N.J. Stat. § 52:27C-11 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27C / Section 27C-11
Federal grants
Status: in_force

The department may apply for and accept grants from the Federal Government or any agency thereof, any may comply with the terms, conditions and limitations thereof, for any of the purposes of this act. Any moneys so received may be expended by the department, subject to any limitations imposed in the grant, to effectuate any of the purposes of this act, upon warrant of the comptroller on vouchers certified or approved by the commissioner. L.1944, c. 85, art. 1, p. 171, s. 11.
N.J. Stat. § 52:31-1.1a — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 31 / Section 31-1.1a
Advertisement for bids for contracting with State entity for display of advertisement.
Status: in_force

11. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law to the contrary, a State entity, as defined in section 1 of P.L.2004, c.42 (C.27:5-27), shall not enter into any contract or agreement for the sale, lease or license of real property owned or controlled by it, or of any interest therein, with any person, firm, partnership or corporation for the purpose of displaying any advertisement, as defined in section 3 of P.L.1991, c.413 (C.27:5-7), without publicly advertising for bids. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any State entity may enter into such a contract or agreement with any of its current contractors, tenants or licensees with respect to the current real property on which they are a contractor, tenant or licensee for the purpose of displaying advertisement, for a period of time not to exceed five years, without publicly advertising for bids. Where, pursuant to the foregoing, a State entity enters into a contract or agreement with such a current contractor, tenant or licensee for a period not exceeding five years, after the completion of that contract or agreement, any future contract or agreement for the same purposes shall be done by publicly advertising for bids. L.2004,c.42,s.11.
N.J. Stat. § 52:18-26 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 18 / Section 18-26
Treasurer may borrow from funds in his custody; repayment; restriction
Status: in_force

The state treasurer may borrow from any fund in his custody, deposited with him pursuant to law, a sum sufficient to pay the principal and interest on any state debt or other obligation due and owing, and repay the same out of the first taxes or other revenue received into the treasury and dedicated to the payment of such principal and interest. He shall not, however, borrow, appropriate or use any part of the fund for the support of free schools or money appropriated for that purpose or received into the treasury under the provisions of any law passed to augment such fund.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27D-219 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27D / Section 27D-219
Rules and regulations
Status: in_force

The commissioner, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c. 410 (C. 52:14B-1 et seq.), shall promulgate the rules and regulations necessary to effectuate the purposes of this act. L.1984, c. 31, s. 6, eff. Nov. 1, 1984.
N.J. Stat. § 52:18A-201.1 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 18A / Section 18A-201.1
Definitions; notification of land use plans.
Status: in_force

5. a. As used in this section: "military and defense economic ombudsman" means the military and defense economic ombudsman in the Department of State established pursuant to section 2 of P.L. , c. (C. ) (pending before the Legislature as Assembly Bill No. of 2015). "military facility" means any facility located within the State which is owned or operated by the federal government, and which is used for the purposes of providing logistical, technical, material, training, and any other support to any branch of the United States military; and "military facility commander" means the chief official, base commander or person in charge at a military facility. b. (1) Whenever any State department, office, agency, authority, or commission proposes a plan that would impact the use of land within 3,000 feet in all directions of any military facility, it shall notify the Director of the Office of Planning Advocacy prior to finalizing its plan. The director shall contact the Military and Defense Economic Ombudsman and the appropriate military facility commander in order to solicit comments addressing any land use compatibility issues which may be of concern to the military and shall forward those comments to the appropriate State department, office, agency, authority, or commission. The State department, office, agency, authority, or commission shall not finalize its plan until it has reviewed any comments submitted by the military facility commander on its proposed plan. (2) Whenever the Office of Planning Advocacy receives a notice under the "Municipal Land Use Law," P.L.1975, c.291 (C.40:55D-1 et seq.) that would impact the use of land within 3,000 feet of any military facility, the director shall notify the Military and Defense Economic Ombudsman. c. The Adjutant General of the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs shall, within 30 days of the effective date of P.L.2005, c.41 (C.40:55D-12.4 et al.), forward a list of military facilities to the Director of the Office of State Planning. The director shall circulate the list to each State department, office, agency, authority or commission. d. The Director of the Office of State Planning, upon receiving the list of military facilities from the Adjutant General, shall forthwith notify those municipalities and State departments, offices, agencies, authorities and commissions of the requirements of this section. L.2005, c.41, s.5; amended 2016, c.21, s.10.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27D-99 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27D / Section 27D-99
Transfer of functions, powers and duties of bureau of recreation and board of recreation examiners to department of community affairs
Status: in_force

a. The Bureau of Recreation established pursuant to P.L.1950, c. 338, as amended and supplemented (C. 13:1B-15.1), together with all its functions, powers and duties, is continued, transferred and constituted in the Department of Community Affairs, subject to the reorganization powers of the Commissioner of Community Affairs. b. The Board of Recreation Examiners, established pursuant to P.L.1966, c. 291 (C. 13:1C-1 et seq.) together with all of its functions, powers and duties, is continued and transferred to the Department of Community Affairs. This act shall not affect the terms of office of the present members of the board. The members of the board shall continue to be appointed as provided by existing law. L.1971, c. 411, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27D-29.17 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27D / Section 27D-29.17
Definitions.
Status: in_force

1. a. "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Human Services. b. "Department" means the Department of Human Services. c. "Eligible participant" means a resident of this State who is 60 years of age or older and homebound by reason of illness, incapacitating disability, or is otherwise isolated. d. "Home delivered nutrition services" means home delivered meals as defined by the "Older Americans Act of 1965," Pub.L. 89-73 (42 U.S.C. s. 3001 et seq.). e. "Program" means the Home Delivered Meals Expansion Program in the Division of Aging Services, in the Department of Human Services. L.1987, c.133, s.1; amended 2012, c.17, s.414.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27H-20.1 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27H / Section 27H-20.1
Division of Energy Planning and Conservation
Status: in_force

a. The Division of Energy Planning and Conservation in the Department of Energy, together with all its functions, powers and duties, except as herein otherwise provided, is continued and this division is transferred to and constituted the Division of Energy Planning and Conservation in the Department of Commerce, Energy and Economic Development. b. The Division of Energy Planning and Conservation shall be under the immediate supervision of a director who shall be appointed by the Commissioner of Commerce, Energy and Economic Development and shall serve at the pleasure of the commissioner. The director shall administer the work of the division under the direction and supervision of the commissioner and shall perform such other functions of the department as the commissioner may prescribe. c. The commissioner shall organize the work of the Division of Energy Planning and Conservation and establish therein such administrative subdivisions as he may deem necessary, proper and expedient. d. Whenever in any law, rule, regulation, order, contract, document, judicial or administrative proceeding or otherwise, reference is made to the Division of Energy Planning and Conservation in the Department of Energy, the same shall mean and refer to the Division of Energy Planning and Conservation in the Department of Commerce, Energy and Economic Development. L. 1987,c.365, s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27G-3 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27G / Section 27G-3
Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman.
Status: in_force

3. There is established the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman. For the purposes of complying with the provisions of Article V, Section IV, paragraph 1 of the New Jersey Constitution, the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman is hereby allocated to the Department of the Treasury, but, notwithstanding this allocation, the ombudsperson shall be independent of any supervision or control by the department or by any board or officer thereof. As of the effective date of P.L.2017, c.131 the Office of the Ombudsman for the Institutionalized Elderly, or the ombudsman thereof, shall be named the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman or the ombudsman thereof. All references in any law, order, rule, regulation, contract, document, judicial, or administrative proceeding, or otherwise, to the Office of the Ombudsman for the Institutionalized Elderly, or the ombudsman thereof, shall mean the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman or the ombudsman thereof. L.1977, c.239, s.3; amended 2005, c.155, s.86; 2010, c.34, s.41; 2017, c.131, s.202.
N.J. Stat. § 52:18A-78.25 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 18A / Section 18A-78.25
Moneys received pursuant to act as trust funds
Status: in_force

All sums of money received pursuant to the authority of this act, whether as proceeds from the sale of bonds or notes or as revenues or receipts, shall be deemed to be trust funds to be held and applied solely as provided in the proceedings under which the bonds or notes are authorized. Any officer with whom or any bank or trust company with which such sums of money shall be deposited as trustee thereof shall hold and apply the same for the purposes thereof, subject to such provisions as this act and the proceedings authorizing the bonds or notes of any issue or the trust agreement securing the bonds or notes may provide. L.1981, c. 120, s. 25, eff. April 16, 1981.
N.J. Stat. § 52:17C-20 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 17C / Section 17C-20
Itemization, identification of fee on customer bills.
Status: in_force

4. A mobile telecommunications company and a telephone exchange company collecting the fee imposed pursuant to section 2 of P.L.2004, c.48 (C.52:17C-18) shall itemize and separately identify the fee set forth on each periodic bill received by the customer as the "9-1-1 System and Emergency Response Assessment," which identification may be abbreviated as "911System/Emerg.Resp.Fee." Provided however, that a mobile telecommunications company or telephone exchange company may commence the separately identified itemization of the periodic charge on a periodic bill issued to a customer not later than October 1, 2004, but only if the customer's first periodic bill issued on and after that date includes the separately identified itemization for the periodic bills issued for the customer during the months of July, August and September of 2004, if any, and the fee imposed for the bills for those months is also set forth separately for collection thereon from the customers. L.2004,c.48,c.4.
N.J. Stat. § 52:18A-107 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 18A / Section 18A-107
Purpose of act
Status: in_force

The purpose of this act is to enable active members of the several State administered retirement systems to make voluntary additional contributions to provide annuities to supplement their retirement allowances provided by such systems. L.1963, c. 123, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1963.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27D-304.4 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27D / Section 27D-304.4
Priority consideration, municipalities in compliance, fair share housing.
Status: in_force

1. a. Notwithstanding any rule, regulation, or law to the contrary, in awarding grants or other financial assistance through the Main Street New Jersey Program pursuant to P.L.2001, c.238 (C.52:27D-452 et seq.), the Neighborhood Preservation Program established pursuant to P.L.1975, c.248 (C.52:27D-142 et seq.), or any other program administered by the Department of Community Affairs through which monies may be provided to a municipality via a competitive process, the Department of Community Affairs shall give priority consideration to municipalities that the department determines to be in compliance with subsection b. of this section. The requirements of this section shall not apply to any grant or financial assistance that is intended to assist a municipality in fulfilling the municipality’s fair share housing obligation pursuant to P.L.1985, c.222 (C.52:27D-301 et al.). b. For the purposes of this section: (1) During the first five years commencing at the beginning of a new round of affordable housing obligations, the Department of Community Affairs shall provide priority consideration to a municipality if the municipality obtained compliance certification, or its equivalent, for the prior round of affordable housing obligations and the municipality is in compliance with the following: (a) the municipality was not required to include affordable units that resulted from builder’s remedy litigation during the round of affordable housing obligations immediately preceding the current round; (b) the municipality entered into an affordable housing settlement agreement reached as part of a Declaratory Judgment action and received a Judgment of Compliance during the round of affordable housing obligations immediately preceding the current round; (c) the municipality has issued certificates of occupancy for new units that were part of the affordable housing obligation round immediately preceding the current round; and (d) any other factor of the round of affordable housing obligations immediately preceding the current round deemed relevant by the Department of Community Affairs. (2) Commencing five years after the beginning of a new round of affordable housing obligations, the Department of Community Affairs shall provide priority consideration to a municipality if the municipality has obtained compliance certification for the current round of affordable housing obligations and has made substantial progress on the fulfillment of a municipality’s affordable housing obligation for the current round of affordable housing obligations. (3) The Department of Community Affairs shall deem and determine Qualified Urban Aid municipalities, as that term is defined in the "Fair Housing Act," P.L.1985, c.222 (C.52:27D-301 et al.), that are exempt from prospective need fair share affordable housing obligations to meet the requirements of this section and shall give the municipality priority consideration as otherwise provided for in this section. L.2025, c.142, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 52:18A-175 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 18A / Section 18A-175
Plan additional to and not part of retirement or pension system
Status: in_force

The plan shall be in addition to and not a part of any retirement or pension system. L.1978, c. 39, s. 13, eff. June 19, 1978.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27D-457 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27D / Section 27D-457
"Main Street New Jersey Program Fund."
Status: in_force

6. There is established in the Department of Community Affairs the "Main Street New Jersey Program Fund," which shall consist of all funds appropriated to the "Main Street New Jersey" program by the Legislature, and also any gifts, contributions, grants or bequests received from the federal government or any other source. Money in the "Main Street New Jersey Program Fund" shall be used to carry out the provisions of P.L.2001, c.238 (C.52:27D-452 et seq.) and for no other purposes. Any funds remaining in the fund at the end of any fiscal year shall not lapse to the General Fund, but shall remain in the fund. L.2001,c.238,s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27BB-26 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27BB / Section 27BB-26
Purpose of article
Status: in_force

The purpose of this article is to make provision for modernized practices of fiscal administration in local government. L.1947, c. 151, p. 655, s. 26.
N.J. Stat. § 52:32-52 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 32 / Section 32-52
Goal for contracts awarded to businesses owned, operated by veterans.
Status: in_force

4. There is established the goal that contracting agencies give due consideration to veteran-owned businesses in awarding contracts. This goal may be attained by the department's monitoring of policies, practices, and programs in consultation with the authority and the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs that will further the State's efforts in encouraging opportunities for veteran-owned businesses in State purchasing and procurement processes. In addition, the department, in consultation with the authority and the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs shall identify strategies to expand the number of veteran-owned businesses interested in and eligible to benefit from State procurement activity. L.2011, c.147, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 52:18A-232 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 18A / Section 18A-232
New Jersey Information Technology Project Review Board.
Status: in_force

14. a. There is established the New Jersey Information Technology Project Review Board. b. The Project Review Board shall report directly to the Chief Technology Officer and shall be comprised of between three and five Executive Branch officials, selected by the Governor. c. The Project Review Board shall be responsible for the review, approval, and monitoring of large-scale information technology projects in the Executive Branch of State Government. d. The Project Review Board shall meet at the discretion of the Chief Technology Officer or the Governor, and shall convene meetings and hearings at the times and in the places as a majority of the members of the board shall decide. e. The Office of Information Technology shall provide such stenographic, clerical, and other administrative assistants, and such professional staff, as the Project Review Board requires to carry out its work. The board shall be entitled to call to its assistance, and avail itself of the services of, the employees of any State, county, or municipal department, board, bureau, commission, or agency as it may require and as may be available for its purposes. f. The Governor shall define the extent of large-scale information technology projects and establish a monetary threshold for information technology projects requiring the review and approval of the Project Review Board. L.2007, c.56, s.14; amended 2013, c.253, s.46.
N.J. Stat. § 52:18A-55 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 18A / Section 18A-55
Removal
Status: in_force

Each member of the Authority may be removed from office by the Governor for cause after a public hearing. L.1950, c. 255, p. 876, s. 6.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27D-9.3 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27D / Section 27D-9.3
Regulations
Status: in_force

Subject to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c. 410 (C. 52:14B-1 et seq.), the Commissioner of the Department of Community Affairs shall adopt all regulations necessary to effectuate the purposes of this act. L.1984, c. 183, s. 3.
N.J. Stat. § 52:24-9 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 24 / Section 24-9
Exclusive use of state auditor's department required; exceptions
Status: in_force

No state department, board, commission or other agency of the state government shall employ auditors for the purpose of auditing the books and accounts of any such department, board, commission or other state agency, but they shall rely entirely on the state auditor for the performance of such duties, unless permission shall be given in writing so to do by both the governor and the state auditor. The provisions of this section are not intended to include counties or municipalities.
N.J. Stat. § 52:17B-236.4 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 17B / Section 17B-236.4
"Community Crisis Response Advisory Council" established, Department of Law and Public Safety.
Status: in_force

4. a. There is established in the Department of Law and Public Safety the Community Crisis Response Advisory Council to provide the department with best practices and recommendations concerning the development of a community crisis response program in the form of an annual report to the department. In developing the best practices and recommendations, the council shall assess and determine a viable pipeline to train and resource mental health screeners from within directly impacted communities. Upon submission to the council, the report immediately shall be made available to the public. b. The council shall consist of 13 members, as follows: (1) the Deputy Commissioner of Public Health Services, the Assistant Commissioner of the Division of HIV, STD and TB Services, and the Director of Emergency Medical Services in the Department of Health, or their designees, who shall serve ex officio; (2) the Attorney General or a designee, who shall serve ex officio; (3) the Executive Director of the Division of Violence Intervention and Victim Assistance in the Department of Law and Public Safety, or a designee, serving ex officio; (4) the Director of the Division of Fire Safety in the Department of Community Affairs, or a designee, serving ex officio; and (5) seven public members of the council who shall be appointed by the Governor, with two members appointed upon recommendation of the Senate President and two members appointed upon recommendation of the Speaker of the General Assembly. c. The seven public members shall consist of one or more members: who have prior involvement with the criminal justice system; who have expertise in crisis response, harm reduction services, or both; who have experience advocating for their communities; and who represent New Jersey-based social justice and civil rights organizations specializing in criminal justice reform. d. The Attorney General shall serve as chairperson of the council. The members of the council shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed for the reasonable expenses necessarily incurred in the performance of their duties within the limits of funds appropriated or otherwise made available to the council for its purposes. e. The council first shall organize not later than 45 days after the effective date of P.L.2023, c.259 (C.52:17B-236.1 et al.). The council shall meet periodically at the call of the chairperson, but not less than six times in each calendar year. A majority of the members of the council shall constitute a quorum for the purposes of the council taking official action, but a lesser number may hold public hearings. All meetings of the council shall be open to the public. Agendas, minutes, documents, and testimony from each meeting shall be posted on the Internet website of the Office of the Attorney General. f. Public members of the council shall serve for a term of three years. Vacancies in the membership shall be filled in the same manner in which the original appointments were made. Public members shall be eligible for reappointment to the advisory council. g. The council shall be entitled to receive assistance and services from any State, county, or municipal department, board, commission, or agency, as may be available to it for its purposes. The Department of Law and Public Safety shall provide staff and administrative support to the council. h. The council shall hold public hearings throughout the State, at which it may ask individuals to testify who can provide insight into the need, design, and effectiveness of community-based crisis intervention. L.2023, c.259, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27D-126e — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27D / Section 27D-126e
Waiving of construction permit, enforcing agency fees for certain construction projects to benefit persons with disabilities.
Status: in_force

