Emergency declared by the Governor in Executive Order No. 103 of 2020 is in effect or whenever a Public Health Emergency, pursuant to the "Emergency Health Powers Act," P.L.2005, c.222 (C.26:13-1 et seq.), has been declared by the Governor and is in effect, may also use the Internet or other electronic means, including software applications. Drawings for all raffles may be conducted either by a traditional drawing of duplicate paper tickets or electronically, with the winner or winners selected by electronic means. For raffles conducted in paper form where winners are chosen electronically or in combination of paper and electronic raffle systems, the paper tickets shall be entered into the electronic raffle system for record-keeping and for drawing purposes so that the purchases of paper tickets have an equal chance of winning as the purchases of electronic rights. f. Notwithstanding the provisions of P.L.1954, c.5 (C.5:8-50 et seq.), or any other law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, an organization conducting a raffle at a large sporting venue shall be permitted to deduct from gross revenues its reasonable costs and expenses of conducting the raffle. g. The commission, in consultation with the Division of Gaming Enforcement in the Department of Law and Public Safety, shall promulgate, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), rules and regulations governing the conduct of raffles remotely using the Internet or other electronic means in accordance with the provisions of this section. h. As used in this section: "Electronic raffle systems" means hardware, software, including software applications, internet, cellular, or Wi-Fi connected devices and associated devices that enable raffles to be conducted entirely by electronic means, with rights to participate sold electronically by individuals who are employed by or otherwise represent the organization conducting the raffle, that generate a unique electronic entry to the raffle that is the equivalent of a paper ticket, each an electronic ticket which may be delivered to the purchaser electronically, at the point of sale on the premises of the large sporting venue recorded in the electronic raffle system as eligible entries or rights to participate, and winners determined by random drawing from all electronic entries or rights to participate. "Internet or other electronic means" shall not include electronic raffle systems. "Large sporting venue" means a stadium, arena, or similar venue with minimum seating for 8,000 spectators wherein professional, semi-professional, or collegiate athletes compete in sports or other athletic games and including the parking lots adjacent to and serving the patrons of that venue. "Net proceeds" means the gross income from the sale of tickets or rights to participate in a raffle, less only such actual expenses incurred as are authorized in the "Raffles Licensing Law," P.L.1954, c.5 (C.5:8-50 et seq.), and by the commission. L.2018, c.79, s.1; amended 2020, c.124, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 5:5-128 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-128
Findings, declarations relative to horse racing and off-track wagering.
Status: in_force

2. The Legislature finds and declares that: a. The horse racing industry is economically important to this State, and the general welfare of the people of the State will be promoted by the advancement of horse racing and related projects and facilities in the State. b. It is the intent of the Legislature, by authorizing off-track wagering and account wagering in this State, to promote the economic future of the horse racing industry in this State, to foster the potential for increased commerce, employment and recreational opportunities in this State, to preserve the State's open spaces, to preserve and enhance the overall economic well-being of the horse racing and horse breeding industries, and to generate greater interest in the horse racing industry and the sport of horse racing in New Jersey. c. It is the further intent of the Legislature that facilities offering off-track wagering opportunities to the public also offer other amenities such as quality dining and handicapping facilities and that, in doing so, these facilities strive to be of the highest quality in the country. d. The Legislature has determined that the New Jersey Racing Commission is best suited to oversee, license and regulate off-track wagering and account wagering in the State, and that the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority, by virtue of its experience in the operation of parimutuel wagering facilities and other entertainment-related projects in this State, is particularly well-suited to ensure the fiscal soundness and technical reliability of an account wagering system, and to be licensed, along with other well-suited entities, as off-track wagering licensees pursuant to the terms of this act. e. In establishing off-track wagering facilities, the authority and other licensees will not be performing an essential government function but rather an essentially private business function. Numerous municipalities, residents and businesses will be impacted by the establishment of off-track wagering facilities throughout the State. A municipality having an off-track wagering facility sited within its boundaries is therefore entitled to receive an appropriate level of property tax for municipal services. Fundamental fairness dictates that an off-track wagering facility, even if owned and not leased by the authority, be subject to local property tax requirements. f. By regulation of the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control, there exist special licenses that permit the sale of alcoholic beverages on public property. These special licenses are typically available to the authority. Because the establishment of off-track wagering facilities is, in reality, essentially a private business function and not an essential government function a private holder of a Class C plenary retail consumption license is given priority to provide alcoholic beverages at an off-track wagering facility. However, many municipalities in New Jersey do not have a sufficient number of liquor licenses or licensees who are available. Therefore, in order to ensure the establishment of an off-track wagering facility when a license or a private holder of a plenary retail consumption license is not available, it is necessary in this act to allow for the issuance of a special concessionaire permit to the authority, and a special license to other off-track wagering licensees, under certain limited circumstances. L.2001, c.199, s.2; amended 2004, c.116, s.3; 2011, c.26, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 5:9-13.5 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-13.5
Withholding of certain lottery winnings.
Status: in_force

5. If a lottery prize claimant is in arrears of a child support order, or is a former recipient of Aid to Families with Dependent Children or Work First New Jersey, food stamp benefits or low-income home energy assistance benefits who has incurred an overpayment which has not been repaid, the Department of Human Services shall promptly notify the Department of the Treasury and the Division of the State Lottery of the claimant's name, address, social security number and amount due on an arrears child support order or the amount due on an overpayment. The Department of the Treasury shall withhold this amount from the pending lottery payment and transmit same to the Department of Human Services or the Probation Division, as the case may be, in accordance with regulations promulgated by the State Treasurer. L.1991,c.384,s.5; amended 1998, c.1, s.35.
N.J. Stat. § 5:8-25 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-25
Licensing of certain entities to hold games of chance, use of certain electronic devices permitted.
Status: in_force

2. It shall be lawful for the governing body of any municipality, at any time after this act shall become operative within such municipality and except when prohibited by this act, to license bona fide organizations or associations of veterans of any war in which the United States has been engaged, churches or religious congregations and religious organizations, charitable, educational and fraternal organizations, civic and service clubs, senior citizen associations and clubs, officially recognized volunteer fire companies, and officially recognized volunteer first aid or rescue squads, to hold and operate games of chance of, and restricted to, the specific kind of game of chance commonly known as bingo or lotto played for prizes with cards bearing numbers or other designations, five or more in one line, the holder covering numbers, as objects, similarly numbered, are drawn from a receptacle and the game being won by the person who first covers a previously designated arrangement of numbers on such a card, by selling shares or tickets or rights to participate in such games and by conducting the games accordingly, when the entire net proceeds of such games of chance are to be devoted to educational, charitable, patriotic, religious or public-spirited uses, and, in the case of organizations or associations of veterans, and senior citizen associations or clubs, to the support of such organizations, and for any such organization, association, church, congregation, society, club, fire company, first aid or rescue squad, or senior citizen association or club, when so licensed, to hold, operate and conduct such games of chance by its active members pursuant to this act and such license, and under such conditions and regulations for the supervision and conduct thereof as shall be prescribed by rules and regulations duly adopted from time to time by the Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission, hereinafter designated as the control commission, not inconsistent with the provisions of this act, but only when the entire net proceeds thereof are devoted to the uses aforesaid and for any person or persons to participate in and play such games of chance conducted under any such license. The control commission shall, pursuant to regulations promulgated by it, authorize the use in conducting bingo or lotto of electronic devices that are the functional equivalent of the cards, numbered objects, and receptacle described herein to the extent that the use of such devices is not inconsistent with any other provision of this act or the provisions of subparagraph A of the New Jersey Constitution, Article IV, Section 7, paragraph 2. Any such electronic device shall comply with specifications prescribed by the commission and shall be approved by the commission prior to use. Such devices shall not include any device into which currency, coins or tokens may be inserted or from which currency, coins or tokens, or any receipt for monetary value, can be dispensed or which, once provided to a person participating in bingo, is capable of communicating with other such devices. Nothing contained in this section shall be construed as allowing electronic devices used by a qualified organization in conducting bingo or lotto to be linked to electronic devices used by any other qualified organization in conducting bingo or lotto. L.1954, c.6, s.2; amended 1955, c.160, s.1; 1973, c.127, s.1; 2005, c.140, s.1; 2013, c.85, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 5:10A-74 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 10A / Section 10A-74
Assessment, collection of development fees.
Status: in_force

