N.J. Stat. § 13:1E-34 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1E / Section 1E-34
Solid Waste Management Research and Development Fund; creation
Status: in_force

25. a. There is hereby created in the Department of Environmental Protection a special fund which shall be known as the Solid Waste Management Research and Development Fund. There shall be included in the fund all moneys appropriated by the Legislature for inclusion therein. The commissioner may invest and reinvest any moneys in the fund, or any portion thereof, in legal obligations, of this State or any political subdivision thereof or the United States. Any income or interest on, or increment to, moneys so invested or reinvested shall be included in the fund. b. Upon the approval by the commissioner of any application for a State grant pursuant to this amendatory and supplementary act, the commissioner shall pay over the moneys in the fund, or any portion thereof, to the contracting person in accordance with commitments made and contracts entered into pursuant to this amendatory and supplementary act. c. Nothing herein shall be construed as requiring the commissioner to approve any application for any State grant or to expend the moneys in the aforesaid Solid Waste Management Research and Development Fund solely for the purposes of making such State grants, and the commissioner is hereby authorized and empowered, in his discretion, to allocate the moneys in the fund, or any portion thereof, for any experimentation with, or demonstration of, new methods and techniques for the collection, disposal and utilization of solid waste, including the acquisition of real property and the purchase of any facility, site, laboratory, equipment or machinery as authorized pursuant to section 6 of P.L.1970, c.39 (C.13:1E-6). L.1975,c.326,s.25; amended 1994,c.99,s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1M-2 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1M / Section 1M-2
Permit to commence operations
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any requirements imposed pursuant to P.L. 1947, c. 377 (C. 58:4A-5 et seq.), or any other law, rule, or regulation, no person shall commence operations incident to the exploration and drilling of wells for oil or natural gas without having received a permit therefor from the Department of Environmental Protection. For the purposes of this act, "natural gas" shall not include methane or other hydrocarbon gases resulting from the decomposition of organic matter in solid waste at any landfill facility. Applications for this permit shall be made on forms prescribed and supplied by the department, and the applicant shall provide, in addition to any other information required by the department, the following: a. The name and address of the owner, and if a corporation, the name and address of the statutory agent; b. The signature of the owner or his authorized agent. When an authorized agent signs an application it shall be accompanied by a certified copy of his appointment as such agent; c. The names and addresses of all persons holding the royalty interest in the tract upon which the well is located or is to be drilled or within a proposed drilling unit; d. The location of the tract or drilling unit on which the well is located or is to be drilled, as identified by municipal tax map by lot and block; e. Designation of the well by name and number; f. The geological formation to be tested or used and the proposed total depth of the well; g. The type of drilling equipment to be used; h. The name of the New Jersey-licensed well driller or driller who supervises the drilling operations, as required by section 9 of P.L. 1947, c. 377 (C. 58:4A-13); i. The name and address of the corporate surety and the identifying number of the bond required pursuant to section 5 of this act; j. A plan for ground and surface water protection, which shall include a method for disposal of water and other waste substances--including brine--resulting, obtained, or produced in connection with the exploration and drilling for oil or natural gas; k. A plan for casing, which shall include the type, method of installation and depth of installation of each string of casing and shall meet the State requirements for casing size, ASTM specifications, annulus between casing and borehole, and grouting requirements; l. A plan for handling muds, which shall include specification of their characteristics, use, and testing; m. A plan for safety, which shall include the installation of a blowout preventer, shut-off valves and other measures to be followed in the drilling of wells for oil or natural gas; n. A plan for restoration of the land surface disturbed by operations incident to the exploration, drilling, and plugging and abandonment of wells for oil or natural gas, which shall comport with all restoration requirements adopted by the department pursuant to rule or regulation; o. If the well is for the injection of a liquid, identity of the geological formation to be used as the injection medium and the composition of the liquid to be injected; p. A sworn statement that the owner has in force, and will maintain until abandonment of any oil or gas well in this State, liability insurance coverage in an amount not less than $10,000,000.00 for bodily injury and $10,000,000.00 for property damage, to pay claims arising out of the drilling, operation, or plugging and abandonment of the wells; q. A sworn statement that all requirements of any municipality having jurisdiction over any activity related to the exploration, drilling and plugging and abandonment of any oil or gas well that have been filed with the department and are in effect at the time the application is filed, including but not limited to zoning ordinances and resolutions, will be complied with; r. A description, by name or number, of the county, State, and municipal roads, streets, and highways that the applicant anticipates will be used for access to and egress from the well site; and s. A map, on a scale not smaller than four hundred feet to the inch, prepared by a surveyor licensed in New Jersey, showing the location of the well and containing such other data as may be required by the department. L. 1985, c. 432, s. 2, eff. Jan. 13, 1986.
N.J. Stat. § 13:13-12.12 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13 / Section 13-12.12
Repeal of inconsistent acts
Status: in_force

The provisions of any other act or acts inconsistent with the provisions of this act are hereby repealed. L.1949, c. 168, p. 556, s. 4.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1E-99.156 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1E / Section 1E-99.156
Rules and regulations, incentives to collect, reuse polyethylene film.
Status: in_force

22. a. No later than two years after the effective date of this act, the department shall adopt, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), rules and regulations necessary for the implementation of this act. The rules and regulations shall also establish incentives, to the extent that funds are appropriated therefor, for manufacturers, recyclers, and retailers to collect and reuse polyethylene film. b. Prior to the adoption of rules and regulations, and as necessary thereafter, the department may develop guidance as necessary for the implementation of this act. The department shall publish any such guidance on its Internet website. L.2021, c.391, s.22.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1E-42 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1E / Section 1E-42
System for interception, collection and treatment of leachates; installation by 1980; approval; temporary disposal of septage and sewage sludge at designated solid waste facilities
Status: in_force

After March 15, 1980, no solid waste facility shall accept or receive for disposal, any hazardous waste, chemical waste, bulk liquid or pesticide unless such facility has installed a system for the interception, collection and treatment of any and all leachate generated at the facility, and has obtained approval from the department for the entire system. Requests for department approval may be in the form of an addendum to the registration statement submitted in accordance with section 5 (C. 13:1E-5) of the act to which this act is a supplement, shall be prepared by a New Jersey licensed professional engineer, and shall include detailed engineering drawings and specifications of the proposed system. In addition, requests for department approval shall specify the exact nature and quantity of the waste to be accepted at the facility, the method of handling and treating those wastes, and shall include proof that all necessary permits and licenses have been obtained for any discharge into the waters of the State. Notwithstanding any provisions of this section to the contrary, the department may permit the temporary disposal of septage and sewage sludge at designated solid waste facilities, to the extent necessary to implement comprehensive plans and requirements for sludge management and septage management pursuant to law, and as necessary to meet short-term emergencies identified by the department. The permission shall be by written order fixing the date by which the disposal shall cease, which date shall be no later than March 15, 1981, in the case of septage and March 15, 1985 in the case of sewage sludge, and such date as the department deems reasonable in cases of emergency. L.1976, c. 99, s. 5, eff. Oct. 7, 1976. Amended by L.1980, c. 9, s. 1, eff. March 14, 1980.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1D-52 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1D / Section 1D-52
Conditions for conveyance of lands; fees
Status: in_force

2. a. No lands acquired or developed by the State with Green Acres funds, or acquired or developed by the State in any other manner and administered by the Department of Environmental Protection, or any agency of the department, may be conveyed unless the department first: (1) Prepares a report identifying the reasons for, and all advantages and disadvantages and benefits and detriments of, the proposed conveyance; assessing the environmental and recreational impact of that proposed conveyance, including, but not limited to, the impact on endangered species and nongame species as defined and regulated pursuant to P.L.1973, c.309 (C.23:2A-1 et seq.), and endangered plant species as defined and regulated pursuant to P.L.1989, c.56 (C.13:1B-15.151 et seq.); and assessing the environmental and economic value of the lands proposed to be conveyed under both their current and proposed uses; (2) Transmits the report required to be prepared pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection at least 30 days in advance of the date of the first scheduled public hearing required pursuant to paragraph (4) of this subsection to the chairpersons of the Senate Environment Committee, the Senate State Government Committee, the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee, the Assembly Environment Committee, the Assembly State Government Committee, and the Assembly Appropriations Committee, or the successors of those committees as designated by the President of the Senate for the Senate committees and by the Speaker of the General Assembly for the Assembly committees, and to the State House Commission; (3) Makes the report required to be prepared pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection available upon request, at no cost or at the cost of reproduction, to the public at least 30 days in advance of the date of the first scheduled public hearing required pursuant to paragraph (4) of this subsection, and at each of the two public hearings; (4) In addition to any other applicable requirements of law, rule, or regulation, conducts two public hearings on the proposed conveyance at least 14 days apart and at least 90 days in advance of the date on which the proposed conveyance is scheduled to be considered by the State House Commission, or, if review by the State House Commission is not required under law, than at least 90 days in advance of the date of the proposed conveyance. Of the two public hearings, one shall be held in the City of Trenton, Mercer county, and the other in the municipality wherein the lands proposed to be conveyed are located or, if that is not practicable, in a municipality as close thereto as can reasonably be arranged. At each such hearing, the department shall explain the proposed conveyance and indicate the consideration to be received by the State for agreeing to the proposed conveyance. Notwithstanding the provisions of this subsection to the contrary, in the case of a minor conveyance, a public hearing shall be held in accordance with this subsection in the municipality wherein the lands proposed to be conveyed are located or, if that is not practicable, in a municipality as close thereto as can reasonably be arranged, but no second public hearing in the City of Trenton need be held as otherwise required pursuant to this subsection. Any subsequent conveyance or proposed conveyance involving lands contiguous to those considered under the minor conveyance exception of this paragraph shall not be considered a minor conveyance for the purposes of this amendatory and supplementary act, notwithstanding that the conveyance or proposed conveyance may otherwise meet the definition of a minor conveyance as set forth in section 1 of this amendatory and supplementary act. b. The department may assess and collect a reasonable fee from any person to whom lands may be conveyed pursuant to this amendatory and supplementary act, which fee shall cover the administrative and any other costs incurred by the department in complying with the provisions and requirements of this amendatory and supplementary act. The fee shall be payable whether or not the lands are in fact eventually conveyed to such person. L.1993,c.38,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1E-99.62 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1E / Section 1E-99.62
Restricted sales of certain batteries
Status: in_force

4. a. No person shall sell, offer for sale, or offer for promotional purposes in this State any alkaline manganese battery which exceeds the following mercury concentration levels: (1) For alkaline manganese batteries, other than button or coin shaped batteries, not more than 250 parts per million by weight (0.025%) for all batteries manufactured on or after January 1, 1992; and (2) For button or coin shaped alkaline manganese batteries, not more than 25 milligrams of mercury per battery for all batteries manufactured on or after January 1, 1992. b. No person shall sell, offer for sale, or offer for promotional purposes in this State any zinc-carbon battery which exceeds a mercury concentration level of one part per million by weight (0.0001%) for all batteries manufactured on or after January 1, 1992. c. No person shall sell, offer for sale, or offer for promotional purposes in this State any alkaline manganese battery which exceeds a mercury concentration level of one part per million by weight (0.0001%) for all batteries manufactured on or after January 1, 1996. L.1991,c.521,s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1E-125.8 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1E / Section 1E-125.8
Violations, penalties.
Status: in_force

8. a. Whenever the commissioner finds that a person has violated any provision of P.L.2013, c.69 (C.13:1E-125.1 et seq.), the commissioner may institute an action or proceeding in the Superior Court for injunctive and other relief, and for a civil penalty for each violation in an amount not to exceed $25,000 per day provided that each day during which the violation continues shall constitute an additional, separate and distinct offense. In any such proceeding the court may grant temporary or interlocutory relief. Such relief may include, singly or in combination: (1) a temporary or permanent injunction that requires that the wastes or materials that are the source of the violation be mixed, covered, or removed; (2) assessment of the violator for the costs of any investigation, inspection, or monitoring survey that led to the establishment of the violation, and for the reasonable costs of preparing and litigating the case under this section; (3) assessment of the violator for any cost incurred by the State, county, or municipality in removing, correcting, or terminating the adverse effects upon environmental quality or public health resulting from any violation for which the action under this subsection may have been brought; (4) assessment against the violator of compensatory damages for any damages, loss, or destruction of wildlife, fish or aquatic life, and for any other actual damages to the public caused by any violation of P.L.2013, c.69 (C.13:1E-125.1 et seq.); and (5) assessment against the violator of the amount of any economic benefits accruing to the violator from a violation. Economic benefits may include the amount of any fees or charges paid for the placement of the waste or material that is the source of the violation; savings realized from avoided capital or noncapital costs resulting from the violation; any return earned or that may be earned on the amount of fees or charges or of the avoided costs; any benefits accruing to the violator as a result of a competitive market advantage enjoyed by reason of the violation; or any other benefits resulting from the violation. b. Assessments under this section shall be paid to the State Treasurer. Recourse to any remedy available under this section shall not preclude recourse to any other remedies authorized by P.L.2013, c.69 (C.13:1E-125.1 et seq.) or by any other applicable law. L.2013, c.69, s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 13:8A-30 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 8A / Section 8A-30
Power to acquire lands subject to leases or conservation easements
Status: in_force

Without limitation of the definition of "lands" herein, the commissioner may acquire, or approve grants to assist a local unit to acquire: a. Lands subject to the right of another to occupy the same for a period measured in years or otherwise; or b. An interest or right consisting, in whole or in part, of a restriction on the use of land by others including owners of other interests therein; such interest or right sometimes known as a "conservation easement." L.1971, c. 419, s. 12, eff. Jan. 24, 1972.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1K-19 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1K / Section 1K-19
Short title
Status: in_force

This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Toxic Catastrophe Prevention Act." L. 1985, c. 403, s. 1, eff. Jan. 8, 1986.
N.J. Stat. § 13:20-22 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 20 / Section 20-22
Plans, regulations entitled to strong presumption of validity.
Status: in_force

24. The municipal master plan and development regulations of any municipality, and the county master plan and associated regulations of any county, located in the Highlands Region which have been approved by the council to be in conformance with the regional master plan in accordance with section 14 or 15 of this act shall be entitled to a strong presumption of validity. In any cause of action filed against such a local government unit and contesting an act or decision of the local government unit taken or made under authority granted pursuant to the "Municipal Land Use Law," P.L.1975, c.291 (C.40:55D-1 et seq.), R.S.40:27-1 et seq., the "State Uniform Construction Code Act," P.L.1975, c.217 (C.52:27D-119 et seq.), or this act, the court shall give extraordinary deference to the local government unit, provided that the municipal master plan and development regulations, or, in the case of a county governmental entity, the county master plan and associated regulations, have been approved by the council to be in conformance with the regional master plan in accordance with section 14 or 15 of this act. The plaintiff shall have the burden of proof to demonstrate by clear and convincing evidence that the act or decision of any such local government unit was arbitrary, capricious, or unreasonable or in patent abuse of discretion. L.2004,c.120,s.24.
N.J. Stat. § 13:9-13 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-13
General powers of state firewarden
Status: in_force

The State firewarden, under the direction of the commissioner, shall administer and supervise the forest fire service, cooperating agencies and such laws as shall deal with the protection of forests from wildfire. Amended by L.1981, c. 369, s. 20, eff. Dec. 30, 1981.
N.J. Stat. § 13:12-3 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-3
Title to property vested in canal and banking company in trust for state
Status: in_force

The title to all the property and property rights acquired or to be acquired by the state of New Jersey, under and by virtue of the agreement entered into under the authority of the act entitled "An act to authorize the acquisition by the state of the Morris canal (as defined in this act), in whole or in part, and all the stock of the Morris Canal and Banking Company and the rights of all stockholders in said company in said canal property and water rights, and all or any part of the right, title and interest of the Lehigh Valley Railroad Company in said canal property and water rights by virtue of its lease of said canal from the Morris Canal and Banking Company, or otherwise; to provide for a commission authorized to negotiate and agree upon terms of settlement with the Morris Canal and Banking Company and the Lehigh Valley Railroad Company, in relation to the said canal property and water rights, and to vest in said commission certain powers necessary for carrying out the terms of settlement and to make such other provisions as may be necessary to effectuate the objects aforesaid," approved March eleven, one thousand nine hundred and twenty-two (L.1922, c. 212, p. 367), other than the shares of capital stock, bonds and scrip of the canal and banking company, the title to all of which property, other than such shares of stock, bonds and scrip, was vested in the canal and banking company in trust for the state of New Jersey by section one of the act entitled "An act to vest in the Morris Canal and Banking Company, in trust for the state of New Jersey, all of the property and property rights, other than shares of the capital stock, bonds and scrip of said company, acquired or to be acquired by the state of New Jersey under and by virtue of the agreement entered into under the authority of an act entitled "An act to authorize the acquisition by the state of the Morris canal (as defined in this act), in whole or in part, and all the stock of the Morris Canal and Banking Company and the rights of all stockholders in said company and in said canal property and water rights, and all or any part of right, title and interest of the Lehigh Valley Railroad Company in said canal property and water rights by virtue of its lease of said canal from the Morris Canal and Banking Company, or otherwise; to provide for a commission authorized to negotiate and agree upon terms of settlement with the Morris Canal and Banking Company and the Lehigh Valley Railroad Company, in relation to the said canal property and water rights, and to vest in said commission certain powers necessary for carrying out the terms of settlement and to make such other provisions as may be necessary to effectuate the objects aforesaid,' approved March eleventh, one thousand nine hundred and twenty-two," approved February twenty-eight, one thousand nine hundred and twenty-three (L.1923, c. 11, p. 34), shall continue to be so vested in the canal and banking company in trust for the state of New Jersey.
N.J. Stat. § 13:8-44 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-44
Funds available for acquisition of lands or interests therein
Status: in_force

The commissioner may use any sum hereafter appropriated by any act from the proceeds of the sale of bonds under the New Jersey Green Acres Land Acquisition Act of 1971, P.L.1971, c. 419 (C. 13:8A-19 et seq.), and such other sums as may be appropriated for like purposes for the acquisition of lands or interests therein for the purposes of this act. L.1974, c. 159, s. 15, eff. Nov. 14, 1974.
N.J. Stat. § 13:20-16 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 20 / Section 20-16
Council may provide comments, recommendations on projects.
Status: in_force