1. a. Notwithstanding the provisions of the "State Uniform Construction Code Act," P.L.1975, c.217 (C.52:27D-119 et seq.), or any rules, regulations, or standards adopted pursuant thereto to the contrary, the governing body of any municipality which has appointed an enforcing agency pursuant to the provisions of section 8 of P.L.1975, c.217 (C.52:27D-126) may, by ordinance, provide that no person shall be charged a construction permit surcharge fee or enforcing agency fee for any construction, reconstruction, alteration or improvement designed and undertaken solely to promote accessibility by persons with disabilities to an existing public or private structure or any of the facilities contained therein. The ordinance may further provide that a person with a disability, or a parent or sibling of a person with a disability, shall not be required to pay any municipal fee or charge in order to secure a construction permit for any construction, reconstruction, alteration or improvement which promotes accessibility to the person's own living unit. For the purposes of this subsection, " person with a disability" means a person who has the total and permanent inability to engage in any substantial gainful activity by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental disability, including blindness, and shall include, but not be limited to, any resident of this State who has a disability as defined pursuant to the federal Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. s.416), or the federal Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 (45 U.S.C. s.231 et seq.), or is rated as having a 60 percent disability or higher pursuant to any federal law administered by the United States Veterans' Administration. For purposes of this paragraph "blindness" means central visual acuity of 20/200 or less in the better eye with the use of a correcting lens. An eye which is accompanied by a limitation in the fields of vision such that the widest diameter of the visual field subtends an angle no greater than 20 degrees shall be considered as having a central visual acuity of 20/200 or less. b. (1) Notwithstanding the provisions of the "State Uniform Construction Code Act," P.L.1975, c.217 (C.52:27D-119 et seq.) or any rules, regulations or standards adopted pursuant thereto to the contrary, the governing body of any municipality which has appointed an enforcing agency pursuant to the provisions of section 8 of P.L.1975, c.217 (C.52:27D-126) shall not charge a person who has a service-connected disability declared by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, or its successor, to be a total or 100 percent permanent disability that would entitle them to a property tax exemption under section 1 of P.L.1948, c.259 (C.54:4-3.30) or a spouse, parent, sibling, or guardian of the veteran with a disability, a construction permit surcharge fee or enforcing agency fee for any construction, reconstruction, alteration, or improvement designed and undertaken solely to promote accessibility by the veteran with a disability to the veteran's own living unit. (2) A municipality that has granted an exemption from a construction permit surcharge fee or enforcing agency fee pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection may apply to the Department of Community Affairs, in accordance with rules and regulations promulgated by the Commissioner of Community Affairs for this purpose, for reimbursement of those exempt fees. L.1989, c.223, s.1; amended 1996, c.92, s.1; 2015, c.273; 2017, c.131, s.193.
N.J. Stat. § 52:14-25.3 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 14 / Section 14-25.3
Court decisions, pamphlet laws, etc., excepted
Status: in_force

The requirements of sections 52:14-25.1 and 52:14-25.2 of this title are not intended to apply to the decisions of the courts, to the pamphlet laws of the state or to the proceedings of the legislature or to other publications, the distribution of which in printed form is otherwise provided for by law. Nor are the requirements of said sections intended to apply to official opinions of the attorney general or to reports made as a part of the routine proceedings or official actions of any state officer, department, board or commission.
N.J. Stat. § 52:17B-77.10 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 17B / Section 17B-77.10
Rules, regulations.
Status: in_force

4. The Attorney General may, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), adopt rules and regulations to effectuate the purposes of this act. L.2005,c.72,s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27G-8.1 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27G / Section 27G-8.1
Registry of reports
Status: in_force

The ombudsman shall maintain a central registry of all reports of suspected abuse or exploitation and all investigations, findings and recommended action. No information received and compiled in such registries shall be construed as a public record. L.1983, c. 43, s. 4, eff. Jan. 27, 1983.
N.J. Stat. § 52:17B-218 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 17B / Section 17B-218
Practices, protocol for death scene investigations.
Status: in_force

7. a. The Attorney General shall provide information to local law enforcement agencies about best practices and protocols for handling death scene investigations. b. The Attorney General shall identify any publications or training opportunities that may be available to local law enforcement officers concerning the handling of death scene investigations. L.2007, c.279, s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27BB-42 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27BB / Section 27BB-42
Sinking funds; accounting
Status: in_force

The board shall prescribe and enforce a uniform system for the setting up and keeping of sinking fund accounts in political subdivisions. The director may at the request of a sinking fund commission install the system of accounts in a political subdivision, and may make such installations on his own motion with or without consent of the sinking fund commission if he finds that sinking fund accounts are not kept in accordance with the uniform system prescribed by the board. The cost of installation shall be charged against the political subdivision. L.1947, c. 151, p. 659, s. 42.
N.J. Stat. § 52:28-42 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 28 / Section 28-42
Rights in Delaware river preserved
Status: in_force

Article VIII. Nothing herein contained shall affect the territorial limits, rights or jurisdiction of either state of, in or over the Delaware river, or the ownership of the subaqueous soil thereof, except as herein expressly set forth. L.1905, c. 42, Art. VIII, p. 71 (C.S. p. 5377, s. 56).
N.J. Stat. § 52:27H-87 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27H / Section 27H-87
Qualified business recipient of benefits; annual certification
Status: in_force

Any firm that receives any benefits set forth in sections 16 through 24 of this act shall annually certify to the authority that it is a qualified business under subsection c. of section 3 of this act. Failure to supply the certification or willful falsification of data in the certification will result in a fine of not more than ten times the benefits received, nor more than two years in prison. L.1983, c. 303, s. 28, eff. Aug. 15, 1983.
N.J. Stat. § 52:13C-21.3 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 13C / Section 13C-21.3
Introduction of legislation for purposes of later employment, fourth degree crime.
Status: in_force

1. Any governmental affairs agent who knowingly causes, influences, or otherwise secures the introduction of any legislation or amendment thereto for the purpose of thereafter being employed to prevent the passage thereof, shall upon conviction be guilty of a crime of the fourth degree. L.1977,c.91,s.1; amended 2004, c.27, s.9
N.J. Stat. § 52:27D-118.34 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27D / Section 27D-118.34
Distributions of aid
Status: in_force

The director shall on or before December 31, 1991 and annually thereafter make distributions of "Supplemental Municipal Property Tax Relief Act" aid, in amounts determined as follows: a. (1) To municipalities having an equalized tax rate at least twice the Statewide aggregate equalized tax rate, an amount equal to $72.76 per capita. (2) To municipalities having an equalized tax rate greater than the Statewide aggregate equalized tax rate and less than twice the Statewide aggregate equalized tax rate, an amount equal to $42.75 per capita. (3) To municipalities having an equalized tax rate equal to or greater than 75% of the Statewide aggregate equalized tax rate but not greater than the Statewide aggregate equalized tax rate, an amount equal to $31.83 per capita. (4) To municipalities having an equalized tax rate less than 75% of the Statewide aggregate equalized tax rate, an amount equal to $22.73 per capita. b. In addition to the amount determined pursuant to subsection a. of this section, any municipality with a municipal per capita income less than 50% of the Statewide per capita income shall receive $45.48 per capita. c. The most recent federal decennial census shall be used to determine municipal population for the distribution of per capita aid pursuant to this section. L.1991,c.63,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 52:18A-30.1 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 18A / Section 18A-30.1
Destruction of records
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the State Treasurer shall have continuing authority to destroy, or dispose of for the purpose of destruction, any and all records under his jurisdiction or custody as head of the Department of the Treasury and classified as (a) auxiliary books of entry, (b) duplicates of books of original entry, and (c) records of a supplemental nature containing data recorded in another book or other books of original entry; provided, that no such record or records shall be destroyed or disposed of for the purpose of destruction unless the entries contained therein were made at least twenty years prior to the date of such destruction or disposal for destruction; and provided further, that the authority herein vested in the State Treasurer shall extend to records at any time separately kept by the State Comptroller before the office of State Comptroller was transferred to and constituted an office in the Department of the Treasury. L.1952, c. 208, p. 733, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 52:18-48 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 18 / Section 18-48
Internal control report.
Status: in_force

9. a. Each audited financial statement prepared pursuant to the provisions of section 3 of this act shall contain an internal control report, which shall: (1) state the responsibility of management for establishing and maintaining an adequate internal control structure and procedures for financial reporting; and (2) contain an assessment, as of the end of the most recent fiscal year of the business, of the effectiveness of the internal control structure and procedures of the business for financial reporting. b. With respect to the internal control assessment required by subsection a. of this section, each registered public accounting firm that prepares or issues the audit report for the business shall attest to, and report on, the assessment made by the management of the business. Any such attestation shall not be the subject of a separate engagement. L.2009, c.136, s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 52:18A-261 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 18A / Section 18A-261
Construction of act.
Status: in_force

9. Nothing in this act shall in any way be construed to alter, limit or repeal any authority of any State entity to enter into public-private partnership agreements as otherwise provided by law, including but not limited to P.L.1997, c.136 (C.27:1D-1 et seq.) or subsection x. of section 5 of P.L.1979. c.150 (C.27:25-5). L.2018, c.90, s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27D-43.32 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27D / Section 27D-43.32
Assessment information
Status: in_force

Each center shall compile and maintain a description and assessment of each program it operates pursuant to this act including, but not limited to, the following information: the number of women served; the number who enrolled in English language courses; the number given educational counseling; the number given career counseling; the number who obtained employment; the number who enrolled in educational or vocational courses; the number of those enrolled who completed the courses; the cost per woman for each enrollment in a program; the number who were referred for medical assistance; the number who were referred to domestic violence shelters; the number referred for government assistance; the number placed in jobs; the number no longer receiving public assistance funds; the number referred for legal assistance; and the total number of staff and the ratio of staff to persons served under the program. Data and findings shall be made available to the Governor and the Legislature annually. L.1990,c.83,s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27D-187 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27D / Section 27D-187
Evaluation of applications
Status: in_force

In evaluating applications for assistance under this act, the commissioner shall take into consideration: a. The supportive services to be provided and the relationship of each to the needs and characteristics of the project residents who are to receive the services; b. How quickly supportive services will be established following approval of the application; c. The adequacy of local social services in assisting project residents to maintain independent living and avoid unnecessary institutionalization; d. The reasonableness of fee schedules established for each supportive service. These fees shall not exceed the cost of providing the services. L.1981, c. 553, s. 6.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27B-55 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27B / Section 27B-55
Transfer of powers and duties of State Purchasing Department and State Purchase Commissioner
Status: in_force

The powers and duties heretofore vested by law in the State Purchasing Department, and the State Purchase Commissioner, are hereby transferred to the Division of Purchase and Property and to the director, respectively, as the head of that division of the State Department of Taxation and Finance. L.1944, c. 112, art. 6, p. 305, s. 3.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27EE-12 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27EE / Section 27EE-12
Definitions.
Status: in_force

12. Definitions. As used in sections 27, 32, 33, 48, 50, 51 and 64 of P.L.2005, c.155 (C.52:27EE-27, C.52:27EE-32, C.52:27EE-33, C.52:27EE-48, C.52:27EE-50, C.52:27EE-51 and C.52:27EE-64): "consumer insurance rate increases" means prior approval rate increases for: personal lines property casualty coverages; Medicare supplemental coverages; or a rating system change pursuant to section 14 of P.L.1997, c.151 (C.17:29A-46.1 et seq.); "correctional facility" means a jail, prison, lockup, penitentiary, reformatory, training school, or other similar facility within the State of New Jersey; "elderly" means a person age 60 years or older; "facility" whenever referred to in section 64 of P.L.2005, c.155 (C.52:27EE-64), means any facility or institution, whether public or private, offering health or health related services for the institutionalized elderly, and which is subject to regulation, visitation, inspection, or supervision by any government agency. Facilities include, but are not limited to, nursing homes, skilled nursing homes, intermediate care facilities, extended care facilities, convalescent homes, rehabilitation centers, residential health care facilities, special hospitals, veterans' hospitals, chronic disease hospitals, psychiatric hospitals, mental hospitals, developmental centers or facilities, day care facilities for the elderly, and medical day care centers; "indigent mental hospital admittee" means a person who has been admitted to and is a patient in a mental hospital, an institution for the care and treatment of persons with mental illness, or a similar facility, whether public or private, State, county or local, or who is the subject of an action for admission as provided by P.L.1987, c.116 (C.30:4-27.1 et seq.) and who does not have the financial ability to secure competent representation and to provide all other necessary expenses of representation; "institutionalized elderly" means any person 60 years of age or older, who is a patient, resident or client of any facility, as described herein; "public interest" means an interest or right arising from the Constitution, decisions of court, common law or other laws of the United States or of this State inhering in the citizens of this State or in a broad class of such citizens. L.2005, c.155, s.12; amended 2010, c.34, s.20; 2010, c.50, s.78.
N.J. Stat. § 52:17B-28 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 17B / Section 17B-28
Powers of Attorney General in matters of adjudications and licenses
Status: in_force

Any power, except (1) that of adjudication after a hearing required by statute, (2) that of granting or denying any application for a license, permit, transportation insignia, or removal of a disqualification, and (3) that of extending, transferring, suspending, revoking or reinstating any license or permit, which may be vested in the head of the Division of State Police, the head of the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control, the head of the Division of Motor Vehicles, or the head of the Division of Weights and Measures, may, subject to the approval of the Governor, be exercised by the Attorney General, and to the extent that such power is exercised by the Attorney General the power of the head of the division shall be superseded. L.1948, c. 439, p. 1716, s. 28.
N.J. Stat. § 52:11-1 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 11 / Section 11-1
President of senate to exercise powers of vice president of council
Status: in_force

The powers, privileges, duties and remunerations granted to or imposed by law upon the vice president of the council at and immediately prior to the time of the taking effect of the present constitution, shall be exercised, enjoyed and performed by the president of the senate, in so far as they are not inconsistent with the present constitution.
N.J. Stat. § 52:14A-9 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 14A / Section 14A-9
Disputes
Status: in_force

Any dispute, after an attack, arising under this act with respect to an office in the Executive Branch of the State Government (except a dispute of fact relative to the office of Governor) shall be adjudicated by the Governor (or other official exercising the powers and discharging the duties of the office of Governor) and his decision shall be final. L.1963, c. 117, s. 9.
N.J. Stat. § 52:14-46 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 14 / Section 14-46
State government entity, in-person translation services, requirements unaffected; construction of act.
Status: in_force

7. Nothing in this act, P.L.2023, c.263 (C.52:14-40 et seq.), shall be interpreted to remove any requirements by any State government entity to provide for direct in-person translation services to a member of the public, or for the translation of any materials in the Spanish language or any additional languages, as may be required by law. Nothing in this act shall prevent a State government entity from providing interpretation and translation services to any limited-English proficient individuals who speak any language, even if that language is not among the seven most common non-English languages spoken in this State. Failure to comply with this act shall not give rise to a right of action against a State government entity, but nothing in this act shall be interpreted to impair or affect any right under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination, P.L.1945, c.169 (C.10:5-1 et seq.), or any other obligation of a State government entity in the Executive Branch under State or federal law. L.2023, c.263, s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27C-34 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27C / Section 27C-34
Allotments toward cost of plans and specifications
Status: in_force

The department may make allotments to any county, municipality or school district, all of which are hereinafter referred to as any "political subdivision," toward the cost of preparing detailed plans and specifications after the effective date of this act for local public works or improvements to be undertaken after the termination of the present war. L.1944, c. 85, art. 4, p. 178, s. 34.
N.J. Stat. § 52:9DD-12 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 9DD / Section 9DD-12
Meetings of council
Status: in_force

5. The council shall meet at least quarterly and hold hearings at such place or places it shall deem necessary. L.1997,c.257,s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 52:14F-2 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 14F / Section 14F-2
Transfer of functions, powers and duties of division of administrative procedure to office of administrative law
Status: in_force

All the functions, powers and duties heretofore exercised by the Division of Administrative Procedure in the Department of State pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act, P.L.1968, c. 410 (C. 52:14B-1 et seq.) are transferred to and vested in the Office of Administrative Law created by this amendatory and supplementary act. L.1978, c. 67, s. 2.
N.J. Stat. § 52:14-17.31a — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 14 / Section 14-17.31a
Employee permitted to waive benefits coverage under SHBP.
Status: in_force

36. a. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law to the contrary, an employer other than the State which participates in the State Health Benefits Program, established pursuant to P.L.1961, c.49 (C.52:14-17.25 et seq.), may allow any employee who is eligible for other health care coverage to waive coverage under the State Health Benefits Program to which the employee is entitled by virtue of employment with the employer. The waiver shall be in such form as the Director of the Division of Pensions and Benefits shall prescribe and shall be filed with the division. After such waiver has been filed and for so long as that waiver remains in effect, no premium shall be required to be paid by the employer for the employee or the employee's dependents. Not later than the 180th day after the date on which the waiver is filed, the division shall refund to the employer the amount of any premium previously paid by the employer with respect to any period of coverage which followed the filing date. b. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law to the contrary, the State as an employer, or an employer that is an independent authority, commission, board, or instrumentality of the State which participates in the State Health Benefits Program, may allow any employee who is eligible for other health care coverage that is not under the State Health Benefits Program to waive the coverage under the State Health Benefits Program to which the employee is entitled by virtue of employment with the employer. The waiver shall be in such form as the Director of the Division of Pensions and Benefits shall prescribe and shall be filed with the division. c. In consideration of filing a waiver as permitted in subsections a. and b. of this section, an employer may pay to the employee annually an amount, to be established in the sole discretion of the employer, which shall not exceed 50% of the amount saved by the employer because of the employee's waiver of coverage, and, for a waiver filed on or after the effective date of P.L.2010, c.2, which shall not exceed 25%, or $5,000, whichever is less, of the amount saved by the employer because of the employee's waiver of coverage. An employee who waives coverage shall be permitted to immediately resume coverage if the employee ceases to be eligible for other health care coverage for any reason, including, but not limited to, the retirement or death of the spouse or divorce. An employee who resumes coverage shall repay, on a pro rata basis, any amount received from the employer which represents an advance payment for a period of time during which coverage is resumed. An employee who wishes to resume coverage shall notify the employer in writing and file a declaration with the division, in such form as the director of the division shall prescribe, that the waiver is revoked. The decision of an employer to allow its employees to waive coverage and the amount of consideration to be paid therefor shall not be subject to the collective bargaining process. L.1995, c.259, s.36; amended 2001, c.189; 2003, c.3, s.2; 2007, c.92, s.48; 2008, c.89, s.2; 2010, c.2, s.1l.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27E-54 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27E / Section 27E-54
Communications, records; confidentiality protected
Status: in_force