74. a. After the adoption of the plan by the commission pursuant to subsection f. of section 73 of P.L.2015, c.19 (C.5:10A-73), the commission may, by resolution, provide for the assessment and collection of development fees on developments within the district as provided hereunder. b. Development fees assessed by the commission shall be based upon the growth and development forecasts contained in the plan and shall be levied in order to raise only those amounts needed to accomplish the transportation projects set forth in the plan and allowable administrative costs. Those fees shall be assessed based upon the formula or formulas contained in the resolution and shall be uniformly applied, with such exceptions as are authorized or required by sections 69 through 81 of P.L.2015, c.19 (C.5:10A-69 through C.5:10A-81). c. A formula or formulas adopted by the commission by resolution shall reflect a methodology which relates the use of land to the impact of the proposed development on the transportation system, including, but not limited to: vehicle trips generated by the development; the square footage of an occupied structure; the number of employees regularly employed at the development; the number of parking spaces located at the development; or any combination thereof. d. The resolution may provide for credits against assessed development fees for payments made, or expenses incurred, which have been determined by the commission to be in furtherance of the district transportation plan, including, but not limited to, contributions to transportation improvements, other than those required for safe and efficient highway access to a development, and costs attributable to the promotion of public transit, walking, bicycling, or ridesharing. e. The resolution may either exempt or reduce the development fee for specified land uses which have been determined by the commission to have a beneficial, neutral, or comparatively minor adverse impact on the transportation needs of the district. f. The resolution may provide for a reduced rate of development fees for developers submitting a peak-hour automobile trip reduction plan approved by the commission under standards adopted by the commission. Standards for the approval of peak-hour automobile trip reduction plans may include, but need not be limited to: physical design for improved transit, ridesharing, and pedestrian access; design of developments which include a mix of residential and nonresidential uses; and proximity to potential labor pools. g. The assessment of a development fee shall be reasonably related to the impact of the proposed development on the transportation system of the district and shall not exceed the development's fair share of the cost of the transportation improvement necessary to accommodate the additional burden on the district's transportation system that is attributable to the proposed development and related allowable administrative costs. h. A resolution shall be sufficiently certain and definitive to enable every person who may be required to pay a fee to know or calculate the limit and extent of the fee which is to be assessed against a specific development. i. Upon the adoption by the commission of a resolution pursuant to subsection a. of this section, a separate assessment for off-site transportation improvements within the district shall not be made by the State, a county, or a municipality except as permitted pursuant to sections 69 through 81 of P.L.2015, c.19 (C.5:10A-69 through C.5:10A-81). j. A development fee shall not be assessed for any low and moderate income housing units which are constructed pursuant to the "Fair Housing Act," P.L.1985, c.222 (C.52:27D-301 et al.) or under court order or settlement. k. At least 30% of any development fees collected in accordance with this section shall be used for transportation related projects within the municipality where the development, for which a particular fee was collected, is located. L.2015, c.19, s.74.
N.J. Stat. § 5:12-128 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-128
Civil investigative demand
Status: in_force

a. Whenever the Attorney General has reason to believe that any person or enterprise may be in possession, custody, or control of any documentary materials relevant to an investigation under this act, he may, prior to the institution of a civil or criminal proceeding thereon, issue in writing, and cause to be served upon such person, a civil investigative demand requiring such person to produce such material for examination. b. Each such demand shall: (1) State the nature of the conduct constituting the alleged violation which is under investigation and the provision of law applicable thereto; (2) Describe the class or classes of documentary material to be produced thereunder with such specificity and certainty as to permit such material to be fairly identified; (3) Prescribe a return date which will provide a reasonable period of time within which the material so demanded may be assembled and made available for inspection and copying or reproduction; and (4) Identify the custodian to whom such material shall be made available. c. No such demand shall: (1) Contain any requirement which would be held to be unreasonable if contained in a subpoena duces tecum issued in aid of a grand jury investigation; or (2) Require the production of any documentary evidence which would be otherwise privileged from disclosure if demanded by a subpoena duces tecum issued in aid of a grand jury investigation. d. Service of any such demand or any petition filed under this section may be made upon a person by: (1) Delivering a duly executed copy thereof to any partner, executive officer, managing agent, or general agent thereof, or to any agent thereof authorized by appointment or by law to receive service of process on behalf of such person, or upon any individual person; (2) Delivering a duly executed copy thereof to the principal office or place of business of the person to be served; or (3) Depositing such copy in the United States mail, by registered or certified mail duly addressed to such person at its principal office or place of business. e. A verified return by the individual serving any such demand or petition setting forth the manner of such service shall be prima facie proof of such service. In the case of service by registered or certified mail, such return shall be accompanied by the return post office receipt of delivery of such demand. f. Any person upon whom any demand issued under this section has been duly served shall make such material available for inspection and copying or reproduction to the Attorney General at the principal place of business of such person, or at such other place as the Attorney General and such person thereafter may agree and prescribe in writing, on the return date specified in such demand or on such later date as the Attorney General may prescribe in writing. Upon written agreement between such person and the Attorney General, copies may be substituted for all or any part of such original materials. The Attorney General may cause the preparation of such copies of documentary material as may be required for official use by the Attorney General. While in the possession of the Attorney General, no material so produced shall be available for examination, without the consent of the person who produced such material, by any individual other than the Attorney General or his duly appointed representatives. Under such reasonable terms and conditions as the Attorney General shall prescribe, documentary material while in his possession shall be available for examination by the person who produced such material or any duly authorized representatives of such person. g. Upon completion of: (1) The review and investigation for which any documentary material was produced under this action, and (2) Any case or proceeding arising from such investigation, the Attorney General shall return to the person who produced such material all such material other than copies thereof made by the Attorney General pursuant to this section which has not passed into the control of any court or grand jury through the introduction thereof into the record of such case or proceeding. h. When any documentary material has been produced by any person under this section for use in any racketeering investigation, and no such case or proceeding arising therefrom has been instituted within a reasonable time after completion of the examination and analysis of all evidence assembled in the course of such investigation, such person shall be entitled, upon written demand made upon the Attorney General, to the return of all documentary material other than copies thereof made pursuant to this section so produced by such person. i. Whenever any person fails to comply with any civil investigative demand duly served upon him under this section or whenever satisfactory copying or reproduction of any such material cannot be done and such person refuses to surrender such material, the Attorney General may file in the Superior Court a petition for an order of such court for the enforcement of this section. j. The provisions of this section shall not apply to any situation covered by the provisions of section 79 of this act, and shall in no way limit the division's authority under that section. L.1977, c. 110, s. 128, eff. June 2, 1977.
N.J. Stat. § 5:3-57 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-57
Written report of accident precondition to bringing suit
Status: in_force

3. a. As a precondition to bringing any suit in connection with an injury against an amusement park operator, a rider shall report in writing to the amusement park operator all the details of any accident within 90 days from the time of the incident giving rise to the suit. b. In order to facilitate reporting of accidents or injuries, every amusement park operator shall designate an office or location as a site for reporting accidents and injuries. The designated office or site shall be open and staffed during regular business hours and shall be clearly designated in writing. The operator shall designate and identify more than one such office or location if necessary within the amusement park so that no area containing amusement park rides is further than reasonable walking distance from an office or location. c. An accident report shall include at least the following: name and address of the accident victim, brief description of incident location, alleged cause of accident, name and address of the ride operator, others involved and witnesses, if any. The precondition in subsection a. of this section is not applicable unless the operator conspicuously posts notice of the reporting requirement in English and one other language deemed appropriate by the amusement park operator and in at least five different locations on the premises, including each entrance and exit, each place designated for receiving reports of accidents and injuries during business hours and each place designated as a first aid station. The Department of Labor shall provide the rider or his representative with a copy of the accident report as required by section 17 of P.L.1975, c.105 (C.5:3-47) upon request. L.1992,c.118,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 5:12A-16.1 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 12A / Section 12A-16.1
Deduction from gross revenue from non-Internet sports wagering; procedure to ensure against loss to Casino Revenue Fund.
Status: in_force

