N.J. Stat. § 48:13A-7.26 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 13A / Section 13A-7.26
Definitions relative to solid waste disposal services
Status: in_force

3. As used in sections 1 through 10 of P.L.2003, c.169 (C.48:13A-7.24 et seq.): "Department" means the Department of Environmental Protection. "Market-based rates" means the solid waste disposal rates collected by a privately-owned sanitary landfill facility which do not exceed rates charged at other solid waste facilities in this State or at competing out-of-State facilities. "Privately-owned sanitary landfill facility" means a commercial sanitary landfill facility which is owned and operated by a private person, corporation or other organization and includes all appurtenances and related improvements used at the site for the transfer, processing or disposal of solid waste. "Sanitary landfill facility" means a solid waste facility at which solid waste is deposited on or in the land as fill for the purpose of permanent disposal or storage for a period exceeding six months, except that it shall not include any waste facility approved for disposal of hazardous waste. "Solid waste disposal services" means the services provided by persons engaging in the business of solid waste disposal. L.2003,c.169,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 48:12-38 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-38
Change of location of route to avoid physical obstacles
Status: in_force

Any railroad company may change the location of a part of its route for any section not exceeding one mile in length by filing and recording a survey of the new location and of the section abandoned with the secretary of state where in the judgment of the directors, such change is necessary to avoid any physical obstacle interfering with the safe and convenient construction, maintenance or operation of the railroad. Such alterations shall not be made in any city after the road has been actually constructed within its limits.
N.J. Stat. § 48:2-21.1 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-21.1
Adjustment of rates during pendency of hearing
Status: in_force

The board may, during the pendency of any hearing instituted by it, on its own initiative or on petition, in which the approval or fixing of just and reasonable individual rates, joint rates, tolls, charges or schedules thereof, as well as commutation, mileage or other special rates is in issue, or at any other time, negotiate and agree with any public utility for an adjustment of the individual rates, joint rates, tolls, charges or schedules thereof, as well as commutation, mileage or other special rates for any product or service supplied or rendered by such public utility. Such adjustment may be for, or without, a specified limit of time. In no event shall any such adjustment be regarded as contractual. Such adjustment shall at all times be subject to change through the proceedings provided for by this chapter, or through negotiation and agreement under this section. The board as a part of any such negotiation and adjustment shall provide for the continuance, suspension or other disposition of any hearing of the character aforesaid then pending. Amended by L.1962, c. 198, s. 14.
N.J. Stat. § 48:9-25.1 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-25.1
Approval by Board of Public Utility Commissioners of character or heating quality of gas or of change therein required
Status: in_force

No gas company subject to regulation by the Board of Public Utility Commissioners of this State shall change the character or heating quality of gas supplied to its customers in this State, except to the extent which may be approved, after hearing, by the Board of Public Utility Commissioners of this State as consistent with the public interest and the interest of consumers and the general welfare of the State and its citizens. No gas company hereafter formed or commencing business in this State, and which is subject to regulation by the Board of Public Utility Commissioners of this State, shall supply gas to its customers until the character or heating quality of such gas shall have been approved by the Board of Public Utility Commissioners of this State as consistent with the public interest and the interest of consumers and the general welfare of the State and its citizens. L.1941, c. 148, p. 491, s. 1, eff. May 24, 1941.
N.J. Stat. § 48:19-13.1 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 19 / Section 19-13.1
Membership fees of certain water companies
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding the provisions of any law, rule or regulation to the contrary, any nonprofit, private water company, organized pursuant to Title 15 of the Revised Statutes for the purpose of supplying water to an unincorporated community within a county of the third class, may charge a membership fee or fees for any person becoming a member of such company after the effective date of this act. The amount of such membership fee or fees shall be determined by the company and shall not exceed $500.00. L.1965, c. 42, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 48:2-51.1 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-51.1
Acquisition of control of public utility; approval of board of public utilities; exceptions.
Status: in_force

1. a. Except as otherwise provided by subsection b. of this section, no person shall acquire or seek to acquire control of a public utility directly or indirectly through the medium of an affiliated or parent corporation or organization, or through the purchase of shares, the election of a board of directors, the acquisition of proxies to vote for the election of directors, or through any other manner, without requesting and receiving the written approval of the Board of Public Utilities. Any agreement reached, or any other action taken, in violation of this act shall be void. In considering a request for approval of an acquisition of control, the board shall evaluate the impact of the acquisition on competition, on the rates of ratepayers affected by the acquisition of control, on the employees of the affected public utility or utilities, and on the provision of safe and adequate utility service at just and reasonable rates. The board shall accompany its decision on a request for approval of an acquisition of control with a written report detailing the basis for its decision, including findings of fact and conclusions of law. b. Nothing herein shall require the review or approval by the board of any parent or affiliate corporation of a telecommunications company if such parent or affiliate corporation does not itself provide regulated telecommunications service or telephone access line service, in this State, and seeks to combine, merge, or consolidate with, or acquire or acquire control of, another corporation or other organization which: (1) does not directly provide regulated telecommunications services or telephone access line service, in this State; and (2) does not directly or through one or more affiliates, own a controlling interest in another corporation or other organization which provides regulated telecommunications service or telephone access line service, in this State. L.1984, c.2, s.1; amended 2008, c.87, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 48:2-21.38 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-21.38
Study to determine effects of distributed generation.
Status: in_force

2. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, rule, regulation, or order to the contrary, the board shall, within 120 days of the effective date of P.L.2011, c.219 (C.48:2-21.37 et seq.), conduct a study to determine the effects of distributed generation upon energy supply and demand and determine whether distributed generation contributes to any cost savings for electric public utilities. L.2011, c.219, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 48:12-125.1 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-125.1
Railroad rights of way; acquisition; abandonment; sale, conveyance.
Status: in_force

1. a. In order to permit the State and its political subdivisions to receive notice of, and be afforded an opportunity to acquire, by purchase or condemnation, railroad rights of way proposed to be abandoned, any railroad company which makes application to the Surface Transportation Board for authority to abandon any part of its right of way on which passenger or freight services are operated, or to abandon, sell, or lease any of its right of way over which services have previously been authorized for abandonment and title to such right of way currently remains with the railroad shall, within 10 days of making such application, serve notice thereof upon the State and upon each county and municipality in which any part of the right of way proposed for abandonment is located. b. No sale or conveyance of any part of such right of way shall thereafter be made to any entity other than the State, or a county or municipality, for a period of 90 days from the date of approval by the Surface Transportation Board of the application for abandonment or from the date of service of the notice required by subsection a. of this section, whichever occurs later, unless prior thereto each governmental entity entitled to such notice shall have filed with the railroad company a written disclaimer of interest in acquiring all or any part of said right of way during the time period in which a railroad company is restricted from selling or conveying any part of a right of way pursuant to this subsection. c. During the period of 90 days in which a railroad company is prohibited from selling or conveying any part of a right of way pursuant to subsection b. of this section, such railroad company shall negotiate in good faith for the sale or conveyance of the right of way with the State, or with any municipality or county in which the right of way proposed for abandonment is located and which expresses written interest in acquiring such right of way. d. Any sale or conveyance of a right of way made after the expiration of the foregoing 90-day period to any entity, other than the State or a county or municipality in which any part of the right of way proposed for abandonment is located, shall be subject to the right of first refusal by any of the foregoing governmental entities, provided that the governmental entity has made an offer to purchase such right of way during the 90-day period and which offer was refused by the railroad company. The governmental entity shall have no less than 90 days from either the date of receipt from the railroad company of an offer to purchase the right of way by an entity, other than one of the foregoing governmental entities, or any other contract setting forth the terms and conditions governing the sale to which this right of first refusal is applicable or the effective date of abandonment as authorized by the Surface Transportation Board, including the expiration of any stays, whichever occurs later, to exercise this right of first refusal. Upon exercising this right of first refusal, the governmental entity shall purchase the right of way for the same amount agreed upon between the railroad company and the person to whom the company attempted to sell or convey such right of way pursuant to this subsection. e. Any sale or conveyance made in violation of P.L.1967, c.282 (C.48:12-125.1 et seq.) shall be void. As used in this act "right of way" means the roadbed of a line of railroad, not exceeding 100 feet in width, as measured horizontally at the elevation of the base of the rail, including the full embankment or excavated area, with slopes, slope ditches, retaining walls, or foundations necessary to provide a width not to exceed 100 feet at the base of the rail, but not including tracks, appurtenances, ballast nor any structures or buildings erected thereon. L.1967, c.282, s.1; amended 2009, c.323.
N.J. Stat. § 48:3-45 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-45
Improper use of public utility employee identification badge, fourth degree crime.
Status: in_force

4. No employee of a public utility who is in possession of any identification badge, as provided for by P.L.1977, c.35 (C.48:3-42 et seq.), shall loan, allow or permit any other person to use or display such identification badge; in case of the loss of any such identification badge, the employee shall forthwith notify the public utility of such loss and the circumstances surrounding the same. Any person violating the provisions of this section or any person who shall display or use the identification badge of another, for the purpose of deceiving any person as to his identity shall be guilty of a crime of the fourth degree. L.1977,c.35,s.4; amended 2007, c.232, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 48:3-31 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-31
Passes to officers and employees and their families; "employees" defined
Status: in_force

Nothing in this title shall be construed to prevent the issue by any steam railroad, street railway, traction, canal, express, telephone or telegraph companies or other common carriers, of free passes or franks to their employees, officers, agents, surgeons, physicians, attorneys-at-law, and their families, and the interchange between said public utilities and common carriers, of passes or franks for their employees, officers, agents, surgeons, physicians, attorneys-at-law, and their families. The term "employees" as used in this section, shall include furloughed, pensioned, and superannuated employees. Amended by L.1948, c. 286, p. 1195, s. 1, eff. Aug. 9, 1948.
N.J. Stat. § 48:12-4 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-4
§ 48:12-4
Status: in_force

When a railroad company is restrained by any court from the discharge of a duty imposed upon it or the exercise of a privilege which it is authorized to exercise and there is a limited time wherein such duty is to be discharged or privilege exercised, the time during which the restraint exists shall not be computed as a portion of such limited time.
N.J. Stat. § 48:12-114 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-114
§ 48:12-114
Status: in_force

When the term of office or period of employment of any person mentioned in section 48:12-109 of this title expires, he shall return at once to the secretary of state the certificate issued to him. For failure so to do he shall be liable to a penalty of twenty-five dollars to be recovered in an action at law in the name of the state. The penalty when collected shall be paid into the state treasury.
N.J. Stat. § 48:3-27 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-27
§ 48:3-27
Status: in_force

When any such railroad, canal or turnpike lies partly within and partly without this state and shall have been purchased under a mortgage sale of the consolidated rights, property, privileges and franchises of either of said companies, and the foreclosure and sales shall have been carried on separately in the different states where the railroad, canal or turnpike was located, the new company which may be thereafter formed in each state shall be taken and considered to be one company in law and in fact; provided that the persons for or on whose account such purchase was made, shall be the same persons and shall so certify under the hand of the first president of the consolidated company in its certificate of organization, in which case all of the aforesaid rights, property, privileges and franchises of the consolidated companies shall be merged into the new or reorganized company.
N.J. Stat. § 48:3-17.2 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-17.2
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used herein: (a) "public utility" means any public utility defined in 48:2-13; (b) "right of way" means the area devoted to passing over, on, through or under lands with utility plant facilities as part of a way for such purpose; (c) "easement" or "easement rights" means privileges essential or appurtenant to the enjoyment of a right of way; and (d) "street" means any highway, road, street, alley, lane or place dedicated to public use whether or not accepted and whether or not subsequently vacated and includes the sidewalk area and other areas between the sidelines thereof. L.1957, c. 130, p. 510, s. 1. Amended by L.1962, c. 198, s. 40.
N.J. Stat. § 48:4-8 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-8
Substitution of busses
Status: in_force