16. a. The council may provide comments and recommendations on any capital or other project proposed to be undertaken by any State entity or local government unit in the Highlands Region. b. Within the preservation area, any capital or other project of a State entity or local government unit that involves the ultimate disturbance of two acres or more of land or a cumulative increase in impervious surface by one acre or more shall be submitted to the council for review, except that no such submission shall be required for (1) the routine maintenance and operations, rehabilitation, preservation, reconstruction, or repair of transportation or infrastructure systems by a State entity or local government unit, provided that the activity is consistent with the goals and purposes of this act and does not result in the construction of any new through-capacity travel lanes, or (2) the construction of transportation safety projects and bicycle and pedestrian facilities, provided that the activity does not result in the construction of any new through-capacity travel lanes. The council shall establish procedures for conducting such reviews and shall have the power to approve, approve with conditions, or disapprove the project. No such project shall proceed without the approval of the council; provided that, in the case of a project of a State entity, if the council disapproves the project, the head of the appropriate principal department of State government with primary responsibility for the project may override the council's disapproval upon making a written finding, which shall be submitted to the council and the Governor, that the project is necessary for public health, safety, or welfare and including with that finding a factual basis and explanation in support thereof. In the case of a project of an independent State authority or commission or a bi-state entity, any such finding shall be made by the Governor or such other State governmental official as the Governor may designate for that purpose. The council shall review any submission pursuant to this subsection within 30 days after receipt. If the council fails to act within the 30-day period, or within such other time period as may be mutually agreed upon by the parties, the project shall be deemed approved. c. Within the planning area, any capital or other project of a State entity or local government unit that provides for the ultimate disturbance of two acres or more of land or a cumulative increase in impervious surface by one acre or more shall be submitted to the council for a nonbinding review and comment, except that no such submission shall be required for (1) the routine maintenance and operations, rehabilitation, preservation, reconstruction, or repair of transportation or infrastructure systems by a State entity or local government unit, provided that the activity is consistent with the goals and purposes of this act and does not result in the construction of any new through-capacity travel lanes, or (2) the construction of transportation safety projects and bicycle and pedestrian facilities by a State entity or local government unit, provided that the activity does not result in the construction of any new through-capacity travel lanes. The council shall establish procedures for conducting such reviews within 30 days after receipt or within such other time period as may be mutually agreed upon by the parties. The failure of the council to act within the 30-day or other agreed upon time period on any such review pursuant to this subsection shall not be cause for delay of the project, and the project may proceed whether or not the council has conducted the review authorized pursuant to this subsection. L.2004,c.120,s.16.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1D-3 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1D / Section 1D-3
Division of marine services; natural resource council
Status: in_force

a. The Division of Marine Services, together with all of its functions, powers and duties is continued as the Division of Coastal Resources in the Department of Environmental Protection. b. The Natural Resource Council, together with all of its functions, powers and duties, is continued as the Tidelands Resource Council in the Department of Environmental Protection. This act shall not affect the terms of office of the present members of the council. The members of the council shall continue to be appointed as provided by existing law. L.1970, c. 33, s. 4, eff. April 22, 1970. Amended by L.1971, c. 133, s. 2, eff. May 6, 1971; L.1979, c. 386, s. 1, eff. Feb. 5, 1980.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1G-14 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1G / Section 1G-14
Injunctive relief; penalties
Status: in_force

14. If any person violates any of the provisions of this act or any rule, regulation or order promulgated pursuant to the provisions of this act, the department may institute an action in a court of competent jurisdiction for injunctive relief to prohibit and prevent such violation or violations and the said court may proceed in the action in a summary manner. Any person who violates the provisions of this act or any rule, regulation or order promulgated pursuant to this act shall be liable to a penalty of not more than $3,000.00 for each offense, to be collected in a summary proceeding under "the penalty enforcement law" (N.J.S.2A:58-1 et seq.), and in any case before a court of competent jurisdiction wherein injunctive relief has been requested, except as provided in section 9 of this act. The Superior Court shall have jurisdiction to enforce said penalty enforcement law. If the violation is of a continuing nature, each day during which it continues shall constitute an additional, separate and distinct offense. The department is hereby authorized and empowered to compromise and settle any claim for a penalty under this section in such amount in the discretion of the department as may appear appropriate and equitable under all of the circumstances, including a rebate of any such penalty paid to the extent of 75% thereof where such person satisfies the department within one year or such other period as the department may deem reasonable that such violation has been eliminated or removed or that such order or injunction has been met or satisfied as the case may be. L.1971,c.418,s.14; amended 1991,c.91,s.223.
N.J. Stat. § 13:8A-4 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 8A / Section 8A-4
Acquisition of lands for recreation and conservation purposes; grants to assist local units acquire lands
Status: in_force

The commissioner shall use the sum appropriated by this act from the proceeds of the sale of bonds under the New Jersey Green Acres Bond Act of 1961, and such other sums as may be appropriated from time to time for like purpose, to acquire lands for recreation and conservation purposes and to make grants to assist local units to acquire lands for such purposes, subject to the conditions and limitations prescribed by this act. L.1961, c. 45, p. 479, s. 4.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1D-13.2 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1D / Section 1D-13.2
Reinstatement to classified service
Status: in_force

3. a. Any employee of the Department of Environmental Protection in the classified service holding a position on the effective date of this act that has been assigned or reassigned to the State unclassified service pursuant to section 2 of this act, who is not reappointed within the 60-day period to a position allocated to the State unclassified service pursuant to that section, shall be eligible to be reinstated to the position last held in the classified service prior to appointment to the position assigned or reassigned to the unclassified service. b. An employee in the classified service appointed on or after the effective date of this act to a position in the department that is assigned or reassigned to the unclassified service pursuant to section 2 of this act, shall be eligible, upon termination of that appointment, to be reinstated to the position last held in the classified service prior to that persons's appointment to any position so assigned or reassigned pursuant to the provisions of Title 11A (Civil Service) of the New Jersey Statutes. L.1991,c.415,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1E-99.83 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1E / Section 1E-99.83
Findings, declarations relative to mercury pollution from switches in scrap vehicles.
Status: in_force

2. The Legislature finds and declares that mercury is a persistent and toxic pollutant that bioaccumulates in the environment and that 41 states, including New Jersey, have issued fish advisories that warn certain individuals to restrict or avoid consuming fish from bodies of water contaminated with mercury. The Legislature further finds and declares that the United States Food and Drug Administration has advised pregnant women and women of childbearing age who may become pregnant not to eat shark, swordfish, king mackerel, and tilefish due to methyl mercury contamination, and that according to estimates of the United States Environmental Protection Agency, over 600,000 babies are born annually at risk for adverse neuro-developmental effects from in-utero exposure to methyl mercury resulting from the consumption of mercury contaminated fish. The Legislature further finds and declares that recent findings show that historic and current use of mercury in vehicles can cause the release of as much as 10 tons of mercury to the nation's environment each year. The Legislature further finds and declares that the vehicle recycling industry, consisting primarily of small business operators, is a vital component of the State's overall recycling efforts; that iron and steel manufacturers provide a valuable scrap metal recycling service; that reliable estimates indicate that iron and steel manufacturing plants are the largest in-State source of mercury emissions; that the main feed stock for these plants is scrap metal which includes shredded end-of-life vehicles, some of which contain mercury in switches that can be emitted to the atmosphere when the scrap metal is melted in high-temperature processes to convert it into new iron and steel products; that mercury provides no benefit to iron and steel manufacturing plants and has no role in the manufacture of iron and steel; and that the federal Environmental Protection Agency recently finalized regulations that would require certain iron and steel foundries to implement work practice standards to exclude mercury switches from the scrap metal feed materials of these foundries. The Legislature further finds and declares that, with regard to mercury emissions, pollution prevention is more desirable than waste management and pollution control; and that removing mercury switches from end-of-life vehicles before they are crushed or shredded and preventing mercury from entering high temperature processes is an effective way to reduce mercury emissions into the environment. The Legislature further finds and declares that a majority of vehicle manufacturers have responsibly ceased using mercury switches in currently-manufactured vehicles; that over the next decade and beyond millions of vehicles containing mercury switches will be recycled; that vehicle mercury switch collection programs are being established across the country to protect human health and the environment; and that iron and steel foundries, vehicle recyclers and the residents of this State would benefit from a Statewide program that removes mercury switches from end-of-life vehicles. The Legislative therefore determines that it is in the public interest of the residents of New Jersey to reduce the quantity of mercury in the environment by removing mercury switches from end-of-life vehicles in New Jersey, by creating a collection and recovery program for mercury switches removed from end-of-life vehicles in New Jersey, and by establishing a system to store the mercury collected and recovered from vehicle mercury switches in the event that environmentally appropriate management technologies are not available. L.2005,c.54,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1E-135.3 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1E / Section 1E-135.3
List of individuals, businesses that have been debarred, had license revoked or denied.
Status: in_force

15. The State Treasurer shall establish a list to be maintained in the Department of the Treasury of individuals and business concerns that have: a. been debarred from contracting with or receiving funds from any unit in the Executive branch of State government, including any entity exercising executive branch authority or independent State authority, or any unit of local government or board of education; b. had a permit, license, soil and fill recycling registration issued pursuant to section 1 of P.L.2019, c.397 (C.13:1E-127.1), or soil and fill recycling license denied or revoked pursuant to P.L.1983, c.392 (C.13:1E-126 et seq.); or c. had any license denied or revoked pursuant to P.L.1977, c.110 (C.5:12-1 et seq.). L.2019, c.397, s.15.
N.J. Stat. § 13:19-16.1 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 19 / Section 19-16.1
"Shore Protection Fund" created.
Status: in_force

1. a. There is created in the Department of the Treasury a special non-lapsing fund to be known as the "Shore Protection Fund." The monies in the fund are dedicated and shall only be used to carry out the purposes enumerated in subsection b. of this section. The fund shall be credited with all revenues collected and deposited in the fund pursuant to section 4 of P.L.1968, c.49 (C.46:15-8), all interest received from the investment of monies in the fund, and any monies which, from time to time, may otherwise become available for the purposes of the fund. Pending the use thereof pursuant to the provisions of subsection b. of this section, the monies deposited in the fund shall be held in interest-bearing accounts in public depositories, as defined pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1970, c.236 (C.17:9-41), and may be invested or reinvested in such securities as are approved by the State Treasurer. Interest or other income earned on monies deposited into the fund shall be credited to the fund for use as set forth in this act for other monies in the fund. b. (1) Monies deposited in the "Shore Protection Fund" shall be used, in accordance with the priority list approved by the Legislature pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1997, c.384 (C.13:19-16.2), for shore protection projects associated with the protection, stabilization, restoration or maintenance of the shore, including monitoring studies and land acquisition, consistent with the current New Jersey Shore Protection Master Plan prepared pursuant to section 5 of P.L.1978, c.157, and may include the nonfederal share of any State-federal project. The requirements of subsection c. of section 1 of P.L.1997, c.384 (C.13:19-16.2) notwithstanding, the Commissioner of Environmental Protection may, pursuant to appropriations made by law, allocate monies deposited in the fund for shore protection projects of an emergency nature, in the event of storm, stress of weather or similar act of God. Two percent of the monies annually deposited in the fund shall be allocated and annually appropriated for the purposes of funding the Coastal Protection Technical Assistance Service established pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1993, c.176 (C.18A:64L-1), of which amount up to $100,000 annually may be utilized for funding coastal engineering research and development to be conducted by Stevens Institute of Technology in response to requests therefor made by State or local governmental entities. (2) (a) Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (1) of this subsection, in State Fiscal Year 2009 up to $9,000,000 of the monies deposited in the Shore Protection Fund may be used to help defray the cost of operation and maintenance of State parks and forests as defined in subsection e. of section 3 of P.L.1983, c.324 (C.13:1L-3). (b) (i) If the unobligated balance of the monies in the Shore Protection Fund on June 30, 2009 is less than $20,000,000, as certified by the State Treasurer, the sum of $9,000,000 shall be appropriated and credited to the Shore Protection Fund, to be used solely for the purposes prescribed in paragraph (1) of this subsection, from the proceeds of the State portion of the basic fee, collected pursuant to P.L.1968, c.49 (C.46:15-5 et seq.) and paid to the State Treasurer pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection b. of section 4 of P.L.1968, c.49 (C.46:15-8), excluding any amounts from those proceeds credited to the Shore Protection Fund pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection c. of section 4 of P.L.1968, c.49 (C.46:15-8), or from such other unappropriated revenues as the State Treasurer may determine that are not otherwise dedicated by law. (ii) If the requirements of subsubparagraph (i) of this subparagraph are not met for any reason, or any portion of the sum of $9,000,000 transferred and credited to the Shore Protection Fund pursuant to that subsubparagraph is used for any purpose other than the purposes prescribed in paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Director of the Division of Budget and Accounting in the Department of the Treasury shall, not later than five days thereafter, certify to the Director of the Division of Taxation that these requirements have not been met. L.1992, c.148, s.1; amended 1993, c.176, s.5; 1997, c.384, s.2; 2008, c.31, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1D-1 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1D / Section 1D-1
Reorganization of department of conservation and economic development
Status: in_force

The Department of Conservation and Economic Development heretofore established as a principal department in the Executive Branch of the State Government is hereby reorganized, continued and designated as the Department of Environmental Protection, and the office of Commissioner of Conservation and Economic Development is hereby continued and designated as the office of the Commissioner of Environmental Protection. L.1970, c. 33, s. 1, eff. April 22, 1970.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1L-17.8 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1L / Section 1L-17.8
Annual report on status of New Jersey Shade Tree and Community Forestry Program
Status: in_force

8. The commissioner, with advice from the State Forester, shall prepare an annual report on the status of the New Jersey Shade Tree and Community Forestry Program established pursuant to section 4 of P.L.1996, c.135 (C.13:1L-17.4), which shall also include any recommendations for legislative or administrative action to improve implementation of that act, and transmit that report to the Governor, the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the General Assembly, and the chairpersons of the Senate Natural Resources and Economic Development Committee, the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee, the Assembly Environment, Science and Technology Committee, and the Assembly Appropriations Committee, or the successors of those committees as designated respectively by the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the General Assembly. L.1996,c.135,s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1B-41 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-41
Effective date of article
Status: in_force

The provisions of this article shall be inoperative until the first day of April, one thousand nine hundred and forty-nine. L.1948, c. 448, p. 1832, s. 92.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1D-159 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1D / Section 1D-159
List of overburdened communities on website.
Status: in_force

3. No later than 120 days after the effective date of this act, the department shall publish and maintain on its Internet website a list of overburdened communities in the State. The department shall update the list of overburdened communities at least once every two years. The department shall notify a municipality if any part of the municipality has been designated an overburdened community pursuant to this act. L.2020, c.92, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1D-9.8 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1D / Section 1D-9.8
Sustainable New Jersey Fund, annually credited, appropriations.
Status: in_force

3. The Sustainable New Jersey Fund shall be annually credited with money appropriated by the Legislature, which moneys shall be disbursed to the public institution of higher education that is partnered with a qualified nonprofit organization. The qualified nonprofit organization that receives the funds from the public institution of higher education pursuant to the provisions of P.L.2023, c.81 (C.13:1D-9.6 et seq.) shall assume the status of that public institution for purposes of compliance with the provisions of the "Local Public Contracts Law," P.L.1971, c.198 (C.40A:11-1 et seq.) or the "Public School Contracts Law," N.J.S.18A:18A-1 et seq. when contracting with a municipality, school, school district, and other State or local government contracting agency related to any services, certification processes, support initiatives, or grants of the qualified nonprofit organization for efforts to realize environmental, economic, and social sustainability. L.2023, c.81, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 13:19-23 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 19 / Section 19-23
Findings, determinations
Status: in_force

2. The Legislature finds and determines: a. The presence of debris, litter, floatable waste, and other refuse in the ocean waters has an adverse impact on the quality of those waters and on sea mammals and other marine life; b. Programs involving public participation can be an integral part of a Statewide strategy to combat the deleterious effects of ocean pollution, and can contribute to the goal of achieving a pollution free environment with the hope that in the future, cleanups of this nature will no longer be required; c. "Adopt a beach" programs, which provide for citizen cleanups of beaches and shores of debris, litter, floatable waste, and other refuse, have been enthusiastically received in other states, and have proved useful in the continuing effort to remove potential pollutants from ocean waters; and d. It is in the public interest and in furtherance of the general welfare of the people of this State to establish an "Adopt a Beach" program in the Department of Environmental Protection. L.1992,c.213,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1B-15.7 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-15.7
Natural areas council; membership; terms; vacancies; reimbursement for expenses; meetings
Status: in_force

There shall be within this section a natural areas council which shall consist of 7 members. The administrative head of the section shall serve as a member, ex officio. The other 6 members shall be appointed by the Governor. First appointments shall be made so that 2 members shall serve for terms of 1 year from July 1, 1961; 2 members for terms of 2 years from July 1, 1961; and 2 members for terms of 3 years from July 1, 1961. Subsequent appointments shall be for terms of 3 years. The appointed members of the council shall be either professional naturalists or persons who have a demonstrated interest in the preservation of natural lands and wild life. The Governor shall fill any vacancy in the appointed membership of the council for the unexpired portion of the term. The members of the council shall serve without compensation. They may be reimbursed for expenses necessarily incident to their duties. The council shall meet at least once every 6 months and at such other times as the commissioner may determine. A meeting of the council shall be called by the commissioner when requested by 3 members of the council. The administrative head of the section shall serve as secretary of the council. L.1961, c. 51, p. 526, s. 4, eff. June 3, 1961.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1G-21.2 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1G / Section 1G-21.2
Immunity from liability
Status: in_force

2. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 21 of P.L.1971, c.418 (C.13:1G-21) to the contrary, an owner of a handgun, rifle, shotgun, skeet shooting or trapshooting range in this State shall be immune from liability where the liability is based upon noise resulting from normal operation of the range in any civil proceeding, or in any proceeding brought pursuant to the "Noise Control Act of 1971," P.L.1971, c.418 (C.13:1G-1 et seq.). Nothing in this section shall be deemed to grant immunity to any person causing damage by his willful, wanton, or grossly negligent act of commission or omission. L.1991,c.391,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 13:12-6 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-6
Title to shares of stock of canal and banking company transferred to Department in trust
Status: in_force