1. a. A casino or racetrack that holds a sports wagering license shall receive an annual deduction from the gross revenue from non-Internet sports wagering taxed pursuant to section 7 of P.L.2018, c.33 (C.5:12A-16) in an amount equal to the promotional gaming credits actually wagered by patrons, that are reported by that licensee in its annual tax return. b. A casino or racetrack that holds a sports wagering license shall be allowed the deduction, pursuant to subsection a. of this section, from gross revenues from non-Internet sports wagering for a tax year for the total value of promotional gaming credits actually wagered by patrons at all licensed casinos and racetracks for that tax year in excess of $8,000,000. For the first tax year in which this act takes effect, the division shall reduce the $8,000,000 deduction threshold for that tax year in proportion to the part of the tax year that has elapsed prior to the effective date of this act. c. (1) The division shall establish, by regulation, procedures to ensure that the promotional gaming credit deduction established pursuant to this section does not result in a negative fiscal impact to the Casino Revenue Fund, or the General Fund as appropriate under section 7 of P.L.2018, c.33 (C.5:12A-16). If necessary, the division may reduce the value of the available deduction to eliminate any negative fiscal impact to the Casino Revenue Fund, or the General Fund as appropriate, attributable solely to the deduction and not to other economic or other factors that cause a negative fiscal impact to the Casino Revenue Fund, or the General Fund as appropriate. (2) For the purposes of this subsection, "negative fiscal impact to the Casino Revenue Fund or the General Fund" shall mean that the amount generated from taxation of promotional gaming credits falls below the level generated in calendar year 2017. d. No deduction shall be allowed pursuant to this section for any promotional gaming credits included in the calculation of any other deduction for promotional gaming credits, including, but not limited to, the deduction allowed pursuant to section 2 of P.L.2008, c.12 (C.5:12-144.2). e. As used in this section, "promotional gaming credit" means a sports wagering credit or other item approved by the division that is issued by a casino or racetrack that holds a sports wagering license to a patron for the purpose of enabling the placement of a wager in a sports pool in the licensee's casino or racetrack. No such credit shall be reported as a promotional gaming credit unless the licensee can establish that the credit was issued by the licensee and received from a patron as a wager in a sports pool in the licensee's casino or racetrack. L.2021, c.450.
N.J. Stat. § 5:10A-65 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 10A / Section 10A-65
Additional powers of commission.
Status: in_force

65. The commission may call to its assistance and avail itself of the services of such employees of any State department or agency, as it may require, and as may be available to it for said purpose. The commission may enter into an agreement with any political subdivision of the State by which the commission may be of assistance in the permitting of projects that take place within the district. L.2015, c.19, s.65.
N.J. Stat. § 5:5-135 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-135
Right to control patrons.
Status: in_force

9. Nothing in this act shall be deemed to abrogate the common law right or any other right established by law to exclude or eject permanently from any off-track wagering facility any person who disrupts the operations of its premises, threatens the security of its premises or its occupants, or is disorderly or intoxicated. L.2001,c.199,s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 5:9-22.12 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-22.12
Liberal construction; severability.
Status: in_force

8. This act, P.L.2017, c.98 (C.5:9-22.5 et al.), shall be construed liberally. If any provision of this act or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications which can be given effect without the invalid provisions or applications, and to this end the provisions of this act are declared to be severable. L.2017, c.98, s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 5:9-15 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-15
Sales to person under eighteen years; gifts
Status: in_force

No ticket or share shall be sold to any person under the age of 18, but this shall not be deemed to prohibit the purchase of a ticket or share for the purpose of making a gift by a person 18 years of age or older to a person less than that age. Any licensee who knowingly sells or offers to sell a lottery ticket or share to any person under the age of 18 is a disorderly person. L.1970, c. 13, s. 15, eff. Feb. 16, 1970.
N.J. Stat. § 5:10A-4 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 10A / Section 10A-4
References mean and refer to the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority.
Status: in_force

4. On and after the effective date of P.L.2015, c.19 (C.5:10A-1 et al.), any reference in any law, rule, regulation, order, contract, or document to the Hackensack Meadowlands Development Commission or the New Jersey Meadowlands Commission shall mean and refer to the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority as established by section 4 of P.L.1971, c.137 (C.5:10-4), as modified by P.L.2015, c.19 (C.5:10A-1 et al.), also referred to herein as the "commission." L.2015, c.19, s.4; amended 2015, c.72, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 5:3-19 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-19
§ 5:3-19
Status: in_force

No licensed operator or booth shall be required in connection with the operation of any machine for exhibiting moving pictures which uses only an inclosed incandescent lamp, and only cellulose acetate or other slow-burning films of a size or perforation differing from the standard used in regular moving-picture theaters or similar establishments, providing such exhibition is approved by the municipal authorities having jurisdiction.
N.J. Stat. § 5:13-6 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 13 / Section 13-6
Application of law on comparative negligence
Status: in_force

The assumption of risk set forth in section 5 shall be a complete bar of suit and shall serve as a complete defense to a suit against an operator by a skier for injuries resulting from the assumed risks, notwithstanding the provisions of P.L.1973, c. 146 (C. 2A:15-5.1 et seq.), relating to comparative negligence, unless an operator has violated his duties or responsibilities under this act, in which case the provisions of P.L.1973, c. 146 shall apply. Failure to adhere to the duties set out in sections 4 and 5 shall bar suit against an operator to compensate for injuries resulting from skiing activities, where such failure is found to be a contributory factor in the resulting injury, unless the operator has violated his duties or responsibilities under the act, in which case the provisions of P.L.1973, c. 146 shall apply. L.1979, c. 29, s. 6, eff. Feb. 22, 1979.
N.J. Stat. § 5:12-130 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-130
Impositions of sanctions - standards.
Status: in_force

130. In considering appropriate sanctions in a particular case, the division shall consider: a. The risk to the public and to the integrity of gaming operations created by the conduct of the licensee or registrant; b. The seriousness of the conduct of the licensee or registrant, and whether the conduct was purposeful and with knowledge that it was in contravention of the provisions of this act or regulations promulgated hereunder; c. Any justification or excuse for such conduct by the licensee or registrant; d. The prior history of the particular license or registrant involved with respect to gaming activity; e. The corrective action taken by the licensee or registrant to prevent future misconduct of a like nature from occurring; and f. In the case of a monetary penalty, the amount of the penalty in relation to the severity of the misconduct and the financial means of the licensee or registrant. The division may impose any schedule or terms of payment of such penalty as it may deem appropriate. g. It shall be no defense to disciplinary action before the division that an applicant, licensee, registrant, intermediary company, or holding company inadvertently, unintentionally, or unknowingly violated a provision of this act. Such factors shall only go to the degree of the penalty to be imposed by the division, and not to a finding of a violation itself. L.1977, c.110, s.130; amended 1981, c.503, s.21; 2011, c.19, s.87.
N.J. Stat. § 5:5-64.1 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-64.1
Harness race pools
Status: in_force

1. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 44 of P.L.1940, c.17 (C.5:5-64) or any other law to the contrary, a holder of a permit to conduct harness race meetings, who operates a racetrack at which harness race meetings were conducted during calendar year 1984, but which were suspended for 30 days or more during that calendar year because of fire, and a holder of a permit to conduct harness race meetings, who conducted harness race meetings at the aforementioned racetrack during 1984 and who continues to conduct harness race meetings at that racetrack, shall distribute all sums deposited in any pool where the patron is required to select one horse to the winners thereof, less an amount which shall not exceed 17% of the total deposits plus the breaks. In every pool where the patron is required to select two horses, the holder of the permit shall distribute all sums deposited in each pool to the winners thereof, less an amount which shall not exceed 19% of the total deposits plus the breaks. In every pool where the patron is required to select three or more horses, the holder of the permit shall distribute all sums deposited in each pool to the winners thereof, less an amount which shall not exceed 25% of the total deposits plus the breaks. The permitholder shall distribute to the persons holding winning tickets in any of the aforementioned pools, as a minimum, a sum not exceeding $0.10, calculated on the basis of each dollar deposited in any pool after the deduction of the 17%, 19% or 25%, as the case may be. Should the amount remaining in the pool be insufficient to pay the winners the minimum, the breakage accruing in that race, or any necessary portion thereof, shall be applied toward making up any such deficiency. The breaks are hereby defined as the odd cents over any multiple of $0.10, calculated on the basis of $1.00 otherwise payable to a patron. The permitholder shall retain for his own uses and purposes 50% of the breaks as herein defined, except as the same shall have been applied toward making up a deficiency in a pool as herein provided, and shall distribute as purse money the remaining 50%. The permitholder shall submit to the commission every seventh day of any and every race meeting a report under oath showing the daily and total amount of the breaks, together with such other information as the commission may require. All sums held by the permitholder for payment of outstanding parimutuel tickets, not claimed by the persons entitled thereto within six months from the time such tickets are issued, shall be paid upon the expiration of such six-month holding period as follows: a. beginning July 1, 1997 50% shall be paid to the racing commission for deposit in the general fund of the State and disposition in accordance with section 4 of P.L.1997, c.29 (C.5:5-68.1); b. 25% shall be retained by the permitholder to supplement purses for sire stakes races on which there is parimutuel wagering; and c. 25% shall be retained by the permitholder to supplement overnight purses. Where it is shown to the satisfaction of the commission that the reason for the parimutuel tickets being outstanding and unclaimed is the loss, misplacement or theft of the tickets within the confines and control of the parimutuel department of the permitholder, and it is further shown to the satisfaction of the commission that the parimutuel tickets have been cashed by the parimutuel department, the commission may adjust and credit the permitholder's account accordingly and the permitholder shall reimburse any employee who has been held personally accountable and paid for such lost, stolen or misplaced tickets. All outstanding parimutuel ticket money shall be deposited in an account separate and apart from the track's mutuel or general treasury account. The outstanding parimutuel ticket account shall be subject to the rules and regulations prescribed by the Division of New Jersey Racing Commission. L.1984, c.236, s.1; amended 1986, c.19, s.2; 1997, c.29, s.2; expired December 31, 2000 per 1984, c.236, s.3 (eff. date, as amended by 1993, c.323.
N.J. Stat. § 5:5-99.2 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-99.2
Requirements for receipt of funds.
Status: in_force

4. The recipient of any funds appropriated or allocated pursuant to P.L.2019, c.36 (C.5:5-99.1 et al.), as amended, as a condition of receiving any such funds in the subsequent fiscal year thereafter, shall file an annual report with the Governor, the Legislature, pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1991, c.164 (C.52:14-19.1), and the New Jersey Racing Commission that documents the purposes for which those funds were used and the amounts allocated for those purposes. Each annual report shall include, but not be limited to, the following information: impact on the handle/total amount bet; impact on the total number of horses in the races; impact on the number of New Jersey bred horses in the races; impact on the number of New Jersey bred horses winning races; number of brood mares in New Jersey; number of New Jersey bred foals born; and any impact on the New Jersey Sire Stakes program. Each annual report shall also include a comparison for each fiscal year during which funds are received with each of the five years immediately preceding the first year in which funds are received of the number of races held each year, the number of horses in each race, the number of bets placed on horse races, the number of horses aged four years or younger stabled for a majority of the year in New Jersey, and gate attendance and revenue at each racetrack. The Legislature may choose not to appropriate the amounts provided by section 1 of P.L.2019, c.36 (C.5:5-99.1), as amended, if it determines, based on a review of the reports filed pursuant to this section, that receipt of these funds has not substantially improved the racing industry in New Jersey. If the Legislature chooses to appropriate the amounts provided by section 1 of P.L.2019, c.36 (C.5:5-99.1) , as amended, it shall first pass a concurrent resolution stating that the reports have been reviewed and are satisfactory to the Legislature. L.2019, c.36, s.4; amended 2024, c.76, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 5:5-111 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-111
Definitions
Status: in_force

2. As used in this act: a. "Horsemen's organization" means the Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association, the Standardbred Breeders' and Owners' Association, or another organization or group representing a majority of horsemen engaged in competing for purses during a regularly scheduled horse race meeting, as the case may be. b. "Intertrack wagering" means parimutuel wagering on simulcast horse races held at an in-State sending track by patrons at a receiving track and the electronic transmission of the wagers to the in-State sending track. c. "Intertrack wagering license" means a license issued by the New Jersey Racing Commission permitting intertrack wagering. d. "Receiving track" means a racetrack within the State which is operated by the holder of an annual permit to conduct a horse race meeting and which is equipped to receive simulcast horse races and to conduct intertrack wagering on those races. e. "In-State sending track" means a racetrack within the State which is operated by the holder of an annual permit to conduct a horse race meeting and which is equipped to provide simulcast horse races to a receiving track and to conduct intertrack wagering on those races. f. "Out-of-State sending track" means a racetrack in a jurisdiction other than the State of New Jersey which is lawfully permitted to conduct a horse race meeting and to provide simulcast horse races to a racetrack in this State. g. "Simulcast horse races" means horse races conducted at an in-State sending track or an out-of-State sending track, as the case may be, and transmitted simultaneously by picture to a receiving track. h. "Interstate common pool" means a parimutuel pool established within this State or in another state or foreign nation within which is combined comparable parimutuel pools of one or more receiving tracks located in one or more states or foreign nations upon a race at a sending track located within or outside of this State for the purpose of establishing pay-off prices in the various jurisdictions. L.1985,c.269,s.2; amended 1991,c.411,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 5:8-34.1 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-34.1
Bingo; conduct for two or more affiliated licensees by active member
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, it shall be lawful for any person to engage in the conduct of bingo for any two or more affiliated licensees of which he or she is an active member. The commission shall by regulation determine whether licensees are affiliated. L.1979, c. 77, s. 1, eff. April 15, 1979.
N.J. Stat. § 5:12-98 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-98
Casino facility requirements.
Status: in_force

98. a. Each casino licensee shall arrange the facilities of its casino and, if appropriate, its simulcasting facility in such a manner as to promote optimum security for the casino and simulcasting facility operations, and shall comply in all respects with regulations of the division pertaining thereto. b. Each casino hotel shall include: (1) A closed circuit television system according to specifications approved by the division, with access on the licensed premises to the system or its signal provided to the division, in accordance with regulations pertaining thereto; (2) One or more rooms or locations approved by the division as casino space; and (3) Design specifications that insure that visibility in a casino or in the simulcasting facility is not obstructed in any way that might interfere with the ability of the division to supervise casino or simulcasting facility operations. L.1977, c.110, s.98; amended 1991, c.182, s.36; 1993, c.292, s.18; 1995, c.18, s.35; 1996, c.84, s.5; 2011, c.19, s.63.
N.J. Stat. § 5:5-45 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-45
Meetings on not more than certain number of tracks; conflict in dates
Status: in_force

Permits shall be granted by the commission to operate a running race meeting on not more than three tracks and harness race meetings on not more than four tracks. No person, partnership, association or corporation shall be granted a permit to operate a harness race meeting on any day or days for which a prior permit holder has been granted a permit to conduct a harness race meeting located within twenty-five miles of any track already licensed without the consent of such prior licensee. L.1940, c. 17, p. 79, s. 25. Amended by L.1941, c. 137, p. 463, s. 9; L.1949, c. 26, p. 86, s. 3; L.1953, First Sp.Sess., c. 445, p. 2435, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 5:5-148 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-148
Receipt of simulcasts transmitted from out-of-State tracks.
Status: in_force

22. a. The off-track wagering licensee may, in accordance with the provisions of this act and any applicable regulations of the commission and with the approval of the commission, also receive at the facility simulcast horse races conducted at out-of-State sending tracks; provided, however, that the off-track wagering licensee may receive simulcast horse races from only those out-of-State sending tracks that have been approved by the commission, which approval may not be unreasonably withheld. b. An account wagering licensee may, with the approval of the commission, also accept account wagers on horse races conducted at out-of-State host tracks; provided, however, that the account wagering licensee may receive wagers on out-of-State horse races from only those out-of-State host tracks that have been approved by the commission, which approval may not be unreasonably withheld. L.2001,c.199,s.22.
N.J. Stat. § 5:12-95 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-95
Renewal of licenses and registrations.
Status: in_force