The holder of any such certificate of public convenience and necessity for the operation of an autobus heretofore granted and now in effect or hereafter granted and in effect may replace any autobus operated under such certificate of public convenience and necessity with another autobus and may substitute one autobus for another and may operate such other or substituted autobus under such certificate of public convenience and necessity provided such other or substituted autobus shall conform with lawful regulations and specifications. Amended by L.1973, c. 158, s. 5, eff. June 7, 1973.
N.J. Stat. § 48:12-120 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-120
Mail; rate and terms of carrying; commission to determine
Status: in_force

Upon application to it by the postmaster general any railroad company shall convey the mails of the United States. If such company shall not agree as to the rate, time, speed, manner and terms of carrying the mails, the governor may appoint three commissioners who, or any two of whom, after a hearing on fifteen days' notice in writing to the company of the time and place thereof, shall fix the price and terms. Such price shall not be less for carrying such mails in the regular passenger trains than the amount which the company would receive as freight on a like weight of merchandise transported in its merchandise trains, and a fair compensation for the post-office car. If the postmaster general shall require the mail to be carried at other hours or a higher speed than the passenger trains are run the company shall furnish an extra train for the mail and be allowed an extra compensation therefor to be fixed as aforesaid.
N.J. Stat. § 48:2-32.9 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-32.9
Discussion with interested parties on policy matters.
Status: in_force

4. a. Members of the Board of Public Utilities may engage in a discussion with interested parties on policy matters, which discussions shall not be considered prohibited ex parte communications; provided that nothing in this section shall alter the prohibition on ex parte communications between members and interested parties with regard to a contested case. b. In order to increase transparency and accountability to the public, the board shall hold a public comment meeting at least once every three months in order to hear from the public and interested stakeholders on policy matters before the board, and such matters as the Legislature may from time to time designate. The public comment meeting shall meet all requirements of the "Senator Byron M. Baer Open Public Meetings Act," P.L.1975, c.231 (C.10:4-6 et seq.) and shall allow for oral or written statements by: (1) any member of the public who is not a party pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subsection, on any topic germane to the interests of the board; and (2) any party to a proceeding or party represented by counsel or a government affairs agent, on specific topics noticed by the board. c. The board shall adopt, within 30 days of the effective date of P.L.2021, c.96 (C.48:2-10.1 et al.), written policies to govern the conduct of public comment meetings that shall maximize public engagement, provide annual notice of the scheduled dates for public comment meetings in accord with the "Senator Byron M. Baer Open Public Meetings Act," P.L.1975, c.231 (C.10:4-6 et seq.), allow for post-meeting written comments, and reasonably minimize the inadvertent discussion of pending or impending contested matters. L.2021, c.96, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 48:2-65 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-65
Payment of statement objected to; notice of delinquency
Status: in_force

If a statement against which objections are filed is not paid within 30 days after mailing to the objector notice of a finding that the objections have been disallowed, or in case an amended statement is not paid within 30 days after a copy thereof is mailed to the objector, the board shall give notice of the delinquency to the State Treasurer and to the objector, and the State Treasurer shall proceed to make the collection. L.1968, c. 173, s. 7, eff. July 16, 1968.
N.J. Stat. § 48:4-2.20 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-2.20
Establishment; autobus defined
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding the provisions of chapter 2 of Title 48 of the Revised Statutes or any other law to the contrary, all autobuses regulated by and subject to the provisions of Title 48 of the Revised Statutes may establish their rates, fares and charges in accordance with this act. As used in this act "autobus" means any motor vehicle or motorbus operated over public highways or public places in this State for the transportation of passengers for hire in intrastate business which is regulated by and subject to the provisions of Title 48 of the Revised Statutes. L.1983, c. 517, s. 1, eff. Jan. 17, 1984.
N.J. Stat. § 48:12-149 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-149
Return to receiver of insolvent railroad money deposited with state treasurer
Status: in_force

When the Superior Court or a court of competent jurisdiction has adjudged a railroad company to be insolvent and appointed a receiver to wind up its affairs, the Superior Court or such court may, upon petition of such receiver and upon such notice as the Superior Court or court may require, order the State Treasurer to pay to the receiver any money of the company deposited with the State Treasurer at the time of its organization, or such part thereof as may remain on deposit. Upon the making of such order the State Treasurer shall pay the money so deposited, or such part thereof as may remain in his hands, to the receiver who shall, after paying his expenses, distribute the balance to such creditors or stockholders as may by law be entitled to receive the same. Amended by L.1962, c. 198, s. 156.
N.J. Stat. § 48:12-40.1 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-40.1
Cautionary boards not connected with automatic block signal system
Status: in_force

Every railroad company operating freight or passenger trains or engines or cars in this State, over or upon any tracks, or on any bridges or other structures carrying tracks of the kind commonly known as runaround or temporary tracks, shall, before any such use of said runaround or temporary tracks, install cautionary boards not connected with the automatic block signal system of a kind and character, sufficient to call attention to the engineers who are required to operate steam, electric or diesel engines or motors over such tracks, of the presence and existence of such runaround or temporary tracks, which cautionary boards shall be placed sufficiently ahead of the beginning of the temporary tracks to insure adequate notice to the said engineers to enable them to reduce the speed of the locomotive engine or motor before entering upon the runaround or temporary tracks, so as to be able to proceed thereover at a reduced speed consistent with safe operation over said tracks. L.1952, c. 213, p. 743, s. 1, eff. May 17, 1952.
N.J. Stat. § 48:3-4 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-4
Undue preferences
Status: in_force

No public utility shall make or give, directly or indirectly, any undue or unreasonable preference or advantage to any person, locality or particular description of traffic, or subject any particular person, locality or particular description of traffic to any prejudice or disadvantage. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 48:3-1 of the Revised Statutes and this section a public utility engaged in the distribution and sale of gas and electricity or either thereof may supply such services to its employees at reduced rates. Amended by L.1969, c. 69, s. 1, eff. May 29, 1969.
N.J. Stat. § 48:8-2 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-2
Table of rates; posting at ferry.
Status: in_force

48:8-2. a. The owner or operator of every ferry shall erect and maintain, where the ferry is kept, a post with a table of the rates and route schedule fixed by the board, printed, written, or painted in large capitals, annexed thereto. The post and table shall be set up so that the table shall be visible to passengers entering the boat used for the ferry. In addition to posting at the passenger entrance of the ferry, the owner or operator shall publish the table of rates and the route schedule on the website of the owner or operator. b. In the event that the table of rates or route schedule, developed pursuant to subsection a. of this section, is changed by the owner or operator, the owner or operator shall update all postings required pursuant to subsection a. of this section to reflect the changes in the table of rates or route schedule within 30 days of the changes taking effect. c. For every day that the owner or operator of any ferry shall fail or refuse to maintain the postings required pursuant to subsection a. of this section, the owner or operator shall be liable to pay a penalty of one dollar. amended 2025, c.260, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 48:12-2 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-2
Exclusive franchises; railroads subject to general laws
Status: in_force

No franchise granted prior to July 4, 1903, to construct a railroad or build or establish bridges or ferries or operate any line of travel and take tolls or fares therefor shall after that date remain exclusive and no like franchise granted after that date shall be exclusive unless in such grant heretofore or hereafter made it be so expressly provided. All railroad corporations organized under this Title shall be subject to all general laws now or hereafter passed to regulate railroads and their operation. Amended by L.1962, c. 198, s. 105.
N.J. Stat. § 48:2-16.4 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-16.4
Management audits
Status: in_force

The Board of Public Utilities shall establish procedures to provide for management audits to be performed on a regular or irregular schedule on all or any portion of the operating procedures and any other internal workings of every gas or electric utility subject to its jurisdiction. In any case where the board determines that an audit is necessary or desirable, it may order the audit to be performed by members of its staff, or it may require that the audit be performed under the supervision of designated members of the board's staff by an independent management consulting firm selected by the utility from a list provided by the board for the audit, which list shall include the names of at least five qualified firms, at least two of which shall be of nationally recognized stature. An audit shall be conducted at least once every 3 years, except where the board finds that an audit is unnecessary. In no event, however, shall an audit be conducted less than once every 6 years. All expenses of the audits shall be borne by the affected utilities. The results of each audit shall be filed with the board and shall be open to public inspection. Upon completion and review of an audit, if the person or firm performing or supervising the audit determines that any of the operating procedures or any other internal workings of the affected utility are inefficient, improvident, unreasonable, negligent or an abuse of discretion, the board may, after notice and opportunity for a hearing, order the affected public utility to adopt such new or altered practices and procedures as the board shall find to be necessary to promote efficient and adequate service to meet the public convenience and necessity. All reasonable and proper costs and expenses, as determined by the board, of complying with any order of the board pursuant to this act shall be recognized by the board for all purposes as proper business expenses of the affected utility. Nothing in this act shall be deemed to interfere or conflict with any powers of the board or its staff to conduct an audit, investigation or review of the books, records and accounts of any gas or electric utility under its jurisdiction. L.1982, c. 222, s. 1, eff. Dec. 30, 1982.
N.J. Stat. § 48:7-3.1 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 7 / Section 7-3.1
Power to condemn; designation of streets and highways; location of posts, towers, etc.
Status: in_force

Every utility organized and existing for the purpose of supplying electricity for light, heat or power may exercise the power of eminent domain as provided in sections 48 and 49 hereof in taking or acquiring any land or interest therein which may be reasonably necessary for a right-of-way for the transmission and distribution of electricity to the public. No posts or poles, towers or other structures shall be erected by virtue of the authority given by this chapter in any road, street, or highway, without first obtaining a designation of the location thereof by the governing body, official or commission, having control of the road, street, or highway in which the lands to be condemned shall be located, and such posts or poles, towers or other structures shall be subject to such reasonable regulations as may be imposed by the governing body, official or commission having control of such street, road, or highway and shall be so located as in no way to interfere with the safety and convenience of the persons traveling on or over the said roads, streets, or highway. L.1962, c. 198, s. 51.
N.J. Stat. § 48:5A-53 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 5A / Section 5A-53
Severability
Status: in_force

If any provision of this act or the application of such provision is held invalid for any reason, the remainder of this act or the application of the provision to other circumstances shall not be affected thereby. L.1972, c. 186, s. 53.
N.J. Stat. § 48:16A-6 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 16A / Section 16A-6
Operation of vehicle in more than one municipality; place of filing policy or bond
Status: in_force

Where a vehicle operates in more than one municipality, the insurance policy or bond required by sections 2 and 3 of this act shall be filed with the clerk of the municipality in which the owner has his principal place of business and certificates, in such number as may be necessary, certifying that the owner has complied with all the provisions of this act shall, by the clerk of the municipality, be delivered to the owner, who shall file the certificate with the clerk of each municipality in which such operation takes place. L.1965, c. 40, s. 6.
N.J. Stat. § 48:16-18 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 16 / Section 16-18
Insurance policy filed where owner has principal place of business.
Status: in_force