The title to the shares of capital stock of the canal and banking company acquired or to be acquired by the State of New Jersey, under and by virtue of the agreement entered into under the authority of the act entitled "An act to authorize the acquisition by the State of the Morris canal (as defined in this act), in whole or in part, and all the stock of the Morris Canal and Banking Company and the rights of all stockholders in said company in said canal property and water rights, and all or any part of the right, title and interest of the Lehigh Valley Railroad Company in said canal property and water rights by virtue of its lease of said canal from the Morris Canal and Banking Company, or otherwise; to provide for a commission authorized to negotiate and agree upon terms of settlement with the Morris Canal and Banking Company and the Lehigh Valley Railroad Company, in relation to the said canal property and water rights, and to vest in said commission certain powers necessary for carrying out the terms of settlement and to make such other provisions as may be necessary to effectuate the objects aforesaid," approved March eleven, one thousand nine hundred and twenty-two (L.1922, c. 212, p. 367), and the title to the shares of capital stock of the canal and banking company, acquired or to be acquired by the State of New Jersey pursuant to the provisions of the act entitled "An act concerning and regulating the acquisition and taking of shares of the capital stock of the Morris Canal and Banking Company by the State of New Jersey, or any agent thereof, providing a procedure and the manner of making compensation therefor," approved March nineteen, one thousand nine hundred and twenty-three (L.1923, c. 112, p. 210), and the act entitled "A supplement to an act entitled "An act concerning and regulating the acquisition and taking of shares of the capital stock of the Morris Canal and Banking Company by the State of New Jersey, or any agent thereof, providing a procedure and the manner of making compensation therefor,' approved March nineteen, one thousand nine hundred and twenty-three," approved March eight, one thousand nine hundred and twenty-four (L.1924, c. 80, p. 156), and vested in the Board of Conservation and Development in trust for the State of New Jersey by section one of the act entitled "An act vesting in the Board of Conservation and Development in trust for the State of New Jersey, the title to the shares of capital stock of the Morris Canal and Banking Company now held or that may hereafter be acquired by the State of New Jersey and providing that the members of said board shall be eligible to serve as directors of said company," approved March nineteen, one thousand nine hundred and twenty-three (L.1923, c. 110, sec. 1, p. 208), is hereby transferred to and vested in the Department of Conservation and Economic Development in trust for the State of New Jersey. Amended by L.1948, c. 448, p. 1791, s. 14.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1B-15.12a9 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-15.12a9
Designation and regulation of classifications and uses of land within system
Status: in_force

The department shall designate and regulate those classifications and uses of lands within the system as it shall deem proper to effectuate the purposes of this act and the act to which this act is a supplement, such that the New Jersey Natural Areas System shall include: a. Areas of limited public access which are dedicated and restricted to ecological research and study, wherein the only permissible development shall be that of temporary, unobtrusive structures erected for scientific purposes and later removed; b. Areas which provide opportunities for public interpretation of the natural processes, flora and fauna of this State, wherein the development of nature trails and educational facilities shall be permitted; c. Areas of minimal interference by man wherein those recreational activities at those levels, to be determined by the department, which will not have serious or long-term effects on natural values and processes shall be permitted. L.1975, c. 363, s. 10, eff. March 3, 1976.
N.J. Stat. § 13:19-8 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 19 / Section 19-8
Declaration of completeness of application
Status: in_force

8. a. Within 20 working days following receipt of an application, the commissioner shall issue a notification to the applicant in writing regarding its completeness. The commissioner may declare the application to be complete for filing or may notify the applicant of specific deficiencies. The commissioner, within 15 days following the receipt of additional information to correct deficiencies, shall issue a notification to the applicant of the completeness of the amended application. The application shall not be considered to be filed until it has been declared complete by the commissioner. b. The commissioner, within 15 days of declaring the application complete for filing, shall set a date for either a public hearing or a public comment period. The date for the public hearing or the start of the public comment period shall be set not later than 60 days after the application is declared complete for filing. L.1973,c.185,s.8; amended 1993,c.190,s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1E-99.134e — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1E / Section 1E-99.134e
Superseding State regulation of single-use utensils, condiments, over municipality, county.
Status: in_force

5. a. A municipality or county shall not adopt any rule, regulation, code or ordinance concerning the regulation or prohibition of single-use utensils or condiments after the effective date of P.L.2025, c.298 (C.13:1E-99.134a et al.). b. The provisions of P.L.2025, c.298 (C.13:1E-99.134a et al.) shall supersede and preempt any municipal or county rule, regulation, code, or ordinance concerning the provision of single-use utensils or condiments by food service businesses that was enacted prior to the effective date of P.L.2025, c.298 (C.13:1E-99.134a et al.). L.2025, c.298, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 13:8C-39 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 8C / Section 8C-39
Grant to qualifying tax exempt nonprofit organization for farmland.
Status: in_force

39. a. The committee may provide a grant to a qualifying tax exempt nonprofit organization for up to 50% of the cost of acquisition of (1) a development easement on farmland, provided that the terms of any such development easement shall be approved by the committee, or (2) fee simple title to farmland, which shall be offered for resale or lease with an agricultural deed restriction, as determined by the committee, and any proceeds received from a resale shall be dedicated for farmland preservation purposes and the State's pro rata share of any such proceeds shall be deposited in the Garden State Farmland Preservation Trust Fund to be used for the purposes of that fund. b. The value of a development easement or fee simple title shall be established by two appraisals conducted on each parcel and certified by the committee. The appraisals shall be conducted by independent professional appraisers selected by the qualifying tax exempt nonprofit organization and approved by the committee from among members of recognized organizations of real estate appraisers. c. The appraisals shall determine the fair market value of the fee simple title to the parcel, as well as the fair market value of the parcel for agricultural purposes. The difference between the two values shall represent an appraisal of the value of the parcel for nonagricultural purposes, which shall be the value of the development easement. d. Any grant provided to a qualifying tax exempt nonprofit organization pursuant to this section shall not exceed 50% of the appraised value of the development easement, or of the fee simple title in the case of fee simple acquisitions, plus up to 50% of any costs incurred including but not limited to the costs of surveys, appraisals, and title insurance. e. The appraisals conducted pursuant to this section or the fair market value of land restricted to agricultural use shall not be used to increase the assessment and taxation of agricultural land pursuant to the "Farmland Assessment Act of 1964," P.L.1964, c.48 (C.54:4-23.1 et seq.). f. To qualify to receive a grant pursuant to this section, the applicant shall: (1) demonstrate that it has the resources to match the grant requested; and (2) in the case of the acquisition of a development easement, agree not to convey the development easement except to the federal government, the State, a local government unit, or another qualifying tax exempt nonprofit organization, for farmland preservation purposes. g. (1) In deciding whether to award a grant to a qualifying tax exempt nonprofit organization pursuant to this section, the committee may also include as additional factors for consideration the presence of a historic building or structure on the land and the willingness of the landowner to preserve that building or structure, but only if the committee first adopts, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), rules and regulations implementing this subsection. The committee may, by rule or regulation adopted pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," assign any such weight it deems appropriate to be given to these factors. (2) For the purposes of this subsection: "historic building or structure," in the context of the grant program for qualifying tax exempt nonprofit organizations to acquire development easements on farmland for farmland preservation purposes, means the same as that term is defined pursuant to subsection c. of section 2 of P.L.2001, c.405 (C.13:8C-40.2); and "historic building or structure," in the context of the grant program for qualifying tax exempt nonprofit organizations to acquire fee simple titles to farmland for farmland preservation purposes, means the same as that term is defined pursuant to subsection c. of section 1 of P.L.2001, c.405 (C.13:8C-40.1). L.1999,c.152,s.39; amended 2001, c.405, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1K-42 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1K / Section 1K-42
Rules, regulations; temporary waivers.
Status: in_force

7. a. The Department of Environmental Protection shall adopt, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), rules and regulations, as appropriate, to implement the provisions of this act. b. The department shall have the authority to temporarily waive the provisions of this act on a case by case basis if it is determined by the department to be necessary to meet the construction and reconstruction need as a result of a declared state of emergency. The waiver, once granted by the department, shall expire within one year after receipt of the waiver. L.2007, c.113, s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 13:9-1 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-1
Forest fire service established
Status: in_force

The Department of Environmental Protection shall maintain a forest fire service for the protection of forests, and property adjacent thereto, wherever the department shall determine the necessity therefor. Amended by L.1981, c. 369, s. 11, eff. Dec. 30, 1981.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1E-48.16b — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1E / Section 1E-48.16b
Rules, regulations.
Status: in_force

11. a. The Commissioner of Environmental Protection, in consultation with the Commissioner of Health and Senior Services and pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), shall adopt rules and regulations to effectuate the purposes of section 10 of P.L.2006, c.99 (C.13:1E-48.16a). b. Notwithstanding any provision of P.L.1968, c.410 to the contrary, the commissioner shall adopt, immediately upon filing with the Office of Administrative Law and no later than the 90th day after the effective date of this act, such regulations as the commissioner deems necessary to implement the provisions of section 10 of P.L.2006, c.99 (C.13:1E-48.16a), which shall be effective until the adoption of rules and regulations pursuant to subsection a. of this section and may be amended, adopted or readopted by the commissioner in accordance with the requirements of P.L.1968, c.410. L.2006, c.99, s.11.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1E-99.94 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1E / Section 1E-99.94
Short title.
Status: in_force

1. P.L.2007, c.347 (C.13:1E-99.94 et seq.) shall be known and may be cited as the "Electronic Waste Management Act." L.2008, c.130, s.21; amended 2008, c.130, s.21; 2016, c.87, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1B-15.160 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-15.160
Pamphlet of information published
Status: in_force

2. Within one year of the effective date of this act, the Department of Environmental Protection shall publish and make available to the public at all State offices a pamphlet which shall contain , to the greatest extent possible, information on the location, available facilities and activities, operating hours, admission fees, parking fees, and phone numbers of the areas included on the inventory established pursuant to section 1 of this act, together with any maps or indexes and any other information deemed helpful to facilitate the use of the areas. The department shall annually update the information contained in the pamphlet to provide the public with the most comprehensive and current information on the resources described in section 1 of this act. L.1997,c.64,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1E-118 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1E / Section 1E-118
Rate schedule; amendment of tariff
Status: in_force

a. The Board of Public Utilities shall, in accordance with the provisions of the "Solid Waste Utility Control Act of 1970" (P.L.1970, c. 40; C. 48:13A-1 et seq.), establish an equitable rate schedule based upon weight for the solid waste disposed of at all solid waste facilities required to install scales pursuant to this act. b. In instances where solid waste to be disposed is of substantially higher or lower density than normal, the solid waste facility shall weigh the waste, but the board, at its discretion, or upon petition, may require the amendment of any tariff to provide for rates based on factors in addition to weight. L.1983, c. 93, s. 2.
N.J. Stat. § 13:16-1 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 16 / Section 16-1
Short title
Status: in_force

This act may be cited as the "State Economic Development Assistance Act of 1966." L.1966, c. 130, s. 1, eff. June 17, 1966.
N.J. Stat. § 13:20-21 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 20 / Section 20-21
Guidelines, instructions to local government units.
Status: in_force

23. Within 10 days after the date of enactment of this act, the Department of Community Affairs, in consultation with the Department of Environmental Protection, shall provide guidelines and instructions to all local government units located wholly or partially within the preservation area with respect to the processing, review, and enforcement of applications for development after the date of enactment of this act and before adoption of the regional master plan. L.2004,c.120,s.23.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1K-41 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1K / Section 1K-41
Violations, penalties, civil actions.
Status: in_force

6. a. Any person who violates this act shall be subject to a civil penalty of $500 for the first offense and $1,000 for the second or subsequent offense, to be collected in a civil action by a summary proceeding under the "Penalty Enforcement Law of 1999," P.L.1999, c.274 (C.2A:58-10 et seq.). If the violation is of a continuing nature, each day during which it continues shall constitute an additional, separate and distinct offense. b. The Department of Environmental Protection may institute a civil action for injunctive relief to enforce this act and to prohibit and prevent a violation of this act, and the court may proceed in the action in a summary manner. L.2007, c.113, s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 13:9-44.7 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-44.7
Throwing or dropping object within forest likely to cause wildfire
Status: in_force

No person shall throw or drop any object within forests which is likely to cause a wildfire, including but not limited to a lighted cigarette, lighted cigar, match or live ashes. L.1981, c. 369, s. 7, eff. Dec. 30, 1981.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1D-139 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1D / Section 1D-139
Regulated universe of business entities
Status: in_force

2. a. The generally equivalent universe of employers, entities, establishments, or facilities identified in the rules and regulations adopted by the Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to subsection b. of section 1 of this act shall be the regulated universe of business entities, employers, industrial establishments, industrial facilities, or private firms subject to the provisions of P.L.1991, c.235 (C.13:1D-35 et seq.), P.L.1983, c.330 (C.13:1K-6 et seq.), P.L.1984, c.210 (C.13:1K-15 et seq.), P.L.1993, c.381 (C.58:28-1 et seq.), P.L.1983, c.315 (C.34:5A-1 et seq.), or P.L.1986, c.142 (C.52:27D-222 et seq.) upon the operative date of the regulations. b. The department shall ensure that the categories of employers, entities, establishments, or facilities regulated pursuant to the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to section 1 of this act are consistent with those regulated prior to the effective date of this act. No business entities, employers, industrial establishments, industrial facilities, or private firms shall be subject to, or excluded from the provisions of P.L.1991, c.235 (C.13:1D-35 et seq.), P.L.1983, c.330 (C.13:1K-6 et seq.), P.L.1984, c.210 (C.13:1K-15 et seq.), P.L.1993, c.381 (C.58:28-1 et seq.), P.L.1983, c.315 (C.34:5A-1 et seq.), or P.L.1986, c.142 (C.52:27D-222 et seq.) solely as a result of the replacement of the Standard Industrial Classification codes with the North American Industrial Classification System of codes. L.2003,c.157,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1E-125.3 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1E / Section 1E-125.3
Site plan approval required.
Status: in_force

3. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law to the contrary, any person who undertakes the closure of a legacy landfill, or the owner or operator of a closed sanitary landfill facility, who accepts for any reason, solid waste, recyclable material, contaminated soil, cover material, wastewater treatment residual material, dredge material, construction debris, or any other waste or material shall apply for and obtain site plan approval pursuant to the provisions of the "Municipal Land Use Law," P.L.1975, c.291 (C.40:55D-1 et seq.). L.2013, c.69, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 13:20-10 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 20 / Section 20-10
Goals of regional master plan.
Status: in_force

10. a. The goal of the regional master plan with respect to the entire Highlands Region shall be to protect and enhance the significant values of the resources thereof in a manner which is consistent with the purposes and provisions of this act. b. The goals of the regional master plan with respect to the preservation area shall be to: (1) protect, restore, and enhance the quality and quantity of surface and ground waters therein; (2) preserve extensive and, to the maximum extent possible, contiguous areas of land in its natural state, thereby ensuring the continuation of a Highlands environment which contains the unique and significant natural, scenic, and other resources representative of the Highlands Region; (3) protect the natural, scenic, and other resources of the Highlands Region, including but not limited to contiguous forests, wetlands, vegetated stream corridors, steep slopes, and critical habitat for fauna and flora; (4) preserve farmland and historic sites and other historic resources; (5) preserve outdoor recreation opportunities, including hunting and fishing, on publicly owned land; (6) promote conservation of water resources; (7) promote brownfield remediation and redevelopment; (8) promote compatible agricultural, horticultural, recreational, and cultural uses and opportunities within the framework of protecting the Highlands environment; and (9) prohibit or limit to the maximum extent possible construction or development which is incompatible with preservation of this unique area. c. The goals of the regional master plan with respect to the planning area shall be to: (1) protect, restore, and enhance the quality and quantity of surface and ground waters therein; (2) preserve to the maximum extent possible any environmentally sensitive lands and other lands needed for recreation and conservation purposes; (3) protect and maintain the essential character of the Highlands environment; (4) preserve farmland and historic sites and other historic resources; (5) promote the continuation and expansion of agricultural, horticultural, recreational, and cultural uses and opportunities; (6) preserve outdoor recreation opportunities, including hunting and fishing, on publicly owned land; (7) promote conservation of water resources; (8) promote brownfield remediation and redevelopment; (9) encourage, consistent with the State Development and Redevelopment Plan and smart growth strategies and principles, appropriate patterns of compatible residential, commercial, and industrial development, redevelopment, and economic growth, in or adjacent to areas already utilized for such purposes, and discourage piecemeal, scattered, and inappropriate development, in order to accommodate local and regional growth and economic development in an orderly way while protecting the Highlands environment from the individual and cumulative adverse impacts thereof; and (10) promote a sound, balanced transportation system that is consistent with smart growth strategies and principles and which preserves mobility in the Highlands Region. L.2004,c.120,s.10.
N.J. Stat. § 13:19-1 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 19 / Section 19-1
Short title
Status: in_force

This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Coastal Area Facility Review Act." L.1973, c. 185, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1D-64 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1D / Section 1D-64
"Antifreeze" defined.
Status: in_force

1. As used in this act: "Antifreeze" means any substance intended for use as the cooling medium, or to be added to the cooling liquid, in the cooling system of internal combustion engines to prevent freezing of the cooling liquid or to lower its freezing point. L.2009, c.277, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 13:8C-13 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 8C / Section 8C-13
Investment of moneys, funds in the trust
Status: in_force

13. The State and all public officers, governmental units and agencies thereof, all banks, trust companies, savings banks and institutions, building and loan associations, savings and loan associations, investment companies, and other persons carrying on a banking business, all insurance companies, insurance associations and other persons carrying on an insurance business, and all executors, administrators, guardians, trustees and other fiduciaries may legally invest any sinking funds, moneys or other funds belonging to them or within their control in any bonds, notes or other obligations issued pursuant to this act, and the bonds, notes or other obligations shall be authorized security for any and all public deposits. L.1999,c.152,s.13.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1J-4 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1J / Section 1J-4
Violation; penalty; injunction
Status: in_force

a. A person who violates this act shall be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000.00, to be collected in accordance with the provisions of "the penalty enforcement law" (N.J.S. 2A:58-1 et seq.). If the violation is of a continuing nature, each day during which it continues shall constitute an additional, separate and distinct offense. b. In addition to the penalty provided above, if a person violates this act, the attorney general may seek injunctive relief to prohibit and prevent the violation. L.1981, c. 130, s. 4, eff. May 4, 1981.
N.J. Stat. § 13:17-59 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 17 / Section 17-59
Appeal from assessment or award; enforcement of order or judgment
Status: in_force

The owner of any property assessed for benefits or awarded damages incident to any improvement under this act may, within 30 days after confirmation of such assessment or award, appeal from the same to the Appellate Division of the Superior Court by serving written notice of such appeal upon the tax collector and a duplicate upon the appropriate officer of the commission, either personally or by leaving the same at his office or place of abode. The court shall determine whether or not the record contains substantial evidence that the assessment or award appealed from is just and fair, and if not shall make an order correcting the same, or, if the assessment or award is sustained shall so order. The determination shall be by order or judgment for the amount determined and shall be enforced in an appropriate manner pursuant to procedures set forth in Revised Statutes 40:56-57, as amended. The commission may proceed with the prosecution and completion of the improvement and the issuing of bonds and other indebtedness in connection with said improvements notwithstanding any such appeal. L.1968, c. 404, s. 58.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1F-30 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1F / Section 1F-30
Immunity from liability of commercial pesticide applicator
Status: in_force