95. Renewal of Licenses and Registrations. Subject to the power of the commission to deny, revoke or suspend any license or registration, any license other than a casino license or any registration may be renewed upon proper application for renewal and the payment of fees in accordance with the rules of the commission, but in no event later than the date of expiration of the current license or registration. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in order to facilitate the efficient operation of the commission and the division, the commission shall have the authority, with the concurrence of the director of the division, to extend the period of any license other than a casino license, but in no event shall the expiration date be extended for more than two years. L.1977,c.110,s.95; amended 1979, c.282, s.29; 1987, c.354, s.16; 2002, c.65, s.19.
N.J. Stat. § 5:3-47 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-47
Report of accidents, injuries, fatalities
Status: in_force

17. It shall be the duty of every owner and ride operator to report immediately, on a form to be provided by the department, any accidents and resulting injuries or fatalities incurred during the operation of any carnival-amusement ride, other than minor incidents, as defined by rule, or any mechanical malfunction of any ride while in use necessitating suspension of operation for diagnostic or corrective work, and to cease operation of any ride whose breakdown or malfunction causes a fatality or serious injury to any person, subject to rules and regulations promulgated by the department. Each owner and operator shall maintain, and make available for inspection by the commissioner, records of all minor incidents incurred in the operation of a carnival-amusement ride. As used in this section, "minor incidents" means those incidents designated by rule of the commissioner to be minor in nature. As used in this section, "mechanical malfunction" means and includes structural failure of a load-bearing element, mechanical or electrical failure of a drive or control system component, or failure of a restraint system, which materially compromises ride safety. L.1975,c.105,s.17; amended 2001, c.166, s.12.
N.J. Stat. § 5:8-4 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-4
Compensation; expenses
Status: in_force

The members of the commission shall serve without compensation but shall be entitled to be reimbursed for their actual expenses within the limits of available appropriations. L.1954, c. 7, p. 47, s. 4.
N.J. Stat. § 5:12-95.31 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-95.31
Acceptance of certain out-of-State wagers.
Status: in_force

29. Notwithstanding any other provision of P.L.2013, c.27 (C.5:12-95.17 et al.), wagers may be accepted thereunder from persons who are not physically present in this State if the Division of Gaming Enforcement in the Department of Law and Public Safety determines that such wagering is not inconsistent with federal law or the law of the jurisdiction, including any foreign nation, in which any such person is located, or such wagering is conducted pursuant to a reciprocal agreement to which this State is a party that is not inconsistent with federal law. L.2013, c.27, s.29.
N.J. Stat. § 5:8-30 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-30
Control and supervision over all games; violations, penalties
Status: in_force

7. The governing body of any municipality issuing any license under this act shall have and exercise control and supervision over all games of chance held, operated or conducted under such license, to the end that the same are fairly held, operated and conducted in accordance with the provisions of such license, the rules and regulations promulgated by the control commission and the provisions of this act governing the holding, operation and conduct of the same and such governing body and the control commission shall have power and authority to suspend any license issued by such governing body and to revoke the same, after hearing, for any violation of any such provision, and shall have the right of entry, by their respective officers and agents at all times into any premises where any such game of chance is being held, operated and conducted or where it is intended that any such game of chance shall be held, operated and conducted, or where any equipment being used or intended to be used in the conduct thereof is found, for the purpose of inspecting the same. In addition to or in lieu of revoking or suspending or refusing to renew any license or registration certificate issued by it or any municipality, the control commission may, after providing a licensee the opportunity to be heard: a. issue a letter of warning, reprimand or censure with regard to any action, conduct or practice which, in the judgment of the control commission upon consideration of all relevant facts and circumstances, does not warrant the initiation of formal action; b. assess civil penalties in accordance with the provisions of section 7 of P.L.1994, c.63 (C.5:8-30.2); c. order any person found to have violated any provision of a law, rule or regulation administered by the control commission to desist from future violations thereof or to take such affirmative corrective action as may be necessary with regard to any action found to be unlawful by the control commission; d. order any person found to have violated any provision of a law, rule or regulation administered by the control commission to restore to any person aggrieved by an unlawful act or practice, any monies or property, real or personal, acquired by means of such action or practice, except that the control commission shall not order restoration of a dollar amount greater than those monies received by a licensee or the agent or a licensee or any other person violating the law, rule or regulation administered by the control commission; and e. order any person, as a condition for continued, reinstated or renewed licensure, to secure medical or other professional treatment as may be necessary to properly discharge licensee functions. L.1954,c.6,s.7; amended 1955,c.160,s.4; 1994,c.63,s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 5:8-87 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-87
Holding of investigations and hearings; subpoena power
Status: in_force

The commissioner may hold investigations and hearings within or without the State and shall have power to compel the attendance of witnesses, the production of books and documents relating to transactions connected with the holding and conducting of amusement games under said law, and transactions, relating thereto, with those conducting the same by the issuance of subpoena signed by the commissioner which may be served by any person of full age. L.1959, c. 108, p. 503, s. 10.
N.J. Stat. § 5:16-4 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 16 / Section 16-4
Enforcement of lien.
Status: in_force

4. If charges under a rental agreement are more than 30 days overdue, the owner may enforce a lien as follows: a. Notice shall be delivered to the occupant either in person or sent by certified mail to the last known address of the occupant. b. The notice shall include: (1) An itemized statement of the owner's claims showing the sum due at the time of the notice and the date when the sum became due; (2) A brief and general description of the personal property subject to the lien. The description shall be reasonably adequate to permit the person notified to identify the properties, except that any container, including but not limited, to a trunk, valise, box or trailer which is locked, fastened, sealed or tied in any manner which deters immediate access to its contents, may be described without listing its contents; (3) A notice of denial of access to the personal property, if this denial is permitted under the terms of the rental agreement, which provides the name, street address, and telephone number of the owner or the owner's designated agent whom the occupant may contact to respond to this notice; (4) A demand for payment within a specified time, not less than 14 days after delivery of notice; and (5) A conspicuous statement that unless the claim is paid within the time stated in the notice, the personal property will be advertised for sale. The notice shall specify the time and place of the sale. c. Any notice made pursuant to this section shall be presumed delivered when it is deposited with the United States Postal Service and properly addressed with postage prepaid. L.1999,c.299,s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 5:12-117.1 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-117.1
Persons prohibited from accepting employment; violation; crime of fourth degree.
Status: in_force

5. a. No applicant or person or organization licensed by or registered with the commission or division shall employ or offer to employ any person who is prohibited from accepting employment from a licensee or applicant or any holding or intermediary company under section 4 of P.L.1981, c.142 (C.52:13D-17.2). b. An applicant or person or organization who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a crime of the fourth degree. L.1980, c.69, s.5; amended 1980, c.159, s.3; 1981, c.142, s.6; 1987, c.410, s.11; 2011, c.19, s.83.
N.J. Stat. § 5:5-32 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-32
Minimum purse, stake or reward
Status: in_force

No running race shall be authorized or permitted for a purse, stake, or reward of less than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) (plate value, if any, shall be considered as a part of the purse, stake or reward). The commission may determine the minimum amount of the purses, stakes or rewards for harness racing. L.1940, c. 17, p. 74, s. 12. Amended by L.1941, c. 137, p. 461, s. 5.
N.J. Stat. § 5:12-195 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-195
Applications to conduct casino simulcasting, conditions of approval.
Status: in_force

5. A permit holder which wishes to conduct casino simulcasting shall request the approval of the New Jersey Racing Commission in its annual application for horse race meeting dates filed with that commission pursuant to section 23 of P.L.1940, c.17 (C.5:5-43), or, if applying between the submittal of annual applications, through such supplemental application as that commission shall deem appropriate. The New Jersey Racing Commission shall not approve the request of any permit holder to conduct casino simulcasting unless the permit holder will conduct a number of live racing programs during the period for which the permit is issued which is equal to the following: a. in the case of harness races, each permit holder shall conduct at least the number of live racing programs required under subsections b. and c. of section 30 of P.L.2001, c.199 (C.5:5-156); and b. in the case of running races, Monmouth Racetrack and Meadowlands Racetrack shall conduct at least the same number of live racing programs required under subsection a. of section 30 of P.L.2001, c.199 (C.5:5-156), and each of the other permit holders conducting running races shall conduct at least five live racing programs, except that in calendar year 2010 Monmouth Racetrack may conduct at least 71 live racing programs and Meadowlands Racetrack may conduct zero live racing programs. For the purpose of satisfying the requirements of this section for the conduct of live racing programs, any live racing program or part thereof which is cancelled because of weather or another act of God shall be deemed to have been conducted, subject to the approval of the New Jersey Racing Commission. L.1992, c.19, s.5; amended 2001, c.198, s.1; 2009, c.92, s.2; 2010, c.18, s.2; 2011, c.96, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 5:8-13 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-13
Continuous study as to similar laws of other states
Status: in_force