48:16-18. Where a limousine service operates in more than one municipality, the insurance policy required by R.S.48:16-14 shall be filed with the clerk of the municipality in which the owner has his principal place of business. Amended 1979, c.224, s.7; 1999, c.356, s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 48:9-5 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-5
Exclusive franchises; general laws applicable
Status: in_force

No exclusive privilege granted prior to April twenty-first, one thousand eight hundred and seventy-six, in the charter of any company to construct and operate a gas works shall be construed to remain exclusive and no like franchise granted after said date shall be construed to be exclusive unless in such grant it is so expressly provided. All companies organized under this chapter shall be subject to all general laws regulating gas companies and their operations.
N.J. Stat. § 48:2-67 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-67
Payment necessary prior to action contending assessment excessive, erroneous or unlawful
Status: in_force

No action or proceeding shall be maintained in any court for the purpose of restraining or delaying the collection or payment of a statement rendered in accordance with the provisions of this act. A public utility or public mover against which a statement is rendered shall pay the amount thereof, and after the payment may in the manner provided by this act at any time within 2 years from the date of the payment, bring against the State an action at law to recover the amount paid, with legal interest thereon from the date of payment, upon the ground that the assessment was excessive, erroneous, unlawful or invalid in whole or in part. L.1968, c. 173, s. 9, eff. July 16, 1968. Amended by L.1972, c. 36, s. 6, eff. May 25, 1972.
N.J. Stat. § 48:2-29.48 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-29.48
Definitions relative to electric public utility service discontinuances.
Status: in_force

1. As used in P.L.2019, c.154 (C.48:2-29.48 et seq.): "Board" means the Board of Public Utilities or any successor agency. "Electric public utility" or "utility" means a public utility, as that term is defined in R.S.48:2-13, that provides electric distribution service. "Emergency" means any condition constituting a potential danger to life, health, or property requiring an electric public utility to immediately discontinue or interrupt service or that results in an unscheduled discontinuance or interruption in electric service. "Medical customer" means a residential electric public utility customer of record who uses life-sustaining equipment powered by electricity, as determined by the board, at the customer's address and affirmatively responds to a request for information pursuant to subsection a. of section 2 of P.L.2019, c.154 (C.48:2-29.49). L.2019, c.154, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 48:14-16 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 14 / Section 14-16
Development and sale of electric power
Status: in_force

Every steam and water power company organized under the laws of this State may develop electric power for commercial purposes by means of water power and supply current and power at such prices as may be agreed upon. Such company may erect and maintain the necessary buildings, machinery and apparatus for developing power and current and distribute the same to any place or places. Amended by L.1962, c. 198, s. 170.
N.J. Stat. § 48:3-20.2 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-20.2
Designation of agent to act for estate
Status: in_force

There may be filed with the board a designation containing the name and address of an agent, resident of this State, to act for the estate of such person in case of his death pending the appointment of his personal representative and the lawful authorization of such personal representative to continue to operate such public utility and such agent shall be authorized to operate or participate in the operation of such public utility until such appointment and authorization is made. L.1962, c. 198, s. 47.
N.J. Stat. § 48:3-17.9 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-17.9
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used herein: (a) "Public utility" means any public utility defined in 48:2-13; (b) "Right-of-way" means the area devoted to passing over, on, through or under lands with utility plant facilities as part of a way for such purpose; (c) "Easement" means privileges essential or appurtenant to the enjoyment of a right-of-way; and (d) "Emergency" means any time a public utility service is interrupted or in immediate danger of being interrupted by the elements or by any other cause or when the condition of the equipment of the public utility is in need of immediate repair to prevent injury to persons, or damage to property. L.1969, c. 182, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 48:3-53 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-53
Provision of retail choice of electric power suppliers
Status: in_force

5. a. By order the board shall provide that by no earlier than June 1, 1999, but in no event later than August 1, 1999, each electric public utility shall provide retail choice of electric power suppliers for its customers. Each electric public utility shall fully implement retail choice in 100 percent of its franchise area within this State on the starting date of retail competition. b. Each electric public utility shall comply with the schedule for the implementation of retail choice established pursuant to subsection a. of this section. The board shall have the authority to require each electric public utility to submit a restructuring filing, with elements deemed necessary by the board, which shall include the mechanisms by which it will comply with the schedule for implementation of retail choice established pursuant to subsection a. of this section and with the other provisions of this act. Such filing shall be reviewed and, after notice and hearing, may be approved, rejected or modified by the board, and the board may take such additional actions as it deems necessary to enforce compliance with this act. L.1999,c.23,s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 48:2-29.42 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-29.42
Third party designation to receive transmission of public utility service termination
Status: in_force

1. Every public utility which provides electric, natural gas, water, sewage disposal or local telecommunications service shall permit a residential ratepayer who receives service to designate a third party to whom the public utility shall transmit a copy of any notice of termination of service. The ratepayer shall notify the public utility that a third party has been so designated. Such notification shall be authorized on an appropriate form for recording this designation, and shall be effective not later than 10 business days from the date of receipt by the public utility. The notification shall contain, in writing, an acceptance by the third party designee to receive copies of any notices of termination of service of the ratepayer's utility services. The transmission to the third party designee of a copy of the termination of service notice shall be in addition to the original document transmitted to the ratepayer. The copy of the termination of service notice transmitted to the third party shall be governed by the same law and policy provisions which govern the notice being transmitted to the ratepayer. Designation as a third party shall not constitute acceptance of any liability on the part of the third party for payment of the public utility bill. The public utility shall notify every residential ratepayer annually in writing of the availability of the third party designee notice procedures and provide information on how the ratepayer can commence this procedure, except that notice need not be provided once a ratepayer has made a designation. A public utility may provide this required annual notice to its residential ratepayers in any manner that the public utility determines. L.2000,c.148,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 48:13A-7.2 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 13A / Section 13A-7.2
Findings, declarations
Status: in_force

2. The Legislature finds and declares that the collection of solid waste is an activity thoroughly affected with the public interest; that the health, safety and welfare of the people of this State require efficient and reasonable solid waste collection services; and that efficient solid waste collection services at competitive rates will more likely be achieved if the solid waste collection industry is under the supervision of, but not subject to traditional public utility rate regulation by, the Board of Public Utilities. The Legislature further finds and declares that it is imperative that the State ensure the economic viability and competitiveness of the solid waste collection industry in order to safeguard the integrity of the State's long-term solid waste management strategy; that it is equally imperative to safeguard the interests of consumers as well as the interests of those providing solid waste collection services; that to provide for ratepayer and consumer protection it is necessary to foster competition within the industry and to establish a responsible State supervisory role to ensure safe, adequate and proper solid waste collection service at competitive rates; and that to achieve these ends in the most efficient and reasonable manner, it is necessary to establish procedures for regulatory reform and the eventual termination of traditional public utility rate regulation of the solid waste collection industry. The Legislature further finds and declares that the Legislature through enactment of P.L.1983, c.392 (C.13:1E-126 et seq.) has established a licensing system which is designed to prevent persons with criminal backgrounds from engaging in the solid waste collection business, thereby promoting free and open competition within the solid waste collection industry; and that terminating traditional public utility rate regulation of the solid waste collection industry can be achieved without compromising the State's role in protecting the public interest. The Legislature therefore determines that it is in the public interest to establish procedures for the eventual termination of public utility rate regulation of solid waste collectors while at the same time maintaining Board of Public Utilities supervision over the solid waste collection industry. L.1991,c.381,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 48:2-3 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-3
Office; director of office management; meetings
Status: in_force

The board shall have a principal office and such other offices in such place and places as the Governor in writing may designate, and shall be provided with all necessary furniture, stationery, maps, supplies and office appliances. The board shall appoint a director of office management to serve such office and offices and fix his duties and terms of service. It shall fix the compensation of the director of office management at not less than range code A-32 under the State of New Jersey Compensation Plan, effective June 23, 1973. The board shall meet at such times and places within this State as it may provide. Amended by L.1951, c. 326, p. 1162, s. 1, eff. July 17, 1951; L.1974, c. 82, s. 1, eff. Aug. 13, 1974.
N.J. Stat. § 48:15-16.1 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-16.1
Power of condemnation
Status: in_force

Any street railway or traction utility may exercise the power of eminent domain as provided in sections 48 and 49 hereof in taking so much land or property as may be necessary for the construction of any railway built under the provisions of this title either as an extension of the line of any existing railway or a new line, not exceeding 60 feet in width except where a greater amount shall be required for the slopes of cuts and embankments, and such easements of lands lying within or without the limits of any street as may be necessary for the accomplishment of the objects of such utility, or such lands or properties as may be required for the purpose of locating and constructing all necessary works, buildings, conveniences and equipments for the construction and operation of such machinery, engines, boilers or appliances, including the erection of poles for the support of wires and conduits or the making of tunnels or subways for the production or supply of any of the motive power authorized to be used under this title. L.1962, c. 198, s. 57.
N.J. Stat. § 48:15-33 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-33
§ 48:15-33
Status: in_force

Every such municipal consent shall be deemed to include the right to construct, erect, use and maintain such poles, wires, conduits and other structures and appliances as shall be appropriate or necessary to operate the street railway with the power designated in the petition therefor.
N.J. Stat. § 48:12-22 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-22
§ 48:12-22
Status: in_force

Any railroad company, whenever a majority of the directors thereof shall so decide, may purchase or hire any vessels or barges and any wharves, piers, docks, landings and buildings situated at or near any terminus of its road, capable of being of use in the transportation of freight or passengers, and any company is authorized to make such sale or lease whenever a majority of the directors shall so decide.
N.J. Stat. § 48:12-77 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-77
Sharing of expense of closing, abandoning or combining highway or crossing
Status: in_force

Where the total cost of work is to be borne by the State, the expense of closing, abandoning or combining any existing road or highway shall be borne solely by the railroad company or companies involved. Where the cost of construction of the new State highway crossing is divided between the State and the railroad company or companies involved, the cost of closing, abandoning or combining the existing crossing shall be borne 95% by the State and 5% by the railroad company or companies involved. Amended by L.1947, c. 178, p. 818, s. 5; L.1965, c. 185, s. 3.
N.J. Stat. § 48:5A-47 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 5A / Section 5A-47
Revocation, suspension, alteration of certificate, franchise.
Status: in_force

47. The board may, after affording the holder an opportunity to be heard, revoke, suspend or alter any certificate of approval or franchise for the violation of any provisions of P.L.1972, c.186 (C.48:5A-1 et seq.) or the rules, regulations or orders made under authority of P.L.1972, c.186 (C.48:5A-1 et seq.), or for other reasonable cause, upon a finding that the revocation, suspension or alteration will not adversely affect the public interest in the provision of safe, adequate and proper cable television service in this State. L.1972,c.186,s.47; amended 2006, c.83, s.28.
N.J. Stat. § 48:13A-12 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 13A / Section 13A-12
Penalties; injunctive relief; payment to fund
Status: in_force