5. All communications between the individual client and any attorney in or engaged by the former Department of the Public Advocate shall remain fully protected by the attorney-client privilege subsequent to the effective date of P.L.1994, c.58 (C.52:27E-50 et al.). The confidentiality of medical records and other documents maintained as confidential by the former Department of the Public Advocate shall likewise be protected subsequent to the effective date of P.L.1994, c.58 (C.52:27E-50 et al.). L.1994,c.58,s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27D-123.9 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27D / Section 27D-123.9
Definitions relative to playground safety.
Status: in_force

1. For the purposes of P.L.1999, c.50 (C.52:27D-123.9 et seq.): "Completely inclusive playground" means a playground designated for public use for children two to five years of age or five to twelve years of age, with an accessible playground surface, a playground surface inspection and maintenance schedule consistent with the standards detailed in the "Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990" (42 U.S.C. s.12101 et seq.), and designed in accordance with the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to subsection b. of section 2 of P.L.1999, c.50 (C.52:27D-123.10). "Governmental Entity" means the State, its agencies and instrumentalities, a county or municipality, or any agency or instrumentality thereof, a school district, or any other similar public entity or agency, but not the federal government or its agencies and instrumentalities. "Nonprofit entity" means a person or entity which operates a playground open to the public or open to users of a facility operated by the person or entity, and which is an exempt organization pursuant to section 9 of P.L.1966, c.30 (C.54:32B-9), the "Sales and Use Tax Act," but not a governmental entity or the federal government or its agencies and instrumentalities. "Private entity" means any person or entity which operates a playground open to the public or open to users of a facility operated by the person or entity, but not a governmental entity, a nonprofit entity or the federal government or its agencies and instrumentalities. "Playground" means an improved area designed, equipped, and set aside for play of six or more children which is not intended for use as an athletic playing field or athletic court, and shall include any play equipment, surfacing, fencing, signs, internal pathways, internal land forms, vegetation, and related structures. "Supervision" means all general and specific supervision necessary to protect children from unreasonable risk of harm from site hazards, the acts of other children, or the use of the playground in a way that was not intended by the designer or manager of the playground. P.L.1999, c.50 (C.52:27D-123.9 et seq.) shall not expand or reduce existing standards of care to which a playground operator is held. L.1999, c.50, s.1; amended 2018, c.104, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 52:14-34.4 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 14 / Section 14-34.4
Notice of fund availability
Status: in_force

In addition to all other notification requirements imposed by law, each State department, agency and commission which awards federal or State grant funds shall publish notice regarding the availability of those funds in the New Jersey Register or an appropriate publication of the department, agency or commission. The published notice shall include: a. the names of the grant programs that have funds available; b. the purpose for which the grant program funds shall be used; c. the amount of money in the grant program; d. the groups or entities (citizens, counties, municipalities of a certain class, etc.) which may apply for funding under the grant program; e. the qualifications an applicant needs to be considered for the grant program; f. the procedure for eligible entities to apply for grant funds; g. the address of the division, office or official receiving the application; h. the deadline by which applications must be submitted to that division, office or official; and i. the date by which applicants shall be notified whether they will receive funds under the grant program. P.L. 1987,c.7, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27D-212 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27D / Section 27D-212
Records; public inspection
Status: in_force

The record of an action or proceeding under this act or any statement, report or record of any kind whatsoever obtained or received by the commissioner in connection with the administration or enforcement of the provisions of this act shall be public records and reasonably available for public inspection. L.1983, c. 383, s. 21.
N.J. Stat. § 52:17C-16 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 17C / Section 17C-16
Penalties
Status: in_force

Any person who violates the provisions of this act shall be subject to a penalty of $200.00 for the first offense and $500.00 for each subsequent offense. If the violation of this act is of a continuing nature, each day during which it continues shall constitute a separate offense for the purpose of this section. The penalty shall be collected and enforced by summary proceedings under "the penalty enforcement law," N.J.S. 2A:58-1 et seq. L. 1989, c. 3, s. 16.
N.J. Stat. § 52:28-34 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 28 / Section 28-34
Preamble
Status: in_force

Whereas, by joint resolution of the legislature of the state of New Jersey, approved February fourteenth, one thousand nine hundred and five, Edward C. Stokes, governor; Robert H. McCarter, attorney general; Franklin Murphy and Chauncey G. Parker were appointed and constituted commissioners of the state of New Jersey to confer with like commissioners representing the state of Delaware for the purpose of framing a compact or agreement between the said states and legislation consequent thereon, to be submitted to the legislatures of the said two states for action thereon looking to the amicable termination of the suit between said two states now pending in the supreme court of the United States, and the final adjustment of all controversies relating to the boundary line between said states and to their respective rights in the Delaware river and bay; and Whereas, by like joint resolution of the general assembly of the state of Delaware, approved February thirteenth, one thousand nine hundred and five, Preston Lea, governor; Robert H. Richards, attorney general; Herbert H. Ward and George H. Bates were appointed to represent the said state as commissioners to confer with the commissioners of the state of New Jersey for the purpose before recited; and Whereas, the commissioners of the said two states, having duly conferred as directed by said resolutions, have framed and submitted to this legislature a proposed compact or agreement between the said states; and Whereas, the compact or agreement so framed and submitted is in the words following, that is to say: Compact between the state of New Jersey and the state of Delaware relating to the boundary controversy between said states. Whereas, a controversy hath heretofore existed between the states of New Jersey and Delaware relative to the jurisdiction of such portion of the Delaware river as is included within the circle of twelve miles radius, an arc of which constitutes the northern boundary of the state of Delaware, and it is the mutual desire of said states to so settle and determine such controversy as to prevent future complications arising therefrom; and Whereas, there is now pending in the supreme court of the United States a cause wherein the said state of New Jersey is the complainant and the said state of Delaware is the defendant, in which cause an injunction has been issued against the state of Delaware restraining the execution of certain statutes of the state of Delaware relating to fisheries in said river, which said litigation hath been pending for twenty-seven years and upwards; and Whereas, for the purpose of adjusting the differences between the said two states arising out of said conflict of jurisdiction, Edward C. Stokes, Robert H. McCarter, Franklin Murphy and Chauncey G. Parker have been appointed commissioners on the part of the state of New Jersey by joint resolution of the legislature of said state, and Preston Lea, Robert H. Richards, Herbert H. Ward and George H. Bates have been appointed commissioners on the part of the state of Delaware, by joint resolution of the general assembly of said state, to frame a compact or agreement between the said states and legislation consequent thereon, to be submitted to the legislatures of said two states for action thereon, looking to the amicable termination of the said suit between said states now pending in the supreme court of the United States and the final adjustment of all controversies relating to the boundary line between said states, and to their respective rights in the Delaware river and bay; Now, therefore, the said state of New Jersey by its commissioners above named and the said state of Delaware, by its commissioners above named, do hereby make and enter into a compact or agreement between said states as follows: L.1905, c. 42, Preamble, p. 67 (C.S. p. 5374, Preamble).
N.J. Stat. § 52:16A-86 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 16A / Section 16A-86
Findings, declarations relative to Amistad Commission.
Status: in_force

1. The Legislature finds and declares that: a. During the period beginning late in the 15th century through the 19th century, millions of persons of African origin were enslaved and brought to the Western Hemisphere, including the United States of America; anywhere from between 20 to 50 percent of enslaved Africans died during their journey to the Western Hemisphere; the enslavement of Africans and their descendants was part of a concerted effort of physical and psychological terrorism that deprived groups of people of African descent the opportunity to preserve many of their social, religious, political and other customs; the vestiges of slavery in this country continued with the legalization of second class citizenship status for African-Americans through Jim Crow laws, segregation and other similar practices; the legacy of slavery has pervaded the fabric of our society; and in spite of these events there are endless examples of the triumphs of African-Americans and their significant contributions to the development of this country; b. All people should know of and remember the human carnage and dehumanizing atrocities committed during the period of the African slave trade and slavery in America and of the vestiges of slavery in this country; and it is in fact vital to educate our citizens on these events, the legacy of slavery, the sad history of racism in this country, and on the principles of human rights and dignity in a civilized society; c. It is the policy of the State of New Jersey that the history of the African slave trade, slavery in America, the depth of their impact in our society, and the triumphs of African-Americans and their significant contributions to the development of this country is the proper concern of all people, particularly students enrolled in the schools of the State of New Jersey; and d. It is therefore desirable to create a State-level commission, which as an organized body, on a continuous basis, will survey, design, encourage, and promote the implementation of education and awareness programs in New Jersey concerned with the African slave trade, slavery in America, the vestiges of slavery in this country, and the contributions of African-Americans in building our country; to develop workshops, institutes, seminars, and other teacher training activities designed to educate teachers on this subject matter; and which will be responsible for the coordination of events on a regular basis, throughout the State, that provide appropriate memorialization of the events concerning the enslavement of Africans and their descendants in America as well as their struggle for freedom and liberty. L.2002,c.75,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 52:18-4.1 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 18 / Section 18-4.1
Death, resignation, etc., of treasurer; account; delivery of funds to successor
Status: in_force

If the state treasurer die, resign, be displaced, or cease to hold his office, then such treasurer, or, if he be dead, his heirs, executors, or administrators, shall fairly and regularly state the account, and deliver the moneys, securities, stock, property, instruments of writing, and books of the state in his or their possession, to the succeeding treasurer, who shall make report thereon to the legislature.
N.J. Stat. § 52:31-1.5 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 31 / Section 31-1.5
Repurchase at fair market value
Status: in_force

Nothing in this act shall preclude an owner of record from repurchasing his interest at the current fair market value even if the property at issue is not assembled to his property. L. 1985, c. 201, s. 2, eff. June 26, 1985.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27D-124.5 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27D / Section 27D-124.5
Findings, declarations.
Status: in_force

1. The Legislature finds and declares that: a. New Jersey has adopted a goal of 100 percent clean energy by 2035. b. Simplifying and enhancing the ability of New Jersey residents to install and use solar energy systems and home batteries is an essential component of the State’s ability to attain this clean energy goal. c. Residential energy bills in New Jersey are among the highest in the country, imposing significant financial burdens upon New Jersey residents and thereby exacerbating the State’s housing affordability crisis. d. Installation and use of rooftop solar energy systems is one way to enable New Jersey residents to significantly reduce residential electricity bills and thereby make housing more affordable. e. Vestiges of outdated, overly bureaucratic permitting requirements for installation of solar energy systems within New Jersey cause residents to significantly delay installation efforts and significantly increase costs incurred in installing residential solar energy storage systems across the State. f. New Jersey has the fifth-slowest known solar permitting timelines of any state in the country. g. The Solar Energy Industries Association has estimated that permitting and other bureaucratic barriers within New Jersey typically increase the cost of installing a residential solar energy system by $6,000 to $7,000. h. The installation costs for a residential solar energy system in the United States are approximately double the installation costs in Europe, largely because Europe has virtually eliminated permitting and other bureaucratic barriers. i. Approximately one in five residential solar energy installation projects are cancelled after submission of an application for a permit which, according to solar energy system installers, is largely a direct result of frustration experienced in attempting to maneuver through New Jersey’s permitting processes. j. It has been reported that contractors who are in the business of installing residential solar energy systems and home batteries within New Jersey avoid entering into contracts to install systems within municipalities that impose especially burdensome permitting requirements and processes. k. Hundreds of jurisdictions across the country, representing approximately 25 percent of the national market, have removed permitting barriers to the installation of residential solar energy systems and home energy battery storage by automating the permitting process. l. Residential solar and home energy storage projects that receive automated permits pass inspections at similar rates to residential solar and home energy storage projects that receive traditional permits. m. Automated permitting has the potential to reduce the costs of residential solar energy systems, reduce installation timelines, and reduce cancellations, all of which will enable more families to install solar on their roofs and batteries in their garages. L.2025, c.174, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 52:18A-100 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 18A / Section 18A-100
Functions, powers, duties of Director of Division of Investment not affected
Status: in_force

Nothing in this act shall be construed or deemed to change, vary, or modify the provisions of chapter 270 of the laws of 1950, as amended and supplemented, vesting in the Director of the Division of Investment of the Department of the Treasury, the functions, powers and duties of the agencies enumerated in section 2 hereof, or relating to, investment or reinvestment of moneys of, and purchase, sale or exchange of any investments or securities of or for any funds or accounts under the control and management of such agencies, which functions, powers and duties aforementioned shall continue to be exercised by said Director of the Division of Investment. L.1955, c. 70, p. 234, s. 6.
N.J. Stat. § 52:17B-123 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 17B / Section 17B-123
Division of weights and measures; transfer of powers, functions and duties
Status: in_force

All the functions, powers, and duties of the Division of Weights and Measures, in the Department of Law and Public Safety (C. 52:17B-23 et seq.), are transferred to the Division of Consumer Affairs established hereunder. L.1971, c. 134, s. 6, eff. May 6, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27B-18 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27B / Section 27B-18
Investigation of requests
Status: in_force

Upon the receipt of requests for appropriations, the commissioner, or a member of the department designated by him, shall examine such requests and determine the necessity or advisability thereof, and for that purpose may hold hearings thereon which shall be open to the public, and may summon and examine the request officers and any witnesses and order the production of any State records for his examination, and make any investigation which he deems necessary or advisable for the purpose of making such determination. L.1944, c. 112, art. 3, p. 292, s. 9.
N.J. Stat. § 52:16A-136 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 16A / Section 16A-136
New Jersey Business Action Center, small business manual, established, maintained.
Status: in_force

1. a. The executive director of the New Jersey Business Action Center in the Department of State shall establish and maintain, in collaboration with the New Jersey Economic Development Authority, the New Jersey Business and Industry Association, the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce, and regional chambers of commerce across the State, a publicly available small business manual that provides information and guidance on establishing, maintaining, and expanding a small business. b. The manual shall be succinct, with a focus on brevity, and shall contain, after discussion with all collaborators in subsection a. of this section, the most important priorities when establishing, maintaining, and expanding a small business. The contents of the manual shall also include, but not be limited to, information concerning: (1) State and local permits and inspections; (2) financial assistance programs; (3) lease contracts; (4) commercial real estate transactions, including methods on how to acquire commercial real estate; and (5) any other information that the executive director deems necessary. c. The executive director shall additionally solicit information from the Department of Community Affairs, the Department of Environmental Protection, the Economic Development Authority, and other relevant departments and agencies on frequently asked questions that a small business owner may have when establishing, maintaining, or expanding a small business. Responses collected by the executive director shall be included in the manual. d. The manual shall be made available to the public one year next following the effective date of P.L.2023, c.27 (C.52:16A-136). The executive director shall update the information contained in the manual periodically. e. As used in this section, "publicly available" means to post in a conspicuous manner on the Internet website of the New Jersey Business Action Center and in a hard copy made available for a nominal fee. L.2023, c.27.
N.J. Stat. § 52:1-1.1 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-1.1
Emergency temporary location; proclamation by governor.
Status: in_force

1. Whenever, due to an emergency or the anticipated effects of such emergency, it becomes imprudent, inexpedient or impossible to conduct the affairs of State Government at the normal location of the seat thereof in the city of Trenton in the county of Mercer, the Governor shall, as often as the exigencies of the situation require, by proclamation, declare an emergency temporary location, or locations, for the seat of Government at such place, or places, within or without this State as he may deem advisable under the circumstances, and shall take such action and issue such orders as may be necessary for an orderly transition of the affairs of State Government to such emergency temporary location, or locations. Such emergency temporary location, or locations, shall remain as the seat of Government until the Legislature shall by law establish a new location, or locations, or until the emergency is declared to be ended by the Governor and the seat of Government is returned to its normal location. L.1963, c.118, s.1; amended 2020, c.2, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 52:18A-97 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 18A / Section 18A-97
Powers and duties of enumerated agencies continued
Status: in_force

Except as is otherwise provided in this act, and in chapter 270 of the laws of 1950, as amended and supplemented; (1) each of the respective agencies enumerated in section 2 hereof shall continue to have all of the powers and shall exercise all of the functions and duties vested in, or imposed upon it by existing law; (2) this act shall not affect the terms of office of the present members of such agencies; and (3) such agencies shall continue to be constituted as provided by existing law. L.1955, c. 70, p. 234, s. 3.
N.J. Stat. § 52:14-17.46.6e — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 14 / Section 14-17.46.6e
School Employees' Health Benefits Commission, coverage for synchronization of prescribed medications.
Status: in_force

10. The School Employees' Health Benefits Commission shall ensure that every contract under the School Employees' Health Benefits Program purchased on or after the effective date of this act, which provides benefits for pharmacy services, prescription drugs, or for participation in a prescription drug plan, shall, on at least one occasion per year for each covered person: (1) apply a prorated daily cost-sharing rate to prescriptions that are dispensed by a network pharmacy for less than a 30 days' supply if the prescriber or pharmacist indicates the fill or refill is in the best interest of the covered person or is for the purpose of synchronizing the covered person's chronic medications; (2) provide coverage for a drug prescribed for the treatment of a chronic illness dispensed in accordance with a plan among the covered person, the prescriber and the pharmacist to synchronize the refilling of multiple prescriptions for the covered person; and (3) determine dispensing fees based exclusively on the total number of prescriptions dispensed; dispensing fees shall not be prorated or based on the number of the days' supply of medication prescribed or dispensed. This section shall not apply to prescriptions for opioid analgesics. "Opioid analgesic" means a drug in the opioid analgesic drug class prescribed to treat moderate to severe pain or other conditions, whether in immediate release or extended release form, and whether or not combined with other drug substances to form a single drug product or dosage form. L.2015, c.206, s.10.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27A-19.1 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27A / Section 27A-19.1
Powers and duties of Funding Commission vested in Local Government Board
Status: in_force

All the powers and duties heretofore exercised and performed by the Funding Commission, constituted by Article VI-A of chapter seventy-seven of the laws of one thousand nine hundred and thirty-five, and the acts amendatory thereof and supplemental thereto (R.S. 40:1-61 to 40:1-73, inc.), are hereby vested in and shall be hereafter exercised and performed by the Local Government Board of the State Department of Local Government, constituted by chapter one hundred and fifty-eight of the laws of one thousand nine hundred and thirty-eight. L.1939, c. 384, p. 919, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27D-43.17g — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27D / Section 27D-43.17g
Accessibility, confidentiality of records.
Status: in_force