The commission shall make a continuous study and investigation also of the operation and administration of similar laws which may be in effect in other States of the United States, and of any literature on the subject which from time to time may be published or be available. L.1954, c. 7, p. 49, s. 13.
N.J. Stat. § 5:12-129.5 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-129.5
Notification to person involved in transaction prohibited, fourth degree crime.
Status: in_force

5. Any person who is required to file a report of a suspicious transaction pursuant to the provisions of section 1 of P.L.1999, c.352 (C.5:12-129.1) shall not notify a person involved in the transaction that the transaction has been reported. Any person who violates the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a crime of the fourth degree. L.1999,c.352,s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 5:12-95.30 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-95.30
Facilities permitted to conduct Internet gaming; violations, penalties.
Status: in_force

28. No organization or commercial enterprise, other than a casino located in Atlantic City or its Internet gaming affiliate that has been issued a permit to conduct Internet gaming and has located all of its equipment used to conduct Internet gaming, including computers, servers, monitoring rooms, and hubs, in Atlantic City, shall make its premises available for placing wagers at casinos using the Internet or advertise that its premises may be used for such purpose. An organization or commercial enterprise that is determined by the division to have violated the provisions of this section shall be subject to a penalty of $1,000 per player per day for making its premises available for placing wagers at casinos using the Internet and of $10,000 per violation for advertising that its premises may be used for such purpose. L.2013, c.27, s.28.
N.J. Stat. § 5:12-95.32 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-95.32
"Internet gaming affiliate."
Status: in_force

33. As used in P.L.1977, c.110 (C.5:12-1 et seq.), as amended and supplemented, "Internet gaming affiliate" means a business entity licensed under that act that owns or operates an Internet gaming system on the behalf of a licensed casino.
L.2013, c.27, c.33.
N.J. Stat. § 5:12-111 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-111
Penalties for willful evasion of payment of license fees, other acts and omissions.
Status: in_force

111. Penalties for Willful Evasion of Payment of License Fees, Other Acts and Omissions. Any person who willfully fails to report, pay or truthfully account for and pay over any license fee or tax imposed by the provisions of this act, or willfully attempts in any manner to evade or defeat any such license fee, tax, or payment thereof is guilty of a crime of the fourth degree and subject to the penalties therefor, except that the amount of a fine may be up to $50,000, and in the case of a person other than a natural person, the amount of a fine may be up to $200,000, and shall in addition be liable for a penalty of three times the amount of the license fee evaded and not paid, collected or paid over, which penalty shall be assessed by the division and collected in accordance with the provisions of this act. L.1977, c.110, s.111; amended 1991, c.182, s.44; 2011, c.19, s.79.
N.J. Stat. § 5:8-3 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-3
Vacancies
Status: in_force

Vacancies created by expiration of term or otherwise shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointments were made, but for the unexpired terms only, notwithstanding that the previous incumbents may be holding over in office. L.1954, c. 7, p. 46, s. 3.
N.J. Stat. § 5:12-112.8 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-112.8
Money, property restored to person in interest, seniors, unlawful gambling.
Status: in_force

21. In addition to the assessment of civil penalties, the director of the Division of Gaming Enforcement or the director’s designee may, after a hearing and upon a finding of a practice that violates section 112 of P.L.1977, c.110 (C.5:12-112), or unlawful gambling in violation of Article IV, Section VII, paragraph 2 of the New Jersey Constitution, other than a sweepstakes offered or conducted in violation of section 2 of P.L.2025, c.128 (C.52:17B-139.15), order that any moneys or property, real or personal, which have been acquired by means of such violation be restored to any person in interest, except that if any moneys or property, real or personal, have been acquired by means of a violation perpetrated against a senior citizen, the amount of moneys or property, real or personal, ordered restored shall be twice the amount acquired. As used in this section, “senior citizen” means a person age 62 years or older. L.2025, c.128, s.21.
N.J. Stat. § 5:12-21 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-21
"Game" or "gambling game"
Status: in_force

21. "Game" or "gambling game" -- Any banking or percentage game located within the casino or simulcasting facility played with cards, dice, tiles, dominoes, or any electronic, electrical, or mechanical device or machine for money, property, or any representative of value. L.1977,c.110,s.21; amended 1979,c.282,s.3; 1991,c.182,s.9; 1992,c.19,s.26.
N.J. Stat. § 5:5-124 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-124
Wagering and distribution rules for sending track parimutuel pools merged into interstate common pools
Status: in_force

8. With the prior approval of the commission, an in-State sending track which the commission has permitted to contract with a legal wagering entity in another jurisdiction to receive horse races run live at the in-State sending track and to conduct parimutuel wagering thereon within the other jurisdiction may permit parimutuel pools in other States to be combined with its comparable wagering pools or with wagering pools established by other states. The commission may modify its rules and adopt separate rules governing interstate common pools and may establish separate rules governing the calculation of breakage for interstate common pools. Parimutuel taxes shall not be imposed upon any amounts wagered in an interstate common pool other than upon amounts wagered in this state. Any provision of law or contract governing the distribution of shares of the takeout from wagers placed in other states in separate parimutuel pools on races run in this State, to this State as parimutuel taxes or respectively to breeders and to purses in this State shall remain in effect for wagers placed in interstate common pools. However, with the approval of the in-State sending track and the organization representing respectively a majority of the breeders or other horsepersons, their respective share may be modified. L.1991,c.411,s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 5:5-138 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-138
Transmission of races from in-State sending tracks.
Status: in_force

12. An in-State sending track may transmit to licensed off-track wagering facilities all or some of the live races conducted at the racetrack. The off-track wagering licensee, as a condition of continued operation of the off-track wagering facility, shall receive all live races which are offered and transmitted by in-State sending tracks. L.2001,c.199,s.12.
N.J. Stat. § 5:14-1 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 14 / Section 14-1
Short title
Status: in_force

This act shall be known and may be cited as the "New Jersey Roller Skating Rink Safety and Fair Liability Act." L.1991,c.28,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 5:5-162 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-162
Purpose of compact.
Status: in_force

2. Purpose. The purpose of this compact is to: a. Establish uniform requirements among the party states for the licensing of participants in live racing with parimutuel wagering, and ensure that all such participants who are licensed pursuant to this compact meet and maintain a uniform standard of honesty and integrity. b. Facilitate the growth of the parimutuel racing industry in each party state and nationwide by simplifying the process for licensing participants in live racing, and reduce the duplicative and costly process of separate licensing by the regulatory agency in each state that conducts live racing with parimutuel wagering. c. Authorize the New Jersey Racing Commission to participate in this compact. d. Provide for participation in this compact by officials of the party states, and permit those officials, through the compact committee established by this compact, to enter into contracts with governmental agencies and non-governmental persons to carry out the purpose of this compact. e. Establish the compact committee created by this compact as an interstate governmental entity duly authorized to request and receive criminal history record information from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and from state, local and foreign law enforcement agencies. L.2006,c.4,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 5:10-34 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-34
Bonds or notes as legal investments and authorized security for public deposits
Status: in_force

The State and all public officers, governmental units and agencies thereof, all banks, trust companies, savings banks and institutions, building and loan associations, savings and loan associations, investment companies, and other persons carrying on a banking business, all insurance companies, insurance associations and other persons carrying on an insurance business, and all executors, administrators, guardians, trustees and other fiduciaries, may legally invest any sinking funds, moneys or other funds belonging to them or within their control in any bonds or notes issued pursuant to this act, and such bonds or notes shall be authorized security for any and all public deposits. L.1978, c. 1, s. 8, eff. Feb. 23, 1978.
N.J. Stat. § 5:5-43 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-43
Applications for racing dates; time for filing and action thereon; allotments; hearings; form of applications
Status: in_force