12. A commercial pesticide applicator shall not be liable to any person for damages resulting from the application of a pesticide at a school if the damages are solely due to the failure of the local school board, the board of trustees of a charter school, or the principal or chief administrator of a private school, as appropriate, to provide the notice required prior to the application of a pesticide pursuant to the provisions of section 7, 8, 9, or 10 of P.L.2002, c.117 (C.13:1F-25, C.13:1F-26, C.13:1F-27 or C.13:1F-28). L.2002,c.117,s.12.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1I-7 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1I / Section 1I-7
Severability
Status: in_force

If any provision of this act or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid, the remainder of the act and the application of such provision to persons or circumstances other than those to which it is held invalid, shall not be affected thereby. L.1973, c. 39, s. 7.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1B-15.154 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-15.154
Endangered plant species list
Status: in_force

Within one year of the effective date of this act, the Division of Parks and Forestry in the Department of Environmental Protection shall, on the basis of research and investigations and other available scientific data on plant species, and with the benefit of public comment, develop and adopt, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), a list of plant species occurring in the State which are endangered, either by the destruction, drastic modification, or severe curtailment of their habitat; their over-collection for aesthetic, commercial, educational, recreational, or scientific purposes; the effect on them of disease, pollution, or predation; or any other factor or combination of factors, natural or man-made. L.1989, c.56, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 13:13-12.6 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13 / Section 13-12.6
Lease of canal lands
Status: in_force

The Department of Conservation and Development is empowered to lease or, in its discretion, use as residence for its employees connected with the maintenance of said canal, such canal lands and dwellings as will not interfere with the operation of the same as herein provided and the Department of Conservation and Development is empowered to lease, for industrial or other purposes, such canal lands as may, in the opinion of the department, be suitable for such use and as will not, in the opinion of the department, unreasonably interfere with the use of said canal as a source of industrial water supply and for recreational and park purposes as hereinafter provided for. L.1944, c. 272, p. 660, s. 6.
N.J. Stat. § 13:9B-8 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 9B / Section 9B-8
Letter of interpretation
Status: in_force

a. A person proposing to engage in a regulated activity in a freshwater wetland or in an activity which requires a transition area waiver may, prior to applying for a freshwater wetlands permit or transition area waiver, request from the department a letter of interpretation to establish that the site of the proposed activity is located in a freshwater wetland or transition area. b. Within 20 days after receipt of a request for a letter of interpretation, the department may require the submission of any additional information necessary to issue the letter of interpretation. c. If no additional information is required, the department shall issue a letter of interpretation within 30 days after receiving the request. d. If additional information is required the department shall issue a letter of interpretation within 45 days after receipt of the information. e. The department may require an applicant for a letter of interpretation to perform and submit to the department an onsite inspection to determine or verify the general location of the freshwater wetland boundary and the applicable transition area. This inspection shall be subject to approval and verification by the department. If the department determines that onsite inspection by the department is necessary, the department shall make the inspection. If an on-site inspection is required by the department the time specified in this section for issuance of the letter of interpretation shall be extended by 45 days. f. If a person requesting the letter has not made a reasonable good faith effort to provide the department with information sufficient to make a determination, the department shall issue a letter of interpretation requiring the application for a freshwater wetlands permit or transition area waiver. g. A person applying for a letter of interpretation may also submit a report of an onsite freshwater wetlands delineation and receive within the time specified in this section a letter of interpretation verifying the actual freshwater wetlands and transition area boundaries. h. The department may charge a fee not to exceed the costs for reviewing the information submitted, conducting on-site inspections pursuant to subsection e. of this section, and for issuing a letter of interpretation. i. Any person who requests a letter of interpretation pursuant to the provisions of this act and does not receive a response from the department within the deadlines imposed in this section shall not be entitled to assume that the site of the proposed activity which was the subject of the request for a letter of interpretation is not in a freshwater wetland. A person who receives a letter of interpretation pursuant to this section shall be entitled to rely on the determination of the department, except as provided in subsection j. of this section. j. The department shall transmit to the United States Environmental Protection Agency a copy of any letter of interpretation determining that the site of a proposed regulated activity is not in a freshwater wetland. Any letter of interpretation which determines that the site of a proposed regulated activity is not in a freshwater wetlands shall be subject to review, modification, or revocation by the United States Environmental Protection Agency. k. The department shall publish in the bulletin of the department a list indicating the status of each application for a permit submitted to the department pursuant to the provisions of this act. L. 1987, c. 156, s. 8.
N.J. Stat. § 13:18A-36 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 18A / Section 18A-36
Registry of development credits
Status: in_force

a. The board shall establish and maintain a Registry of Pinelands Development Credits, which shall include: (1) The name and address of every owner to whom a pinelands development credit certificate is issued pursuant to section 6 of this act, the date of its issuance, the municipal tax lot and block identification of the parcels of land to which the pinelands development credit has been assigned, the number of pinelands development credits or fraction thereof assigned to each parcel, the total number of pinelands development credits assigned, and the total acreage to which pinelands development credits have been assigned; (2) The name and address of every person to whom a pinelands development credit is sold or otherwise conveyed, the date of the conveyance, and the consideration, if any, received therefor; (3) The name and address of any person who has pledged a pinelands development credit as security on any loan or other obligation, the name and address of the lender, and the date, amount and term of the loan or obligation; (4) The name and address of any person who has redeemed a pinelands development credit, the location of the land to which the credit was transferred, and the date this redemption was made; and (5) An annual enumeration of the total number of pinelands development credits purchased and transferred, listing the municipality in which the land for which each pinelands development credit was issued is located, and the municipality to which the pinelands development credit was transferred. b. No person shall purchase or otherwise acquire, encumber, or redeem any pinelands development credit without recording that fact, within 10 business days thereof, with the bank. c. The board shall make available in the form of an annual report the information included in the registry to each county and municipality located in whole or in part in the pinelands area, and, upon request, pertinent information to any other person. The first annual report shall be submitted to the Governor and Legislature and shall be made available to the public on the first anniversary of the effective date of this act. L. 1985, c. 310, s. 7, eff. Aug. 28, 1985.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1E-99.37 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1E / Section 1E-99.37
Statewide Mandatory Source Separation and Recycling Program Fund
Status: in_force

a. The "Statewide Mandatory Source Separation and Recycling Program Fund" is established as a special account in the Department of the Treasury. The fund shall be administered by the State Treasurer and shall be the depository of all moneys appropriated by the Legislature pursuant to this 1987 amendatory and supplementary or any subsequent act for the purposes of assisting counties and municipalities in the implementation of the county and municipal recycling program requirements of sections 3, 4 and 6 of this amendatory and supplementary act, and for studies of markets for recyclable materials as provided in section 48 of this amendatory and supplementary act. b. The moneys in the fund shall be allocated and used to provide State aid to counties and municipalities for implementing the recycling program requirements of sections 3, 4 and 6 of this amendatory and supplementary act. The amount of this State aid shall be calculated based on the proportion which the housing units of a county or municipality bears to the total housing units in the State, except that no municipality shall receive less than .001% of the amount apportioned to aid all municipalities. Total housing units shall be determined using the most recent federal decennial population estimates for New Jersey and its municipalities filed in the office of the Secretary of State. c. Within 30 days of the effective date of this amendatory and supplementary act, the State Treasurer shall pay and distribute to the chief fiscal officer of every county and municipality in this State, from moneys in the "Statewide Mandatory Source Separation and Recycling Program Fund," an amount equal to the local government unit's proportionate share of the State aid as calculated pursuant to subsection b. of this section. L. 1987, c. 102, s. 45.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1E-99.21f — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1E / Section 1E-99.21f
Rules, regulations.
Status: in_force

13. The Department of Environmental Protection shall, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," adopt rules and regulations necessary to implement sections 5 through 11 of P.L.1989, c.151 (C.13:1E-99.21a through C.13:1E-99.21e and C.4:24-22.1). L.1989,c.151,s.13; amended 1997, c.236, s.34.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1D-31 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1D / Section 1D-31
Application for construction permit; approval conditioning or disapproval; time period
Status: in_force

The department shall approve, condition or disapprove an application for a construction permit within 90 days following the date that the application is complete, except that this time period may be extended for a 30-day period by the mutual consent of the applicant and the department, provided that the department request the applicant for such an extension at least 15 days prior to the expiration date for the approval, conditioning or disapproval of such an application. L.1975, c. 232, s. 3.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1K-15 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1K / Section 1K-15
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this act: a. "Hazardous substances" means those elements and compounds, including petroleum products, which are defined as such by the Department of Environmental Protection, after public hearing, and which shall be consistent to the maximum extent possible with, and which shall include, the list of hazardous substances adopted by the federal Environmental Protection Agency pursuant to Section 311 of the "Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972," Pub.L. 92-500 (33 U.S.C. s. 1321), as amended, and the list of toxic pollutants designated by Congress or the Environmental Protection Agency pursuant to Section 307 of that act (33 U.S.C. s. 1317); except that sewage and sewage sludge shall not be considered as hazardous substances for the purposes of this act. b. "Hazardous discharge" means a discharge of a hazardous substance required to be reported to the Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1976, c. 141 (C. 58:10-23.11 et seq.) and any rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto, but shall not include such a hazardous discharge reported to the department prior to the effective date of this act. c. "Industrial establishment" means any place of business engaged in operations which involve the generation, manufacture, refining, transportation, treatment, storage, handling, or disposal of hazardous substances on-site, above or below ground, and having a primary Standard Industrial Classification number within Major Group Numbers 22-39 inclusive, 46-49 inclusive, 51, 55, 75 or 76 as designated in the Standard Industrial Classification manual prepared by the Office of Management and Budget in the Executive Office of the President of the United States; and including any other places of business which the Department of Environmental Protection may by regulation prescribe. The department may, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c. 410 (C. 52:14B-1 et seq.), exempt certain sub-groups within the Standard Industrial Classification major group numbers listed in this subsection upon a finding that the operation of the industrial establishment does not pose a risk to public health and safety. L.1984, c. 210, s. 1, eff. Dec. 10, 1984.
N.J. Stat. § 13:19-21 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 19 / Section 19-21
Severability
Status: in_force

If any provision of this act or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid, the remainder of the act and the application of such provision to persons or circumstances other than those to which it is held invalid, shall not be affected thereby. L.1973, c. 185, s. 21.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1E-105 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1E / Section 1E-105
Sanitary landfill facility contingency fund
Status: in_force

The Sanitary Landfill Facility Contingency Fund (hereinafter referred to as "the fund" ) is established as a nonlapsing, revolving fund in the Department of Environmental Protection. The fund shall be administered by the department, and shall be credited with all tax revenues collected by the division pursuant to section 5 of this supplementary act. Interest received on moneys in the fund shall be credited to the fund. L.1981, c. 306, s. 6.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1E-225 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1E / Section 1E-225
Local Tire Management Program.
Status: in_force

4. a. There is established in the Department of Environmental Protection a Local Tire Management Program for the proper cleanup of abandoned tire piles and to provide grants to counties and municipalities for proper cleanup of abandoned tire piles within their respective jurisdictions. b. The department may enter any property, facility, premises or site for the purpose of conducting inspections, sampling of soil or water, copying or photocopying documents or records, and otherwise determining if tires may be illegally accumulated. c. The department shall recover to the use of the Tire Management and Cleanup Fund from the site owner or the person responsible for the accumulation of tires at the site, jointly and severally, all sums expended from the fund to manage tires at an illegal waste tire site, except that the department may decline to pursue such recovery if it finds the amount involved too small or the likelihood of recovery too uncertain. d. The department may impose a lien on the real property on which the waste tire site is located equal to the estimated cost to bring the tire site into compliance, including attorney's fees and court costs. An owner whose property has such a lien imposed may release that property from a lien claimed under this subsection by filing with the clerk of the Superior Court a cash or surety bond, payable to the department in the amount of the estimated cost of bringing the tire site into compliance with department rules, including attorney's fees and court costs, or the value of the property after the abatement action is complete, whichever is less. e. This section does not limit the use of other remedies available to the department. f. The Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Protection may adopt any rules and regulations necessary for the implementation of this section. L.2004,c.46,s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 13:19-47 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 19 / Section 19-47
Short title.
Status: in_force

1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Shore Tourism and Ocean Protection from Offshore Oil and Gas Act" or "STOP Offshore Oil and Gas Act." L.2018, c.7, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1E-99.70 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1E / Section 1E-99.70
Solid waste collector not to collect certain used batteries
Status: in_force

12. a. No solid waste collector registered pursuant to sections 4 and 5 of P.L.1970, c.39 (C.13:1E-4 and 13:1E-5) shall, at any time, knowingly collect used mercuric oxide batteries, used nickel-cadmium rechargeable batteries or used sealed lead rechargeable batteries placed for collection and disposal as solid waste. b. A solid waste collector may refuse to collect the contents of a solid waste container containing a visible quantity of used mercuric oxide batteries or used rechargeable batteries. L.1991,c.521,s.12.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1E-128.2 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1E / Section 1E-128.2
Disclosure, submission requirements.
Status: in_force

2. Notwithstanding any provision of section 2 of P.L.1983, c.392 (C.13:1E-127) or section 3 of P.L.1983, c.392 (C.13:1E-128), or any rules or regulations adopted pursuant thereto, to the contrary, a business concern that is a secondary business activity corporation which is listed in the disclosure statement of an applicant or a permittee as required pursuant to P.L.1983, c.392 (C.13:1E-126 et seq.), and that is not the applicant or permittee, shall not be required to disclose or submit any more information than that which is required of a secondary business activity corporation that is an applicant or a permittee, as provided pursuant to paragraphs (a) through (h) of subsection e. of section 2 of P.L.1983, c.392 (C.13:1E-127), and, as applicable, subsections b. and d. of section 3 of P.L.1983, c.392 (C.13:1E-128) and sections 4 and 5 of P.L.1983, c.392 (C.13:1E-129 and C.13:1E-130). L.2009, c.253, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1F-2 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1F / Section 1F-2
Legislative findings
Status: in_force

New Jersey, as the most urban State in the Nation, must be especially alert to any possibilities of disturbing natural ecological balance. It is essential to coordinate the activities of State agencies involved in the use of pesticides and, in addition, to formulate State policies regulating the use, transportation, storage, sale and disposal of pesticides and their containers. This requires consideration of many factors, including long term effects on the environment, as well as the safety and effectiveness of pesticides. The Legislature finds and declares that pesticides have been of value in preventing the outbreak of diseases and insuring bountiful production of agricultural crops, however, indiscriminate use of pesticides in this State would constitute a serious threat to the environment; and that this threat can be eliminated only by the adoption and enforcement of regulations governing the sale, use and application of all pesticides. L.1971, c. 176, s. 2, eff. June 1, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1K-30 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1K / Section 1K-30
Violations; penalties
Status: in_force

a. If any person violates any of the provisions of sections 4 through 8 of this act or any rule, regulation or order promulgated or issued pursuant thereto, the department may institute a civil action in a court of competent jurisdiction for injunctive or any other appropriate relief to prohibit and prevent this violation and the court may proceed in the action in a summary manner. b. Any person who violates the provisions of sections 4 through 8 of this act or any rule, regulation or order promulgated pursuant thereto is liable to a civil administrative penalty of not more than $10,000.00 for the first offense, not more than $20,000.00 for the second offense, and up to $50,000.00 for the third and each subsequent offense. If the violation is of a continuing nature, each day during which it continues constitutes an additional, separate and distinct offense. No civil administrative penalty shall be levied except subsequent to the notification of the violator by certified mail or personal service. The notice shall include a reference to the section of the statute, regulation, order or permit condition violated; a concise statement of the facts alleged to constitute the violation; a statement of the amount of the civil penalties to be imposed; and a statement of the violator's right to a hearing. The violator shall have 20 days from receipt of the notice within which to deliver to the commissioner a written request for a hearing. Subsequent to the hearing and upon a finding that a violation has occurred, the commissioner may issue a final order after assessing the amount of the fine specified in the notice. If no hearing is requested, the notice shall become a final order upon the expiration of the 20-day period. Payment of the penalty is due when a final order is issued or when the notice becomes a final order. The authority to levy a civil administrative penalty is in addition to all other enforcement provisions in this act, and the payment of a civil administrative penalty shall not be deemed to affect the availability of any other enforcement provision in connection with the violation for which the penalty is levied. c. The department is authorized and empowered to compromise and settle any claim for a penalty under this section in such amount in the discretion of the department as may appear appropriate and equitable under all of the circumstances, including the posting of a performance bond by the violator. d. Any person who violates any of the provisions of sections 4 through 8 of this act, or any rule, regulation, or order promulgated or issued pursuant thereto, or an administrative order issued pursuant to subsection b. of this section or a court order issued pursuant to subsection a. of this section or who fails to pay a civil administrative penalty in full pursuant to subsection b. of this section is subject, upon order of the court, to a civil penalty not to exceed $10,000.00 per day of the violation, and each day's continuance of the violation constitutes a separate and distinct violation. Any penalty imposed under this subsection may be recovered with costs in a summary proceeding pursuant to "the penalty enforcement law" (N.J.S. 2A:58-1 et seq.). The Superior Court shall have jurisdiction to enforce "the penalty enforcement law." L. 1985, c. 403, s. 12, eff. Jan. 8, 1986.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1B-13.10 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-13.10
Investigation of applications for and approval of lease, license or permit; terms and conditions; acquisition of state's interest
Status: in_force

The council shall investigate any application for a lease, license or permit in the meadowlands and if the council is satisfied that such a lease, license or permit will be in the public interest, or if the council approves the giving of a lease, license or permit in lieu of the conveyance applied for, the annual rental for the leasehold interest or the fee for the license or permit, shall be fixed based upon the fair market value of the land owned by the State or the value of any interest the State may have in said premises at the time of the lease, license or permit, upon such terms and conditions as the council may deem appropriate. In determining such annual rental the Council shall take into account the actions of a claimant under color of title who in good faith made improvements or paid taxes, or both, on the lands in question. The lessee shall have the option of acquiring, if the council approves, a conveyance of the State's interest at any time during the term of the lease or any extension. In fixing the consideration for said conveyance, the council and the appropriate State officers shall determine the fair market value of the property and the State's interest therein at the start of the lease and shall give a reasonable credit for the rental paid by the lessee during the term of the lease or any extension thereof. L.1968, c. 404, s. 96. Amended by L.1973, c. 335, s. 5, eff. Dec. 27, 1973.
N.J. Stat. § 13:20-12 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 20 / Section 20-12
Additional contents of regional master plan.
Status: in_force