13. a. Any person or any officer or agent thereof who shall knowingly violate any of the provisions of this act or aid or advise in such violation, or who, as principal, manager, director, agent, servant or employee knowingly does any act comprising a part of such violation, is guilty of a crime of the fourth degree and shall be punished by imprisonment for not more than 18 months or, notwithstanding the provisions of N.J.S.2C:43-3, by a fine of not more than $50,000.00, or both; and if a corporation by a fine of not more than $100,000.00. Each day during which the violation continues constitutes an additional, separate and distinct offense. b. Any person who shall violate any provision of P.L.1970, c.40 (C.48:13A-1 et seq.) or P.L.1991, c.381 (C.48:13A-7.1 et al.) or any rule, regulation or administrative order adopted or issued pursuant thereto, including an interdistrict, intradistrict or interstate waste flow order issued in conjunction with the Department of Environmental Protection, or under any applicable provision of Title 48 of the Revised Statutes, or who shall engage in the solid waste collection business or solid waste disposal business without having been issued a certificate of public convenience and necessity, shall be liable to a penalty of not more than $10,000.00 for a first offense, not more than $25,000.00 for a second offense and not more than $50,000.00 for a third and every subsequent offense. Each day during which the violation continues constitutes an additional, separate and distinct offense. The penalties herein provided shall be enforced by summary proceedings instituted by the board under "the penalty enforcement law" (N.J.S.2A:58-1 et seq.). The Superior Court and the municipal courts shall all have jurisdiction to enforce "the penalty enforcement law" in connection with this act. c. Whenever it shall appear to the board, a municipality, local board of health, or county health department, as the case may be, that any person has violated, intends to violate, or will violate any provision of P.L.1970, c.40 (C.48:13A-1 et seq.) or P.L.1991, c.381 (C.48:13A-7.1 et al.) or any rule, regulation or administrative order adopted or issued pursuant thereto, or under any applicable provision of Title 48 of the Revised Statutes, the board, the municipality, local board of health or county health department may institute a civil action in the Superior Court for injunctive relief and for such other relief as may be appropriate in the circumstances, and the court may proceed in any such action in a summary manner. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto to the contrary, all penalties recovered pursuant to actions brought by the board under this section shall be paid to the "Solid Waste Enforcement Fund" established pursuant to section 21 of P.L.1991, c.381 (C.48:13A-21). If a money judgment is rendered against a defendant pursuant to subsections a. or b. of this section, the payment made to the court shall be remitted to the fund. L.1970,c.40,s.13; amended 1987,c.149; 1989,c.95; 1989,c.118,s.1; 1991,c.381,s.34.
N.J. Stat. § 48:12-56 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-56
Enforcement; penalty; construction
Status: in_force

The provisions of sections 48:12-54 and 48:12-55 of this title shall be enforced by the board of public utility commissioners in the manner provided by chapter 2 of this title (s. 48:2-1 et seq.). Violation of the provisions of sections 48:12-54 or 48:12-55 of this title shall be subject to the penalties provided in sections 48:2-49 to 48:2-51 of this title. Nothing in sections 48:12-54 and 48:12-55 of this title shall be construed to affect the provisions of sections 48:12-61 to 48:12-67 of this title. Nothing in sections 48:12-54 and 48:12-55 of this title shall nullify the power of the board to compel protection at other crossings at grade.
N.J. Stat. § 48:4-30 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-30
Revocation of registration certificate; grounds
Status: in_force

Failure to file a report or bond in the manner prescribed by the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles, or to pay proper excise, or any legal penalties imposed by sections 48:4-20 to 48:4-34 of this Title, or to adhere to any reasonable rules and regulations imposed by the director, or preventing an examination or investigation of books, records, papers, vouchers, accounts and documents, or refusing to exhibit such books, records, papers, vouchers, accounts and documents, or ignoring subpoena whether served within the State or without the State, shall be good cause for the director to revoke the registration certificates for autobusses issued to such owner or operator, or to prevent the operation in this State of autobusses registered in another State. Amended by L.1962, c. 198, s. 79.
N.J. Stat. § 48:13A-7.12 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 13A / Section 13A-7.12
Uniform tariff rates; exigent
Status: in_force

12. No solid waste collector may, except in cases of hardship or exigent circumstances, or in the case of significant increases in energy costs, as determined by the board, petition the board for changes in the rates or charges set forth as solid waste collection service charges in the uniform tariff previously filed with and accepted by the board. L.1991,c.381,s.12; per s.52, section expired April 14, 1996.
N.J. Stat. § 48:3-124 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-124
Owner, structures, suspected abandoned line, attached, request removal, removal timeline.
Status: in_force

3. a. Beginning 12 months after the effective date of P.L.2023, c.293 (C.48:3-122 et seq.), in accordance with federal law, if applicable, and to the extent permitted under any applicable pole attachment agreement, the owner of a pole, building, or other structure to which a suspected abandoned line is attached may send a request, in accordance with subsection c. of this section, to the entity owning that line to request removal if the line is found to be abandoned by the entity. b. Beginning 12 months after the effective date of P.L.2023, c.293 (C.48:3-122 et seq.), any person, municipality, utility, or corporation in the State may submit a request, in accordance with subsection c. of this section, to the board for the removal of any suspected abandoned line, provided that the line is found to be abandoned by the entity owning the line. Within five business days after receiving the request, the board shall transmit a written copy of the request to the entity that owns the line. Nothing in this section shall prevent or prohibit a person, municipality, utility, or corporation from directly notifying an entity of a suspected abandoned line. c. (1) Within 10 months after the effective date of P.L.2023, c.293 (C.48:3-122 et seq.), the board shall prescribe the form and manner in which the owner of a pole, building, or structure may submit a request, pursuant to subsection a. of this section, for the removal of a suspected abandoned line. In addition to any other information that the board deems necessary, the form shall require the requestor to provide the pole number, address, or latitude and longitude of the associated pole, and a photograph of the abandoned line. At a minimum, the board shall allow these requests to be submitted through the official Internet website of the entity. (2) Within 10 months after the effective date of P.L.2023, c.293 (C.48:3-122 et seq.), the board shall prescribe the form and manner in which a person, municipality, utility, or corporation may submit a request, pursuant to subsection b. of this section, for the removal of a suspected abandoned line. In addition to any other information that the board deems necessary, the form shall require the requestor to provide the pole number, address, or latitude and longitude of the associated pole, and a photograph of the abandoned line, if available. At a minimum, the board shall allow these requests to be submitted through the official Internet website of the board. (3) Within 11 months after the effective date of P.L.2023, c.293 (C.48:3-122 et seq.), the official Internet website of the board and each entity owning one or more lines in the State shall provide instructions, in a clear and conspicuous manner, concerning the submission of the requests to remove suspected abandoned lines and the rights of customers under P.L.2023, c.293 (C.48:3-122 et seq.). d. Within 30 calendar days after the date on which an entity receives a request to remove a suspected abandoned line, submitted pursuant to this section, the entity shall investigate and determine whether the line is abandoned. If the line is deemed to be abandoned, within 30 calendar days after the date of such determination, the entity shall either correct the condition causing the line to be abandoned or remove the line. e. Within 90 calendar days after the effective date of P.L.2023, c.293 (C.48:3-122 et seq.), and every 90 calendar days thereafter, the entity shall submit a written report to the board, which report shall include a description of all notifications, complaints, and requests received by the entity, including all reports and notifications received pursuant to section 5 of P.L.2023, c.293 (C.48:3-126), concerning a suspected abandoned line since the date on which the entity submitted its most recent report pursuant to this subsection. For each notification, complaint, or request, the report shall include: (1) the date on which the entity received the notification, complaint, or request; (2) the manner in which the notification, complaint, or request was received; (3) the basis of the entity's determination of whether the line is abandoned; (4) a description of all actions undertaken by the entity with respect to the line, including any actions to remove, overlash, or mark the line, and the dates on which such actions were taken; and (5) any other information that may be required by the board. f. Beginning 12 months after the effective date of P.L.2023, c.293 (C.48:3-122 et seq.), and every 12 months thereafter, each entity shall provide written notice to each customer of the entity, which notice shall inform the customer, in clear and conspicuous language, that the rights of the customer under P.L.2023, c.293 (C.48:3-122 et seq.) can be found on the entity's official Internet website. The written notice shall be provided in a form and manner approved by the board, except that the notice shall be provided to each customer using the same method as the entity provides a bill to the customer and in the same language as the bill is provided to the customer, and the notice may be included as a part of the customer's bill or as an additional notice to the customer. L.2023, c.293, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 48:8-12 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-12
Running steamboats against each other; penalty; damages
Status: in_force

When two steamboats are moving in the same direction in waters within the jurisdiction of this state, neither shall be willfully so navigated as to run against, hinder or delay the other, or to run her aground, or to injure or impede her or unnecessarily to approach her within the distance of twenty yards. Every master or other person in charge of a steamboat who shall violate this section shall be liable to a penalty of one hundred and fifty dollars. The owner or owners of the steamboat shall be jointly and severally liable for all damages occasioned by such offense.
N.J. Stat. § 48:16-9 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 16 / Section 16-9
§ 48:16-9
Status: in_force

If it shall appear to the commissioner of banking and insurance, after a hearing, that the company no longer has a paid up cash capital of at least one hundred and fifty thousand dollars and is no longer able to pay damages which may result from an accident occurring by reason of the ownership, maintenance or use of the autocabs owned by it, upon any public street, he shall revoke his order granting exemption. Thereupon the company shall immediately file an insurance policy or bond as required by sections 48:16-3 and 48:16-4 of this title.
N.J. Stat. § 48:12-143 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-143
Purchase by another railroad company of railroad and franchises sold by court order
Status: in_force

When the railroad and franchises of a railroad company of this state, or any part thereof are sold by virtue of a decree, order or judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction, any other railroad company of this state owning, leasing or operating a railroad having physical connection therewith, may purchase the road and franchises sold, either at the official sale or from the purchaser thereof at the sale. The railroad and franchises so purchased shall be merged with and become a component part of the purchasing company upon filing and recording in the office of the secretary of state a certificate, executed by its president and secretary, setting forth the purchase, together with a survey of the route and an accurate map thereof.
N.J. Stat. § 48:2-88 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-88
Penalty for operator violations
Status: in_force

16. a. An operator or excavator, or the person who operates the One-Call Damage Prevention System, who violates any provision of this act or any rule or regulation or order adopted pursuant thereto shall be liable to a civil penalty of not less than $1,000 and not more than $2,500 per day for each day the violation continues, except that the maximum civil penalty may not exceed $25,000 for any related series of violations. b. Any civil action pursuant to subsection a. of this section may be brought in a court of this State by the board or by an affected operator. Nothing in this act shall affect any civil remedy for damage to an operator's underground facility or for actual damage to any person's property. L.1994,c.118,s.16.
N.J. Stat. § 48:4-32 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-32
Failure to file report or pay excise; penalty
Status: in_force

Any such owner or operator who shall fail to file a report as required by section 48:4-20 to 48:4-34 of this Title, or bond when demanded, or fail to pay the excise imposed by said sections 48:4-20 to 48:4-34 within the time herein fixed and limited, shall forfeit and pay to the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles for the use of the State the sum of $5.00 for each and every day of such default, which sum shall be recovered by the director in the manner hereinbefore provided for the enforcement of the payment of the excise imposed by said sections. Such moneys, when recovered, shall be paid over to the State Treasurer for the use of the State Highway Commission for construction and maintenance of highways. Amended by L.1962, c. 198, s. 81.
N.J. Stat. § 48:12-53 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-53
Construction of tracks along city streets; elevated roads; contracts
Status: in_force