All applications for dates for horse race meetings after the first year shall be filed with the commission prior to October 15 of each year and shall be acted upon by the commission at a meeting of the commission to be held not later than December 1 of the same year. At such meeting so held the commission shall act upon all applications filed with it prior to October 15 of such year and shall allot to the respective applicants, subject as hereinbefore and hereinafter stated, racing dates for the ensuing year. In making such allotment of racing dates, the commission shall endeavor to allot to each applicant, subject to the restrictions herein provided, the dates requested in the respective applications so filed by such applicant, after giving due consideration to all of the factors involved and the interests of such respective applicants and the public. Any applicant whose application has been filed prior to October 15 may be present in person or by agent or counsel and be heard by the commission with respect to such allotment or allotments at the meeting of the commission to be held prior to December 1 of the same year. In the event any such application is filed with the commission on or after October 15 of any year, the commission shall act upon the same at a meeting of the commission to be held not later than 60 days following the filing of such application; and any licensee or applicant may be present in person or by agent or counsel and be heard at such meeting of the commission with respect to such application or applications. The commission shall prescribe forms to be used in making such applications and all applications shall be made on the forms prescribed by the commission. L.1940, c. 17, p. 78, s. 23. Amended by L.1949, c. 26, p. 85, s. 2; L.1972, c. 23, s. 2, eff. May 15, 1972.
N.J. Stat. § 5:10-14 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-14
Reserves, funds or accounts; establishment
Status: in_force

The authority may establish such reserves, funds or accounts as may be, in its discretion, necessary or desirable to further the accomplishment of the purposes of the authority or to comply with the provisions of any agreement made by or any resolution of the authority. L.1971, c. 137, s. 14, eff. May 10, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 5:5-191 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-191
Findings, declarations.
Status: in_force

2. The Legislature finds and declares that: a. The horse racing industry is economically important to this State, and the general welfare of the people of the State will be promoted by the advancement of horse racing and related projects and facilities in the State. b. It is the intent of the Legislature, by authorizing fixed odds wagering, to promote the economic future of the horse racing industry in this State, to foster the potential for increased commerce, employment, and recreational opportunities in this State and to preserve the State's open spaces. c. It is the further intent of the Legislature that fixed odds wagers may be taken in person, by direct telephone call, or by communication through other electronic media from residents of this State on horse races conducted within and outside of this State. d. It is the further intent of the Legislature to permit persons located in New Jersey who are not residents or account holders to wager on fixed odds at racetracks in person or by electronic means. e. The Legislature has determined that the Division of Gaming Enforcement, in consultation with the New Jersey Racing Commission, is best suited to oversee, license, and regulate fixed odds wagering in the State. L.2021, c.193, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 5:5-204 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-204
Licensure, registration required.
Status: in_force

15. All persons engaged in conducting wagering-related activities through the fixed odds wagering system, whether employed directly by the fixed odds wagering licensee or by a person or entity conducting or operating the system pursuant to a contract or agreement with the fixed odds wagering licensee, shall be licensed or registered in accordance with such regulations as may be promulgated by the division hereunder. All other employees of the system shall be licensed or registered in accordance with regulations of the division. The division shall have full power to prescribe rules, regulations, and conditions under which all such licenses are issued, or registrations made, in this State and to revoke or refuse to issue a license, or revoke or refuse to accept a registration, if in the opinion of the division the revocation or refusal is in the public interest, provided, however, that such rules, regulations, and conditions shall be uniform in their application, and further provided that no fee shall be in excess of $50 for each license so granted or registration accepted. L.2021, c.193, s.15.
N.J. Stat. § 5:12-15 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-15
"Director"
Status: in_force

"Director" --The Director of the Division of Gaming Enforcement. L.1977, c. 110, s. 15, eff. June 2, 1977.
N.J. Stat. § 5:5-24 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-24
Oath and bond of commissioners; renewal of bond
Status: in_force

Before entering upon the discharge of the duties of his office, each member of the commission shall take oath that he will well and faithfully execute the duties of his office according to the laws of the State, and shall give bond to the State of New Jersey, with sufficient surety to be approved by the Governor, in the sum of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) conditioned that he will well and faithfully execute and perform the duties of his office according to the Constitution and laws of this State. Every such bond, when duly executed and approved, shall be filed in the office of the Secretary of State. It shall be the duty of the Governor at all times, when in his opinion the bond of any member of the commission has become or is likely to become invalid or insufficient, to require such member of the commission forthwith to renew his said bond to be approved by the Governor in the sum prescribed in this section. The cost of any such bond given by any member of the commission under this section shall be taken to be a part of the necessary expenses of the commission. L.1940, c. 17, p. 70, s. 3.
N.J. Stat. § 5:5-31 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-31
Removal of commissioner; hearing; subpoena; fees, review
Status: in_force

11. The Governor may remove any commissioner for inefficiency, neglect of duty or misconduct in office, giving to him a copy of the charges against him and an opportunity of being publicly heard in person or by counsel in his own defense, upon not less than fourteen days' notice either by personal service or registered mail. The Governor shall have power to administer oaths and examine witnesses, and shall have the power to issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of all necessary reports, books, papers, documents, correspondence and other evidence at any designated place of hearing. The subpoenas shall be authenticated by the seal of the Governor, and any party to a proceeding before the Governor may secure from him subpoenas without charge. Misconduct on the part of a person attending a hearing or the failure of a witness when duly subpoenaed to attend, give testimony or produce any records, shall be punishable by the Superior Court in the county wherein the offense is committed in the same manner as such failure is punishable by that court in a case therein pending. The Governor shall certify such misconduct, failure to attend or produce records to the court. The fees for the attendance of witnesses shall be the same as for the attendance of witnesses in other civil cases. A person who, having been sworn or affirmed as a witness in any such proceeding, shall willfully give false testimony, shall be guilty of perjury. The Governor, or any applicant, may in connection with any hearing before the Governor cause the deposition of witnesses within or without the State to be taken in the same manner as in civil actions in the Superior Court. At the conclusion of such hearing, the Governor shall, within thirty days, make his findings. If such commissioner shall be removed, the Governor shall file in the office of the Secretary of State a complete statement of all charges made against such commissioner and his findings thereof, together with a complete record of the proceedings, and shall give notice of his findings to such commissioner forthwith. The action of the Governor and the propriety thereof shall be subject to review by a proceeding in lieu of prerogative writ in the Superior Court. L.1940,c.17,s.11; amended 1953,c.6,s.7; 1991,c.91,s.183.
N.J. Stat. § 5:12-175 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-175
Waiver of requirements relating to composition of investment tax credit
Status: in_force

Upon a showing of good cause by a licensee, the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority may, in its sole discretion, waive the requirements of subsection b. of section 3 of this act requiring that at least 100% or 50% as the case may be of the investment tax credit against the tax imposed by subsection a. of section 3 be composed of the purchase of bonds of the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority, provided the licensee shall make an equivalent investment in an eligible project approved by the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority and provided the authority determines that the amount waived does not impair the amount to be set aside pursuant to section 33 of this act and that the waiver will not violate any agreement or covenant or impair any financial obligation of the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority. L.1984, c. 218, s. 27, eff. Dec. 19, 1984.
N.J. Stat. § 5:12-148 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-148
Payment of taxes.
Status: in_force

148. a. The tax imposed under section 144 hereof shall be due and payable annually on or before the 15th day of March and shall be based upon gross revenues derived during the previous calendar year. A licensee shall file its first return and shall report gross revenues from the time it commenced operations and ending on the last day of said calendar year. Such report shall be filed with the Director of the Division of Taxation in the Department of the Treasury on or before the following March 15. b. Any other law to the contrary notwithstanding, any business conducted by an individual, partnership, or corporation or any other entity, or any combination thereof, holding a license pursuant to this act shall, in addition to all other taxes imposed by this act, file a consolidated corporation business tax return pursuant to P.L.1945, c.162 (C.54:10A-1 et seq.) and pay the taxes indicated thereon. The director of the Division of Taxation shall issue such rules and regulations and design such tax forms as shall be necessary to carry into effect the provisions of this act. L.1977, c.110, s.148; amended 2011, c.19, s.105.
N.J. Stat. § 5:12-129.2 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-129.2
Failure to file report, sanctions.
Status: in_force