7. a. The records compiled by the board, including all investigatory findings, statistical data and information gathered pursuant to subsection c. of section 4 of this act, shall not be subject to discovery, but may be used by the chairperson of the board to refer an individual case, including the board's deliberations and conclusions, to the extent necessary, to an appropriate agency to investigate or to provide services. b. The records compiled by the board shall not be subject to subpoena or admissible as evidence in any action or proceeding in any court, nor shall a person or entity authorized by the board to have access to the records pursuant to this act be compelled to testify with regard to the records. c. Except as provided in subsection a. of this section, the deliberations and conclusions of the board related to a specific case shall be confidential and shall not be deemed a public record pursuant to P.L.1963, c.73 (C.47:1A-1 et seq.) and P.L.2001, c.404 (C.47:1A-5 et al.). Summary records that are prepared by the board and the teams or committees on each reported case shall not contain any information that would identify the victim of a domestic violence-related fatality or near fatality. L.2003,c.225,s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27BB-2 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27BB / Section 27BB-2
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this act, unless the context indicates otherwise: "Department" means the State Department of Community Affairs. "Commissioner" means the Commissioner and head of the State Department of Community Affairs. "Division" means the Division of Local Finance in the State Department of Community Affairs. "Director" means the administrative head of the Division of Local Finance in the State Department of Community Affairs. "Board" means the Local Finance Board of the Division of Local Finance in the State Department of Community Affairs. "Governing body" means, in the case of a county, the board of chosen freeholders, and in the case of a municipality, the body exercising general legislative and administrative authority within the municipality, and in the case of a county or municipal authority, the body exercising general legislative and administrative authority over the actions of said county or municipal authority. "Political subdivision" includes a municipality, county, school district, county or municipal authority, or a regional authority or district other than an interstate authority or district. "Local government" means the government of political subdivisions. "Municipality" includes a city, town, village, borough, township, special district, municipal authority, or other municipal corporations other than a school district or a county. "Municipality under supervision" means a municipality to which the provisions of this act apply by virtue of a resolution of the Local Finance Board in the Division of Local Finance in the State Department of Community Affairs made in accordance with section 21 of this act. "Administrator" means the local administrator of finance. "Cash deficit" means the amount, if any, by which liabilities and cash disbursements of a municipality for lawful yearly expenditures (as defined in section 40A:4-42 of the New Jersey Statutes) exceed the cash receipts in a budget year, whether the municipality is operating under a cash basis budget or not. "Accountant" means a registered municipal accountant. "Regular audit" means the annual or biennial audit, as the case may be, required by law. "Fiscal year" or "year" means the calendar year beginning January 1 and ending December 31. "County or municipal authority" means a body corporate and politic of this State created by a county or municipality having corporate succession and the power to issue bonds, or other obligations. L.1947, c. 151, p. 647, s. 2. Amended by L.1969, c. 288, s. 2, eff. Jan. 15, 1970.
N.J. Stat. § 52:17C-5 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 17C / Section 17C-5
County coordinator
Status: in_force

In order to ensure that the enhanced 9-1-1 system is implemented expeditiously and effectively throughout the State and that each locality participates in the system: a. The governing body of each county shall appoint a county 9-1-1 coordinator who shall coordinate the 9-1-1 activities within the county in accordance with this act and standards developed by the office pursuant to this act. The county shall ensure that all necessary steps are taken and time schedules met in connection with the county's responsibilities under the State plan. b. The county coordinator shall meet with representatives of the county, the municipalities, local public safety agencies, and the State Police in order to propose a draft plan for adoption by the county governing body. The plan shall provide for the implementation of enhanced 9-1-1 service throughout the county. The plan shall specify the number of and locations of the PSAPs, the membership of each PSAP and the organizational characteristics of each PSAP. Any PSAP existing on the operative date of this act may continue to operate within the guidelines of this act. c. Within one year of the operative date of this act, the governing body of each county shall submit an enhanced 9-1-1 service utilization plan to the office for its review and approval. The office shall review each plan to determine if it meets the requirements of this act and the technical and operational standards established in the State plan. L. 1989, c. 3, s. 5.
N.J. Stat. § 52:34A-1 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 34A / Section 34A-1
Short title.
Status: in_force

1. Sections 1 through 8 of P.L.2020, c.59 (C.52:34A-1 through C.52:34A-8) shall be known and may be cited as the "Electronic Construction Procurement Act." L.2020, c.59, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27B-72 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27B / Section 27B-72
Compensation of members of Local Government Board
Status: in_force

The members of the Local Government Board shall each receive such compensation as shall be provided by law. L.1944, c. 112, art. 7, p. 311, s. 4. Amended by L.1962, c. 65, s. 13, eff. July 1, 1962.
N.J. Stat. § 52:13H-2.1 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 13H / Section 13H-2.1
Reimbursement by State for cost incurred for certain military leave.
Status: in_force

4. In accordance with the provisions of Article VIII, Section II, paragraph 5 of the New Jersey Constitution, upon application for reimbursement by a county or municipal governing body or a board of education to the State Treasurer for reimbursement and approval of the application by the Director of the Division of Budget and Accounting, reimbursement shall be made by the State for any costs incurred as a result of the provisions of P.L.2001, c.351. L.2001,c.351,s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27D-489r — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27D / Section 27D-489r
Definitions relative to the "New Jersey Economic Opportunity Act of 2013."
Status: in_force

23. As used in section 24 of P.L.2013, c.161 (C.52:27D-489s): "Aviation district" means all areas within the boundaries of the "Atlantic City International Airport," established pursuant to section 24 of P.L.1991, c.252 (C.27:25A-24), and the Federal Aviation Administration William J. Hughes Technical Center and the area within a one-mile radius of the outermost boundary of the "Atlantic City International Airport" and the Federal Aviation Administration William J. Hughes Technical Center. "Director" means the Director of the Division of Taxation. "Division of Codes and Standards" means the Division of Codes and Standards located in the Department of Community Affairs. "Eligible person" means any individual purchasing or renting an eligible residential residence within a growth zone after the enactment of P.L.2013, c.161 (C.52:27D-489p et al.). For the purpose of this definition, an eligible person is limited to those who establish a permanent residency at the eligible residential residence, are subject to the "New Jersey Gross Income Tax Act," N.J.S.54A:1-1 et seq., and are current with all State and local tax obligations. "Eligible property" means any residential, commercial, industrial, or other business property, located in a Garden State Growth Zone, that receives a Certificate of Occupancy or is transferred in a legal sale on or after July 1, 2013. Purchasers of newly constructed homes are not the applicant. "Exemption" means that portion of the assessor's full and true value of any improvement, conversion, alteration, redevelopment, rehabilitation, or construction not regarded as increasing the taxable value of a property pursuant to P.L.2013, c.161 (C.52:27D-489p et al.) for the purposes of encouraging the construction, conversion, improvement, and redevelopment of real property conducted by eligible businesses or residents within a growth zone pursuant to P.L.2013, c.161 (C.52:27D-489p et al.). "Garden State Growth Zone" or "growth zone" means the four New Jersey cities with the lowest median family income based on the 2009 American Community Survey from the US Census, (Table 708. Household, Family, and Per Capita Income and Individuals, and Families Below Poverty Level by City: 2009); a municipality which contains a Tourism District as established pursuant to section 5 of P.L.2011, c.18 (C.5:12-219) and regulated by the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority; an aviation district; or a government-restricted municipality. "Garden State Growth Zone Development Entity" means a private corporation incorporated pursuant to Title 14A of the New Jersey Statutes, or established pursuant to Title 42 of the Revised Statutes, for which the profits of the entity are limited as follows. The allowable net profits of the entity shall be determined by applying the allowable profit rate to the total project cost, and all capital costs, determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, of any other entity whose revenue is included in the computation of excess profits, for the period commencing on the date on which the construction of the project is completed, and terminating at the close of the fiscal year of the entity preceding the date on which the computation is made, where: "Allowable profit rate" means the greater of 12 percent or the percentage per annum arrived at by adding one and 1/4 percent to the annual interest percentage rate payable on the entity's initial permanent mortgage financing. If the initial permanent mortgage is insured or guaranteed by a governmental agency, the mortgage insurance premium or similar charge, if payable on a per annum basis, shall be considered as interest for this purpose. If there is no permanent mortgage financing the allowable profit rate shall be the greater of 12 percent or the percentage per annum arrived at by adding one and 1/4 percent per annum to the interest rate per annum which the municipality determines to be the prevailing rate on mortgage financing on comparable improvements in the county. "Government-restricted municipality" means a municipality in this State that has: (1) a municipal revitalization index distress score of at least 75; (2) met the criteria for designation as an urban aid municipality in the 2019 State fiscal year; and (3) on the effective date of P.L.2021, c.232 is either: (a) subject to financial restrictions imposed pursuant to the "Municipal Stabilization and Recovery Act," P.L.2016, c.4 (C.52:27BBBB-1 et seq.), or (b) restricted in its ability to levy property taxes on property in that municipality as a result of: (i) the State of New Jersey owning or controlling property representing at least 25 percent of the total land area of the municipality, or (ii) the federal government of the United States owning or controlling at least 50 acres of the total land area of the municipality, which land area is dedicated as a national natural landmark. "Improvements" means any repair, construction, or reconstruction, including alterations and additions, having the effect of rehabilitating a deteriorated property so that it becomes habitable or attains higher standards of safety, health, economic use or amenity, or is brought into compliance with laws, ordinances or regulations governing such standards. Ordinary upkeep and maintenance shall not be deemed an improvement. L.2013, c.161, s.23; amended 2018, c.120, s.7; 2021, c.232, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 52:17B-179 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 17B / Section 17B-179
State/Community Partnership Grant Program established
Status: in_force

1. a. A State/Community Partnership Grant Program is established within the Youth Justice Commission established pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1995, c.284 (C.52:17B-170) to support, through grants allocated to county youth services commissions established pursuant to P.L.1995, c.282 (C.52:17B-180), facilities, sanctions and services for juveniles adjudicated or charged as delinquent and programs for prevention of juvenile delinquency. This program is established in order to: (1) Encourage development of sanctions and services for juveniles adjudicated and charged as delinquent and programs for prevention of juvenile delinquency that protect the public, ensure accountability and foster rehabilitation; (2) Increase the range of sanctions for juveniles adjudicated delinquent; (3) Reduce overcrowding in State juvenile institutions and other facilities to ensure adequate bed space for serious, violent and repetitive offenders; (4) Reduce overcrowding in county detention facilities; (5) Provide greater access to community-based sanctions and services for minority and female offenders; (6) Expand programs designed to prevent juvenile delinquency; and (7) Promote public safety by reducing recidivism. b. The Youth Justice Commission shall administer the State/Community Partnership Grant Program and shall: (1) Establish criteria and procedures for grant applications and disbursement by regulation; (2) Determine how best to allocate Partnership funds; (3) Set standards and procedures for eligibility, operation, supervision and evaluation; (4) Advise and assist county youth services commissions in preparation of county plans and grant applications; (5) Award grants; (6) Set standards for and determine eligibility for continued Partnership funding; (7) Collect and provide information about community-based services and sanctions; and (8) Monitor and evaluate implementation of county plans and the provision of services, sanctions and programs provided pursuant to this act. L.1995,c.283,s.1; amended 2025, c.35, s.81.
N.J. Stat. § 52:18A-234.2 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 18A / Section 18A-234.2
Findings, declarations relative to provision of certain information on the Internet.
Status: in_force

2. The Legislature finds and declares: a. It is in the interest of this State to increase public awareness of and access to the data created by and available from State agencies because such data can enhance transparency and accountability, encourage public engagement, and stimulate public policy and public service innovation; b. The data generated by the Executive Branch of State government can spur economic development because it enables private sector companies to use such data to produce innovative and creative items and services that benefit the citizens of this State; c. The efficient integration, management, and governance of data will greatly improve State government programs and the delivery of a wide range of services to New Jersey's citizens, thereby enhancing their lives; d. At the same time, it is vitally important that the data held by one State agency be made readily available to other State agencies with a minimum of administrative hurdles, so that data shared across the Executive Branch contribute to the effective and cost-efficient delivery of a wide range of government information and services; and e. The Office of Information Technology, with the cooperation of the Department of the Treasury, is the appropriate agency to develop, coordinate, and oversee the presentation of government data to the public and the sharing of information among State government agencies so that the information and services those agencies provide can be delivered in the most efficient and cost-effective manner possible. L.2017, c.2, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 52:7-10.5 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 7 / Section 7-10.5
Official stamp.
Status: in_force

14. Official Stamp. a. The official stamp of a notary public shall: (1) include the name of the notary public, the title "Notary Public, State of New Jersey," and the notary public's commission expiration date; and (2) be capable of being copied together with the record to which it is affixed or attached or with which it is logically associated. b. If a notarial act regarding a tangible record is performed by a notary public, an official stamp shall be affixed to or embossed on the certificate near the signature of the notary public so as to be clear and readable. If a notarial act regarding an electronic record is performed by a notary public and the certificate contains the information specified in subsection a. of this section, an official stamp must be attached to or logically associated with the certificate. L.2021, c.179, s.14.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27C-30 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27C / Section 27C-30
Copies of plans, etc., of improvements receiving federal aid to be filed with department
Status: in_force

The commissioner may require any State department or agency or any political subdivision, special district or ad hoc authority of this State to file with the department, plans and specifications and certified copies of all correspondence, agreements and documents relating to any public improvement or service involving Federal financial assistance. L.1944, c. 85, art. 4, p. 178, s. 30.
N.J. Stat. § 52:14E-5 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 14E / Section 14E-5
Emergency services fund; creation
Status: in_force

There is hereby created a fund to be known as the Emergency Services Fund which shall consist of such sums as the Legislature may, from time to time, appropriate and such additional sums as may be granted or donated to the fund from any public or private source, together with income to the fund from investments authorized for the purposes set forth in section 6 of this act. L.1972, c. 133, s. 5, eff. Aug. 17, 1972.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27D-143 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27D / Section 27D-143
Legislative findings and declarations
Status: in_force

The Legislature hereby finds and declares that there are neighborhoods in this State which are beginning to decline but which can be rehabilitated and restored; that a large proportion of the State's housing stock is situated in these neighborhoods and is in danger of succumbing to dilapidation, deterioration or obsolescence; that blighting conditions have substantially reduced incentive for private reinvestment in these neighborhoods; that these neighborhoods will continue to decline unless the State provides financial and other assistance; that the restoration of these neighborhoods is vital to reinvigorating the declining social, economic and physical environments of communities and to the health, safety, morals and general welfare of the citizens of those neighborhoods and communities and of the State. The Legislature further finds and declares that rehabilitation and preservation of threatened but still viable neighborhoods to the maximum extent possible is best accomplished by the reconstruction, remodeling, improvement, restoration, or repair of residential housing to sound condition in conjunction with provision of expanded and improved community services and public improvements. Conservation of the State's housing stock in order to provide a decent home is a worthy goal, but unless the services and facilities which are necessary to a complete and continuing satisfactory living environment are also provided, slums, blight and deterioration will not be arrested and neighborhoods will continue to decline. Restoration and maintenance of viable neighborhoods will be attained only if the housing resources and community services and public improvements, principally those for persons and families of low and moderate income, are attended to and simultaneously provided. L.1975, c. 248, s. 2, eff. Oct. 30, 1975.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27H-22.14 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27H / Section 27H-22.14
Providing information to New Jersey businesses
Status: in_force

8. The department shall, through its business assistance programs, provide information to New Jersey businesses about the opportunities which may exist for exporting their goods and services. L.1995,c.275,s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27B-78 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27B / Section 27B-78
Reports and certifications
Status: in_force

Unless specifically provided otherwise in this act or by any operative law, whenever, pursuant to existing law, reports and certifications are required to be made to a department, board or officer whose powers and duties are herein transferred, such reports and certifications shall hereafter be required to be filed with the director of the appropriate division, in the Department of Taxation and Finance, through whom such transferred powers and duties are to be exercised pursuant to this act. L.1944, c. 112, art. 8, p. 313, s. 4.
N.J. Stat. § 52:14-17.32l — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 14 / Section 14-17.32l
Enrollment of certain retirees in SHBP.
Status: in_force

15. After the effective date of P.L.2003, c.128, a former employee of a county, county college or municipality who: a. retires from employment with the county, county college or municipality pursuant to the provisions of section 2 of P.L.2003, c.128 in accordance with the action taken pursuant to section 4 or 11 of P.L.2003, c.128, b. is receiving a retirement benefit from a State- or locally-administered retirement system, may enroll in the State Health Benefits Program upon retirement, but not later than 60 days following retirement. The laws and regulations governing the program, except as provided in this section, are applicable to enrollments in the program under this section. L.2003,c.128,s.15.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27H-21.11 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27H / Section 27H-21.11
Powers of division.
Status: in_force