The municipal authorities of any city except a city of the first class may permit any railroad company to lay and construct its tracks along and upon any street or highway or above the street or highway by means of an elevated structure and may contract with such company, fixing the terms and conditions as to maintenance of crossings, speed of trains and payment of consideration for such use and may do all things necessary to carry out such contract and any such contract made prior to March thirtieth, one thousand nine hundred and five, is hereby ratified and confirmed. No such railroad shall be constructed along or above any such street or highway until the company shall have acquired the right of the owners abutting thereon by agreement or condemnation proceedings.
N.J. Stat. § 48:12-35.1 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-35.1
Authority and extent of condemnation.
Status: in_force

60. Any railroad utility incorporated in this State or in any other state and operating in New Jersey may exercise the power of eminent domain as provided herein in taking: (a) any land and property required for the right-of-way of its main line and branches, not exceeding 200 feet in width, unless more shall be required for slopes of cuts or embankments or retaining walls; (b) all such other land and property adjoining such right-of-way as exigencies of business may demand for the erection or expansion of freight and passenger depots and all other railroad purposes, provided, however, that any railroad utility exercising condemnation for this purpose must demonstrate to the Department of Transportation that alternative property suitable for the specific proposed use of the property to be taken is unavailable, either through on-site accommodation or through voluntary sale of alternative, reasonably situated property, and that the interest in the property to be taken does not exceed what is necessary for the proposed use, and shall also demonstrate to the Department of Transportation at an informal hearing the specific use to be made of the land or other property or interest to be acquired and that such proposed use is necessary and consistent with the purposes enumerated for such railroad utility and with the extent of the land or other property or interest to be condemned; and (c) any land and property necessary to comply with any order, determination, rule or regulation of the Department of Transportation. Thereafter, the application for approval shall be considered a contested case pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.). A hearing, upon the written request by the railroad utility to condemn and challenge thereto, shall be heard by the Office of Administrative Law pursuant to section 9 of P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-9), after the informal hearing is completed before the Department of Transportation. Timely notice by the railroad utility must be provided to a prospective condemnee holding a fee interest, easement, or leasehold in the property sought to be condemned by the railroad utility. At the hearing held before the Office of Administrative Law, the railroad utility shall make the same demonstrations of satisfying the prescribed conditions as set forth above. The burden of proof shall be upon the railroad utility no matter who makes the request for a formal hearing. The Office of Administrative Law shall then make a recommendation to the Commissioner of Transportation as to whether the railroad utility has met its statutory obligations to enable it to file a condemnation proceeding to acquire real property and that a determination of necessity should be issued. The determination shall become final on the 45th day after the release of the initial determination of necessity by the Department of Transportation, unless the railroad utility or any other interested party whose real property, lease, or easement may be impacted by the condemnation seeks, in writing, from the Department of Transportation a formal hearing before the Office of Administrative Law within that 45-day period. Any appeal of a final determination made by the Department of Transportation or by the Commissioner of Transportation shall be made to the Superior Court, Appellate Division based upon the record below. No informal or formal hearing shall be held until written notice by certified mail or by private courier has been demonstrated as being sent by the railroad utility to anyone holding an interest in the real estate to be acquired whether in fee, easement, or by lease at their current known address, and if not known by publication based upon production of a certification of inquiry, as well as to the municipality, municipal planning board and the county and county planning board where the property is located. In addition, any railroad utility shall have the right to take and acquire, by the exercise of the power of eminent domain as provided in this section and the "Eminent Domain Act of 1971," P.L.1971, c.361 (C.20:3-1 et seq.), any land, property or private road as shall be necessary for any branch line or lines, spur or sidetrack to the premises of a horse race track as provided in P.L.1947, c.17 (C.48:12-32.1), but not in excess of 200 feet in width, for such branch line or lines, spur or sidetrack of railroad; provided that additional land may be so acquired where necessary for the slopes of cuts or embankments or for retaining walls. When the line of any railroad utility of the State is constructed to the Delaware river and extension of such line is to be undertaken pursuant to R.S.48:12-44, the utility may acquire, by the exercise of the power of eminent domain as provided in this section, such lands as may be necessary upon filing and recording the survey of the route with the Secretary of State and in the office of the clerk of the county wherein the lands are situate, and making the deposit required by R.S.48:12-25. No railroad utility shall take, use or occupy by condemnation any franchise, land or located route of any other railroad or any utility chartered for the purpose of facilitating transportation, except for the purpose of crossing such land or route and except the land of any such utility not necessary for the purpose of its franchise. No railroad utility shall take or acquire by condemnation any land, property, easements, or other interest belonging to the State of New Jersey, or any authority, corporation, or other instrumentality of the State. The Department of Transportation and its commissioner are hereby authorized and empowered to determine the necessity as aforesaid for the use of the land, easements, or other property or interests therein so sought to be condemned, to establish the form and method of any application for such condemnation and the time and the manner of notice of the application and scheduling of the initial informal hearing or any hearing before the Office of Administrative Law, and to enforce the provisions of this section the commissioner may designate a division or office of the department to make the determination of necessity. The Commissioner of Transportation may prescribe any rules, regulation, or procedure applicable to an application by a railroad utility to commence a condemnation proceeding including, but not limited to, how the railroad utility shall demonstrate its satisfaction of the above stated conditions for commencing a condemnation proceeding; to any challenge made by a prospective condemnee holding a fee interest, easement, or lease in the property sought to be condemned by the railroad utility; and to the provision of notice to interested parties. The New Jersey Transit Corporation shall not be considered a railroad utility for the purposes of this section. The powers of condemnation vested in railroads under this section shall govern over any provisions of Title 48 as amended and supplemented by this act and which have not been repealed. L.1962, c.198, s.60; amended 1967, c.155. 2007, c.290.
N.J. Stat. § 48:6-20 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 6 / Section 6-20
Highways may cross over or under canal
Status: in_force

Whenever the route of the canal shall cross a highway, the canal company may carry the highway over or under the canal, as may be found most expedient.
N.J. Stat. § 48:23-27 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 23 / Section 23-27
Terms of office terminated.
Status: in_force

14. The terms of office of all members of the New Jersey Public Broadcasting Commission in office prior to the effective date of P.L.2010, c.104 (C.48:23-18 et al.) shall terminate. L.2010, c.104, s.14.
N.J. Stat. § 48:2-68 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-68
Procedure
Status: in_force

The procedure provided in this act for determining the lawfulness of statements and the recovery of payments made pursuant to statements of assessments shall be exclusive of all other remedies and procedures. L.1968, c. 173, s. 10, eff. July 16, 1968.
N.J. Stat. § 48:2-29.57 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-29.57
Definitions.
Status: in_force

1. As used in P.L.2022, c.107 (C.48:2-29.57 et seq.): "Board" means the Board of Public Utilities or any successor agency. "Coronavirus 2019" means the coronavirus disease 2019, as announced by the World Health Organization on February 11, 2020, and first identified in Wuhan, China. "Department" means the Department of Community Affairs. "Local utility" means any sewerage authority created pursuant to the "sewerage authorities law," P.L.1946, c.138 (C.40:14A-1 et seq.); any utilities authority created pursuant to the "municipal and county utilities authorities law," P.L.1957, c.183 (C.40:14B-1 et seq.); or any municipal, county, or regional utility, authority, commission, special district, or other local government entity, not regulated by the Board of Public Utilities, that provides electricity, gas, heat, power, sewer, or water service. "Personally identifiable information" means any information that is linked or reasonably linkable to an identified or identifiable customer. "Public utility" means a public utility, defined pursuant to R.S.48:2-13, providing electric, gas, sewer, or water service to customers. L.2022, c.107, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 48:3-60.3 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-60.3
Credit against societal benefits charge permitted.
Status: in_force

1. a. On and after January 1 next following the date of enactment of P.L.2011, c.216 (C.48:3-60.3), a commercial or industrial ratepayer shall be allowed a credit against the societal benefits charge imposed pursuant to section 12 of P.L.1999, c.23 (C.48:3-60), and collected as a non-bypassable charge by the electric public utility or gas public utility, as appropriate, providing service to the commercial or industrial ratepayer. b. The amount of the credit authorized pursuant to subsection a. of this section shall be equal to one-half of that portion of the costs incurred by the commercial or industrial ratepayer during the preceding calendar year for the purchase and installation of products or services that are intended for energy efficiency purposes, that would be eligible for incentives under programs that the board shall have determined to fund by the societal benefits charge pursuant to paragraph (3) of subsection a. of section 12 of P.L.1999, c.23 (C.48:3-60). c. The amount of the credit to be allowed under this section in any calendar year against the societal benefits charge for each commercial or industrial ratepayer that is subject to such charge pursuant to section 12 of P.L.1999, c.23 (C.48:3-60) shall be determined by the board. d. The maximum amount of the credit to be applied under this section against the societal benefits charge imposed pursuant to section 12 of P.L.1999, c.23 (C.48:3-60) shall not exceed 100 percent of the commercial or industrial ratepayer's liability for such charge that would otherwise be due in each calendar year. e. The amount of the credit against the societal benefits charge otherwise allowable under this section which cannot be applied for the calendar year due to the limitations of subsections b. and d. of this section may be carried over, if necessary, to a maximum of 10 calendar years immediately following the initial year in which the credit is first applied to a commercial or industrial ratepayer's liability for societal benefits charges. f. The electric public utility or gas public utility providing service to a commercial or industrial ratepayer shall disclose in a written notice to the commercial or industrial ratepayer, upon request from the commercial or industrial ratepayer, the amount of societal benefits charges collected by the utility from the commercial or industrial ratepayer pursuant to section 12 of P.L.1999, c.23 (C.48:3-60) for each calendar year specified in the request from the commercial or industrial ratepayer. L.2011, c.216, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 48:3-47 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-47
Failure to wear identification badge; penalty; collection of penalties
Status: in_force

Any employee of a public utility who has been issued an identification badge by said public utility and who fails to wear said identification badge while attempting to exercise the right of reasonable access as set forth in section 1 of this act, shall be subject to a civil penalty of $15.00 for each offense. The penalties set forth in this section and section 5 of this act shall be collected in accordance with the Penalty Enforcement Law (N.J.S. 2A:58-1 et seq.) and all money collected shall be remitted to the State of New Jersey. L.1977, c. 35, s. 6.
N.J. Stat. § 48:12-158 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-158
Placing freight car in rear of passenger car; misdemeanor; exceptions where ordered by army or navy officers
Status: in_force

In forming a passenger train, no freight car shall be placed in the rear of a passenger car. A conductor, officer or agent who shall direct or knowingly suffer such an arrangement shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. The provisions of this section shall not apply where a car or cars is so placed pursuant to the order or direction of an officer of the rank of at least Major of the Army or of Lieutenant-Commander of the Navy of the armed forces of the United States. Amended by L.1943, c. 150, p. 429, s. 1, eff. April 8, 1943.
N.J. Stat. § 48:4-33 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-33
§ 48:4-33
Status: in_force