12. In addition to the contents of the regional master plan described in section 11 of this act, the plan shall also include, with respect to the preservation area, a land use capability map and a comprehensive statement of policies for planning and managing the development and use of land in the preservation area, which shall be based upon, comply with, and implement the environmental standards adopted by the Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to sections 33 and 34 of this act, and the resource assessment prepared pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection a. of section 11 of this act. These policies shall include provision for implementing the regional master plan by the State and local government units in the preservation area in a manner that will ensure the continued, uniform, and consistent protection of the Highlands Region in accordance with the goals, purposes, policies, and provisions of this act, and shall include: a. a preservation zone element that identifies zones within the preservation area where development shall not occur in order to protect water resources and environmentally sensitive lands and which shall be permanently preserved through use of a variety of tools, including but not limited to land acquisition and the transfer of development rights; and b. minimum standards governing municipal and county master planning, development regulations, and other regulations concerning the development and use of land in the preservation area, including, but not limited to, standards for minimum lot sizes and stream setbacks, construction on steep slopes, maximum appropriate population densities, and regulated or prohibited uses for specific portions of the preservation area. L.2004,c.120,s.12.
N.J. Stat. § 13:17-81 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 17 / Section 17-81
Examination of accounts and books of commission by state auditor
Status: in_force

The State Auditor and his legally authorized representatives are hereby authorized and empowered from time to time to examine the accounts and books of the commission, including its receipts, disbursements, contracts, sinking funds, investments and any other matters relating to its financial standing. L.1968, c. 404, s. 79.
N.J. Stat. § 13:17-80 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 17 / Section 17-80
Contracts with municipalities or public agencies for operation of public works, improvements, facilities, etc.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission may enter into, from time to time, contract with one or more municipalities, counties or other public agencies for the operation of public improvements, works, facilities, services, or undertakings of such municipalities, counties, or agencies, or of the commission. (b) Such contracts shall specifically provide for the services or improvements to be undertaken, the fee or fees to be charged for such services or facilities, the method of apportionment of such fees among the contracting parties, persons or officers or agencies responsible for the performance of the contract and other appropriate terms and conditions of participation. (c) Such contracts shall be subject to approval by resolution of the commission and of the governing body of each participating municipality, county or other participating agency. (d) The apportionment of costs and expenses may be based upon property valuations, population, area, and of such other factors as may be provided in the contract. L.1968, c. 404, s. 78.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1D-45 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1D / Section 1D-45
Department research on pollution prevention trends
Status: in_force

11. The department shall conduct research on pollution prevention trends within each of the Standard Industrial Classification industry groups represented by priority industrial facilities. This research shall include an analysis of information contained in pollution prevention plan summaries prepared and submitted to the department by owners or operators of priority industrial facilities, and may include an analysis of pollution prevention plans. Within five years of the effective date of this act, the department shall prepare and submit to the Governor and the Legislature, and shall make available to the public, a pollution prevention profile report for each of the Standard Industrial Classification industry groups represented by priority industrial facilities that summarizes the department's research on each industry group, and, if warranted by the research, that recommends any administrative or legislative action necessary to increase pollution prevention activities at priority industrial facilities. L.1991,c.235,s.11.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1E-64 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1E / Section 1E-64
Weekly inspections by local health board or department; violations; injunction or other relief; disposition of penalties
Status: in_force

a. The local board of health or county health department, as the case may be, shall conduct weekly inspections of major hazardous waste facilities in order to determine compliance with the provisions of the registration statement or engineering design for the facility and of all relevant Federal or State laws or any rule and regulation adopted pursuant thereto. These inspections shall be conducted by the appropriate health or code enforcement official, as the case may be, shall commence with the commencement of construction of such facility, and shall continue for 30 years following the closure thereof. Prior to the commencement of operation of any major hazardous waste facility, the department, in conjunction with the Department of Health, shall provide for the training of local or county health personnel to conduct the inspections required pursuant to this section. b. In the event that any municipal or county inspection of a major hazardous waste facility discloses a violation of any law or rule and regulation adopted pursuant thereto, the local board of health or the county health department, as the case may be, may institute an action in a court of competent jurisdiction for injunctive relief to restrain the violation and for such other relief as the court shall deem proper. The court may proceed in such action in a summary manner. Neither the institution of such action nor any of the proceedings therein shall relieve any party to the proceedings from other fines or penalties prescribed by law for the violation. One-half of any penalty imposed upon the owner or operator of a major hazardous waste facility as the result of a violation disclosed in any municipal or county inspection thereof shall, the provisions of any law to the contrary notwithstanding, be awarded to the local board of health or county health department, as the case may be, which conducted the inspection. c. The department, in consultation with the commission, shall conduct or cause to be conducted a training program for municipal or county officials performing inspections of major hazardous waste facilities pursuant to this section. L.1981, c. 279, s. 16, eff. Sept. 10, 1981.
N.J. Stat. § 13:17-30 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 17 / Section 17-30
Proceedings by bondholders and trustees to protect and enforce rights
Status: in_force

Any holder of bonds issued under the provisions of this act, or of any of the coupons appertaining thereto; and the trustee or trustees under any trust agreement, except to the extent the rights herein given may be restricted by any resolution authorizing the issuance of, or any such trust agreement securing, such bonds, may, either at law or in equity, by suit, action, mandamus or other proceedings, protect and enforce any and all rights under the laws of the State or granted hereunder or under such resolution or trust agreement, and may enforce and compel the performance of all duties required by this act or by such resolution or trust agreement to be performed by the commission or by any officer, employee or agent thereof, including the fixing, charging and collecting of the rates, rents, fees and charges herein authorized and required by the provisions of such resolution or trust agreement to be fixed, established and collected. L.1968, c. 404, s. 29.
N.J. Stat. § 13:8A-53 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 8A / Section 8A-53
Powers of commissioner
Status: in_force

The commissioner, in executing this act, may do all things necessary or useful and convenient in connection with the acquisition or development of lands by the State or with the assistance of the State, including the following: a. Make arrangements for and direct (i) engineering, inspection, legal, financial, geological, hydrological and professional services, (ii) and organizational, administrative and other work and services; b. Enter on lands for the purpose of making surveys, borings, soundings or other inspections or examinations; c. Prescribe rules and regulations to implement any provisions of this act. L.1975, c. 155, s. 19, eff. July 15, 1975.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1K-40 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1K / Section 1K-40
Inapplicability of act.
Status: in_force

5. The provisions of this act shall not apply to: a. the operation, use or maintenance of railroad and railroad shipping facilities, including but not limited to, the right of way, tracks, track siding, team tracks and bridges; or b. the operation, use or maintenance of any new or existing power pole or facility owned or used, in whole or in part, by any utility company. L.2007, c.113, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1E-48.14 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1E / Section 1E-48.14
Commercial facilities
Status: in_force

a. Every existing incinerator or facility in operation as of the effective date of this act that accepts regulated medical waste for disposal shall be incorporated within the relevant district solid waste management plan required pursuant to the provisions of the "Solid Waste Management Act," P.L. 1970, c. 39 (C. 13:1E-1 et seq.), without regard to the provisions of sections 11, 14 and 15 of P.L. 1975, c. 326 (C. 13:1E-20, 13:1E-23 and 13:1E-24). b. No proposed new commercial regulated medical waste disposal facility shall be included within a district solid waste management plan prior to the submission to the Governor and the Legislature of the comprehensive State regulated medical waste management plan prepared by the departments pursuant to section 13 of this act. c. Any county may, consistent with the provisions of subsections a. and b. of this section and pursuant to the provisions of sections 11, 14 and 15 of P.L. 1975, c. 326 (C. 13:1E-20, 13:1E-23 and 13:1E-24), prepare and adopt an amendment to the district solid waste management plan to provide for the proper and safe disposal of regulated medical waste generated within the district prior to the submission to the Governor and the Legislature of the comprehensive State regulated medical waste management plan prepared by the departments pursuant to section 13 of this act. d. Prior to submission to the Governor and the Legislature of the comprehensive State regulated medical waste management plan prepared by the departments pursuant to section 13 of this act, the Department of Environmental Protection shall not consider any application for, or approve any registration statement or engineering design application required by section 5 of P.L. 1970, c. 39 (C. 13:1E-5) for, a proposed new commercial regulated medical waste disposal facility. e. Prior to submission to the Governor and the Legislature of the comprehensive State regulated medical waste management plan prepared by the departments pursuant to section 13 of this act, the provisions of any other law, ordinance, resolution, rule or regulation to the contrary notwithstanding, no State department, division, commission, authority, council, agency, board, or any other political subdivision of the State, or any county or municipality, shall consider any application for, or grant any approval, certificate, license, consent, permit or other authorization for, a proposed new commercial regulated medical waste disposal facility. f. Nothing in this section shall prohibit the granting of any State, county or municipal approval, certificate, license, consent, permit or other authorization for any proposed noncommercial incinerator or other noncommercial facility in this State that accepts regulated medical waste for disposal. L. 1989, c. 34, s. 14.
N.J. Stat. § 13:13-12.10 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13 / Section 13-12.10
Long term contracts
Status: in_force

The Division of Water Policy and Supply shall be empowered to enter into long term contracts, but not exceeding twenty-five years, for the sale of such water, provided that no contract shall be entered into unless and until the Governor shall have approved thereof in writing. L.1949, c. 168, p. 555, s. 2.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1E-99.142 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1E / Section 1E-99.142
Plastic trash bags, percentage of postconsumer recycled content increase.
Status: in_force

8. a. All plastic trash bags sold or offered for sale in the State by a manufacturer shall: (1) beginning two years after the effective date of this act, contain the following proportion of postconsumer recycled content: (a) for plastic trash bags greater than 0.70 mils thick but less than 0.80 mils thick, at least five percent; (b) for plastic trash bags greater than 0.80 mils thick but less than 1.00 mils thick, at least 10 percent; and (c) for plastic trash bags equal to or greater than 1.00 mils thick, at least 20 percent; and (2) beginning five years after the effective date of this act, contain the following proportion of postconsumer recycled content: (a) for plastic trash bags greater than 0.70 mils thick but less than 0.80 mils thick, at least 10 percent; (b) for plastic trash bags greater than 0.80 mils thick but less than 1.00 mils thick, at least 20 percent; and (c) for plastic trash bags equal to or greater than 1.00 mils thick, at least 40 percent. b. The provisions of subsection a. of this section shall not apply to a bag that is designed and manufactured to hold, store, or transport hazardous waste or regulated medical waste. For the purposes of this subsection, "hazardous waste" means any solid waste defined as hazardous waste by the department pursuant to P.L.1970, c.39 (C.13:1E-1 et seq.); and "regulated medical waste" means the same as that term is defined in section 3 of P.L.1989, c.34 (C.13:1E-48.3). L.2021, c.391, s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 13:20-19.1 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 20 / Section 20-19.1
Distribution, Highlands Protection Fund; annual budget request.
Status: in_force

4. a. Funds shall be distributed each State fiscal year from the "Highlands Protection Fund" created pursuant to section 21 of P.L.2004, c.120 (C.13:20-19) to each municipality within the Highlands Region that does not receive watershed moratorium offset aid pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1999, c.225 (C.58:29-8), but hosts watershed lands for those watershed lands, as determined by the Highlands Water Protection and Planning Council, in amounts equal to the per acre rate provided for watershed moratorium offset aid. b. The State Treasurer shall include in its annual budget request to the Governor the moneys necessary to distribute funds to those municipalities eligible for watershed property municipal aid pursuant to subsection a. of this section. The Legislature shall appropriate the necessary funds to the department for this purpose. L.2025, c.36, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1E-122 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1E / Section 1E-122
Waste generated by federal government; exemption from tariffs
Status: in_force

The tariffs established pursuant to this act shall not be levied upon the collectors or haulers of solid waste for that portion of the solid waste generated by the Federal Government or agencies thereof. The exemption from tariffs shall apply only to solid waste disposed of pursuant to contracts in effect prior to the effective date of this act. In order to qualify for an exemption from the new tariff schedule, a hauler shall certify to the board that the contract in question involves solid waste generated by the Federal Government or agencies thereof and was in effect prior to the effective date of this act. All solid waste to be disposed of pursuant to contracts which are entered into, or renewed, on or after the effective date of this act shall be subject to the provisions thereof. L.1983, c. 93, s. 6.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1I-3 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1I / Section 1I-3
Definitions
Status: in_force

For the purposes of this act, unless the context clearly requires a different meaning: a. "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Environmental Protection; b. "Department" means the Department of Environmental Protection; c. "Solid waste" means garbage, refuse, and other discarded materials resulting from industrial, commercial and agricultural operations, and from domestic and community activities, and shall include all other waste materials including liquids disposed of incident thereto; d. "Person" means and shall include corporations, companies, associations, societies, firms, partnerships and joint stock companies as well as individuals, and shall also include all political subdivisions of this State or any agencies or instrumentalities thereof. L.1973, c. 39, s. 3.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1D-101 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1D / Section 1D-101
Checklist of requirements; permit defined
Status: in_force

1. Within 180 days of the effective date of this act, the Department of Environmental Protection shall provide each applicant, or prospective applicant, for a permit to engage in a regulated activity, with a checklist of all submissions required to be made as part of a filing of a permit application with the department. A checklist shall be prepared by the department, after consultations with interested parties for each permit subject to the provisions of this act, or the department may consolidate the requirements for two or more related approvals into a single checklist. A checklist shall, with particularity, identify: the application form or forms required by the department for a completed application; any documents or other written submissions required to be filed with the application; any filing, notice, hearing or other requirement that is a precondition for review of an application by the department, including any certification of compliance therewith required by the department; and the technical manual for the permit prepared by the department pursuant to P.L.1991, c.422 (C.13:1D-111 to 13:1D-113). Checklists shall not be subject to the notice and publication requirements of the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.). Checklists shall be reviewed at least annually, and shall be updated as often as necessary. As used in this act: "Permit" means any permit, registration or license issued by the Department of Environmental Protection establishing the regulatory and management requirements for an ongoing regulated activity as authorized by federal law or the following State enactments: R.S.12:5-1 et seq.; P.L.1975, c.232 (C.13:1D-29 et seq.); the "Solid Waste Management Act," P.L.1970, c.39 (C.13:1E-1 et seq.); section 17 of P.L.1975, c.326 (C.13:1E-26); the "Comprehensive Regulated Medical Waste Management Act," P.L.1989, c.34 (C.13:1E-48.1 et al.); P.L.1989, c.151 (C.13:1E-99.21a et al.); the "New Jersey Statewide Mandatory Source Separation and Recycling Act," P.L.1987, c.102 (C.13:1E-99.11 et al.); the "Pesticide Control Act of 1971," P.L.1971, c.176 (C.13:1F-1 et seq.); the "Environmental Cleanup Responsibility Act," P.L.1983, c.330 (C.13:1K-6 et seq.); the "Toxic Catastrophe Prevention Act," P.L.1985, c.403 (C.13:1K-19 et seq.); "The Wetlands Act of 1970," P.L.1970, c.272 (C.13:9A-1 et seq.); the "Freshwater Wetlands Protection Act," P.L.1987, c.156 (C.13:9B-1 et seq.); the "Coastal Area Facility Review Act," P.L.1973, c.185 (C.13:19-1 et seq.); the "Air Pollution Control Act (1954)," P.L.1954, c.212 (C.26:2C-1 et seq.); the "Water Supply Management Act," P.L.1981, c.262 (C.58:1A-1 et seq.); P.L.1947, c.377 (C.58:4A-5 et seq.); the "Water Pollution Control Act," P.L.1977, c.74 (C.58:10A-1 et seq.); P.L.1986, c.102 (C.58:10A-21 et seq.); the "Safe Drinking Water Act," P.L.1977, c.224 (C.58:12A-1 et seq.); the "Flood Hazard Area Control Act," P.L.1962, c.19 (C.58:16A-50 et seq.). L.1991,c.421,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 13:8C-43 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 8C / Section 8C-43
Short title.
Status: in_force

1. This act shall be known, and may be cited, as the "Preserve New Jersey Act." L.2016, c.12, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1E-68 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1E / Section 1E-68
Evidence of financial responsibility; mechanism to defray closing costs and post-closure monitoring expenses
Status: in_force

The department shall require that the owner or operator of every major hazardous waste facility provide evidence of financial responsibility for the duration of the operation of the facility and establish a mechanism to defray closing costs and post-closure monitoring expenses for such period of time as may be deemed necessary by the department, whether by escrow accounts, performance bonds or otherwise. Post-closure monitoring of major hazardous waste facilities shall be assumed by the department 30 years subsequent to the closure of a particular facility. L.1981, c. 279, s. 20, eff. Sept. 10, 1981.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1E-90 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1E / Section 1E-90
Severability
Status: in_force

If any section, part, phrase, or provision of this act or the application thereof to any person be adjudged invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such judgment shall be confined in its operation to the section, part, phrase, provision, or application directly involved in the controversy in which the judgment shall have been rendered and it shall not affect or impair the validity of the remainder of this act or the application thereof to other persons. L.1981, c. 279, s. 42, eff. Sept. 10, 1981.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1E-99.53 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1E / Section 1E-99.53
Noncompliance
Status: in_force

10. a. Whenever the commissioner finds that a package or packaging component fails to comply with the provisions of this act, or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto, the commissioner may issue an order requiring the distributor or retailer, as the department deems appropriate, to remove or arrange for the removal of the entire allotment of the product packaged in the noncomplying package or packaging component from the premises, and directing that the distributor or retailer return the entire allotment of the product packaged in the noncomplying package or packaging component to the product manufacturer for credit or reimbursement. b. Whenever the commissioner finds that a package manufacturer, product manufacturer or distributor has failed to respond to a request for certification made by the department pursuant to subsection b. of section 9 of this act, the commissioner may issue an order requiring the package manufacturer or product manufacturer, as the department deems appropriate, to submit a specified package or packaging component to laboratory analysis, conducted at the ordered person's expense by a laboratory certified by the department in accordance with rules or regulations adopted pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," in order to certify that the package or packaging component is in compliance with the provisions of this act. c. Whenever the commissioner finds that a package or packaging component fails to comply with the provisions of this act, or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto, all samples taken from the same allotment of the noncomplying package or packaging component for the purpose of testing shall constitute a single violation. L.1991,c.520,s.10.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1E-31 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1E / Section 1E-31
Commitments and grants; approval; findings
Status: in_force

The commissioner may issue commitments for, and may make or contract to make, grants pursuant to section 21 of this amendatory and supplementary act, upon his approval of any application submitted to him therefor and the finding that: a. The proposed plan for the solid waste collection, disposal or utilization project is consistent with the adopted and approved solid waste management plan of the solid waste management district within which the project is to be undertaken and is in conformity with the objectives, criteria and standards contained in the Statewide solid waste management plan; b. The estimated funds available to the applicant for the experimental project, including loans and grants from any department or agency of the United States, local grants-in-aid, and the proposed State grant, will be sufficient to meet all the probable costs of the experimental project and assure its completion; and c. There is no legal impediment or bar to the implementation and completion of the experimental project. L.1975, c. 326, s. 22.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1E-99.32 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1E / Section 1E-99.32
Short title
Status: in_force