2. Any person required by section 1 of P.L.1999, c.352 (C.5:12-129.1) to file a report of a suspicious transaction who knowingly fails to file a report thereof or who knowingly causes any other person having that responsibility to fail to file a report shall be subject to the sanctions set forth in section 129 of P.L.1977, c.110 (C.5:12-129). Nothing herein shall be deemed to preclude, if the evidence so warrants, an indictment and conviction for a violation of section 3 of P.L.1994, c.121 (C.2C:21-25) or any other provision of law. L.1999,c.352,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 5:12-144 — NJ Code / Title 5 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-144
Tax on gross revenues.
Status: in_force

144. a. There is hereby imposed an annual tax on gross revenues as defined in section 24 of this act in the amount of 8% of such gross revenues. b. Commencing with the first annual tax return of a licensee for any calendar year beginning after December 31, 1978, and ending before January 1, 1984 and based upon a determination that in said return or any annual return for a calendar year during that period the gross revenue of a licensee in the calendar year upon which the tax is based exceeds the cumulative investments in this State of said licensee as of that year, such licensee shall make investments in an amount not less than 2% of the gross revenue for said calendar year within a period of five years from the end of said calendar year. Fifty percent of the investments required by this subsection as a result of any of the three annual tax returns commencing with the first annual tax return for any calendar year beginning after December 31, 1978 shall be made in the municipality in which the licensed premises are located, and 50% of such investments shall be made in any other municipality of this State. Twenty-five percent of the investments required by this subsection as a result of any annual tax return subsequent to the third such return in a series of returns the first of which is for a calendar year beginning after December 31, 1978 shall be made in the municipality in which the licensed premises are located, and 75% shall be made in any other municipality of this State. All investments and cumulative investments made pursuant to this subsection shall be subject to a determination by the division as to the eligibility of such investments. In determining eligibility, the division shall consider the public interest, including the social and economic benefits to be derived from such investments for the people of this State. c. For the purposes of this section, "investments" means equity investments in land and real property on which improvements are made and in real property improvements. For the purposes of this section, "cumulative investments" means investments in and debt financing of the licensed premises, plus other investments in and debt financing of land and real property on which improvements are made and real property improvements; provided, however, that the investments and debt financing not associated with the licensed premises have been subsequent to July 6, 1976. Real property and real property improvements sold or otherwise disposed of by the licensee shall not be included for the purposes of determining cumulative investments. d. For the purposes of satisfying the amount of investments in any given year and of determining cumulative investments as of any given year, pursuant to subsection b., contributions of money or realty shall be included if the division determines that such contributions best serve the public interest and either (1) directly relate to the improvement, furtherance, and promotion of the tourist industry in this State through the planning, acquisition, construction, improvement, maintenance and operation of recreational, entertainment, and other facilities for the public, including, without limitation, a performing arts center, the beaches and shorefront of this State, and transportation facilities providing or enhancing service in resort areas of this State, or (2) directly relate to the improvement, furtherance, and promotion of the health and wellbeing of the people of this State through the planning, acquisition, construction, improvement, maintenance, and operation of a facility, project or program approved by the division. e. In the event that the investments required in subsection b. of this section are not made within the time set forth herein, there shall be imposed an investment alternative tax in an amount equivalent to 2% of gross revenue, which tax shall be added to the tax determined under subsection a. of this section and shall be due and payable in accordance with section 148 of P.L.1977, c.110 (C.5:12-148). For the purposes of determining whether the investment alternative tax shall be paid, the State Treasurer shall certify, under such rules and regulations as he shall promulgate consistent with the provisions of this article, the amount of cumulative investments made by each licensee. In the event of the sale or other disposition of the licensed premises, any investment obligation imposed by subsection b. which is not satisfied shall be immediately deemed due and payable as investment alternative tax, and said amount shall constitute a lien upon the licensed premises until paid, together with interest at the rate specified in the "State Uniform Tax Procedure Law," Subtitle 9 of Title 54 of the Revised Statutes; provided, however, that the appointment of a conservator under section 31 of P.L.1978, c.7, shall not constitute a sale or other disposition of the licensed premises within the meaning of this subsection, and provided further, that if, in the judgment of the division, a sale or other disposition does not significantly affect the operations of a casino licensee with respect to such premises, the division may permit the investment obligation imposed on such licensee to continue under such conditions as the division may deem appropriate. f. The division shall promulgate rules and regulations consistent with the provisions of this article as to the eligibility of the investments and cumulative investments required by this section. g. The Casino Reinvestment Development Authority shall, simultaneous with the initial exercise of its general powers and responsibilities pursuant to section 39 of P.L.1984, c.218, assume and exercise all powers and responsibilities and make all determinations necessary to the administration of subsections b. through f. of section 144 of P.L.1977, c.110 (C.5:12-144) theretofore exercised or made by the division, including the resolution of all matters then pending before the division. Subsequent to the initial exercise of its general powers and responsibilities by the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority, the division shall make no further determinations of eligibility under this section except as may be necessary to enable a licensee to satisfy an investment obligation which is due in calendar year 1984, and shall have no further responsibility for planning or redevelopment activity with regard to the use of reinvestment funds generated by either subsections b. through f. of section 144 of P.L.1977, c.110 (C.5:12-144) or subsection b. of section 3 of P.L.1984, c.218 (C.5:12-144.1). All determinations made in accordance with this section shall be final and subject only to alteration by a decision of a court. h. Notwithstanding any other provision of this section to the contrary, any investment required by this section which has not been commenced by a licensee as of the effective date of this 1984 amendatory and supplementary act, other than an investment which is necessary to enable a licensee to satisfy an investment obligation which is due in calendar year 1984, may only be satisfied through the purchase of bonds of the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority issued pursuant to sections 14 and 15 of P.L.1984, c.218 (C.5:12-162, 5:12-163), except that the date by which the investment shall be made, and the amount of the investment or investment alternative tax obligation, shall be that set forth in subsections b. and e. of this section. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections b. and c. of this section, any investment obligation which is due in calendar year 1984 which has not been commenced or satisfied by December 31, 1984 may, at the option of the licensee and with the approval of the division, and in lieu of or in addition to making any other investment or contribution authorized by this section, be satisfied subsequent thereto by the purchase, or the agreement to make a purchase, of bonds of the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority. Any licensee desiring to exercise this option, with the approval of the division, shall transfer and entrust the necessary amount to the State Treasurer, who shall maintain the funds until the initial exercise by the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority of its general powers and responsibilities pursuant to section 39 of P.L.1984, c.218. Immediately subsequent to the initial exercise of its general powers and responsibilities by the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority, the State Treasurer shall transfer any such entrusted funds to the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority for the purchase of bonds by the licensee in amounts equivalent to the amount of the funds deposited by the licensee with the State Treasurer. Until he transfers the funds to the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority, the State Treasurer shall be authorized to invest and reinvest such funds through the Director of the Division of Investment, who shall make such investments in accordance with written directions of the State Treasurer, without regard to any other law relating to investments by the Director of the Division of Investment. Any interest earned on the funds while they are entrusted to the State Treasurer shall accrue to the licensee and the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority in the same proportion as if the funds were held and invested by the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority pursuant to subsection m. of section 13 of P.L.1984, c.218 (C.5:12-161). The proceeds of all bond purchases made pursuant to this subsection shall be used exclusively to finance the rehabilitation, development, or construction of housing facilities in the city of Atlantic City for persons or families of low through middle income in accordance with the provisions of subsection f. of section 3 of P.L.1984, c.218 (C.5:12-144.1). i. If a licensee has incurred an investment obligation which requires bonds to be purchased pursuant to the provisions of subsection h. of this section and the licensee purchases bonds of the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority issued pursuant to sections 14 and 15 of P.L.1984, c.218 (C.5:12-162, 5:12-163) in satisfaction of that obligation no later than six months after the adoption by the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority of rules and regulations pursuant to subsection j. of section 3 of P.L.1984, c.218 (C.5:12-144.1), the licensee shall be entitled to a reduction of its investment obligation in an amount determined by the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority, taking into account a current market discount rate from the date of the purchase to the date the purchase would have been required to be made. Any purchase of bonds made pursuant to this subsection shall first be used to satisfy the licensee's most recently incurred investment obligation. That purchase of bonds shall not constitute a credit against the tax provided for in subsection a. of section 3 of this 1984 amendatory and supplementary act. L.1977, c.110, s.144; amended 1979, c.198, s.2; 1984, c.218, s.2; 2011, c.19, s.98.