Any person who shall make any false or fraudulent report, or any false statement in any report with intent to defraud the state, or to evade the payment of any excise, or any part thereof imposed by section 48:4-20 of this title, or who shall aid or abet another in any attempt to evade the payment of any such excise, or any part thereof, or any person who shall make, or permit to be made, for any corporation, association or partnership any false report or any false statement in any report required to be filed under sections 48:4-20 to 48:4-34 of this title with intent to evade the payment of any excise hereunder, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
N.J. Stat. § 48:10-5 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-5
Board to prescribe rules, regulations; promulgate orders
Status: in_force

The board, after hearing, upon notice, may prescribe reasonable rules and regulations for the safe construction, operation and maintenance by natural gas pipeline utilities of pipelines for the transmission of natural gas within or through the State of New Jersey, and may, after hearing, upon notice, promulgate reasonable orders requiring compliance with such rules and regulations; provided, however, such rules, regulations, and orders shall not be inconsistent with or contrary to the provisions of the Federal Natural Gas Act, as amended, or any rules, regulations and orders promulgated thereunder. L.1952, c. 166, p. 541, s. 4, eff. May 9, 1952.
N.J. Stat. § 48:12-13 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-13
General powers, restrictions and liabilities; governed by Title 14
Status: in_force

Every railroad company shall have the general powers conferred by Title 14, Corporations, Generally, of the Revised Statutes and the supplements thereto and shall be governed by the provisions and be subject to the restrictions and liabilities therein contained, so far as the same are appropriate to and not inconsistent with this Title or with the provisions of the act under which any such company may have been created and organized, and, in addition thereto, shall have power: I. To enter at all times upon all lands or waters for the purpose of exploring, surveying and laying out the routes of its railroad and of locating the same, to make such surveys as may be necessary to the selection of the most advantageous route, and to locate all necessary buildings, works, conveniences and appurtenances, doing no unnecessary injury to property and subject to responsibility for all damages done thereto; II. To acquire from time to time and hold and use all such real estate and other property as may in the judgment of its directors be necessary for terminal purposes and for the construction and maintenance of its railroad, stations, branches, sidings, car yards, engine houses, repair shops and other accommodations necessary to accomplish the objects of its incorporation, and to sell land thus acquired when not necessary for such purposes and objects; III. To construct and operate its road, to construct or purchase all engines, cars, machinery and appliances for the transportation of persons and property, to charge and collect fares and charges for transportation of passengers and freight and to exercise all other powers by this chapter granted. Amended by L.1941, c. 411, p. 1058, s. 1; L.1962, c. 198, s. 106.
N.J. Stat. § 48:3-87.2d — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-87.2d
Eligible qualified offshore wind project, retain, incremental federal tax benefits, file, compliance.
Status: in_force

4. a. Within 60 days of the date of enactment of P.L.2023, c.99 (C.48:3-87.2a et seq.), an eligible qualified offshore wind project that elects to retain incremental federal tax benefits pursuant to section 3 of P.L.2023, c.99 (C.48:3-87.2c) shall file with the board, in a form and manner as determined by the board, a compliance filing that includes the following information: (1) an affidavit from a corporate officer with authority to legally bind the project company affirming that the project company shall complete the qualified offshore wind project and any investments in qualified wind energy facilities identified pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subsection; (2) (a) a schedule by which the qualified offshore wind project shall make: (i) all required outstanding investments in qualified wind energy facilities included within the project's awarded solicitation application; and (ii) required additional investments in qualified wind energy facilities, including investments in one or more offshore wind component manufacturing facilities located in an enhanced area. (b) The schedule shall include the dates by which the project company shall complete the necessary investments described in this subsection and the dollar amount of each investment. The schedule shall be approved by the board so long as it is consistent with the project's, and any affiliated New Jersey offshore wind project's, awarded solicitation application and will not result in the delayed completion of any qualified wind energy facility or any other qualified offshore wind project. Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed as preventing the board and the qualified offshore wind project from agreeing to a schedule that diverges from that set forth in the awarded solicitation applications. The schedule may be adjusted with the board's approval for good cause shown; (3) in support of the investments enumerated in the schedule filed with the board pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subsection, no later than 90 days after the date of enactment of P.L.2023, c.99 (C.48:3-87.2a et seq.), the qualified offshore wind project shall deposit $200,000,000 into an escrow account, which shall be available to qualified wind energy facilities described in paragraph (2) of this subsection in accordance with milestones and commercial terms agreed to by the qualified offshore wind project and the qualified offshore wind energy facilities and the board; and (4) (a) an obligation to post a performance security in the amount of $100,000,000 for the completion of the qualified offshore wind project in the form of a parent company guarantee or other financial security reasonably acceptable to the board. The performance security under this paragraph shall be forfeited if the board determines that the project failed to reach commercial operation within 12 months of the date approved by the board, including any extensions to the date specified in the initial order as may be approved by the board. The performance security shall be provided in a compliance filing made with the board within 90 days of enactment of P.L.2023, c.99 (C.48:3-87.2a et seq.). If the performance security is forfeited, the board may elect to return the funds to ratepayers or may utilize the forfeited funds to support infrastructure necessary to advance the offshore wind industry. (b) The performance security under this paragraph shall not be forfeited if the board finds that the project did not achieve commercial operation within 12 months after the board-approved commercial operations date due solely to a change in federal law, policy, or procedures that affect the entire industry and result in material delays to the project through no faults of its own. A finding by the board that the performance security is not forfeited pursuant to this subparagraph shall not, in and of itself, constitute board approval of a change to the project's OREC Pricing Schedule. b. The board shall consult with the New Jersey Economic Development Authority in its review of the compliance filings made pursuant to this section but shall not unreasonably delay or condition its acceptance of the compliance filings. L.2023, c.99, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 48:17-17 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 17 / Section 17-17
Offices; reception and transmission of messages
Status: in_force

Every railroad company availing itself of section 48:17-16 of this title shall establish, maintain and keep open, for the reception and transmission of messages by its telegraph lines, at least one office every twenty-five miles traversed by its lines of telegraph. Such company shall receive and transmit all messages tendered for transmission upon being paid such charges as by law it may charge for such service.
N.J. Stat. § 48:23-20 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 23 / Section 23-20
Transfer of State's public broadcasting system to another entity.
Status: in_force

3. a. The New Jersey Public Broadcasting Authority created pursuant to P.L.1968, c.405 (C.48:23-1 et seq.) shall undertake all acts necessary to accomplish the transfer of the State's public broadcasting system to a nonprofit corporation or other entity eligible to operate a public broadcasting system as authorized by P.L.2010, c.104 (C.48:23-18 et al.), including, but not limited to, applying or assisting in applying to the Federal Communications Commission ("FCC") or other governmental entity for any required approval, executing any authorization or authorizations required to implement such transfer, other than the transfer of the television licenses, and seeking any other approval or approvals as may be necessary and convenient to accomplish the transfer. b. All State departments and agencies, boards, commissions, and authorities, as well as all municipal and county governing bodies, boards, commissions, and authorities, shall cooperate fully with the transfer authorized by P.L.2010, c.104 and facilitate the transfer of assets, the rendering of approvals, and all other acts necessary or convenient to accomplish the transfer. c. The State Treasurer is authorized to retain any consultants, experts, brokers, advisors, or other professionals whose services may be necessary in order to effectuate the transaction or transactions contemplated by P.L.2010, c.104, and there are appropriated such sums as may be necessary for such fees and services, as well as any other costs determined to be necessary to effectuate such transaction or transactions, subject to the approval of the Director of the Division of Budget and Accounting in the Department of the Treasury and the Joint Budget Oversight Committee, or its successor. d. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection a. of this section, the State Treasurer shall not transfer the television operating licenses currently held by the authority, but may transfer the radio operating licenses currently held by the authority. L.2010, c.104, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 48:2-29.45 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-29.45
Provision of continued electrical service during periods of excessive heat
Status: in_force

2. Notwithstanding any law, rule, order or regulation to the contrary, the board shall provide for the continuation of electrical service during periods of excessive heat,as determined by the board, for those residential customers who would be eligible for protection under the Winter Termination Program as pursuant to N.J.A.C.14:3-7.12A,notwithstanding that the individual would otherwise be subject to the suspension of service; provided, however, that nothing in this act shall in any manner relieve the individual of any financial obligation to the electric public utility providing the service. L.2002,c.62,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 48:2-41 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-41
Enforcement
Status: in_force

Observance of the orders of the board may be enforced by complaint in lieu of prerogative writ or injunction in appropriate cases, or by suit in equity to compel the specific performance of the order or of the duties imposed by law upon the public utility affected by the order. Amended by L.1962, c. 198, s. 24.
N.J. Stat. § 48:13A-7.30 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 13A / Section 13A-7.30
Solid waste disposal rates deemed just and reasonable
Status: in_force

7. a. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, rule or regulation, court decision or order of the Board of Public Utilities or department to the contrary, the solid waste disposal rates collected by a privately-owned sanitary landfill facility shall be deemed just and reasonable for the purposes of section 8 of P.L.1970, c.40 (C.48:13A-7) if those rates are market-based rates. b. The solid waste disposal rates collected by a privately-owned sanitary landfill facility which exceed the market-based rates authorized pursuant to subsection a. of this section shall not be deemed unjust and unreasonable if the solid waste disposal rates are designed to: (1) stabilize incoming waste flows and prevent the premature exhaustion of landfill capacity; or (2) recover sufficient revenues to meet the revenue requirements of the privately-owned sanitary landfill facility. c. The internal cost of service or financial condition of a privately-owned sanitary landfill facility shall be deemed relevant only if the owner or operator of the affected facility raises a revenue requirement defense in a contested case proceeding initiated by the department pursuant to section 8 of P.L.2003, c.169 (C.48:13A-7.31). In such a case, the owner or operator of the privately-owned sanitary landfill facility, at the owner's sole discretion, may establish a reasonable profit margin using either the return on rate base or operating margin methodology, or any alternative methodology which is consistent with market practices. L.2003,c.169,s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 48:5A-54 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 5A / Section 5A-54
Short title
Status: in_force

This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Cable Subscriber Privacy Protection Act." L. 1988, c. 121, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 48:15-55 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-55
Lease of property and franchises; rights and liabilities of lessee
Status: in_force

Any street railway or traction company or any turnpike, plank road or motor power company may lease its property and franchises to any street railway or traction company. The lessee company may take the lease and after such lease may use and operate the franchises and property so leased. Any company becoming a lessee under this section may purchase, hold, sell, transfer, mortgage, pledge or otherwise dispose of the shares of the capital stock, securities or other evidences of debt issued or created by any other company organized under the laws of this state, and may exercise, while owner thereof, all rights, powers and privileges including the right to vote on such stock which natural persons, being such owners, could exercise. All rights of creditors and all liens upon the property of the lessor and all its privileges and immunities shall be unimpaired to the same extent as if the lease had not been made, and all debts, liabilities and duties of the lessor shall thenceforth attach to the lessee and be enforced against or enjoyed by it to the same extent as they were enforceable against or enjoyed by the lessor.
N.J. Stat. § 48:5-10 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-10
Terms of joint agreement
Status: in_force

The directors of the companies proposing to enter into such joint agreement may agree upon the terms thereof and the agreement may prescribe the terms and conditions thereof and the mode of carrying it into effect. The parties to the agreement may pledge to and with each other for the due performance thereof, all their present and future acquired property and franchises. They may prescribe such provisions relating to the issue of obligations by either or both companies and the securing of the same by guarantee or mortgage of the franchises and property of either or both companies, present or future acquired and relating to the ownership, possession, control, maintenance and operation of the whole or any part of such bridge, its connections, appurtenances, approaches and stations by the respective companies or by their respective stockholders, directors, committees, officers or agents, or by any board of managers or arbitrators appointed under the agreement, as may be proper to effect the objects thereof.
N.J. Stat. § 48:19-17 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 19 / Section 19-17
Pipes in streets authorized; consent of public body; appeal
Status: in_force