Sections 1 through 24 inclusive of this 1987 amendatory and supplementary act shall be known and may be cited as the "New Jersey Statewide Mandatory Source Separation and Recycling Act." L. 1987, c. 102, s. 24.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1E-99.141 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1E / Section 1E-99.141
Plastic carryout bags, percentage of postconsumer recycled content increase.
Status: in_force

7. All plastic carryout bags sold or offered for sale in the State by a manufacturer shall: a. beginning two years after the effective date of this act, contain, on average, at least 20 percent postconsumer recycled content; and b. beginning five years after the effective date of this act, contain, on average, at least 40 percent postconsumer recycled content. L.2021, c.391, s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 13:8C-37 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 8C / Section 8C-37
Use of funds appropriated for farmland preservation.
Status: in_force

37. a. Moneys appropriated from the Garden State Farmland Preservation Trust Fund to the State Agriculture Development Committee for farmland preservation purposes shall be used by the committee to: (1) Provide grants to local government units to pay up to 80 percent of the cost of acquisition of development easements on farmland, and to qualifying tax exempt nonprofit organizations to pay up to 50 percent of the cost of acquisition of development easements on farmland as provided in section 39 of P.L.1999, c.152 (C.13:8C-39), or to provide grants to local government units or qualifying tax exempt nonprofit organizations to pay up to 80 percent of the cost of acquisition of development easements on woodlands, as provided in section 1 of P.L.2025, c.287 (C.4:1C-37a), provided that any funds received for the transfer of a development easement shall be dedicated to the future purchase of development easements on farmland and the State's pro rata share of any such funds shall be deposited in the Garden State Farmland Preservation Trust Fund to be used for the purposes of that fund, and provided that the terms of any such development easement to be acquired by a qualifying tax exempt nonprofit organization shall be approved by the committee; (2) Provide grants to local government units to pay up to 80 percent of the cost of acquisition of fee simple titles to farmland from willing sellers only, and to qualifying tax exempt nonprofit organizations to pay up to 50 percent of the cost of acquisition of fee simple titles to farmland from willing sellers only as provided in section 39 of P.L.1999, c.152 (C.13:8C-39), which shall be offered for resale or lease with agricultural deed restrictions, as determined by the committee, and any proceeds received from a resale shall be dedicated for farmland preservation purposes and the State's pro rata share of any such proceeds shall be deposited in the Garden State Farmland Preservation Trust Fund to be used for the purposes of that fund; (3) Pay the cost of acquisition by the State of development easements on farmland, or on woodlands, as provided in section 1 of P.L.2025, c.287 (C.4:1C-37a), provided that any funds received for the transfer of a development easement shall be deposited in the Garden State Farmland Preservation Trust Fund to be used for the purposes of that fund; and (4) Pay the cost of acquisition by the State of fee simple titles to farmland from willing sellers only, which shall be offered for resale or lease with agricultural deed restrictions, as determined by the committee, and any proceeds received from a resale or lease shall be deposited in the Garden State Farmland Preservation Trust Fund to be used for the purposes of that fund. b. Moneys appropriated from the fund may be used to match grants, contributions, donations, or reimbursements from federal aid programs or from other public or private sources established for the same or similar purposes as the fund. L.1999,c.152,s.37; amended 2025, c.287, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 13:18A-32 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 18A / Section 18A-32
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this act: a. "Applicant" means a person applying for, or in receipt of, a loan secured pursuant to the provisions of this act; b. "Bank" means the Pinelands Development Credit Bank established pursuant to section 4 of this act; c. "Board" means the Board of Directors of the Pinelands Development Credit Bank; d. "County bank" means a public body established pursuant to section 14 of this act; e. "County board" means the board of directors of the county development credit bank; f. "Lender" means any bank or trust company, savings bank, national banking association, savings and loan association, or building and loan association maintaining an office in the State, or any insurance company authorized to transact business in the State; g. "Pinelands development credit guarantee" means a guarantee extended pursuant to section 9 of this act; h. "Pinelands development credit" means a transferable development right created pursuant to the comprehensive management plan. L. 1985, c. 310, s. 3, eff. Aug. 28, 1985.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1B-15.10 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-15.10
Rules and regulations; standards for acquisition, maintenance and operation of lands
Status: in_force

The section, with the advice of the council, shall prescribe rules and regulations establishing standards for the acquisition, maintenance and operation of lands under its administration. Such rules and regulations shall be approved by the commissioner. L.1961, c. 51, p. 527, s. 7, eff. June 3, 1961.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1E-111 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1E / Section 1E-111
Rights of subrogation of fund
Status: in_force

Payment of any damages by the fund shall be conditioned upon the department acquiring, by subrogation, all rights of the claimant to recovery of the damages from any owner or operator of a sanitary landfill facility. L.1981, c. 306, s. 12.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1B-13.8 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-13.8
Recommendations on application
Status: in_force

Within 10 days of receipt of any application for a conveyance or lease, or any extension thereof, the council or its staff shall send a copy of the application and all material submitted therewith to the Hackensack Meadowlands Development Commission, if said application pertains to lands within the district; the Department of Transportation; the Department of Community Affairs; and the Department of Environmental Protection and other interested governmental agencies. The council shall take no action on such application until receipt of the recommendations of said commission and departments and agencies regarding the application or for 45 days, whichever occurs first. Any such recommendation shall be considered by the council and the authorized State officials in determining the terms, conditions and consideration for the conveyance or lease, and a copy thereof shall be forwarded to the Governor. L.1968, c. 404, s. 94. Amended by L.1973, c. 335, s. 3, eff. Dec. 27, 1973.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1K-13 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1K / Section 1K-13
Grounds for voiding sale.
Status: in_force

8. Failure of the transferor to perform a remediation and obtain department approval thereof as required pursuant to the provisions of this act is grounds for voiding the sale or transfer of an industrial establishment or any real property utilized in connection therewith by the transferee, entitles the transferee to recover damages from the transferor, and renders the owner or operator of the industrial establishment strictly liable, without regard to fault, for all remediation costs and for all direct and indirect damages resulting from the failure to implement the remedial action workplan. A transferee may not act to void the sale or transfer of an industrial establishment or any real property except upon providing notice to the transferor of the failure to perform and affording the transferor a reasonable amount of time to comply with the provisions of this act. A transferee may bring an action in Superior Court to void the sale or transfer of an industrial establishment or any real property or to recover damages from the transferor, pursuant to this section. L.1983, c.330, s.8; amended 1993, c.139, s.12; 1997, c.278, s.47; 2007, c.1, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 13:8A-32 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 8A / Section 8A-32
Prohibition of discrimination in use of lands
Status: in_force

Use of lands acquired under this act by the State or with State assistance shall not be restricted by any conditions of race, creed, color or nationality, and shall not be restricted by any condition of residence except by direction of or with the approval of the commissioner. L.1971, c. 419, s. 14, eff. Jan. 24, 1972.
N.J. Stat. § 13:16-9 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 16 / Section 16-9
Rules and regulations of the department
Status: in_force

In order to effectuate and enforce the provisions of this act, the commissioner is authorized to promulgate necessary rules and regulations and prescribe procedures in order to assure compliance by economic development agencies in carrying out the purposes for which grants may be made hereunder. L.1966, c. 130, s. 9.
N.J. Stat. § 13:17-8 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 17 / Section 17-8
Powers
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall submit to the committee for review, prior to final action thereon, codes and standards formulated by the commission, the district master plan and amendments thereto, development and redevelopment plans, and improvement plans. The commission may also submit to the committee any other matter which the commission deems advisable. (b) The committee shall review matters submitted to it by the commission pursuant to this section and shall indicate its position in writing to the commission. Failure of the committee to state its position within 45 days of the receipt of any matter so referred to the committee shall be deemed to constitute approval of the proposed action of the commission. Except that, the committee shall have 120 days after receipt of the master plan to state its position, in writing, to the commission. (c) The commission shall not take any final action on any matter required to be submitted to the committee pursuant to this section, which matter has been formally rejected by the committee, except by a vote of 5/7 of the full membership of the commission. (d) The committee may make recommendations to the commission on any matter it deems advisable whether or not such matter was submitted to said committee by said commission. L.1968, c. 404, s. 8.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1E-156 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1E / Section 1E-156
Review of proposals; revisions
Status: in_force

A contracting unit shall review proposals submitted by vendors pursuant to section 20 of this amendatory and supplementary act in such a manner as to avoid disclosure of the contents of any proposal to vendors submitting competing proposals. If provided for in the request for proposals, the contracting unit may conduct discussions with qualified vendors who have submitted proposals for the purpose of clarifying any information submitted in the proposal, or assuring that the vendor fully understood and responded to the requirements set forth in the request for proposals. If, as a result of these discussions, the contracting unit decides to revise the request for proposals, it shall immediately notify in writing each qualified vendor which has submitted a proposal of any such revision or revisions to the request for proposals. In the event of any revision in the request for proposals, a qualified vendor shall be permitted to submit revisions to its proposal prior to contract negotiations. In conducting discussions with qualified vendors, a contracting unit shall not disclose information derived from proposals submitted by competing qualified vendors. L. 1985, c. 38, s. 21, eff. Feb. 4, 1985.
N.J. Stat. § 13:8-51 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-51
Funds; authorization to apply for, accept and expend
Status: in_force

The department is hereby authorized to apply for, accept and expend funds from any public or private source for the planning or acquisition of lands, scenic easements thereto, or the development of facilities for the system as provided by this act. L.1977, c. 236, s. 7, eff. Sept. 28, 1977.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1E-77 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1E / Section 1E-77
Reports of conservator; availability and distribution; publication
Status: in_force

A conservator appointed and constituted pursuant to section 21 of this act shall file with the commission such reports with regard to the administration of the conservatorship in such form and at such intervals as the commission shall prescribe. The reports shall be available for examination and inspection by any creditor or party in interest and, in addition, the commission may direct that copies of the reports be mailed to such creditors or other parties in interest as it may designate and that summaries of the reports be published in such newspapers of general circulation as it may designate. L.1981, c. 279, s. 29, eff. Sept. 10, 1981.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1E-104 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1E / Section 1E-104
Sanitary landfill facility tax
Status: in_force

a. There is levied upon the owner or operator of every sanitary landfill facility a tax to insure the proper closure thereof and to provide funds to compensate for any damages resulting from the operations or closure of the facility. The tax shall be levied on all solid waste accepted for disposal, at the rate of $0.15 per cubic yard of solids and $0.002 per gallon of liquids. In the event that any solid waste is measured, upon acceptance for disposal, by other than cubic yards or gallons, the tax shall be levied on the equivalents thereof as shall be determined by the director. b. (1) Every owner or operator of a sanitary landfill facility shall, on or before the 20th day of the month following the close of each tax period, render a return under oath to the director on such form as may be prescribed by the director indicating the number of cubic yards of solid waste and gallons of liquid waste accepted for disposal and at said time the owner or operator shall pay the full amount of tax due. (2) Every owner or operator of a sanitary landfill which accepts solid or liquid waste for disposal and which is subject to the tax under subsection a. of this section shall, within 20 days after the first acceptance of this waste, register with the director on forms prescribed by him. c. If a return required by this act is not filed, or if a return when filed is incorrect or insufficient in the opinion of the director, the amount of tax due shall be determined by the director from such information as may be available. Notice of such determination shall be given to the taxpayer liable for the payment of the tax. Such determination shall finally and irrevocably fix the tax unless the person against whom it is assessed, within 30 days after receiving notice of such determination, shall apply to the director for a hearing, or unless the director on his own motion shall redetermine the same. After such hearing the director shall give notice of his determination to the person to whom the tax is assessed. d. Any taxpayer who shall fail to file his return when due or to pay any tax when the same becomes due, as herein provided, shall be subject to such penalties and interest as provided in the State Tax Uniform Procedure Law, R.S. 54:48-1 et seq. If the Division of Taxation determines that the failure to comply with any provision of this section was excusable under the circumstances, it may remit such part or all of the penalty as shall be appropriate under such circumstances. e. (1) (Deleted by amendment, P.L. 1987, c. 76.) (2) (Deleted by amendment, P.L. 1987, c. 76.) f. In addition to the other powers granted to the director in this section, he is hereby authorized and empowered: (1) To delegate to any officer or employee of his division such of his powers and duties as he may deem necessary to carry out efficiently the provisions of this section, and the person or persons to whom such power has been delegated shall possess and may exercise all of said powers and perform all of the duties delegated by the director; (2) To prescribe and distribute all necessary forms for the implementation of this section. g. The tax imposed by this section shall be governed in all respects by the provisions of the State Tax Uniform Procedure Law, R.S. 54:48-1 et seq., except only to the extent that a specific provision of this section may be in conflict therewith. L. 1981, c. 306, s. 5; amended by L. 1987, c. 76, s. 47.
N.J. Stat. § 13:19-16.3 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 19 / Section 19-16.3
Public hearings for shore protection projects, certain.
Status: in_force

1. Whenever the State enters into an agreement, on or after the date of enactment of this act, with the United States Army Corps of Engineers for the State to assume responsibility as the non-federal sponsor of a shore protection project, the Department of Environmental Protection shall conduct a public hearing and provide the opportunity for public comment at the conclusion of the feasibility study phase for the proposed shore protection project. L.2007, c.278, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 13:20-34 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 20 / Section 20-34
Review of applications.
Status: in_force

36. a. The Commissioner of Environmental Protection shall review filed applications for Highlands permitting reviews, including any information presented at public hearings or during a comment period, or submitted during the application review period. Except as otherwise provided by subsection b. of this section, a Highlands permitting review approval may be issued only upon a finding that the proposed major Highlands development: (1) would have a de minimis impact on water resources and would not cause or contribute to a significant degradation of surface or ground waters. In making this determination, the commissioner shall consider the extent of any impacts on water resources resulting from the proposed major Highlands development, including, but not limited to, the regenerative capacity of aquifers or other surface or ground water supplies, increases in stormwater generated, increases in impervious surface, increases in stormwater pollutant loading, changes in land use, and changes in vegetative cover; (2) would cause minimal feasible interference with the natural functioning of animal, plant, and other natural resources at the site and within the surrounding area, and minimal feasible individual and cumulative adverse impacts to the environment both onsite and offsite of the major Highlands development; (3) will result in minimum feasible alteration or impairment of the aquatic ecosystem including existing contour, vegetation, fish and wildlife resources, and aquatic circulation of a freshwater wetland; (4) will not jeopardize the continued existence of species listed pursuant to "The Endangered and Nongame Species Conservation Act," P.L.1973, c.309 (C.23:2A-1 et seq.) or the "Endangered Plant Species List Act," P.L.1989, c.56 (C.13:1B-15.151 et seq.), or which appear on the federal endangered or threatened species list, and will not result in the likelihood of the destruction or adverse modification of habitat for any rare, threatened, or endangered species of animal or plant; (5) is located or constructed so as to neither endanger human life or property nor otherwise impair the public health, safety, and welfare; (6) would result in minimal practicable degradation of unique or irreplaceable land types, historical or archeological areas, and existing public scenic attributes at the site and within the surrounding area; and (7) meets all other applicable department standards, rules, and regulations and State laws. b. A Highlands permitting review approval may be issued to a major Highlands development granted a waiver pursuant to the provisions of subsection b. of section 35 of this act notwithstanding the inability to make the finding required pursuant to subsection a. of this section. L.2004,c.120,s.36.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1M-17 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1M / Section 1M-17
Violations; injunctions; penalties
Status: in_force

a. If any person violates any of the provisions of this act or any rule, regulation or order promulgated or issued pursuant to the provisions of this act, the department may institute a civil action in a court of competent jurisdiction for injunctive or any other appropriate relief to prohibit and prevent this violation and the court may proceed in the action in a summary manner. b. Any person who violates the provisions of this act or any rule, regulation or order promulgated pursuant to this act is liable to a civil administrative penalty of not more than $10,000.00 for the first offense, not more than $20,000.00 for the second offense, and up to $50,000.00 for the third and each subsequent offense. If the violation is of a continuing nature, each day during which it continues subsequent to receipt of an order to cease the violation constitutes an additional, separate and distinct offense. No civil administrative penalty shall be levied except subsequent to the notification of the violator by certified mail or personal service. The notice shall include a reference to the section of the statute, regulation, order or permit condition violated; a concise statement of the facts alleged to constitute the violation; a statement of the amount of the civil penalties to be imposed; and a statement of the violator's right to a hearing. The violator shall have 20 days from receipt of the notice within which to deliver to the commissioner a written request for a hearing. Subsequent to the hearing and upon a finding that a violation has occurred, the commissioner may issue a final order, after assessing the amount of the fine specified in the notice. If no hearing is requested, the notice shall become a final order upon the expiration of the 20-day period. Payment of the penalty is due when a final order is issued or when the notice becomes a final order. The authority to levy a civil administrative penalty is in addition to all other enforcement provisions in this act, and the payment of a civil administrative penalty shall not be deemed to affect the availability of any other enforcement provision in connection with the violation for which the penalty is levied. c. The department is authorized and empowered to compromise and settle any claim for a penalty under this section in such amount in the discretion of the department as may appear appropriate and equitable under all of the circumstances, including the posting of a performance bond by the violator. d. Any person who violates this act or an administrative order issued pursuant to subsection b. of this section or a court order issued pursuant to subsection a. of this section or who fails to pay a civil administrative penalty in full pursuant to subsection b. of this section is subject, upon order of the court, to a civil penalty not to exceed $10,000.00 per day of the violation, and each day's continuance of the violation constitutes a separate and distinct violation. Any penalty imposed under this subsection may be recovered with costs in a summary proceeding pursuant to "the penalty enforcement law" (N.J.S. 2A:58-1 et seq.). The Law Division of Superior Court shall have jurisdiction to enforce "the penalty enforcement law." L. 1985, c. 432, s. 17, eff. Jan. 13, 1986.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1E-99.25 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1E / Section 1E-99.25
Contracts for recycled paper, products
Status: in_force

17. a. In purchasing any paper or paper products for use by the various agencies and departments of the State government or for any county, municipality or school district pursuant to P.L.1969, c.104 (C.52:25-16.1 et al.), the Director of the Division of Purchase and Property, whenever the price is competitive and the quality satisfactory for the purpose intended, shall make contracts available for those items which are manufactured or produced from recycled paper or recycled paper products. For the purposes of this section, "competitive" means a price no more than 10% above the price of items which are manufactured or produced from virgin paper products; except that the director, upon consultation with the department, may make contracts available for recycled paper or recycled paper products at a price no more than 15% above the price of virgin paper products whenever the director determines that a 15% price preference is in the best interest of the State. b. The Director of the Division of Purchase and Property, after formal advertisement and solicitation of proposals for recycled paper or recycled paper products, and having received no competitive proposals for recycled paper or recycled paper products, may award the contract for paper or paper products manufactured or produced from virgin paper products in the manner prescribed by law. Any award or contract made for virgin paper products shall not relieve the director of any future obligation to make available contracts for recycled paper or recycled paper products as provided in subsection a. of this section. L.1987,c.102,s.17; amended 1993,c.109,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1E-99.116 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1E / Section 1E-99.116
Certain wheel weights prohibited; terms defined.
Status: in_force