5. The division shall have the power to: a. Establish a loan referral program and loan packaging program for eligible businesses, using criteria for eligibility which meet the standards established by the authority or which meet the standards established by private sources or by other State or federal programs; b. Compile lists of qualified professionals, including women and minorities in specific areas of expertise, to be disseminated to eligible businesses and to be used in making referrals; c. Use available resources within the State, including, but not limited to, small business development centers, business organizations, academic institutions with business programs, and minority business development offices, to coordinate managerial and technical assistance; d. Establish, in cooperation with institutions of higher education, an internship program for candidates for undergraduate and graduate degrees in business administration and related fields for the purpose of providing assistance to the division, the authority and to businesses which are eligible to receive assistance under this act; e. Provide, consistent with the provisions of this act and in conjunction with, or at the request of, the authority, assistance to eligible businesses, including, but not limited to: (1) Assistance in researching markets or in market analysis; (2) Advice in advertising and marketing; (3) Advice in selecting sales or other distribution channels; (4) Providing information and training with respect to bidding on government contracts; (5) Serving as liaison with the Department of the Treasury and other departments and agencies of State, federal and local government to promote the procurement of contracts for eligible businesses; (6) Assistance in obtaining legal counsel; (7) Providing financial analysis and accounting assistance; (8) Assistance in obtaining appropriate insurance, including benefit packages for employees; (9) Assistance in arranging contracts with franchisers; (10) Assistance in arranging commercial loans made by a State or federally chartered bank, savings bank, or savings and loan association, if, with respect to loans made by State chartered institutions, the loans are made in accordance with the powers conferred on those institutions pursuant to Title 17 of the Revised Statutes, including bridge loans and cash flow loans; (11) Assistance in negotiating license agreements; (12) Assistance in procuring bonding or substitutes therefor; (13) Making referrals to private consultants, institutions, and other providers of services, according to the specific needs of an eligible business; (14) Assistance in finding sources of financing from federal, State, and local sources; (15) Assistance in gaining information about employee training and development programs; and f. Provide a central resource for eligible businesses in their dealing with federal, State, and local governments, including information regarding government regulations or laws which affect eligible businesses; g. Initiate and encourage education programs for eligible businesses; h. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, exercise exclusive authority within the State to establish a uniform procedure for departments, agencies and authorities of the State and of its political subdivisions to certify the eligibility of a business to bid on contracts, or otherwise represent itself as a minority or women's business. The division shall be the certifying authority for departments, agencies and authorities of the State, except that when the division's procedure for certification of a business as a minority business or women's business conflicts with a federal certification procedure that affects a State project in which the federal government participates, the federal certification procedure shall take precedence. Public agencies shall identify those projects and shall notify the division. A political subdivision shall have the responsibility of certifying the eligibility of a women's business or minority business to bid on contracts or otherwise represent itself as a women's business or minority business within the political subdivision, except that, if the business is certified by the division to represent itself as being a minority or women's business under State programs, the political subdivision may accept that certification for eligibility of the business under programs of the political subdivision. A political subdivision shall utilize the uniform certification procedure formulated by the division; i. Submit to the Governor and the Legislature an annual report regarding its activities and setting forth recommendations of methods which might be utilized to more efficiently and effectively carry out the purposes of this act, and submit to the commissioner periodic reports on the condition of small businesses, and women's and minority businesses in the State; and j. Provide any other services which it deems necessary or which may be requested by the authority. L.1987,c.55,s.5; amended 2003, c.189, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27C-31 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27C / Section 27C-31
No Federal aid unless commissioner has opportunity to recommend
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other legislation heretofore enacted, no Federal financial assistance may hereafter be paid to or accepted by any political subdivision, special district or ad hoc authority of this State for a public improvement project unless and until the commissioner has had a reasonable opportunity to make recommendations with respect thereto and certifies that the public body sponsoring the project has complied with the requirements of this chapter, with respect to the filing of project descriptions, correspondence, agreements and documents. L.1944, c. 85, art. 4, p. 178, s. 31.
N.J. Stat. § 52:17B-9.8a — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 17B / Section 17B-9.8a
"Missing child" defined
Status: in_force

1. As used in sections 1 through 3 of this act: "Missing child" means a person under 18 years of age reported to a law enforcement agency as being abducted, enticed away, taken, missing or a runaway. L.1995,c.395,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27BBB-37 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27BBB / Section 27BBB-37
Duties of board.
Status: in_force

37. The duties of the board shall include, but not be limited to: a. in consultation with the chief operating officer and the mayor, the preparation of the capital improvement and infrastructure master plan, identification of resources necessary to assure its implementation, marshaling of efforts of public and private entities which operate within the qualified municipality, and performance of any other tasks requested by the chief operating officer to assure the efficient use of, and maximum access to, public resources in order to assure the economic recovery of the qualified municipality; b. the preparation of a strategic revitalization plan for the qualified municipality in accordance with the provisions of section 38 of P.L.2002, c.43 (C.52:27BBB-38); c. the review and approval of plans submitted by any institution of higher education as a prerequisite for the receipt of funding pursuant to P.L.2002, c.43 (C.52:27BBB-1 et al.). The approval of these plans shall not be unreasonably or arbitrarily withheld; d. the review, on a timely basis, of all programs or projects undertaken pursuant to P.L.2002, c.43 (C.52:27BBB-1 et al.), including but not limited to development and redevelopment efforts, including commercial, residential and industrial projects, facilities or sites, the issuance of any loan, grant or other equity investment pursuant to P.L.2002, c.43 (C.52:27BBB-1 et al.) or any other State appropriation or allocation for the qualified municipality; e. the preparation of project lists and financial plans in accordance with the provisions of section 45 of P.L.2002, c.43 (C.52:27BBB-44); f. the review of all recommendations, studies or other proposals related to the purposes of, and undertaken pursuant to P.L.2002, c.43 (C.52:27BBB-1 et al.); and g. the engagement, through contract or other appropriate means, of those professionals or organizations whose expertise and experience would prove essential to achieving a comprehensive and strategic economic development plan. L.2002,c.43,s.37.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27B-70 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27B / Section 27B-70
Director; appointment; removal
Status: in_force

The administrative head of the Division of Local Government shall be the director who shall be appointed by the Governor by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, to serve until the next Governor shall be elected and qualified and until the director's successor shall be appointed and qualified, but the Governor shall have the power to remove the director for cause. L.1944, c. 112, art. 7, p. 311, s. 2.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27D-25r — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27D / Section 27D-25r
Requirements to engage in fire protection equipment business.
Status: in_force

5. No person shall advertise that he is authorized to engage in, or engage in the fire protection equipment business, or otherwise engage in the installation, service, repair, inspection or maintenance of fire protection equipment unless he satisfies the requirements of this act. L.2001,c.289,s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27B-20.5 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27B / Section 27B-20.5
Program statements, data required
Status: in_force

5. a. In preparing its budget proposal for each State fiscal year, the department, no later than February 15 of the current State fiscal year, shall compile and submit to the State Treasurer, to the General Assembly Appropriations Committee and the Senate Revenue, Finance and Appropriations Committee, or their respective successors, and to the General Assembly Energy and Environment Committee and the Senate Environmental Quality Committee, or their respective successors, a statement for each program funded entirely or in part by fees, identifying: (1) The objectives of the program; (2) The program classification, which shall include a summary description of all activities undertaken by each program; (3) For the current State fiscal year, each of the two immediately preceding State fiscal years, and the State fiscal year for which the budget is proposed, program activity data, including, but not limited to, a listing of: activities performed; applications submitted and reviewed for permits, licenses or other approvals; permits, licenses or other approvals issued; planning documents reviewed; inspections performed; enforcement actions taken; remediations overseen; acreage managed; fish and game propagated and released; and studies conducted or contracted for; and (4) For the current State fiscal year, each of the two immediately preceding fiscal years, and the State fiscal year for which the budget is proposed, personnel data, including but not limited to: the total number of positions; the total number of budgeted positions; the number of positions budgeted for in lump sum appropriations; the number of positions supported by the appropriate fees; the number of positions supported by federal funds; all other authorized positions; and the number of vacant positions. b. In the case of a program which is funded in part by fees and in part by other sources of revenue, the department shall supply a breakdown of the percentages and relative amounts of all respective sources of revenue used to fund the program, and, if not provided pursuant to paragraph (4) of subsection a. of this section, the number and percentage of personnel involved in the program who are supported by each source of revenue. c. The data required pursuant to paragraphs (3) and (4) of subsection a. of this section, and pursuant to subsection b. of this section, shall be actual data, revised estimated data or estimated data, in accordance with directives of the State Treasurer concerning budget program data in general. L.1991,c.426,s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 52:35B-8 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 35B / Section 35B-8
Submission of received proposals.
Status: in_force

8. a. Once received, proposals shall be submitted to the design professional or designated employee retained by the contracting unit. No proposal shall be considered until certification is issued by the design professional or designated employee retained by the contracting unit that the proposal is consistent with the evaluation factors. No proposal for a design-build contract may be accepted unless the contracting unit determines that there was adequate competition for such contract. b. The technical review committee shall score the technical proposals using the criteria and methodology set forth in the request for proposals in accordance with paragraph (2) of subsection a. of section 6 of P.L.2021, c.71 (C.52:35B-6) and make an award recommendation to the head of the contracting unit. The head of the contracting unit shall make the design-build contract award decision, consistent with the award recommendation. c. The contracting unit shall evaluate the received technical proposals and price bid against the published factors and weighting to arrive at a composite score. The contracting unit shall make public the design-builder to be awarded the contract for the project. After the award decision is made, the contracting unit shall make public the sealed price bid for each proposal submitted to the contracting unit by a design-builder. d. Acceptance of a proposal shall be made by written notice to the design-builder which submitted the accepted proposal. At the same time notice of acceptance is delivered, the contracting unit shall also inform, in writing, the other design-builders that their proposals were not accepted. e. The contracting unit shall have the right to reject any and all proposals, except for the purpose of evading the provisions and policies of sections 2 through 9 of P.L.2021, c.71 (C.52:35B-2 through C.52:35B-9). The contracting unit shall solicit new proposals using the same evaluation factors, budget constraints, or qualifications, unless there has been a material change in circumstances affecting the needs of the contracting unit, including but not limited to an environmental issue, natural disaster, state of emergency, or unforeseen fiscal constraint. f. Proposals may be withdrawn for any reason at any time prior to acceptance. g. When a design-builder receives notification from a public body that the proposal, which it has submitted, has not been accepted, the design-builder may, within 30 days, request to review the design-build proposals submitted, the technical review committee evaluation scores from the selection process, and the final recommendation of award document. The design-builder shall submit this request in writing. L.2021, c.71, s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 52:9M-1.1 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 9M / Section 9M-1.1
Terms of member appointed after December 1, 1978.
Status: in_force

2. Terms of members appointed after December 1, 1978. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 1 of this act (C.52:9M-1) and in order to effect the staggering of the terms of members of the commission notwithstanding the term for which they were originally appointed, the terms of the members appointed after December 1, 1978 shall be as follows: the first member appointed by the Governor, 36 months; the second member appointed by the Governor, 18 months; the member appointed by the President of the Senate, 30 months; the member appointed by the Speaker of the General Assembly, 24 months. Thereafter, the terms of the members shall be as provided in P.L.1968, c.266, s.1 (C.52:9M-1). L.1979, c.254, s.2; amended 2005, c.58, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27D-22 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27D / Section 27D-22
Transfer of public housing and development authority and state housing council
Status: in_force

The public housing and development authority in the Department of Conservation and Economic Development, together with all of its functions, powers and duties, is continued as a body politic and corporate, with corporate succession, but such authority is transferred to the Department of Community Affairs established hereunder. The functions, powers and duties of such authority shall henceforth be exercised or performed by the Commissioner of Community Affairs through the Division of Housing and Urban Renewal in said department, subject to the same extent as heretofore to the rules and regulations of the State Housing Council herein transferred. The State Housing Council in the Department of Conservation and Economic Development is transferred to the Department of Community Affairs established hereunder. Such council shall continue to have all of the powers and shall exercise all of the functions vested in it by law. This act shall not affect the terms of office of the present members of such council, and such council shall continue to be constituted and the members thereof shall continue to be appointed as provided by existing law. L.1966, c. 293, s. 22.
N.J. Stat. § 52:13D-19.1a — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 13D / Section 13D-19.1a
New Jersey Commission on Science, Innovation and Technology, grants.
Status: in_force

1. Notwithstanding the provisions of P.L.1971, c.182 (C.52:13D-12 et seq.) or any other law or regulation to the contrary, a State officer or employee or a special State officer or special State employee of a State public institution of higher education, or their partners or any corporation or firm in which they own or control stock, assets, or profits, may apply for, and the Commission on Science, Innovation and Technology may award, grants for the development of scientific or technological discoveries or innovations offered through or administered by the New Jersey Commission on Science, Innovation and Technology, established by P.L.1985, c.102 and re-established by P.L.2018, c.91 (C.52:9X-1 et seq.). L.2023, c.164.
N.J. Stat. § 52:18A-37 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 18A / Section 18A-37
Oaths; bonds
Status: in_force

Before entering upon his duties, the State Treasurer, each division director, any deputy director of the Division of Budget and Accounting, and the deputy State Treasurer shall each make and subscribe an oath, to be filed in the office of the Secretary of State, that he will faithfully, impartially and justly to the best of his ability, perform the duties of his office and carefully preserve all records, papers, writings or property intrusted to him by virtue of his office, and make such disposition of them as may be required by law. The State Treasurer, each division director, any deputy director of the Division of Budget and Accounting, and the deputy State Treasurer shall each give bond conditioned upon the faithful performance of his duties. The bond of the State Treasurer and the bond of the director of the Division of Budget and Accounting shall be approved by the Governor and shall each be in a sum not less than one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00). The bond of any deputy director of the Division of Budget and Accounting and the bond of the deputy State Treasurer shall be approved by the Governor and shall be in a sum not less than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00). The bond of each of the directors of the other divisions in the Department of the Treasury shall be approved by the Governor and shall be in an amount, fixed by the Governor, not exceeding fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00). The Governor shall have authority to require any other officer or employee of the department to give bond conditioned upon the faithful performance of his duties, which bond shall be approved by the Governor and the amount thereof fixed by him. The premiums on bonds provided for herein shall be paid by the State. L.1948, c. 92, p. 524, s. 37.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27D-430 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27D / Section 27D-430
Regulations, requirements, guidelines
Status: in_force

17. The commissioner may adopt regulations, including amendments to the Uniform Construction Code, N.J.A.C.5:23-1.1 et seq., prescribing standards, including appropriate training and certification requirements, governing safe practices for construction work that, although not a lead abatement, may create a lead hazard to an occupant of a building or structure. In addition, the commissioner may adopt any applicable requirements or guidelines established by federal law or regulation. L.1993,c.288,s.17.
N.J. Stat. § 52:9H-22 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 9H / Section 9H-22
Purposes for appropriation
Status: in_force

Upon notice from the State Treasurer of the amount of excess in the "Surplus Revenue Fund" pursuant to section 8 of this act, there may be appropriated sums for any one or more of the following purposes: a. To provide a reserve fund for retirement, purchase or discharge of outstanding general obligation bonds of the State of New Jersey; b. To provide appropriations for capital projects; c. To provide appropriations to reduce or offset real property taxes. L.1990,c.44,s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 52:16-4 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 16 / Section 16-4
Office in Trenton
Status: in_force

The Secretary of State shall keep his office within the city of Trenton. Amended by L.1953, c. 49, p. 857, s. 19.
N.J. Stat. § 52:32-16 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 32 / Section 32-16
Access facilities; nonapplication of act
Status: in_force

Nothing in section 2 of this act shall be construed to supersede the functions of the Department of the Treasury and the State Board of Education with respect to the design and construction of access facilities to school buildings and other public buildings pursuant to P.L.1971, c. 42 (C. 18A:18-2.1 et seq.) and P.L.1971, c. 269 (C. 52:32-4 et seq.). L.1975, c. 224, s. 3.
N.J. Stat. § 52:9H-17 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 9H / Section 9H-17
Estimate of credit to Surplus Revenue Fund
Status: in_force

The Governor shall include in his annual budget message to the Legislature an estimate of the credit to be made to the "Surplus Revenue Fund" as a reduction of the estimated undesignated fund balance in the General Fund as of July 1 of the fiscal year for which he is making his budget recommendations. The amount estimated by the Governor for this purpose shall not be less than 50% of the difference between the amount certified by him upon approval of the annual appropriation act for the fiscal year immediately preceding the fiscal year for which his budget recommendations are being made and the amount of revenue anticipated for that preceding fiscal year as reflected in the annual budget message for that preceding fiscal year. L.1990,c.44,s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27BB-50 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27BB / Section 27BB-50
Issuance of orders; compliance
Status: in_force

The director may issue instructions and orders requiring compliance with the requirements of this article and the regulations of the board. Instructions and orders may be based upon the audit report and recommendations of accountants or of the director; a special investigation; an inspection and examination; reports filed with the division; failure or refusal to file documents or make reports; or any other evidence of illegal financial practice or procedures in the political subdivision. An order shall be issued and may be enforced in the manner provided for other orders of the director. L.1947, c. 151, p. 661, s. 50.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27D-25kk — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27D / Section 27D-25kk
Accreditation of certain recruit firefighter training programs; rules, regulations.
Status: in_force

1. a. All recruit firefighter training programs conducted by the Division of Fire Safety in the Department of Community Affairs shall be accredited by the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications, the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress, or any successor entity. b. Persons who successfully complete an accredited recruit firefighter training program as set forth in subsection a. of this section shall be eligible to receive a certificate of national certification offered by the organization that has accredited the training program, upon payment of a certificate of certification fee to the accrediting organization. c. The Director of the Division of Fire Safety in the Department of Community Affairs shall adopt rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this section, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.). L.2013, c.32, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27B-46 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27B / Section 27B-46
Annual reports; contents; distribution; monthly report of general state fund
Status: in_force

The Director of the Division of Budget and Accounting shall prepare, within 60 days following December 31 and 90 days following the last day in which annual appropriations are available for expenditure during each fiscal year, a complete report showing: a. Balance sheet of all assets and liabilities for all State funds. b. Statement of General State Fund accrued revenues as compared with anticipated revenues. c. Summary report of the General State Fund showing the condition of the appropriations, which shall reflect the original appropriation, supplemental appropriations, appropriated revenue, reappropriations, transfers to and from, allotments from the emergency fund and expenditures made against such appropriations. d. Such other information as he may deem necessary and proper. Such statement, certified by the director, shall be transmitted forthwith to the Governor, and shall be and remain a public document on file in the office of the director, subject to inspection by any citizen of the State, who shall have the right to make or obtain copies thereof under such reasonable regulations as the director may prescribe. Copies of said statement shall be transmitted at the same time to the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the General Assembly, the chairman of the respective appropriation committees, the State Treasurer and the State Auditor. In addition the director shall prepare a summarized monthly report of the General State Fund no later than 30 days following the end of each month which shall reflect the accrued revenues as compared with anticipated revenues, itemized by revenue source for major taxes, by department for miscellaneous revenues, by department for major sources of Federal aid budgeted and with information on income to the General State Fund from the major dedicated and trust funds. The report shall reflect the condition of the appropriations and other such data which the director shall determine. L.1944, c. 112, art. 3, p. 302, s. 37. Amended by L.1977, c. 158, s. 1, eff. July 14, 1977.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27B-16 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27B / Section 27B-16
Form of request
Status: in_force

Said request shall be made on forms to be furnished by the commissioner and subject to such rules and regulations as he shall prescribe from time to time and shall show in detail: a. A statement exhibiting for the next ensuing fiscal year all estimated revenues; the estimate of revenues for the current fiscal year and the actual revenues for the past completed fiscal year; b. The several purposes and itemized amounts for which appropriations or permissions to spend are requested, without deductions for estimated revenues allocated to such spending agency; c. A statement exhibiting for the last preceding fiscal year the amounts of the annual and supplemental appropriations, transfers of appropriations, allotments from the emergency fund, dedicated receipts, if any, and of all expenditures made thereunder and the unexpended balance, if any, and the extent to which the same is obligated or encumbered; d. A statement indicating how much of the requested appropriation will be spent in each quarter of the fiscal year. In case an appropriation is requested for a project which cannot be completed within the next ensuing fiscal year, the request shall set forth in detail a complete description of the whole project and the estimated and detailed cost thereof, and shall show separately the part of the project which has been completed, if any, and the actual cost thereof; the part remaining to be completed and the estimated cost thereof, and the part proposed to be completed within the ensuing fiscal year and the estimated cost thereof. L.1944, c. 112, art. 3, p. 290, s. 7.
N.J. Stat. § 52:32-31.13 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 32 / Section 32-31.13
Consultations.
Status: in_force