Each water company may lay its pipes beneath such public roads, streets, and places as it may deem necessary for its corporate purposes, free from all charge to be made by any person or body politic whatsoever for such privilege, and may also construct and maintain hydrants on and along such roads, streets and places, provided that the pipes shall be laid at least 3 feet below the surface and shall not in anywise unnecessarily obstruct or interfere with the public travel or damage public or private property. The consent of the public body charged with the repair and maintenance of such public roads, streets and places shall first be obtained. If such public body shall refuse or fail to give its consent, the water company may appeal to the Board of Public Utility Commissioners of the State of New Jersey. A hearing thereon shall be had on notice to all parties in interest, who shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard. If, after such hearing the Board of Public Utility Commissioners shall determine that the installation of such pipes or hydrants is reasonably necessary for the service, convenience or welfare of the public, the water company shall be authorized to proceed in accordance with such determination. Amended by L.1962, c. 198, s. 193; L.1966, c. 233, s. 1, eff. Aug. 10, 1966.
N.J. Stat. § 48:12-128 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-128
Joint agreement for consolidation or merger; contents
Status: in_force

The directors of the several companies parties to the proposed consolidation or merger may enter into a joint agreement under seal for their consolidation or merger, prescribing: a. The terms and conditions thereof and the mode of carrying the same into effect; and b. In case of a consolidation, the name of the new corporation, the number, names and places of residence of the first directors and officers, and how and when directors and officers shall be chosen, the location of the principal office in this State which shall be at some point on the line of the road, the number of shares of capital stock of which not more than two-thirds shall be preferred stock, the amount or par value of each share and the manner of converting the capital stock of each company thereby consolidated into the stock or securities of the new company, or of otherwise disposing of the same, with such other details as shall be deemed necessary to perfect such consolidation and new organization; and c. In case of a merger of one or more companies into another, the price, if any, to be paid and the manner of paying the same by the acquiring company for the stock, property and franchises of the company or companies to be merged and the manner of disposing of such stock, and such other details as shall be deemed necessary to perfect such merger; and setting forth the name of the acquiring company, with the State or States in which it is incorporated, which company shall survive and continue as a corporation of such State or States; but in such case of a merger, where no new company is created, it shall not be necessary to state in such joint agreement the provisions specified in subdivision b of this section with respect to directors and officers, principal office in this State, or the number, amount or par value of shares of capital stock, of the acquiring or surviving company, unless, and then only to the extent that, changes in respect of such matters are to be made by such joint agreement. Amended by L.1948, c. 317, p. 1267, s. 3.
N.J. Stat. § 48:12-47 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-47
§ 48:12-47
Status: in_force

Any person who shall ride, lead or drive any cattle, horses or other animals upon any railroad protected by fences and guards as required by section 48:12-46 of this title and within such fences and guards elsewhere than at farm crossings, without the consent of the company, shall, for every such offense, forfeit ten dollars and pay all damages sustained thereby to the company, to be recovered in an action at law.
N.J. Stat. § 48:12-150 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-150
Dissolution; procedure; repayment of deposit with state treasurer
Status: in_force

When the holders of a majority of the capital stock of a railroad company which has no bonded indebtedness and does not receive for the operation of its road money sufficient to pay expenses or has not commenced or fully completed the construction of its railroad, or when two-thirds in interest of all the stockholders, whether with or without voting powers and without regard to class, of a railroad company of this State which has, with the consent or approval of the Board of Public Utility Commissioners of this State, ceased the operation of the whole of its railroad, shall determine to dissolve the company, such company may be dissolved by filing with the Secretary of State a certificate of such determination under its corporate seal attested by its president and secretary with the consent in writing signed by said majority or two-thirds of stockholders or their respective proxies, verified by the secretary of such company. Upon the filing of such certificate the corporation shall be dissolved and all its rights and franchises shall be ended. Thereupon the directors shall, as trustees for the creditors and stockholders, sell and convert into cash all its property and assets and apply the proceeds thereof to the debts of the company and the necessary expenses of the trustees and distribute any balance among the shareholders. The State Treasurer shall pay to the trustees any money of the company deposited with him when the certificate of incorporation or survey of route was filed, upon the production of a copy of the certificate of dissolution and the filing with him of an affidavit of the president, secretary and treasurer of the company that all its debts have been paid. Amended by L.1939, c. 49, p. 72, s. 1, eff. May 2, 1939.
N.J. Stat. § 48:8-6 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-6
§ 48:8-6
Status: in_force

Every ferryman may exclude or eject from his ferryboat or other vessel any person who shall attempt to enter, or enter or stay therein contrary to the order of the ferryman. The person so doing contrary to his order shall be liable to a penalty of one dollar for every offense.
N.J. Stat. § 48:13A-12.2 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 13A / Section 13A-12.2
Violations, penalties.
Status: in_force

2. a. Any owner or operator who knowingly violates the provisions of section 1 of P.L.1991, c.214 (C.48:13A-12.1) is guilty of a crime of the third degree. b. The provisions of N.J.S.2C:43-3 to the contrary notwithstanding, any person convicted of a violation of the provisions of section 1 of P.L.1991, c.214 (C.48:13A-12.1) is subject to a fine of not less than $7,500 for a first offense, not more than $10,000 for a second offense and not more than $25,000 for a third and every subsequent offense. Each day during which the violation continues constitutes an additional, separate and distinct offense. c. If a person is convicted of a violation of the provisions of section 1 of P.L.1991, c.214 (C.48:13A-12.1), the court shall, in addition to the penalties provided under this section, require the person to perform community service for a term of not more than 90 days. d. All conveyances used or intended for use in the unlawful transportation of solid waste in violation of the provisions of section 1 of P.L.1991, c.214 (C.48:13A-12.1) are subject to forfeiture to the State pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1981, c.387 (C.13:1K-1 et seq.). L.1991, c.214, s.2; amended 2019, c.276, s.19.
N.J. Stat. § 48:23-14 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 23 / Section 23-14
Board of directors.
Status: in_force

2. The Foundation for New Jersey Public Broadcasting shall be governed by a board of directors. The number of directors and their terms and manner of selection shall be determined upon the incorporation of the foundation. No employee of the New Jersey Public Broadcasting Authority shall serve as a member of the board of directors. No member of the board of directors shall engage in any business transaction or professional activity for profit with the New Jersey Public Broadcasting Authority. L.1990, c.114, s.2; amended 2010, c.104, s.20.
N.J. Stat. § 48:3-66 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-66
State pledge to holders of transition bonds; orders not pledge of State's credit
Status: in_force

17. a. The State of New Jersey does hereby pledge and agree with the holders of any transition bonds issued under the authority of this act, with the pledgee, owner or assignee of bondable transition property, with any financing entity which has issued transition bonds with respect to which a bondable stranded costs rate order has been issued and with any person who may enter into agreements with an electric public utility or an assignee or pledgee thereof or a financing entity pursuant to this act, that the State will not limit, alter or impair any bondable transition property or other rights vested in an electric public utility or an assignee or pledgee thereof or a financing entity or vested in the holders of any transition bonds pursuant to a bondable stranded costs rate order until such transition bonds, together with the interest and acquisition or redemption premium, if any, thereon, are fully paid and discharged or until such agreements are fully performed on the part of the electric public utility, any assignee or pledgee thereof or the financing entity or in any way limit, alter, impair or reduce the value or amount of the bondable transition property approved by a bondable stranded costs rate order, provided, however, that nothing in this section shall preclude the adjustment of the transition bond charges in accordance with subsection b. of section 15 of this act. Any financing entity is authorized to include this covenant and undertaking of the State of New Jersey in any documentation with respect to the transition bonds issued thereby. b. A bondable stranded costs rate order issued under this act does not constitute a debt or liability of the State or of any political subdivision thereof, nor does it constitute a pledge of the full faith and credit of the State or any of its political subdivisions. The issuance of transition bonds under this act shall not directly, indirectly, or contingently obligate the State or any political subdivision thereof to levy or pledge any form of taxation therefor or to make an appropriation for their payment, and any such transition bonds shall be payable solely from the bondable transition property and such other proceeds or property as may be pledged therefor. L.1999,c.23,s.17.
N.J. Stat. § 48:5A-11.5 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 5A / Section 5A-11.5
No charge permitted
Status: in_force

No CATV company shall charge or in any way penalize a subscriber for the possession or use of a video cassette recorder, video disc, computer or other auxiliary equipment provided by the subscriber and either not connected to a television receiver or monitor, or connected by the subscriber to a television receiver or monitor through which cable service is not received. 1987,c.395, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 48:16-7 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 16 / Section 16-7
§ 48:16-7
Status: in_force

Where an autocab operates in more than one municipality, the insurance policy or bond required by sections 48:16-3 and 48:16-4 of this title shall be filed with the clerk of the municipality in which the owner has his principal place of business and certificates, in such number as may be necessary, certifying that the owner has complied with all the provisions of this article shall, by the clerk of the municipality, be delivered to the owner, who shall file the certificate with the clerk of each municipality in which such operation takes place.
N.J. Stat. § 48:12-90.2 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-90.2
Windshield and device for removing moisture; top
Status: in_force

Every track motor car being operated on the rails of a railroad company shall be equipped with a windshield and a device for removing rainwater, snow and moisture from such windshield, which device shall be so constructed that it may be controlled in its use by the person who is operating such track motor car. Every such track motor car shall also be equipped with a top or such cover to adequately protect the operator of the track motor car and such other persons who are riding thereon, from the direct rays of the sun, and from rain, snow and inclement weather. No such track motor car shall be operated on the rails at any time unless so equipped. L.1966, c. 123, s. 2.
N.J. Stat. § 48:2-19 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-19
Investigations; valuation of property of public utility
Status: in_force

The board may: a. Investigate upon its own initiative or upon complaint in writing any matter concerning any public utility; b. Appraise and value the property of any public utility whenever in the judgment of the board it shall be necessary so to do for the purpose of carrying out any of the provisions of this chapter. In making such valuation the board may have access to and use any books, documents or records in the possession of any department or board of the state or any political subdivision thereof.
N.J. Stat. § 48:2-26 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-26
Maintenance of junction points and connections
Status: in_force

The board may, after hearing, upon notice, by order in writing: a. Direct any railroad, street railway or traction company to establish and maintain at any junction or point of connection or intersection with any other line of said road, or with any line of any other railroad, street railway, or traction company, such just and reasonable connections as shall be necessary to promote the convenience of passengers or shippers of property; b. Direct any railroad, street railway or traction company engaged in carrying merchandise to construct, maintain and operate, upon reasonable terms, a switch connection with any private side track which may be constructed by any shipper to connect with the railroad or street railway where, in the judgment of the board, such connection is reasonable and practicable and can be put in with safety and will furnish sufficient business to justify the construction and maintenance of the same.
N.J. Stat. § 48:3-65 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-65
Orders become irrevocable upon issuance
Status: in_force