1. a. No person shall install on any motor vehicle a weight or other product used to balance a motor vehicle wheel or tire if the weight or other product contains lead or mercury that was intentionally added during the manufacture of the product. b. No person shall sell or offer to sell a weight or other product for balancing a motor vehicle wheel or tire if the weight or other product contains lead or mercury that was intentionally added during the manufacture of the product. c. No person shall sell a new motor vehicle equipped with a weight or other product used to balance a motor vehicle wheel or tire if the weight or other product contains lead or mercury that was intentionally added during the manufacture of the product. d. As used in this act: "Motor vehicle" means the same as that term is defined in R.S.39:1-1. "New motor vehicle" means a motor vehicle that has not been previously sold to a person other than a distributor, wholesaler, or dealer of motor vehicles for resale. L.2017, c.257, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1D-13.3 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1D / Section 1D-13.3
Classified and senior executive service
Status: in_force

4. a. Within 60 days of the effective date of this act, the Department of Personnel shall, pursuant to N.J.S.11A:3-1, assign or reassign, (1) to the competitive division of the classified service, the following titles in the Department of Environmental Protection: (a) all Manager 3, Environmental Protection and Manager 3, Waste Management positions; (b) all Manager 4, Environmental Protection, and Manager 4, Waste Management positions; and (c) all Section Chief, Environmental Protection positions and all Section Chief, Waste Management positions; and (2) to the senior executive service, the titles of Deputy Director and assistant director in the Division of Parks and Forestry, Department of Environmental Protection. Employees serving in the unclassified service in any of the positions subject to paragraph (1) of this subsection, other than the titles of all Section Chief, Environmental Protection positions, on the date of assignment or reassignment of such titles, shall be appointed to the classified service through the non-competitive interim appointment process, and upon completion of the working test periods therefor, the positions shall be reallocated to the competitive division of the classified service. b. All persons holding a position in any of the titles subject to the provisions of subsection a. of this section on the date of assignment or reassignment of such titles by the Department of Personnel, shall, as necessary, be transferred as of that date to, as appropriate, the competitive division of the classified service, or the senior executive service. c. Within 60 days of the filing of a written request by the Department of Environmental Protection, the Department of Personnel shall, pursuant to N.J.S.11A:3-1, establish within the Department of Environmental Protection a title series for the department-wide processing of permits. The title series shall be, except as other provided by law, in the competitive division of the classified service. The series shall provide a second career track wherein progression to higher level titles, including permit review titles equivalent to supervisory positions, shall be based on the assumption of permit review responsibilities of higher complexity without any supervisory responsibilities. d. Appointments to any of the positions subject to this section shall be in accordance with applicable laws and rules, regulations, policies and practices of the Department of Personnel not inconsistent herewith. e. The provisions of this section shall not apply to employees of the Division of Fish, Game and Wildlife, as reconstituted pursuant to section 25 of P.L.1948, c.448 (C.13:1B-23). L.1991,c.415,s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1E-48.23 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1E / Section 1E-48.23
Revocation; suspension of registration; reissuance, reinstatement.
Status: in_force

23. a. The departments, after hearing, may revoke or suspend the registration issued to any transporter or facility upon a finding that the transporter or facility has: (1) violated this act, or any rule, regulation, or administrative order adopted or issued pursuant thereto; (2) violated any law, or any rule, regulation, or administrative order adopted or issued pursuant thereto, related to pollution of the environment or endangerment of the public health; or (3) refused or failed to comply with any lawful order of either of the departments. b. If the transporter or facility continues to operate while suspended the departments shall revoke the registration and authorization of the transporter or facility to operate in the State. After completion of the term of suspension, a transporter or facility may, after a hearing, reapply to the departments to have their registration, or other authorization to operate, reissued or reinstated. (1) If a violation involving the illegal or improper disposal of regulated medical waste in New Jersey is committed by a transporter or facility that is registered and authorized in another state, the Attorney General of New Jersey shall notify the Attorney General or other equivalent authority of that state within 30 days. (2) If information concerning a transporter or facility registered and authorized in this State and found in violation of another state's medical waste disposal laws is received by the Attorney General or another State governmental entity, the Attorney General or other State governmental entity shall forward the information to the departments. Within 60 days, the departments shall determine if the information is sufficient to hold a hearing and consider the suspension or revocation of any registration or other authorization to operate, pursuant to this section. L.1989, c.34, s.23; amended 2012, c.65, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1E-48.15 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1E / Section 1E-48.15
County shortfall determination
Status: in_force

a. Upon the submission to the Governor and the Legislature of the comprehensive State regulated medical waste management plan prepared by the departments pursuant to section 13 of this act, the Department of Environmental Protection shall: (1) transmit, by certified mail, a written determination of need to the governing body of each county in this State in which the department has determined that there exists or impends an anticipated regulated medical waste disposal capacity shortfall; and (2) issue, in conjunction with the Board of Public Utilities, appropriate administrative orders providing for the interdistrict or intradistrict flow of regulated medical waste. The administrative orders shall direct the flow of regulated medical waste generated within each county in this State to designated commercial regulated medical waste disposal facilities and, subject to the prior approval of the owner or operator thereof, to designated noncommercial facilities for disposal. b. In the event that appropriate rules and regulations to implement the Federal Act have not been adopted by the United States Environmental Protection Agency prior to the submission to the Governor and the Legislature of the comprehensive State regulated medical waste management plan, the departments may adopt, by rule or regulation, regulated medical waste management requirements to provide for the proper and safe segregation, identification, packaging, storage, labeling, control, monitoring, handling, collection, and disposal of regulated medical waste consistent with those set forth in this act. L. 1989, c. 34, s. 15.
N.J. Stat. § 13:16-10 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 16 / Section 16-10
Criteria for eligibility
Status: in_force

(a) Criteria for eligibility shall in the case of tourist-vacation trade agencies include requirements for the accumulation of accurate reporting media dealing with total visitor and visitor income, registration of hotel, motel, amusement, recreation, restaurant and similar operations for the purpose of directories, maintenance of rates, charges, fees and costs thereof and such added factual materials as the commissioner may require. (b) Criteria for eligibility shall in the case of industrial location and development agencies include requirements for the preparation of community fact sheets, compilation of industrial sites by size and characteristics, and usage, as well as vacant buildings, and the registration of new operation industries, including research establishments together with such other factual material as the commissioner may require. (c) Criteria for eligibility shall in the case of agricultural markets include the compilation of statistics relating to commodity production, farms, producers and related matters for consumer directories and product promotion. (d) Criteria for eligibility for those agencies dealing with other factors of the economy shall be determined by the nature and substance of the applications submitted to the commissioner. L.1966, c. 130, s. 10.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1B-15.138 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-15.138
Public meetings
Status: in_force

The department shall undertake an informational and educational effort to acquaint landowners with the basic objectives and details of the program by conducting public meetings in the various geographical regions of the State. L.1983, c. 560, s. 6, eff. Jan. 17, 1984.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1M-11 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1M / Section 1M-11
Permit for plugging, abandonment
Status: in_force

No person shall plug and abandon an oil or gas well except in accordance with a permit issued therefor by the Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to this section. An application for this permit shall be made on forms prescribed and supplied by the department and shall contain at least the following information: a. The name and address of the owner; b. The signature of the owner or his authorized agent and when an authorized agent signs an application it shall be accompanied by a certified copy of his appointment as an agent of the owner; c. The location of the well, as identified by the municipal tax map by lot and block; d. Designation of well by name and number; e. The total depth of the well to be plugged; f. The date and amount of last production from the well; and g. Any other data the department may require. An application for a permit to plug and abandon a well shall be accompanied by a fee, established in accordance with a fee schedule adopted by the department by rule or regulation, reflecting the costs of reviewing and processing the application. No well plugging or abandonment operation shall commence unless the holder of a permit provides at least five days' notice to the State Geologist, to the owner of the land upon which the well is located, to the owners or agents of adjoining land, and to adjoining well owners or agents of his intention to abandon the well, and of the time when plugging operations will commence. L. 1985, c. 432, s. 11, eff. Jan. 13, 1986.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1B-35 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-35
Review of regulations, amendments or repealers
Status: in_force

Any regulation, or amendment thereto, or repealer thereof adopted by the council pursuant to the provisions of this article shall be subject to review on certiorari, or action or proceeding in lieu thereof, to any court of competent jurisdiction. L.1948, c. 448, p. 1803, s. 37.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1H-10 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1H / Section 1H-10
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this act: a. "Department" means the Department of Environmental Protection. b. "Eligible municipality" means a municipality eligible for aid pursuant to P.L.1978, c. 14 (C. 52:27D-178 et seq.) or pursuant to the "Depressed Rural Centers Aid Act," P.L.1977, c. 260 (C.52:27D-162 et seq.). c. "Environmental agency" means (1) a municipal parks or recreation department or commission; (2) a municipal planning department or board; (3) a municipal environmental commission, (4) a county parks department or commission, or (5) a county environmental commission. d. "Project" may include, but is not limited to, artwork in public places, street scaping, flower gardens, flowering trees, neighborhood sitting places and recreation areas. L.1979, c. 56, s. 3, eff. March 27, 1979.
N.J. Stat. § 13:17-42 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 17 / Section 17-42
Change in classification of class 3 land passing to state
Status: in_force

In the case that the title of lands designated to be in class 3 passes to the State of New Jersey, the commission shall change the designation of the class of such land to reflect the use to which such land shall be put. L.1968, c. 404, s. 41.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1B-2 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-2
Commissioner of Conservation and Economic Development; appointment; term; salary
Status: in_force

The administrator and head of the department shall be a commissioner, who shall be known as the Commissioner of Conservation and Economic Development, and who shall be a person qualified by training and experience to perform the duties of his office. The commissioner shall be appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate, and shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor during the Governor's term of office and until the appointment and qualification of the commissioner's successor. He shall receive such salary as shall be provided by law. L.1948, c. 448, p. 1784, s. 2.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1E-99.63 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1E / Section 1E-99.63
Restricted sale of consumer mercuric oxide battery
Status: in_force

5. a. No person shall sell, offer for sale, or offer for promotional purposes in this State any consumer mercuric oxide battery which exceeds a mercury concentration level of more than 250 parts per million by weight (0.025%) for all batteries manufactured on or after January 1, 1992. b. Prior to January 1, 1994, the provisions of this section shall not apply to consumer mercuric oxide batteries being sold for use in hearing aids which require a consumer mercuric oxide battery to function properly and which are sold by hearing aid dispensers licensed pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1973, c.19 (C.45:9A-1 et seq.) or by other specialized hearing aid dispensers authorized by the commissioner to sell these batteries. L.1991,c.521,s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1B-15.143 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-15.143
Appointment of officers, employees; qualifications.
Status: in_force

11. Subject to the provisions of Title 11A of the New Jersey Statutes, and within the limits of funds appropriated or otherwise made available, the commissioner may appoint any officer or employee to the department necessary to carry out the provisions of P.L.1983, c.560 (C.13:1B-15.133 et seq.) , fix and determine their qualifications, which may include a knowledge of and familiarity with the pinelands area or the Highlands Region and the residents thereof. L.1983,c.560,s.11; amended 2004, c.120, s.47.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1B-15.136 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-15.136
Open lands management program; establishment; purpose
Status: in_force

There is established in the Division of Parks and Forestry in the Department of Environmental Protection the Open Lands Management Program. The purpose of this program shall be to provide financial assistance and in kind services for the development and maintenance of privately owned land for recreational purposes in accordance with the provisions of this act. It shall further be the purpose of this program to evaluate the operation of State efforts to provide opportunities for recreational access to privately-owned open space. L.1983, c. 560, s. 4, eff. Jan. 17, 1984.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1E-199 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1E / Section 1E-199
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this act: "Distributor" means a person who sells lead acid batteries at wholesale to retailers in this State, including any manufacturer who engages in these sales; "Lead acid battery" means a lead acid electric storage battery designed for use in motor vehicles, aviation equipment or marine vessels; "Manufacturer" means a person producing lead acid batteries for sale to distributors or retailers or consumers; "Recycling" means any process by which solid waste materials are collected, separated or processed and returned to the economic mainstream in the form of raw materials or products; "Retailer" means a person engaged in the sale of lead acid batteries to any person at retail and includes any manufacturer or distributor engaging in retail sales, except that "retailer" shall not include a person engaged in the sale of new motor vehicles; "Scrap processing facility" means a commercial industrial facility designed and operated for receiving, storing, processing and transferring source separated, nonputrescible ferrous and nonferrous metal, which materials are purchased by the owner or operator thereof, and which are altered or reduced in volume or physical characteristics onsite by mechanical methods, including but not limited to baling, cutting, torching, crushing, or shredding, for the purposes of resale for remelting, refining, smelting or remanufacturing into raw materials or products; "Solid waste container" means a receptacle, container or bag suitable for the depositing of solid waste. L.1991,c.94,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1E-89 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1E / Section 1E-89
Precedence of act over laws, rules and regulations in conflict or inconsistent with act
Status: in_force

It is the intent of the Legislature that, except as otherwise specifically provided in this act, in the event of any conflict or inconsistency in the provisions of this act and any other acts pertaining to matters herein established or provided for or in any rules and regulations adopted under this act and under any other acts, to the extent of such conflict or inconsistency, the provisions of this act and the rules and regulations adopted hereunder shall be enforced and the provisions of such other acts and rules and regulations adopted thereunder shall be of no effect. L.1981, c. 279, s. 41, eff. Sept. 10, 1981.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1E-1 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1E / Section 1E-1
Short title
Status: in_force

This act shall be known, and may be cited, as the "Solid Waste Management Act." L.1970, c. 39, s. 1, eff. May 6, 1970. Amended by L.1975, c. 326, s. 2.
N.J. Stat. § 13:8-42 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-42
Rules and regulations
Status: in_force

The commissioner may adopt and promulgate pursuant to law, rules and regulations governing the use, protection, management, development and administration of the trails system and such other rules and regulations as he deems necessary to effectuate the purposes of this act. L.1974, c. 159, s. 13, eff. Nov. 14, 1974.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1E-99.81i — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1E / Section 1E-99.81i
Battery management plan, collection services, educational materials for consumers.
Status: in_force

9. a. In implementing a battery management plan approved pursuant this act, a producer shall provide consumers with educational materials related to the producer's approved battery management plan and the collection services that are available. The educational materials shall include, but need not be limited to, information identifying the end-of-life management options that are available for propulsion batteries through the battery management plan, and a notice that, in New Jersey, the costs of the services will be covered by the producer. b. The department shall establish a means of addressing consumer complaints and a public education program to assure the widespread dissemination of information concerning the purpose of this act. L.2023, c.222, s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1E-48.8 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1E / Section 1E-48.8
Transporter requirements
Status: in_force

a. No person may transport regulated medical waste unless the person has: (1) satisfied all requirements prescribed by the Department of Environmental Protection, and filed a registration statement and obtained approval thereof from the department on a form provided, and containing all information requested by the department; (2) paid an annual registration fee in an amount set by the Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to a rule or regulation adopted in accordance with the "Administrative Procedure Act;" (3) received written instruction from the departments on the proper and safe tracking, identification, packaging, storage, control, monitoring, handling, collection, and disposal of regulated medical waste; (4) obtained a registration statement required by section 5 of P.L. 1970, c. 39 (C. 13:1E-5); (5) obtained a certificate of public convenience and necessity required by section 7 of P.L. 1970, c. 40 (C. 48:13A-6); (6) complied with the requirements of P.L. 1983, c. 392 (C. 13:1E-126 et seq.); and (7) paid an annual fee to, and in an amount set by, the Board of Public Utilities pursuant to section 9 of this act. b. The provisions of subsection a. of this section shall not apply to a generator who generates less than three cubic feet of regulated medical waste per month and who transports that regulated medical waste to another generator for storage or disposal. L. 1989, c. 34, s. 8.
N.J. Stat. § 13:17-18 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 17 / Section 17-18
Waiver of strict compliance with standards; exemption of certain subdivisions from regulations
Status: in_force

Provision may be made by the commission for the waiver, according to definite criteria, of strict compliance with the standards promulgated, where necessary to alleviate hardship. The commission may exempt subdivisions of less than a designated number of lots or site plans involving single-family residences from its regulations where no new streets are involved. L.1968, c. 404, s. 17.
N.J. Stat. § 13:13-3.2 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13 / Section 13-3.2
Department of Transportation, consult prior to bridge repair; responsibility for bridge design
Status: in_force

5. The Department of Transportation shall consult with the Department of Environmental Protection and the Delaware and Raritan Canal Commission, not less than 30 days before the Department of Transportation undertakes, or causes to be undertaken, any maintenance, repair, rehabilitation and replacement performed upon any existing vehicle bridges carrying State, county, or municipal roads and any guardrails or barriers along the approaches to these vehicle bridges over the Delaware and Raritan Canal. The provisions of section 5 of P.L.1974, c.118 (C.13:13A-5), Section 4 of P.L.1970, c.268 (C.13:1B-15.131), or any other law, rule, or regulation to the contrary notwithstanding, the Department of Transportation shall be responsible for the design of any bridges or structures appurtenant thereto along or traversing the canal. L.1991,c.344,s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 13:9-4 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-4
Material, supplies, equipment and property; purchase and distribution; custodian
Status: in_force

The department may purchase and distribute to the firewardens such material, supplies and equipment and purchase such other property as it may deem necessary to effectuate the provisions of this chapter. The department shall be custodian of all property, equipment and supplies used in the protection of forests. Amended by L.1981, c. 369, s. 14, eff. Dec. 30, 1981.
N.J. Stat. § 13:9C-4 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 9C / Section 9C-4
Nonapplicability of act
Status: in_force

4. a. Nothing in this act shall be construed to discourage or prevent the creation, enhancement, or restoration of wetlands on the site of the approved regulated activity or to discourage or prevent the use of any area suitable for the creation, enhancement, or restoration of wetlands because the area was not previously approved by the council pursuant to section 2 of this act. b. No State, regional, county, or local governmental entity, agency, or authority may deny or disapprove a permit, approval, or other authorization, which is required pursuant to law, rule, regulation, or local resolution or ordinance in order to develop a parcel or engage in any other activities thereon, because the parcel is located within an area approved by the council pursuant to section 2 of this act as being suitable for wetlands creation, enhancement, or restoration. L.1993,c.298,s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1B-15.12a3 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-15.12a3
Establishment of system; inclusion of additional areas
Status: in_force