13. The department shall consult regularly with representatives of the contracting industry for the purpose of implementing the provisions of this act. These consultations shall take place no less than once every six months. L.2015, c.116, s.13.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27C-66 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27C / Section 27C-66
Termination of employment, officers and employees.
Status: in_force

6. The offices and terms of the commissioner, deputy commissioner, assistant commissioners, directors, deputy directors, executive directors, and all other employees of the Department of Commerce and Economic Development and of its various divisions and offices, except as herein otherwise provided, shall terminate upon the effective date of this act. The Commissioner of Personnel shall exercise all best efforts to find and offer employment within State service for employees of the Department of Commerce and Economic Development who are employed by the department on the date of enactment of this act, and who are not offered positions with the commission or who, having been offered such positions, choose not to accept employment with the commission. Notwithstanding the requirements of Title 11A of the New Jersey Statutes or the regulations promulgated thereunder, no employee of the commission shall retain career service rights after the effective date of this act. L.1998,c.44,s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 52:18A-5 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 18A / Section 18A-5
Director of Division of Budget and Accounting
Status: in_force

The Division of Budget and Accounting shall be headed by a director, who shall be a person qualified by training and experience to direct the work assigned to such division. The director of such division shall be appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate, and shall serve during the term of office of the Governor appointing him and until the director's successor is appointed and has qualified. The director of the Division of Budget and Accounting shall receive such salary as shall be provided by law. L.1948, c. 92, p. 512, s. 5.
N.J. Stat. § 52:17B-119 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 17B / Section 17B-119
Declaration of policy
Status: in_force

The Legislature recognizes that closer coordination among the various State agencies dealing with consumer affairs will substantially enhance the effectiveness of the State's efforts to adequately protect the interests of New Jersey consumers. Accordingly it is hereby declared to be the public policy of this State to secure the benefits of a uniform and efficient enforcement of the State's public protection laws and administration of consumer affairs throughout the State. All the provisions of this act shall be liberally construed to achieve these ends and administered and enforced with a view to carrying out the above declaration of policy. L.1971, c. 134, s. 2, eff. May 6, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 52:9M-9 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 9M / Section 9M-9
Commission employees; appointment removal, compensation, status
Status: in_force

9. The commission shall be authorized to appoint and employ and at pleasure remove an executive director, counsel, investigators, accountants, and such other persons as it may deem necessary, without regard to civil service; and to determine their duties and fix their salaries or compensation within the amounts appropriated therefor. All commission personnel shall be deemed confidential employees for purposes of the "New Jersey Employer-Employee Relations Act," P.L.1941, c.100 (C.34:13A-1 et seq.). Investigators and accountants appointed by the commission shall be and have all the powers of peace officers. L.1968,c.266,s.9; amended 1999,c.88.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27BB-23 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27BB / Section 27BB-23
Duty of local officers
Status: in_force

It shall be the duty of the governing body and officers of a political subdivision of the State to co-operate with the director and the board toward giving effect to the purposes of this act, and the powers and duties of the division. L.1947, c. 151, p. 653, s. 23.
N.J. Stat. § 52:14-17.32o — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 14 / Section 14-17.32o
Payment of premium, periodic changes; deferral of certain benefits.
Status: in_force

2. Notwithstanding the provisions of P.L.1961, c.49 (C.52:14-17.26 et seq.) to the contrary, from funds appropriated therefor, the State shall pay the premium or periodic charges for the benefits provided to a retired State employee and any dependents under the program, but not including survivors, if the employee: (a) submitted an application for retirement with the Judicial Retirement System pursuant to section 1 of P.L.2019, c.287 (C.43:6A-11.1); (b) subsequently served in the position of Administrative Director of the Courts; (c) was covered by the program at the time of terminating full-time employment as a judge with the State; and (d) was eligible for health care benefits coverage in retirement under the program paid in full or in part by the State at the time of terminating full-time employment as a judge with the State. The health care benefits coverage in retirement under the program to which the former State employee is entitled shall be deferred. The former State employee shall notify the program of the date on which employment as the Administrative Director of the Courts is terminated and the deferred retirement is to commence pursuant to section 1 of P.L.2019, c.287 (C.43:6A-11.1). The former State employee and the employee's dependents shall be enrolled in the program as soon as feasible after that termination date and shall be entitled to such health care benefits coverage and payments for such coverage as the former State employee was eligible on the date terminating full-time employment as a judge with the State. L.2019, c.287, s.2; amended 2021, c.329, s.2; 2024, c.56, s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27D-489q — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27D / Section 27D-489q
Findings, declarations relative to the "New Jersey Economic Opportunity Act of 2013."
Status: in_force

22. The Legislature finds and declares that: a. Healthy, thriving municipalities are vital to the health, safety, and economic well-being of the State. b. Municipalities that are economically distressed adversely impact not only that municipality, but also affect the county and region where they are located as well as the whole State. c. Numerous programs have been previously established to assist municipalities in economic and fiscal distress to enable them to regain health and vitality, including programs to provide increasing degrees of oversight and to provide substantial amounts of financial aid and incentives. d. While these existing programs have proven successful in aiding a number of municipalities, others are in such difficult straits that such measures have not proven sufficient. Thus, extraordinary measures are required now to turn around the fate of such municipalities. e. The new programs provided herein will have a substantial likelihood of achieving success where prior programs have not, and employing these programs now is crucial to the economic well-being of the county, region, and State. f. Accordingly, the municipalities identified as Garden State Growth Zones are hereby declared blighted areas and areas in need of rehabilitation, provided however, that this declaration alone shall not be used to allow any property to be taken or acquired. L.2013, c.161, s.22.
N.J. Stat. § 52:17B-169 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 17B / Section 17B-169
Findings, declarations relative to juvenile justice.
Status: in_force

1. The Legislature finds and declares: a. The public safety requires reform of the juvenile justice system; b. Juvenile arrests for murder, robbery, aggravated sexual assault, sexual assault and aggravated assault have increased 38 percent between 1988 and 1993 and New Jersey ranks near the top nationally in the number of juvenile arrests for serious violent crimes; c. Juvenile crime has become a leading cause of injury and death among young people; d. Currently, preventive, deterrent and rehabilitative services and sanctions for juveniles are the responsibility of no less than three State departments: The Department of Law and Public Safety deals with county prosecutors and local police and implements prevention programs; the Department of Corrections operates the New Jersey Training School for Boys and the Juvenile Medium Security Facility, and its Bureau of Parole supervises juvenile parolees; and the Department of Human Services operates residential and day programs in facilities for juveniles adjudicated delinquent; e. The division of responsibility for the juvenile justice population and the limitations on resources available to meet ever-increasing demands for services provided by the Departments of Human Services and Corrections have prevented the departments from maximizing efforts to meet the special needs of the juvenile justice population; f. The juvenile justice system lacks services and sanctions short of incarceration, particularly in urban areas and for that reason, many juveniles are not held accountable until they have committed a series of increasingly serious criminal acts; g. The special needs of juveniles can be addressed through services and sanctions provided at the county and local level; h. The need to protect the public from criminal acts by juvenile offenders requires a comprehensive program and concerted action of governmental agencies and private organizations at the State, county and local level that permit effective response and avoid waste of scarce resources; i. (1) The comprehensive program should provide a range of services and sanctions for juveniles sufficient to protect the public through prevention; early intervention; and a range of meaningful sanctions that ensure accountability, provide training, education, treatment and, when necessary, confinement followed by community supervision that is adequate to protect the public and promote successful reintegration into the community; (2) Consistent with the need to protect the public, services and sanctions for juveniles shall provide balanced attention to the protection of the community, the imposition of accountability for offenses committed, fostering interaction and dialogue between the offender, victim and community and the development of competencies to enable juvenile offenders to become responsible and productive members of the community. j. The most efficient and effective use of available resources requires fixing responsibility for the comprehensive program in a single State agency and providing incentives to encourage the development and provision of appropriate services and sanctions at the county and local level; and k. It is, therefore, necessary to establish a Youth Justice Commission responsible for operating State services and sanctions for juveniles involved in the juvenile justice system and responsible for developing a Statewide plan for effective provision of juvenile justice services and sanctions at the State, county and local level; to establish a State/Community Partnership Grant Program through which the State will provide incentives to county and local governments to encourage the provision of services and sanctions for juveniles adjudicated or charged as delinquent and programs for the prevention of juvenile delinquency, and to establish county youth services commissions responsible for planning and implementing the Partnership at the local level. L.1995,c.284,s.1; amended 2001,c.408,s.7; 2025, c.35, s.62.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27H-22.5 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27H / Section 27H-22.5
Office for Sister State Relations
Status: in_force

a. There is established in the Division of International Trade in the Department of Commerce and Economic Development, an Office for Sister State Relations. This office shall have as its primary function, the development and implementation of a "Sister States Initiatives Program" to focus the attention and efforts of this State on particular jurisdictions in other countries with which to establish a sister state relationship. b. The Director of the Division of International Trade may appoint and employ any persons, including accountants, attorneys, persons who are fluent in foreign languages, financial advisors, and any other individuals with expertise in foreign trade or marketing, whom the office may require within the limits of available appropriations. c. This office shall work closely with the New Jersey Department of State and the U.S. Department of Commerce in determining jurisdictions in other countries with which to establish a sister state relationship. d. This office shall work closely with the New Jersey Department of Education to develop programs to stimulate the interest of students in the schools of the State in the culture, history, art and languages of other jurisdictions with whom a sister state relationship is formed. e. This office shall work closely with the New Jersey Department of Higher Education to develop programs or encourage existing programs, as the case may be, for undergraduate, graduate and professional students focusing on international relations generally, and international trade specifically. f. This office shall work closely with the Dean of Cook College and the Director of the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station to develop ways in which Cook College and the agricultural experiment station can actively participate in New Jersey's sister state relationships. g. This office shall actively encourage businesses in New Jersey to develop their export capabilities specifically in relation to those jurisdictions which are granted a sister state designation and it shall do so by carrying out those duties already given to the Division of International Trade pursuant to section 23 of P.L.1981, c. 122 (C. 52:27H-22) and section 2 of P.L.1985, c. 160 (C. 52:27H-22.2). L. 1987,c.334, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27E-80 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27E / Section 27E-80
Severability
Status: in_force

69. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence or other part of P.L.1994, c.58 (C.52:27E-50 et al.) is adjudged unconstitutional or invalid, such judgment shall not affect, impair or invalidate the remainder of P.L.1994, c.58 (C.52:27E-50 et al.), but shall be confined in its effect to the section, subsection, paragraph, sentence or other part of P.L.1994, c.58 (C.52:27E-50 et al.) directly involved in the controversy in which said judgment shall have been rendered. L.1994,c.58,s.69.
N.J. Stat. § 52:9B-4 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 9B / Section 9B-4
Membership of commission
Status: in_force

The New Jersey Intergovernmental Relations Commission shall be composed of 15 members, namely: The five members of the committee on intergovernmental relations of the Senate. The five members of the committee on intergovernmental relations of the General Assembly, and Five officials of the State named by the Governor, who shall hold office during the pleasure of the Governor. The Governor shall be an honorary member of the commission. Amended by L.1970, c. 10, s. 4, eff. Feb. 11, 1970.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27H-82 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27H / Section 27H-82
Local development financing fund assistance; priority to project in municipality with enterprise zone
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any provisions of the "New Jersey Local Development Financing Fund Act," P.L. 1983, c. 190 (C. 34:1B-36 et seq.), to the contrary, projects which are otherwise eligible under that act, but which are located in a municipality in which an enterprise zone is designated pursuant to the "New Jersey Urban Enterprise Zones Act," P.L. 1983, c. 303 (C. 52:27H-60 et seq.), shall, upon the written recommendation of the authority, be accorded priority in receiving assistance from the New Jersey Local Development Financing Fund, over eligible projects which are not so located. L.1983, c. 303, s. 23, eff. Aug. 15, 1983.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27D-509 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27D / Section 27D-509
Short title.
Status: in_force

1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Propane Gas Customer Protection Act." L.2007, c.150, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 52:13H-10 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 13H / Section 13H-10
Council plan, rules, staffing.
Status: in_force

10. The council shall establish, and revise from time to time, a plan for its organization and may incur expenses within the limits of funds available to it. The council may adopt rules governing its procedures. The council shall employ such clerical and secretarial staff as it deems necessary. In addition, each member of the council may employ one professional employee who shall directly serve the member for a period not to exceed one year. Upon completion of one year of service a professional employee shall not again be employed in that capacity by any member of the council. Professional employees of the council shall be deemed confidential employees for purposes of the "New Jersey Employer-Employee Relations Act," P.L.1941, c.100 (C.34:13A-1 et seq.). Employees and members of the council shall be enrolled in the Public Employees' Retirement System, except that no person who has been granted a pension or retirement allowance for any cause other than vesting or deferred retirement under any pension fund or retirement system established under any law of this State prior to commencing service as an employee or member of the council shall be eligible on the basis of that service for enrollment or membership in the Public Employees' Retirement System. The council may employ legal counsel, on a temporary basis, to represent it in any proceeding to which it is a party. The council may contract for the services of other professional, technical and operational personnel and consultants as may be necessary for the performance of its responsibilities under this act. The council may employ operational and administrative personnel, including an administrator and coordinator, who shall serve at the pleasure of the council; provided, however, that no individual shall hold the position of administrator and coordinator for longer than two years without being reappointed by the council. Nothing contained in this section shall be construed as authorizing the council to employ an executive director, director, or any other employee, except as specifically provided by this section. L.1996,c.24,s.10; amended 1997, c.209; 1999, c.65, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27D-123a — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27D / Section 27D-123a
Adoption of radon hazard code
Status: in_force

The Commissioner of Community Affairs shall adopt, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), a radon hazard code, or may propose amendments to revise the appropriate model code adopted pursuant to the "State Uniform Construction Code Act," P.L.1975, c.217 (C.52:27D-119 et seq.), for the purpose of establishing adequate and appropriate standards to ensure that schools and residential buildings within tier one areas, as defined by the Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to P.L.1985, c.408 (C.26:2D-59 et seq.), are constructed in a manner that minimizes radon gas and radon progeny entry and facilitates any subsequent remediation that might prove necessary. In preparing the radon hazard code standards, the commissioner shall employ a guideline of four picocuries per liter or such other action level standard as the Department of Environmental Protection may establish subsequent to the effective date of this act. The department shall include in the radon hazard code standards such testing requirements as may prove reliable, practical and economical to identify sites where a proposed school or residential building will require construction in a manner that minimizes radon gas and radon progeny entry and facilitates any subsequent remediation. If a feasible predictive test method is developed, then the standards adopted pursuant to the "State Uniform Construction Code Act," P.L.1975, c.217 (C.52:27D-119 et seq.), shall be revised to include such further changes in construction standards as may be necessary to prevent the entry of radon gas and radon progeny into new schools or residential buildings. No person who constructs a school or residential building in compliance with these standards anywhere within the State shall thereafter be held liable for the presence of radon gas or radon progeny in the school or residential building, or for any losses or damage to persons or property resulting therefrom. L.1989,c.186,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 52:14E-17 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 14E / Section 14E-17
Powers of State fire coordinator.
Status: in_force

7. The State fire coordinator shall have all powers necessary or convenient to effectuate the purposes of this act including, without limitation, power: a. To enforce and administer the provisions of this act; to seek mandatory injunctive relief in State courts; to issue subpoenas for the production of persons, things, and documents that are necessary to achieve compliance with the provisions of this act; and to prosecute or cause to be prosecuted violators of the provisions of this act in administrative hearings and in civil proceedings in State and local courts; b. To assess penalties and to compromise and settle a claim for a penalty for a violation of the provisions of this act in an amount as may appear appropriate and equitable; and c. To hold and exercise all the rights and remedies available to a judgment creditor. L.2003,c.28,s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 52:4B-72 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 4B / Section 4B-72
Establishment of family justice centers.
Status: in_force

1. a. (1) A county or a non-governmental, community-based agency, in partnership with the county and municipal governments therein, may provide multi-agency governmental and non-governmental assistance, including but not limited to legal, law enforcement, social services, and health care assistance, to any victim of domestic violence as defined in subsection d. of section 3 of P.L.1991, c.261 (C.2C:25-19), sexual assault as defined in N.J.S.2C:14-2, human trafficking as defined in section 1 of P.L.2005, c.77 (C.2C:13-8), or criminal abandonment or neglect of an elderly person or disabled adult as defined in section 1 of P.L.1989, c.23 (C.2C:24-8), as well as assistance to the victim's family members, by establishing a centralized location, to be referred to as a family justice center, through which the victim and family members can request and access all available multi-agency assistance, and this assistance can be efficiently coordinated. (2) A county or non-governmental, community-based agency may establish more than one family justice center, so long as the same forms of multi-agency governmental and non-governmental assistance are available at each center. If multiple centers are established in a county, they shall coordinate and collaborate with one another with respect to the provision of services. b. The family justice center shall operate under a director, who shall have, by education, training, or experience, an expertise in victim advocacy, and who may be an existing county official or employee, or a designated professional from a community-based agency. The family justice center shall be additionally staffed by a privacy officer designated by the director, who may be an existing county official or employee, or a professional from a community-based agency, and who is responsible for overseeing the center's privacy policies and procedures, as described in section 4 of this act, concerning the maintenance of confidential records on victims and their family members, and the limited sharing of information from those records and other sources, when consented to by the victim, amongst the providers of assistance at the center, as well as third-party service providers. The county or community-based agency may also provide for any additional administrative and other personnel which it deems necessary for the proper operation of the center. c. In cooperation with the Judiciary, municipalities, and non-governmental entities, the multi-agency assistance available at a county's or community-based agency's family justice center may be provided by, but is not limited to, the following professionals or volunteers: (1) law enforcement officers; (2) county or municipal prosecutors; (3) representatives from the Judiciary's Domestic Violence Hearing Officer Program; (4) the county's victim-witness coordinator, defined in section 7 of P.L.1985, c.404 (C.52:4B-45), or a designated representative thereof, or the director or designated representative of a designated county-wide domestic violence agency as defined in subsection c. of section 3 of P.L.2013, c.82 (C.34:11C-3) or rape crisis center as defined in section 1 of P.L.1981, c.256 (C.52:4B-22); (5) health care professionals, which could include a certified forensic sexual assault nurse examiner who is certified pursuant to the provisions of section 5 of P.L.2001, c.81 (C.52:4B-53); (6) victim counselors as defined in subsection e. of section 3 of P.L.1987, c.169 (C.2A:84A-22.14), certified domestic violence specialists as defined in subsection c. of section 3 of P.L.2013, c.82 (C.34:11C-3), rape care advocates as defined in section 4 of P.L.2001, c.81 (C.52:4B-52), or representatives of providers of services to victims of human trafficking that have been designated as victim service providers by the Director of the State's Office of Victim-Witness Advocacy pursuant to section 6 of P.L.1985, c.404 (C.52:4B-44); (7) staff from the county's child advocacy center as defined in section 6 of P.L.1998, c.19 (C.9:6-8.104), or members of the county's multidisciplinary team, established pursuant to that same section, which investigates child abuse and neglect and provides victim services to abused children and their families; (8) domestic violence shelter staff from shelters which meet all of the standards for operating and service delivery required by the "Shelters for Victims of Domestic Violence Act," P.L.1979, c.337 (C.30:14-1 et seq.); (9) staff from local governmental or non-governmental, community-based social and human services agencies, including child care services; (10) staff from the county health department established pursuant to section 6 of P.L.1975, c.329 (C.26:3A2-6), or municipal local health agencies or municipalities' contracting health agencies as described in section 10 of P.L.1975, c.329 (C.26:3A2-10); (11) staff from the county welfare board, or local assistance boards, municipal advisory committees, or resident helpers involved with services and relief for the poor, as established or appointed pursuant to Title 44 of the Revised Statutes; and (12) attorneys from Legal Services of New Jersey or its affiliates, or other legal service providers which provide legal assistance in civil matters to the poor. d. The director of the family justice center shall develop, approve, and provide for a training program, or in the alternative approve the use of a training program offered by a federal, State, or local governmental entity or recognized non-profit organization, for all professionals and volunteers providing assistance at the family justice center, which consists of eight or more hours of instruction annually, covering topics that include, but are not limited to, victims' rights, victim advocacy, risk assessments for victims and their family members and the appropriate case response thereto, and confidentiality issues associated with the treatment and protection of victims and their family members. L.2019, c.394, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 52:11-58 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 11 / Section 11-58
Organization of the Office of Legislative Services
Status: in_force

Organization of the Office of Legislative Services. a. The Office of Legislative Services shall be governed by the commission and shall consist of such subordinate units as the commission shall direct and such officers, employees and consultants as may, from time to time within the availability of funds, be appointed or employed by direction of the commission. b. In addition to the duties imposed upon the Executive Director, the Legislative Counsel, the Legislative Budget and Finance Officer, the State Auditor and the Director of Public Information by law, it shall be the duty of the Office of Legislative Services to: (1) Provide, upon request, legal, fiscal, research, information and administrative services and assistance for the Legislature, its officers, committees, commissions, members and staff. (2) Assist in the preparation or review of drafts of bills, resolutions and amendments thereof proposed for introduction in the Legislature or other legislative documents for and upon the request of any member, committee, commission or staff of the Legislature. (3) Provide nonpartisan staff for the standing reference committees and other committees and commissions of the Legislature, except those which by law, rule or resolution of either House or direction of the Legislative Services Commission are independent of the office. (4) Collect, prepare and disseminate to the Legislature, its officers, committees, commissions, members and staff, such information, reports, publications and documents as shall be of concern or interest to or have an impact upon the Legislature or the legislative process. (5) Provide such other services as the commission may direct. L. 1979, c. 8, s. 5. Amended by L. 1985, c. 162, s. 3, eff. May 2, 1985.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27D-3.3 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27D / Section 27D-3.3
Annual reports on local housing authorities
Status: in_force

1. a. In addition to the annual report required under the provisions of subsection (h) of section 3 of P.L.1966, c.293 (C.52:27D-3) and such other reports as may otherwise be required by law, the Commissioner of Community Affairs shall submit a separate annual report to the Governor and the Legislature concerning the activities and management of each local or regional housing authority which operates pursuant to the "Local Housing Authorities Law," R.S.55:14A-1 et seq. or the "Local Redevelopment and Housing Law," P.L.1992, c.79 (C.40A:12A-1 et al.). b. The report, which shall be presented in a manner and form prescribed by the commissioner, shall be designed to provide the Governor and the Legislature with an assessment of the effectiveness of each of those local housing authorities subject to the provisions of this act. In developing the manner and form of the report, the commissioner shall consult with the Council of Large Public Housing Authorities regarding appropriate performance measurements of the effectiveness of those local housing authorities subject to the provisions of this act. The measures of effectiveness shall include, but not be limited to: vacancy number and percentage thereof; use of modernization grants; rent collection; energy consumption; unit turnaround time; work order completion time; unit and system inspections; tenant accounts receivable; operating reserves; expense to income ratio; and initiatives relating to the creation of a drug-free environment, the promotion of homeownership opportunities, resident management, economic development, and the use of grants to develop new public housing. The report shall include a synopsis, explanation, and evaluation of the information contained in the reports prepared by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development as part of the Public Housing Management Assessment Program or any similar public housing assessment program administered by the federal government. The report shall include also any evaluation of the status of any improvement plans or memoranda of agreement between the federal government and a local housing authority which the federal government required for the purpose of improving the effectiveness of that local housing authority. L.1992,c.176,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27B-45 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27B / Section 27B-45
Form of accounts; reports
Status: in_force

The commissioner shall prescribe and enforce the form, manner and content of accounts to be kept by each accounting agency, and the form, manner and content of accounting reports and statements to be rendered to him with respect thereto. The commissioner, if he deems such action necessary, may install a system of accounts in an accounting agency of the State Government. He shall provide for reports and statements to be submitted to him at least once each month which shall show the complete operation of each accounting agency and such other information as may be necessary in his judgment. This requirement shall not be in limitation of such other reports and statements, at longer or shorter intervals, containing the same or other information, as may be necessary in the judgment of the commissioner. L.1944, c. 112, art. 3, p. 302, s. 36.
N.J. Stat. § 52:13F-2 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 13F / Section 13F-2
Legislative recognition
Status: in_force

The Legislature hereby recognizes the need for a balance between New Jersey's economic and environmental needs. The Legislature further recognizes that information on the environmental and economic impact of legislation under consideration is essential to maintaining a balance between New Jersey's economic and environmental needs. L.1977, c. 247, s. 2, eff. Oct. 3, 1977.
N.J. Stat. § 52:24-5 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 24 / Section 24-5
Audit of moneys collected for state by county and other officials
Status: in_force

The examination required by section 52:24-4 of this title shall extend, also, to a complete audit and verification of all moneys handled for the account of the state government by all county and other officials who are now or hereafter may be charged with the duty of collecting fees or other moneys for or on behalf of the state. For this purpose the books, papers and documents of all such officials shall be laid open and exposed on demand, to the examination of the state auditor or any of his duly authorized assistants.
N.J. Stat. § 52:16A-88 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 16A / Section 16A-88
Responsibilities, duties of Amistad Commission.
Status: in_force

3. The Amistad Commission shall have the following responsibilities and duties: a. to provide, based upon the collective interest of the members and the knowledge and experience of its staff and consultants, assistance and advice to public and nonpublic schools within the State with respect to the implementation of education, awareness programs, textbooks, and educational materials concerned with the African slave trade, slavery in America, the vestiges of slavery in this country and the contributions of African-Americans to our society; b. to survey and catalog the extent and breadth of education concerning the African slave trade, slavery in America, the vestiges of slavery in this country and the contributions of African-Americans to our society presently being incorporated into the curricula and textbooks and taught in the school systems of the State; to inventory those African slave trade, American slavery, or relevant African-American history memorials, exhibits and resources which should be incorporated into courses of study at educational institutions and schools throughout the State; and to assist the Department of State, the Department of Education and other State and educational agencies in the development and implementation of African slave trade, American slavery and African-American history education programs; c. to act as a liaison with textbook publishers, public and nonpublic schools, public and private nonprofit resource organizations, and members of the United States Senate and House of Representatives and the New Jersey Senate and General Assembly in order to facilitate the inclusion of the history of African slavery and of African-Americans in this country in the curricula of public and nonpublic schools; d. to compile a roster of individual volunteers who are willing to share their knowledge and experience in classrooms, seminars and workshops with students and teachers on the subject of the African slave trade, American slavery and the impact of slavery on our society today, and the contributions of African-Americans to our country; e. to coordinate events memorializing the African slave trade, American slavery and the history of African-Americans in this country that reflect the contributions of African-Americans in overcoming the burdens of slavery and its vestiges, and to seek volunteers who are willing and able to participate in commemorative events that will enhance student awareness of the significance of the African slave trade, American slavery, its historical impact, and the struggle for freedom; f. to prepare reports for the Governor and the Legislature regarding its findings and recommendations on facilitating the inclusion of the African slave trade, American slavery studies, African-American history and special programs in the educational system of the State; g. to develop, in consultation with the Department of Education, curriculum guidelines for the teaching of information on the African slave trade, slavery in America, the vestiges of slavery in this country, and the contributions of African-Americans to our country. Every board of education shall incorporate the information in an appropriate place in the curriculum of elementary and secondary school students; and h. to solicit, receive, and accept appropriations, gifts and donations. L.2002,c.75,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 52:17B-215 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 17B / Section 17B-215
Information provided to person making report or family member.
Status: in_force

4. a. The law enforcement agency shall notify the person making the report, a family member, or any other person in a position to assist the law enforcement agency in its efforts to locate the missing person by providing to that person or family member: (1) general information about the handling of the missing person case or about intended efforts in the case to the extent that the law enforcement agency determines that disclosure would not adversely affect its ability to locate or protect the missing person, to apprehend or to prosecute any persons criminally involved in the disappearance; (2) information advising the person making the report and other involved persons that if the missing person remains missing, they should contact the law enforcement agency to provide additional information and materials that will aid in locating the missing person, such as any credit or debit cards the missing person has access to, other banking or financial information and any records of cell phone use; (3) in those cases where DNA samples are requested, the law enforcement agency shall notify the person or family member that all such DNA samples are provided on a voluntary basis and shall be used solely to help locate or identify the missing person and shall not be used for any other purpose; and (4) the law enforcement agency, upon acceptance of a missing person report, shall inform the person filing the report that there are two clearing houses for missing person's information. If the person reported missing is age 17 or under, the person filing the report shall be provided with contact information for the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. If the person reported missing is age 18 or older, the person filing the report shall be provided with contact information for the National Center for Missing Adults. b. If the person identified in the missing person report remains missing for 30 days, and the additional information and materials specified below have not been received, the law enforcement agency shall attempt to obtain: (1) DNA samples from family members and, if possible, from the missing person along with any needed documentation, including any consent forms, required for the use of State or federal DNA databases; (2) dental information and x-rays, and an authorization to release dental or skeletal x-rays of the missing person; (3) any additional photographs of the missing person that may aid the investigation or an identification. The law enforcement agency shall not be required to obtain written authorization before it releases publicly any photograph that would aid in the investigation or identification of the missing person; and (4) fingerprints. c. All DNA samples obtained in missing persons cases shall be immediately forwarded to the New Jersey Forensic DNA Laboratory for analysis. The laboratory shall establish procedures for determining how to prioritize analysis of the samples relating to missing persons cases. d. Information relevant to the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Violent Criminal Apprehension Program shall be entered as soon as possible. e. Nothing is this section shall be construed to preclude a law enforcement agency from obtaining any of the materials identified in this section before the 30th day following the filing of the missing person report. L.2007, c.279, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 52:17B-5.7 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 17B / Section 17B-5.7
Functions, powers and duties of the Attorney General
Status: in_force

All of the functions, powers and duties of the Attorney General deriving from chapter 39 of the laws of 1960 as supplemented shall be exercised by him through the Office of Consumer Protection established hereunder. L.1967, c. 23, s. 2, eff. March 30, 1967.
N.J. Stat. § 52:9U-7 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 9U / Section 9U-7
Chairman and vice-chairman; election; duties; duties of executive director
Status: in_force

The members of the commission shall annually elect a chairman and a vice-chairman from among their number. The chairman shall be the chief executive officer of the commission, shall preside at all meetings of the commission and shall perform other duties that the commission may prescribe. The executive director shall serve as secretary to the commission and shall carry out its policies under the direction of the chairman. L.1983, c. 6, s. 7, eff. Jan. 17, 1983.
N.J. Stat. § 52:14-15.107 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 14 / Section 14-15.107
Department officers; annual salaries.
Status: in_force

1. Notwithstanding the provisions of the annual appropriations act and section 7 of P.L.1974, c.55 (C.52:14-15.110), the annual salary for each of the following officers shall be $210,000 in calendar year 2024 and thereafter: Title Agriculture Department Secretary of Agriculture Children and Families Department Commissioner of Children and Families Community Affairs Department Commissioner of Community Affairs Corrections Department Commissioner of Corrections Education Department Commissioner of Education Environmental Protection Department Commissioner of Environmental Protection Health Department Commissioner of Health Human Services Department Commissioner of Human Services Banking and Insurance Department Commissioner of Banking and Insurance Labor and Workforce Development Department Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development Chairperson of the Civil Service Commission Law and Public Safety Department Attorney General Colonel and Superintendent, State Police Director of the Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness Military Affairs Department Adjutant General State Department Secretary of State Secretary of Higher Education Transportation Department Commissioner of Transportation Chief Administrator, New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission Treasury Department State Treasurer State Comptroller Chief Technology Officer Veterans Affairs Department Commissioner of Veterans Affairs Members, Board of Public Utilities L.1974, c.55, s.1; amended 1977, c.316; 1981, c.474, s.1; 1982, c.2, s.1; 1984, c.181, s.35; 1989, c.341; 1994, c.58, s.53; 1998, c.44, s.34; 1999, c.380, s.2; 2005, c.155, s.93; 2006, c.47, s.189; 2007, c.253, s.23; 2008, c.29, s.106; 2010, c.34, s.16; 2018, c.14, s.2; 2023, c.349, s.5; 2025, c.139, s.90.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27H-71 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27H / Section 27H-71
Criteria for qualification of businesses and designation of enterprise zones; regulations to modify, replace or supplement
Status: in_force

After the designation of the first two enterprise zones, the authority may by regulation, from time to time modify, replace or supplement the criteria set forth in subsections c. and d. of section 3 and in sections 10 and 11 of this act so as to develop a complete set of criteria for the qualification of businesses for the benefits of this act, and for the designation of enterprise zones in qualifying municipalities. No regulation to modify, replace or supplement a criterion shall be adopted by the authority unless the authority has prior to adoption issued a written report to the Governor and the Legislature setting forth: the text of the proposed modification, replacement or supplement; a statement of the authority's reasons for the proposal; the written statement of any authority member dissenting from the authority's proposal; and a statement of the manner in which the proposal will further the legislative intent of this act. Not less than 60 days after the authority report is placed upon the desk of each member of the Legislature, the authority shall hold a public hearing at which any interested person shall be heard. Upon the completion of the public hearing, the regulation may be adopted by the authority in the manner otherwise prescribed by law. The authority may modify, replace or supplement criteria pursuant to this section, if it finds that: a. The criteria set forth in this act do not accurately determine the relative burden of poverty, unemployment and general distress among and between areas under consideration for designation as enterprise zones; b. The criteria do not utilize newly available data, or do utilize data not available or not complete and accurate; c. The criteria would not assure the eligibility of designated zones for federal government assistance under programs now or hereafter undertaken by the federal government, for which those areas and the municipalities in which they are located would not be eligible in the absence of that designation. L.1983, c. 303, s. 12, eff. Aug. 15, 1983.
N.J. Stat. § 52:17B-135 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 17B / Section 17B-135
Effect on orders, rules and regulations of transferred division, board, etc.
Status: in_force

This act shall not affect orders, rules and regulations heretofore made or promulgated by any division, office, board or other agency, the functions, powers and duties of which have been herein assigned or transferred to the Division of Consumer Affairs; but such orders, rules and regulations shall continue with full force and effect until amended or repealed pursuant to law. L.1971, c. 134, s. 18, eff. May 6, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 52:18-37 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 18 / Section 18-37
Fee for unpaid debts.
Status: in_force

3. In the event that the debt remains unpaid following the issuance of the certificate of debt and the State takes any further collection action, including referral of the matter to the Attorney General or the Attorney General's designee, the fee imposed, in lieu of the actual cost of collection, may be 20 percent of debts of $1,000 or more. The Treasurer or his designee may establish a sliding scale, not to exceed a maximum amount of $200, for debt principal amounts of less than $1,000 at the time the certificate of debt is forwarded to the Superior Court for filing. L.2005,c.124,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27C-13 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27C / Section 27C-13
Private work reserves
Status: in_force

The department shall, through such locally organized and operating agencies as the commissioner may deem appropriate, motivate, compile and analyze private work reserves. Such reserves shall consist of deferred and anticipated demands for private improvements, repairs, goods and services, that would provide employment upon the cessation of war production. L.1944, c. 85, art. 2, p. 172, s. 13.
N.J. Stat. § 52:16A-12 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 16A / Section 16A-12
Request officer, Secretary of State as
Status: in_force

The Secretary of State shall be the request officer of the Department of State within the meaning of such term as defined in chapter one hundred twelve of the laws of one thousand nine hundred and forty-four. L.1948, c. 445, p. 1760, s. 12.
N.J. Stat. § 52:14-15 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 14 / Section 14-15
Salaries payable biweekly
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise specifically provided by law, all officers and employees paid by the State shall be paid their salaries or compensation biweekly in a biweekly amount; provided, however, the State Treasurer and the Director of the Division of Budget and Accounting shall fix the time of payments in the biweekly amount so that payments will commence biweekly when there shall have been developed an interval of not more than 9 working days between the last day of the biweekly period for which the salary or compensation has been earned and the date of payment. Amended by L.1956, c. 118, p. 512, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 52:33-4 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 33 / Section 33-4
Failure to comply with provision in contract; contractor barred for three years
Status: in_force