The department shall have the authority to establish the system initially by declaring those areas designated as natural areas as of January 1, 1975 and, after suitable studies and public hearings, up to 5,000 additional acres of State parklands, State forests, hunting and fishing preserves, or other State lands within the jurisdiction of the department to be within the system. L.1975, c. 363, s. 4, eff. March 3, 1976.
N.J. Stat. § 13:9-44.4 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-44.4
Authority to make, conduct or participate in investigation of cause or responsibility for wildfire; cooperation
Status: in_force

The Department of Environmental Protection is authorized to make, conduct or participate in any investigation or survey designed to establish the cause of and responsibility for a particular wildfire and to cooperate with any law enforcement officers of this State with respect to violations of this act. L.1981, c. 369, s. 4, eff. Dec. 30, 1981.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1F-1a — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1F / Section 1F-1a
Inapplicability of pesticide control act to certain insect inspections.
Status: in_force

34. Notwithstanding the provisions of the "Pesticide Control Act of 1971," P.L.1971, c.176 (C.13:1F-1 et seq.) or any rule or regulation promulgated thereunder to the contrary, the requirements for pesticide applicator or pesticide operator certification, licensing or record keeping shall not apply to any licensed sanitary or health inspector who applies a pesticide not classified for restricted use, on property or premises for the purpose of determining insect infestation. L.2000,c.126,s.34.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1E-99.21c — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1E / Section 1E-99.21c
Leaf composting demonstration projects
Status: in_force

a. The department may authorize the development of leaf composting demonstration projects for educational purposes on lands owned or operated by a recognized academic institution. b. A recognized academic institution proposing to undertake a leaf composting demonstration project, in conjunction with the relevant Soil Conservation District, shall submit to the department for authorization a filing package which shall contain a site plan and any other information as may be prescribed by the department. c. No leaf composting demonstration project authorized by the department pursuant to this section shall accept leaves for composting in excess of 500 cubic yards per year. L.1989,c.151,s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 13:9B-20 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 9B / Section 9B-20
Administrative hearing
Status: in_force

An applicant for a freshwater wetlands permit issued pursuant to this act may request the commissioner for an administrative hearing on any decision to issue or deny a permit made by the department pursuant to this act. Upon receipt of such a request, the commissioner shall refer the matter to the Office of Administrative Law, which shall assign an administrative law judge to conduct a hearing on the matter in the form of a contested case pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L. 1968, c. 410 (C. 52:14B-1 et seq.). Within 45 days of receipt of the administrative law judge's decision, the commissioner shall affirm, reject, or modify the decision. The commissioner's action shall be considered the final agency action for the purposes of the "Administrative Procedure Act," and shall be subject only to judicial review as provided in the Rules of Court. L. 1987, c. 156, s. 20.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1K-18 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1K / Section 1K-18
Rules and regulations
Status: in_force

The department shall adopt pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c. 410 (C. 52:14B-1 et seq.) the rules and regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this act. L.1984, c. 210, s. 4, eff. Dec. 10, 1984.
N.J. Stat. § 13:19-48 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 19 / Section 19-48
Findings, declarations relative to offshore oil and natural gas exploration, development, and production.
Status: in_force

2. The Legislature finds and declares that: a. The Jersey Shore is a vital component of New Jersey's annual $38 billion tourism industry; its 127-mile shoreline provides endless opportunities for recreation; and its tidal waters are home to countless animal and plant species and support a billion dollar commercial and recreational fishing industry; b. The State holds in trust for the people of the State those lands flowed by tidal waters to the mean high water mark so that its residents can use and enjoy the State's tidal waters and adjacent shorelines for recreational uses, including, but not limited to, bathing, swimming, fishing, and other shore-related activities; c. The State has primary jurisdiction over the management of coastal and ocean natural resources within three nautical miles of its coastline, and from three nautical miles seaward to the boundary of the 200-mile exclusive economic zone, the federal government has primary jurisdiction. Since protection, conservation, and development of the natural resources in the exclusive economic zone directly affect New Jersey's economy and environment, the State has an inherent interest in how these resources are managed; d. In 2010, a single rig located in the exclusive economic zone, BP's Deepwater Horizon, released an estimated 170 million gallons of oil into ocean waters, severely impacting more than 600 miles of shoreline, resulting in numerous beach closings, harming countless numbers of marine mammals, fish, shellfish, marine birds, and other wildlife, and causing an estimated loss of more than a billion dollars to the commercial fishing industry and an estimated loss of more than $22 billion dollars to the tourism industry in Gulf States; and e. Therefore, oil and natural gas exploration, development, and production both in New Jersey waters and in the exclusive economic zone proximate to New Jersey waters or the Gulf Stream to the south of New Jersey waters, poses a serious and unacceptable risk to the coastal resources of the State, the water quality of State waters, and the continued viability of the State's shore tourism and commercial fishing industries. L.2018, c.7, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1E-48.10 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1E / Section 1E-48.10
Acceptance for disposal
Status: in_force

No person, including generators, may accept regulated medical waste for disposal within the State or for transfer to an in-state or out-of-state disposal site except upon authorization of the Department of Environmental Protection and payment of an annual registration fee in an amount set by the Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to a rule or regulation adopted in accordance with the "Administrative Procedure Act." L. 1989, c. 34, s. 10.
N.J. Stat. § 13:18A-55 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 18A / Section 18A-55
"Pinelands Preservation Fund"
Status: in_force

2. a. There is created in the Department of the Treasury a non-lapsing, revolving fund to be known as the "Pinelands Preservation Fund." The fund shall be the depository of the fees collected pursuant to subsection b. of section 1 of P.L.1996, c.147 (C.39:3-27.85). Interest or other income earned on monies deposited into the Pinelands Preservation Fund shall be credited to the fund. b. Moneys in the Pinelands Preservation Fund shall be appropriated and distributed exclusively: (1) to reimburse the Division of Motor Vehicles for all costs incurred by that division, as stipulated by the director of that division, in producing, issuing, renewing, making computer programming changes in connection with and publicizing the Pinelands preservation license plates; (2) to pay for the costs of surveys and appraisals and other necessary costs incurred by the Department of Environmental Protection to acquire lands in the Pinelands National Reserve that have limited practical use because of their location and that are held by landowners who both own less than 50 acres in the reserve and have exhausted existing remedies to secure relief; and (3) to pay for Pinelands acquisition projects approved by the Commissioner of Environmental Protection in accordance with applicable State and federal laws relating to the protection of the Pinelands National Reserve and the pinelands area. Of the initial fees collected from the issuance of Pinelands preservation license plates, an amount not to exceed $100,000 shall be allocated to the Division of Motor Vehicles to pay the cost of any computer programming changes that may be necessary to implement the Pinelands preservation license plates program established by this act. L.1996,c.147,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1E-116.5 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1E / Section 1E-116.5
Memorandum of agreement to qualify for reimbursement certification
Status: in_force

5. a. To qualify for the certification of reimbursement of 75% of the closure and remediation costs authorized pursuant to section 4 of P.L.1996, c.124 (C.13:1E-116.4), a developer shall enter into a memorandum of agreement with the Commissioner of Environmental Protection for the environmentally sound and proper closure or remediation of the municipal solid waste landfill located on the site of the redevelopment project. b. Under the memorandum of agreement, the developer shall agree to perform and complete any closure activity or remediation as may be required by the Department of Environmental Protection, pursuant to law, to ensure the environmentally sound and proper closure and remediation of the municipal solid waste landfill located at the site of the redevelopment project. Any activity necessary to remediate ground or surface water contamination caused by a municipal solid waste landfill shall be undertaken in compliance with the remediation standards adopted by the Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to P.L.1993, c.139 (C.58:10B-1 et al.). c. After the developer has entered into a memorandum of agreement with the Commissioner of Environmental Protection, the commissioner shall submit a copy thereof to the developer, the clerk of the municipality in which the municipal solid waste landfill is located, the Commissioner of the Department of Commerce and Economic Development, and the director. L.1996,c.124,s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1E-99.86 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1E / Section 1E-99.86
Approval, disapproval, conditional approval of mercury minimization plan.
Status: in_force

5. a. Within 120 days after receipt of a mercury minimization plan, the commissioner shall approve, disapprove, or conditionally approve the entire mercury minimization plan. The commissioner may solicit input from representatives of vehicle recyclers, scrap recycling facilities, and other stakeholders as the commissioner deems appropriate. (1) If the entire mercury minimization plan is approved, the manufacturer shall begin implementation within 30 days after receipt of approval or as otherwise agreed to by the commissioner. If the entire mercury minimization plan is disapproved, the commissioner shall inform the manufacturer as to the reasons for the disapproval. The manufacturer shall have 30 days thereafter to submit a new mercury minimization plan. (2) The commissioner may approve those parts of a mercury minimization plan that meet the requirements of section 4 of this act and disapprove the parts that do not comply with the requirements of section 4 of this act. The manufacturer shall implement the approved parts within 30 days after receipt of approval or as otherwise agreed to by the commissioner, and submit a revised mercury minimization plan for the disapproved parts within 30 days after receipt of notification of the disapproval of the commissioner. The commissioner shall review, and approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove a revised mercury minimization plan within 30 days after receipt. (3) If, at the conclusion of the time period of 120 days after receipt of a mercury minimization plan, the commissioner has neither approved nor disapproved the mercury minimization plan pursuant to paragraph (1) or (2) of this subsection, the mercury minimization plan shall be considered to be conditionally approved. A manufacturer, subject to any modifications required by the commissioner, shall implement a conditionally approved mercury minimization plan within 30 days after receipt of approval or as otherwise agreed to by the commissioner. b. The commissioner shall reserve the right to complete, at the conclusion of a time period 240 days after the date of enactment of this act, on behalf of a manufacturer, any portion of a mercury minimization plan that has not been approved pursuant to this section. c. The commissioner may review a mercury minimization plan approved pursuant to this section and recommend modifications thereto at any time upon a finding that the approved mercury minimization plan is deficient. L.2005,c.54,s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 13:17-3.1 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 17 / Section 17-3.1
References to HMDC deemed to be New Jersey Meadowlands Commission
Status: in_force

2. On and after the effective date of this act, any reference in any law, rule, regulation, order, contract or document to the "Hackensack Meadowlands Development Commission" shall be deemed to mean and refer to the "New Jersey Meadowlands Commission." L.2001,c.232,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 13:9-44.15 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-44.15
Conducting of prescribed burn; notifications, objections.
Status: in_force

5. a. The department may conduct a prescribed burn or mechanically manage vegetation in any area of land within the State which is determined by the Forest Fire Service to be in reasonable danger of wildfire due to the accumulation of wildland fire fuels. b. For lands not owned or controlled by the State, which are determined by the Forest Fire Service to be in reasonable danger of wildfire due to the accumulation of wildland fire fuels, the Forest Fire Service shall: (1) provide written notice to each affected local governmental entity within which the affected land is located that describes the purpose of the prescribed burn and describes the areas to be burned in the prescribed burn; (2) publish a prescribed burn notice, which shall include an explanation of the purpose of the prescribed burn and a description of the area to be burned, in at least one newspaper of general circulation in the area of the prescribed burn; (3) provide prior written notice, by certified mail, return receipt requested, or personal service, of the proposed prescribed burn to each affected landowner and lessee, if known, of the purpose of the prescribed burn and the description of any land that is included in the area to be burned in the prescribed burn, which notice shall be sent at least 30 days prior to the prescribed burn unless the department makes a written finding that an emergency exists, in which case the prior written notice shall be sent as soon as possible after the finding is made; and (4) consider any landowner or lessee objections to the prescribed burning of the property pursuant to subsection c. of this section. c. An objecting landowner or lessee may apply to the Forest Fire Service for a review of alternative methods of wildland fire fuel reduction on the property. If the Forest Fire Service does not resolve the objection, the Assistant Commissioner or designee thereof shall convene a panel composed of the local Forest Fire Service manager, the fire chief of the jurisdiction, and a local official designated by the municipality in which the land is located, or any of their designees. The panel shall review the prescribed burning of the property, objections to the prescribed burn, and the proposed alternative fuel reduction methods, and shall recommend a course of action to reduce the wildland fire fuels that specifies the minimum amount of land required for treatment. If the panel's recommendation is not acceptable to the objecting landowner or lessee, the landowner or lessee may request further consideration by the Commissioner of Environmental Protection or the commissioner's designee, and shall thereafter be entitled to an administrative hearing as a contested case pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.). d. The department may assess against a landowner or lessee reasonable fees and costs for a prescribed burn conducted by the Forest Fire Service for any wildland fuel hazard that poses an extraordinary threat to life, property, or a natural resource as authorized pursuant to this section. L.2018, c.107, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1D-122 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1D / Section 1D-122
Schedule for payment of fees
Status: in_force

3. a. The commissioner shall adopt rules and regulations establishing a schedule for the payment of fees for applications for those permits issued by the department which exceed $1,000 in cost. The rules and regulations shall provide that each applicant shall receive at the time a payment is due pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (2) or (3) of this subsection a written notice from the department. The notice shall certify that the department has completed its responsibilities at this stage of the process and specify any actions, findings, or conclusions by the department with regard to the application. The schedule shall provide that payment may be made by an applicant in the following manner: (1) One third of the total fee amount shall be payable to the department at the time of the filing of an application for a permit; (2) One third of the total fee amount shall be payable to the department upon the conclusion of the administrative review of a completed application for a permit; and (3) One third of the total fee amount shall be payable to the department upon the taking of final action by the department on the permit application. b. In the case when a permit applicant requests that the department discontinue the review of a permit application, the applicant shall be required to pay that portion of the cost of the permit application incurred by the department until the review of the application was discontinued. c. When an applicant for a permit appeals a decision of the department, and the appeal results in a contested case pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), the department shall not require the payment of one third of the total fee amount as provided in paragraph (3) of subsection a. of this section, until the decision of the administrative law judge has been transmitted to the commissioner, and the commissioner has acted on that decision in the manner provided in section 10 of P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-10). L.1993,c.361,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 13:18A-40 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 18A / Section 18A-40
Default
Status: in_force

a. Following the 31st day of a default on any loan secured, in whole or in part, by a pinelands development credit guarantee, the lender shall send notice by certified mail to the applicant and the board, stating the consequences of his default. The applicant and the lender may, within 90 days of the initial default, agree to take any reasonable steps to assure the fulfillment of the loan obligation. b. In the event the applicant and the lender have not made arrangements for the continuation of the loan obligation within 90 days of the initial default, the lender shall file a claim with the board, identifying the loan and the nature of the default and shall: (1) assign the security interest in the pinelands development credit to the board in exchange for payment according to the terms of pinelands development credit guarantee; or (2) retain the security interest in the pinelands development credit and waive any claim to payment pursuant to the terms of the pinelands development credit guarantee. L. 1985, c. 310, s. 11, eff. Aug. 28, 1985.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1B-13.1 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-13.1
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in sections 86 through 102, inclusive, of this act. (a) "Meadowlands" means those lands, now or formerly consisting chiefly of salt water swamps, meadows, or marshes; (b) "Improved meadowlands" means such meadowlands as have been reclaimed by fill or other material thereon, and may include the erection of structure. (c) "Virgin meadowlands" means such meadowlands that are still in their natural state and upon which no diking, fill or structures have been placed. (d) "Council" means the Resource Development Council of the Department of Conservation and Economic Development. L.1968, c. 404, s. 87.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1D-120 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1D / Section 1D-120
Findings, declarations
Status: in_force

1. The Legislature finds and declares that: a. It is within the public interest to promote economic growth, to encourage and foster the development and establishment of new industries and businesses, to champion and expedite the expansion, modernization and diversification of existing businesses, corporations and establishments, and to attract and facilitate the siting and relocation of employers who will provide highly skilled and high-paying employment opportunities for the citizens of this State; b. While the quality of New Jersey's environment is paramount to the health and well-being of the residents of this State, it is essential to counter forcefully those who preach the erroneous dogma that our citizens must choose between the environment and economic prosperity and growth; c. The Department of Environmental Protection must play a central role in educating the public that a clean environment and economic prosperity and growth are not only compatible, but interdependent; d. To dispel the illusion that those two worthy objectives are inherently incompatible, the Department of Environmental Protection should immediately revise its current policies and procedures for reviewing permit applications, eliminating unduly long and burdensome practices which hinder timely investment, severely inhibit the availability of necessary capital, retard economic growth and development, frustrate new business ventures, and obstruct the creation of new employment opportunities for the citizens of this State; e. It is, therefore, altogether fitting and proper, and within the public interest, to direct the Department of Environmental Protection to adopt new policies and procedures which will facilitate and expedite the review of permit applications and to that end to institute a system by which permit application fees will be paid incrementally based upon the department's completion of its duties and responsibilities at specific stages of the application review process. L.1993,c.361,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1D-9.7 — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1D / Section 1D-9.7
"Sustainable New Jersey Fund" established; definition.
Status: in_force

2. a. There is established in the Department of Environmental Protection a special non-lapsing fund to be known as the "Sustainable New Jersey Fund." The department shall annually distribute moneys in the fund to a public institution of higher education that has an existing contractual relationship with a qualified nonprofit organization that offers certifications and grants to municipalities and public schools across the State in support of efforts to realize environmental, economic, and social sustainability. A public institution of higher education that receives moneys from the Sustainable New Jersey Fund shall distribute such funds to a qualified nonprofit organization to support the provision of such certification and grants. b. As used in P.L.2023, c.81 (C.13:1D-9.6 et seq.) "qualified nonprofit organization" means a nonprofit organization that: (1) is organized under, and governed by, the laws of the State; (2) has a board of trustees with representatives from State agencies and formal representation from local government officials; (3) has a formal contractual affiliation with a public institution of higher education for the purpose of providing sustainability research, consulting, and program support to entities contracting with the affiliated public institution of higher education for such service or support, and has at least five years' of experience operating under similar agreements; and (4) has experience collaborating with State agencies, including at least five years' of experience successfully implementing a total minimum of $5 million of State contracts and grant awards through a contractually affiliated public institution of higher education. L.2023, c.81, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 13:1E-99.21d — NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1E / Section 1E-99.21d
Vehicles for transporting leaves to facility, registration not required
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding the provisions of P.L.1970, c.39 (C.13:1E-1 et seq.) or any other law, rule or regulation to the contrary, vehicles used exclusively for the transportation of leaves to a leaf composting facility, vegetative waste composting facility, recycling center or lands owned or operated by a recognized academic institution authorized or approved by the department shall not be required to be registered with, or approved by, the department. L.1989,c.151,s.10.