If the head of a department or other public officer having jurisdiction shall find that in the performance of any such contract there has been a failure to comply with any such provision contained in the contract, he shall make public his finding, including therein the name of the contractor obligated under such contract, and no other contract for the construction, alteration or repair of any public work in this state shall be awarded to such contractor, or to any partnership, association or corporation with which such contractor is associated or affiliated, within a period of three years after such finding is made public.
N.J. Stat. § 52:17B-77.5 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 17B / Section 17B-77.5
Conduct of senior citizens crime prevention program at county level
Status: in_force

2. The Attorney General shall transmit a copy of the senior citizens crime prevention program developed pursuant to section 1 of this act to each county and municipal law enforcement department situated within the State. Each county prosecutor may conduct such informational and training seminars for county and municipal law enforcement officers as shall be deemed appropriate and necessary to effectively implement the senior citizens crime prevention program in the county. L.1997,c.73,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 52:31-29 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 31 / Section 31-29
Reduction or waiver of rental rate, utility charge or maintenance fee; application; grounds
Status: in_force

Upon application of an interested cabinet officer, the board may authorize a reasonable reduction or waiver of a rental rate, utility charge or maintenance fee for any of the following reasons: (a) that residency in the State housing unit is a condition of employment; (b) that the housing unit is located on institutional grounds; and (c) that the fair market rental value of the housing is substantially disproportionate to the salary of the employee. L.1983, c. 468, s. 7, eff. Jan. 12, 1984.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27BB-25 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27BB / Section 27BB-25
Director not to issue order with respect to budget in certain cases
Status: in_force

Whenever the board shall be functioning as the municipal finance commission in any municipality pursuant to the provisions of law, the director may issue no order with respect to the budget or the tax ordinance or tax levy of such municipality pursuant to the provisions of section twenty-four of this act, except upon the direction of such board so functioning. L.1947, c. 151, p. 655, s. 25.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27-46 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27 / Section 27-46
School districts to which applicable; resolution by commission
Status: in_force

Whenever, pursuant to this chapter, the commission shall function in a municipality having a school district coterminous therewith which is governed by the provisions of chapter 7 of the title Education (s. 18:7-1 et seq.), the commission may from time to time prepare and certify to the board of education of such school district, in the manner and mode of procedure provided in this chapter, resolutions providing for the funding or refunding of notes or bonds or other indebtedness of such school district, and the interest thereon, which the commission shall have found after public hearing to be outstanding and unpaid and to be due or to become due. The commission may include in the amount of indebtedness to be funded or refunded the expense of issuing and selling notes or bonds hereunder, including the estimated cost of printing, advertising, attorney's fees, execution, certification, exchange and delivery.
N.J. Stat. § 52:32-23 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 32 / Section 32-23
Advertisement for bids
Status: in_force

The advertisement for bids on a set-aside contract shall indicate the invitation to bid as a set-aside. The advertisement shall be in such newspaper or newspapers as will best give notice thereof to appropriate bidders and shall be sufficiently in advance of the purchase or contract to promote competitive bidding among those businesses for whom the contract is being set aside. The newspaper or newspapers in which the advertisement shall appear shall be selected by the contracting agency in consultation with the office. The advertisement shall designate the time and place at which sealed proposals shall be received and publicly opened and read, the amount of the cash or certified check, if any, which shall accompany each bid and such other items as the contracting agency may deem proper. The advertisement shall be made by that contracting agency pursuant to the procedure set forth in the law governing State contracts, where this act is inconsistent with that law. L. 1983, c. 482, s. 7. Amended by L. 1985, c. 384, s. 8.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27BB-16 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27BB / Section 27BB-16
Compulsory process
Status: in_force

The director or the board, as the case may be, may issue subpoenas to compel the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of books, papers, accounts or other documents, in any hearing, investigation or other proceeding. A subpoena may be served by any person duly authorized or by registered mail. L.1947, c. 151, p. 651, s. 16.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27D-124.6 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27D / Section 27D-124.6
State Smart Solar Permitting Platform, definitions.
Status: in_force

2. a. As used in this section: "Department" means the Department of Community Affairs. "Enforcing agency" means the municipal or county construction official and subcode officials provided for in section 8 of P.L.1975, c.217 (C.52:27D-126), or section 1 of P.L.2018, c.157 (C.52:27D-126.8) regarding a pilot county in the "County Code Enforcement Pilot Program," and assistants thereto. "Form and format" means the arrangement, organization, configuration, structure, or style of, or method of delivery for, providing required information or providing the substantive equivalent of required information. "Form and format" does not mean altering the substance of information or the addition or omission of information. "State Smart Solar Permitting Platform" means an Internet-based platform that uses the "State Uniform Construction Code Act," P.L.1975, c.217 (C.52:27D-119 et seq.), to conduct a compliance review, automates plan review, issues approval for only code-compliant plans, and instantly releases a permit or permit revision upon the receipt of a code-compliant application to construct a residential solar energy system. b. (1) The Commissioner of Community Affairs shall establish, develop, implement, and administer the State Smart Solar Permitting Platform for the purpose of automatically performing plan review of applications to construct a residential solar energy system and to instantly release a permit or permit revision to construct a code-compliant residential solar energy system. The commissioner shall fully implement the State Smart Solar Permitting Platform so that the platform is available for use by the department, enforcing agencies, and contractors prior to the first day of the 18th month next following the date of enactment of P.L.2025, c.174 (C.52:27D-124.5 et seq.). (2) The State Smart Solar Permitting Platform shall: (a) perform robust code compliance checks using algorithms to evaluate characteristics of the proposed residential solar energy system to determine whether the proposed system aligns with the requirements of the State Uniform Construction Code; (b) issues approval for only code-compliant construction documents to be used for the inspection of a residential solar energy system and for recordkeeping purposes consistent with the requirements of the State Uniform Construction Code; (c) instantly release permits and permit revisions to construct a residential solar energy system only upon automated confirmation that the permit application was submitted by a licensed contractor, licensed architect, or licensed engineer and that accompanying materials, including, but not limited to, plans and computations, were prepared by licensed individuals as required under relevant law or regulation, including licensed architects, licensed contractors, or licensed engineers, where required and as applicable, and are consistent with the requirements of the State Uniform Construction Code; (d) be designed to process permit applications for, at a minimum, approximately 75 percent of residential rooftop solar energy systems that: weigh less than or are equal to four pounds per square foot, provide electrical power to detached one- and two-family dwellings, and comply with State Uniform Construction Code requirements for installation on an existing residential structure; (e) provide users with the ability to submit an application to construct a residential solar energy system 24 hours a day, except when the platform is down for an upgrade or maintenance; (f) be provided to the department at no-cost or low-cost if a third party provides, or third parties provide, the State Smart Solar Permitting Platform to the department; (g) allow the use of digital signatures, stamps, seals, or certifications on all applications and submitted materials necessary for issuance of a permit; (h) provide customer service to assist users navigating the platform; (i) be able to process permit applications for residential solar energy systems and associated equipment including, but not necessarily limited to, photovoltaic panels, energy storage systems, main electrical panel upgrades, and main breaker derates; and (j) be able to make updates as necessary to conform with changes to the State Uniform Construction Code or other applicable State law. c. (1) The commissioner’s implementation of the State Smart Solar Permitting Platform shall provide access to the platform, and facilitate use of the platform, by the department, local enforcing agencies, private agencies that provide plan review and inspection services, and contractors engaged in the installation of residential solar energy systems. (2) (a) Within 18 months following the effective date of P.L.2025, c.174 (C.52:27D-124.5 et seq.), the commissioner shall implement the State Smart Solar Permitting Platform and provide for its use by the department, enforcing agencies, and contractors. (b) A local enforcing agency shall either allow for the submission of applications to construct a residential solar energy system through the State Smart Solar Permitting Platform or through an alternative automated solar permitting platform that satisfies the requirements set forth in subsection b. of this section in an equivalent manner as the State Smart Solar Permitting Platform implemented by the department. A local enforcing agency that implements an alternative automated solar permitting platform shall enable access to the alternative platform prior to the first day of the 24th month next following the effective date of P.L.2025, c.174 (C.52:27D-124.5 et seq.). A local enforcing agency that implements an alternative automated solar permitting platform shall not require an applicant to submit documentation that is not required through the State Smart Solar Permitting Platform. (c) A local enforcing agency that allows for the submission of residential solar energy system applications through the State Smart Solar Permitting Platform shall, within two years following the effective date of P.L.2025, c.174 (C.52:27D-124.5 et seq.), revise its permitting fee schedule to reflect any reduction in resources expended to permit residential solar energy systems. d. (1) A local enforcing agency that does not allow for the submission of applications to construct a residential solar energy system through the State Smart Solar Permitting Platform shall submit a compliance report to the department within 60 days of the local enforcing agency’s implementation of an alternative automated solar permitting platform. The department may establish guidelines for submission of a local compliance report. A local compliance report shall include, but may not be limited to: (a) the date of compliance; (b) the software used for compliance; (c) documentation demonstrating that the alternative automated solar permitting platform implemented by the local enforcing agency satisfies the requirements set forth in subsection b. of this section in an equivalent manner as the platform implemented by the department. (2) If the department determines that documentation submitted with a local compliance report pursuant to subparagraph (c) of paragraph (1) of this subsection is insufficient to verify that the platform satisfies the requirements set forth in subsection b. of this section in an equivalent manner as the platform implemented by the department, the local enforcing agency shall provide the department, at the department’s request, access to the platform. (3) The department shall provide public access to local compliance reports on the department’s Internet website. e. (1) A local enforcing agency that implements an alternative automated solar permitting platform pursuant to this section shall, commencing with April 1, 2027, submit an annual report to the department. The department may establish guidelines for annual reports required under this paragraph. An annual report shall include, but shall not be limited to: (a) the number of permits released by the enforcing agency for residential solar energy systems through the alternative automated solar permitting platform and relevant characteristics of those systems; (b) the number of permits released by the enforcing agency for residential solar energy systems through means other than the alternative automated solar permitting platform and relevant characteristics of those systems; (c) documentation demonstrating that the alternative automated solar permitting platform satisfies the requirements set forth in subsection b. of this section in an equivalent manner as the platform implemented by the department. (2) If the department determines that documentation submitted pursuant to subparagraph (c) of paragraph (1) of this subsection is insufficient to verify that the alternative automated solar permitting platform meets the requirements set forth in subsection b. of this section in an equivalent manner as the platform implemented by the department, the local enforcing agency shall provide the department, at the department’s request, access to the platform. (3) The department shall provide public access to annual reports on the department’s Internet website. f. If the department determines that a local enforcing agency has failed to allow for the submission of applications to construct a residential solar energy system through either the State Smart Solar Permitting Platform or through an alternative automated solar permitting platform as required pursuant to this section or is otherwise not in compliance with this section, the department may, in its sole discretion, condition or deny direct funding to a local unit from any program it administers . g. The commissioner shall provide training opportunities on the use of the State Smart Solar Permitting Platform for employees of local enforcing agencies. h. The commissioner shall, in accordance with the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), adopt rules and regulations to govern the form and format of applications for permits, approval documents, specifications and other information exchanged through the State Smart Solar Permitting Platform. i. The department shall waive requirements related to physical signatures, stamps, seals, certifications, or notarization imposed by statute, ordinance, or rules of the department, or another department or agency, in order for the State Smart Solar Permitting Platform to accept the permit application and release the permit as long as the permit application contains a digital signature, stamp, seal, or certification. j. The commissioner may adopt, amend, and repeal rules and regulations providing for the charging of, and setting the amount of, solar permit surcharge fees to be collected by an enforcing agency or private agency. A local enforcing agency shall remit to the department all monies collected by the agency through solar permit surcharge fees to defray the cost of developing and administering the State Smart Solar Permitting Platform. k. A person exchanging information through either the State Smart Solar Permitting Platform or through an alternative automated solar permitting platform in a form and format acceptable to the department shall not be subject to a licensing sanction, civil penalty, fine, permit disapproval, revocation, or other sanction for failure to comply with a form or format requirement imposed by statute, ordinance, or rule that requires submission of the information in physical form, including, but not limited to, any requirement that the information be in a particular form or of a particular size, be submitted with multiple copies, be physically attached to another document, be an original document, or be signed, stamped, sealed, certified, or notarized. l. Neither a public entity nor a public employee shall be held liable under N.J.S.59:2-5 or other applicable provision of law for injury caused by release of a permit through the State Smart Solar Permitting Platform. m. The Department of Community Affairs, in consultation with the Board of Public Utilities and the Office of Innovation or successor agency, shall issue a request for the development of the State Smart Solar Permitting Platform consistent with the requirements of subsection b. of this section. In addition to any other requirements that the Department of Community Affairs may deem appropriate, the request for proposal shall: (1) incorporate the standards developed pursuant to subsection b. of this section; and (2) require all bidders to demonstrate experience in the development of one or more Internet-based automated permit review platforms. L.2025, c.174, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 52:18A-190 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 18A / Section 18A-190
Telecommunications; definition; duties
Status: in_force

As used in this act, "telecommunications" means any transmission, emission or reception of signs, signals, writings, images and sounds or intelligences of any nature by wire, radio, optical or other electromagnetic system. With respect to telecommunications, the administration or the department, as the case may be, shall: a. Direct the consolidation and coordination of the State's telecommunications facilities in order to insure the efficient and economical use of telecommunications services by State agencies; b. Develop technical plans for and recommend communication facilities and equipment which will satisfy agency operational communications requirements; c. Conduct continuing reviews and evaluations of communication facilities and equipment used by State agencies in order to insure that agency needs are being fulfilled at the most economical cost to the State; and d. Develop and implement policies, standards, practices and procedures to insure orderly development of State communication facilities in an economic and efficient manner. L.1984, c. 34, s. 13.
N.J. Stat. § 52:2-2 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-2
New great seal; illumination; use of replica in office of secretary of state
Status: in_force

A new great seal of the state, drawn in accordance with the description set forth in section 52:2-1 of this title, shall be certified thereon by the state house commission as being correct, and when illuminated, the colors and tinctures shall conform thereto. A replica or copy thereof, made on steel, shall be for use in the office of the secretary of state.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27D-123.13 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27D / Section 27D-123.13
Automatic rain sensor, sprinkler, override irrigation cycle after adequate rainfall, required.
Status: in_force

1. a. An automatic lawn sprinkler system installed after September 8, 2000 shall be equipped with an operational automatic rain sensor or a smart sprinkler. b. As used in this section: "Automatic rain sensor" means a device or switch that will override the irrigation cycle of an automatic lawn sprinkler system when adequate rainfall has occurred. "Smart sprinkler" means an Internet connected device that monitors the weather, soil moisture, and other conditions to calculate and automatically adjust the watering schedule of an automatic lawn sprinkler system. L.2000,c.107,s.1; amended 2023, c.299, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 52:16A-139 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 16A / Section 16A-139
Commission purpose, duties; report, Governor, Legislature.
Status: in_force

3. a. The purpose of the New Jersey Ireland Trade Commission shall be to: (1) advance bilateral trade and investment between New Jersey and Ireland; (2) initiate joint action on policy issues of mutual interest to New Jersey and Ireland; (3) promote business and academic exchanges between New Jersey and Ireland; (4) encourage mutual economic support between New Jersey and Ireland; (5) encourage mutual investment in the infrastructure of New Jersey and Ireland; and (6) address such other issues as determined by the commission. b. The commission shall report its findings, results, and recommendations to the Governor, and the Legislature pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1991, c.164 (C.52:14-19.1), within one year of its initial organizational meeting and by February 1st of each succeeding year for the activities of the preceding calendar year. The report shall be in writing and include recommendations as deemed appropriate by the commission to effectuate its purpose, as provided by this section. L.2023, c.64, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 52:9A-9 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 9A / Section 9A-9
Highbush blueberry designated State fruit.
Status: in_force

1. The highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) is designated as the New Jersey State Fruit. L.2003,c.245,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 52:34-13.1 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 34 / Section 34-13.1
Renegotiation of contract with State or independent State authority
Status: in_force

Any person entering into a contract with the State pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1954, c.48 (C.52:34-6 et seq.), or with an independent State authority, which contract requires the contractor to provide for the disposal of solid waste, shall have the right to renegotiate the contract to reflect any increase in solid waste disposal costs whenever: a. the increase occurred as a result of compliance with an order issued by the Department of Environmental Protection, in conjunction with the Board of Public Utilities, directing the solid waste be disposed at a solid waste facility other than the facility previously utilized by the person to whom the contract has been awarded; or b. the increase in solid waste disposal costs occurred as a result of lawful increases in the rates, fees or charges imposed on the disposal of solid waste at the solid waste facility utilized by the person to whom the contract has been awarded. For the purposes of this section, "independent State authority" means an authority, board, bureau, office, commission, committee, council, instrumentality or agency of the State, which is a public body corporate and politic established pursuant to law, having the power to sue and be sued and to issue bonds, but shall not include the New Jersey Transit Corporation established pursuant to P.L.1979, c.150 (C.27:25-1 et seq.). L.1989, c.236, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27I-18 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27I / Section 27I-18
Short title.
Status: in_force

1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Authority Act." L.2010, c.51, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27D-25v — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27D / Section 27D-25v
Requirements for certificate holder to do business.
Status: in_force

9. No holder of a certificate of certification qualified under the provisions of this act shall engage in the fire protection equipment business unless the certificate holder: a. Maintains at least one business office within this State or files with the commissioner a statement, duly executed and sworn to before a person authorized by the laws of this State to administer oaths, containing a power of attorney constituting the commissioner the true and lawful attorney of the certificate holder upon whom all original process in an action or legal proceeding against the certificate holder may be served and in which the certificate holder agrees that the original process that may be served upon the commissioner shall be of the same force and validity as if served upon the certificate holder and that the authority thereof shall continue in force so long as the certificate holder engages in the fire protection equipment business; b. Clearly marks the outside of each installation and service vehicle to be used in conjunction with the fire protection equipment business with the business name as determined by the commissioner; c. Maintains an emergency service number attended to on a 24-hour basis and responds appropriately to emergencies on a 24-hour basis as determined by the commissioner. L.2001,c.289,s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 52:27E-78 — NJ Code / Title 52 / Chapter 27E / Section 27E-78
No new causes of action
Status: in_force

67. The provisions of P.L.1994, c.58 (C.52:27E-50 et al.) in and of themselves shall not be construed so as to create any new causes of action, or to authorize any suit against the Legislature or either House or the officers thereof. L.1994,c.58,s.67.