16. a. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, each bondable stranded costs rate order and the transition bond charges authorized therein shall become irrevocable upon the issuance of such order and its becoming effective pursuant to section 19 of this act. The bondable stranded costs rate order, the transition bond charges and the bondable transition property shall constitute a vested, presently existing property right upon the transfer to an assignee and receipt of consideration for such bondable transition property. Following such transfer and receipt of consideration, such property right in bondable transition property shall be vested ab initio in such assignee. b. Neither the board nor any other governmental entity shall have the authority, directly or indirectly, legally or equitably, to rescind, alter, repeal, modify or amend a bondable stranded costs rate order, to revalue, re-evaluate or revise the amount of bondable stranded costs, to determine that the transition bond charges or the revenues required to recover bondable stranded costs are unjust or unreasonable, or in any way to reduce or impair the value of bondable transition property, nor shall the amount of revenues arising with respect thereto be subject to reduction, impairment, postponement or termination, provided, however, that nothing in this section shall preclude adjustments of the transition bond charges in accordance with the provisions of paragraph (2) of subsection a. and of subsection b. of section 15 of this act. L.1999,c.23,s.16.
N.J. Stat. § 48:2-21.22 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-21.22
Findings, declarations relative to AOS providers.
Status: in_force

1. The Legislature finds and declares that: a. In 1991, the Legislature acted to exempt competitive telecommunications services from traditional public utility regulation upon a finding that this type of regulation is generally not necessary to protect the public interest in the competitive marketplace. However, in its report to the Governor and Legislature on the implementation of P.L.1991, c.428 (C.48:2-21.16 et seq.) the Board of Public Utilities found that where a captive market exists for competitive telecommunications services, market conditions are not always able to protect the public interest. b. In particular, the board received many complaints concerning "alternate operator service" providers, which provide operator assistance for collect, third-party billed, and credit card calls, usually at pay phones on the premises of hotels, restaurants, hospitals, or airports, with these establishments receiving a commission for calls placed through the alternate operator service arrangement. Given the provisions of P.L.1991, c.428 (C.48:2-21.16 et seq.), there has been some debate on the extent of the board's authority to protect consumers' interests with regard to alternate operator service providers. c. It is appropriate, therefore, that the Legislature act to clarify the powers of the board with regard to alternate operator service providers, and to specifically require the board to take appropriate action, including, but not limited to, rate and terms and conditions of service regulation, to protect the interests of consumers of alternate operator service providers. L.1995, c.172, s.1; amended 2013, c.278, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 48:12-91 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-91
§ 48:12-91
Status: in_force

Any railroad company organized under any law of this state may construct and maintain, for a distance of not more than one-half a mile between its termini, a railroad to be operated by electricity beneath private property and the surface of any street, highway, park, training ground or other public place in any city of the first class, together with a subsurface station or stations, with necessary and convenient means of access thereto from the surface, upon obtaining the consent to such use by ordinance of the governing body of any such city, on such terms as may be prescribed by such body and approved by the board of public utility commissioners.
N.J. Stat. § 48:24-8 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 24 / Section 24-8
Power relative to bylaws.
Status: in_force

8. The power to make, alter, or repeal the bylaws of a rural electric cooperative established pursuant to P.L.2017, c.297 (C.48:24-1 et al.) shall be vested in the board of directors of the cooperative. The bylaws may contain any provisions for the regulation and management of the affairs of the cooperative not inconsistent with law or the articles of incorporation. L.2017, c.297, s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 48:13A-2 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 13A / Section 13A-2
Findings, declarations
Status: in_force

2. The Legislature finds and declares that the disposal of solid waste is a matter of grave concern to all citizens and is an activity thoroughly affected with the public interest; that the health, safety and welfare of the people of this State require efficient and reasonable solid waste disposal service; that safe, adequate and proper solid waste disposal service at just and reasonable rates cannot be achieved unless the Board of Public Utilities is charged with the duty of setting and enforcing standards and rates for regulating the economic aspects of all solid waste disposal service; and that the exercise of any power herein provided for shall be deemed to be in the public interest and for a public purpose. L.1970,c.40,s.2; amended 1991,c.381,s.25.
N.J. Stat. § 48:12-61 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-61
Authority of board of public utility commissioners; manner of elimination
Status: in_force

Whenever a public highway, other than a state highway and the tracks of a railroad, or of more than one railroad whose rights of way adjoin or are in such close proximity to each other as to be necessarily involved in one elimination project, cross each other at the same level, and it shall appear to the board of public utility commissioners that such crossing is or such crossings are dangerous to public safety or that public travel on such highway is impeded thereby, the board may order the company or companies operating the railroad or railroads, within such time as the board may fix, to alter such crossing or crossings, according to plans to be approved by the board. Such alterations may be made: a. By substituting a crossing or crossings not at grade by carrying the highway under or over the railroad or railroads or by reconstructing the railroad or railroads under or over the highway; or b. By vacating, relocating or changing the lines, width, direction or location of the highway and the opening of a new highway in the place of the one vacated; or c. Where, in the judgment of the board, the owners of public or private property will be unduly injured by the elimination of the crossings, by relocating the tracks of the railroad or railroads.
N.J. Stat. § 48:4-2 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-2
§ 48:4-2
Status: in_force

Nothing in this chapter shall exempt a person owning or operating an autobus from complying with the laws relating to the ownership, registration and operation of automobiles in this state.
N.J. Stat. § 48:12-29 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-29
§ 48:12-29
Status: in_force

Every railroad company shall commerce its proposed railroad within six months from the date of its organization. Where the road is not more than fifty miles in length, the company shall open and complete at least one track within two years of the commencement. Where the road exceeds fifty miles in length the company shall have an additional six months to complete each twenty miles of road in excess of fifty. The company shall open fifty miles of road for public use as soon as fifty miles of track are laid.
N.J. Stat. § 48:5A-11.8 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 5A / Section 5A-11.8
Charge for connection of auxiliary equipment
Status: in_force

Nothing in this act shall be construed as prohibiting a CATV company from charging a subscriber for connection services rendered the subscriber for auxiliary equipment provided by the subscriber. 1987,c.395, s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 48:12-86 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-86
Liability for damage by fire from sparks
Status: in_force

When injury is done to property by fire communicated from an engine of any company or person in violation of section 48:12-85 of this title such company or person shall be liable in damages to the person injured. In every action for an injury done to the property of any person by fire communicated from an engine in violation of said section 48:12-85, proof that the injury was communicated from an engine shall be prima facie evidence of such violation, subject, nevertheless, to be rebutted by evidence of the taking and using of all practicable means to prevent such communication of fire as by said section required.
N.J. Stat. § 48:24-14 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 24 / Section 24-14
Quorum.
Status: in_force

14. If the total number of members of a rural electric cooperative shall exceed 1,000, then at least 100 of the members present in person shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at all meetings of members. In the case of a joint membership, the presence at a meeting of either joint member or both shall be regarded as the presence of one member. If less than a quorum is present at any meeting, a majority of those members present in person may adjourn the meeting from time to time without further notice. L.2017, c.297, s.14.
N.J. Stat. § 48:23-21 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 23 / Section 23-21
Preparation of written inventory of assets and liabilities.
Status: in_force

4. a. The State Treasurer, in consultation with the authority, shall prepare a complete written inventory identifying the public broadcasting system's assets and liabilities appropriate for transfer or sale pursuant to sections 5 and 6 of P.L.2010, c.104 (C.48:23-22 and C.48:23-23). The inventory shall include a description and recommendations, if any, concerning the most appropriate mechanism or mechanisms through which a transfer of such assets and liabilities to a qualifying nonprofit corporation or one or more sales to another entity or entities pursuant to P.L.2010, c.104 should be accomplished. The inventory shall be completed and copies of the inventory shall be delivered to the Governor, the Speaker of the General Assembly, and the President of the Senate. b. Any assets or properties owned by the State or any department, agency, board, authority, or commission thereof or any county or municipal board, commission, or authority used in the operation of the public broadcasting system or an interest therein, may be leased or licensed, in lieu of an assignment or transfer of such assets or properties, except as may otherwise be prohibited or limited by the terms of any debt issued to acquire such assets or properties, as determined by the State Treasurer. L.2010, c.104, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 48:2-43.1 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-43.1
Appearance by board in review proceedings
Status: in_force

On any argument or hearing had in the Superior Court or the Supreme Court in any proceeding in review of any order or determination of the board, the board may appear, and be heard, as a party in said proceeding. L.1962, c. 198, s. 35.
N.J. Stat. § 48:4-21 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-21
Monthly report of mileage; payment of tax
Status: in_force

Every such owner or operator shall file with the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles on or before the twenty-fifth day of each month a report, under oath, on such form as the director shall prescribe, which report shall disclose the number of miles such autobus shall have been so operated over the highways of this State during the preceding calendar month, together with the registration number of such vehicle and such other information as the director may require. Every such person shall pay to the director upon the filing of such report the amount of tax due from such person as disclosed in the report. Amended by L.1958, c. 171, p. 710, s. 1, eff. Feb. 9, 1959.
N.J. Stat. § 48:2-38 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-38
Evidence by member or employee in civil suit
Status: in_force

No member or employee of the board shall be required to give testimony or to furnish documents in a civil suit to which the board is not a party, with regard to information obtained by him in the discharge of his official duty. Amended by L.1962, c. 198, s. 22.
N.J. Stat. § 48:3-120 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-120
Report to Governor, Legislature.
Status: in_force

7. The board shall submit a report on the SREC-II program to the Governor and, pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1991, c.164 (C.52:14-19.1), to the Legislature no later than 12 months after the adoption of rules and regulations pursuant to section 2 of P.L.2021, c.169 (C.48:3-115), and annually thereafter. The report shall include, but not be limited to: a. information about the number and price of SREC-IIs distributed; b. information about the progress of the program towards meeting its solar energy generation goals, including the individual goals for net-metered solar facilities, community solar facilities, and grid supply solar facilities; c. an assessment of the competitive solicitation process, including any recommendations to improve the functioning of the program; and d. a summary of the siting criteria developed pursuant to section 6 of P.L.2021, c.169 (C.48:3-119), including any recommendations to improve the criteria. L.2021, c.169, s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 48:4-50 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-50
§ 48:4-50
Status: in_force

Nothing contained in this article shall be construed to repeal any law permitting self-insurance of motor vehicles carrying passengers for hire, nor shall the foregoing requirements as to insurance apply to a vehicle owned or operated by a nonresident who is a self-insurer under the laws of the state of which he is a resident and in which such vehicle is registered, if such laws are substantially similar to the laws of this state with respect to the qualifications for self-insurance; provided, any such nonresident self-insurer shall have filed with the board of public utility commissioners a certified copy of the certificate permitting such operator to be a self-insurer under the laws of the state of which he is a resident and in which the motor vehicle is registered; the board may reject any such certificate of self-insurance if and when it determines, after hearing upon notice in writing to the self-insurer, that such self-insurer is not financially responsible to respond in damages.
N.J. Stat. § 48:2-10 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-10
Certified copies of records as evidence
Status: in_force

Copies of all official documents and orders filed or deposited in the office of the board, certified by a member thereof or the secretary to be true copies, under the official seal of the board, shall be evidence in like manner as the originals in all courts of this State. The board may charge and collect for such copies in accordance with section 48:2-56. The fees so collected shall be paid into the treasury of the State. Amended by L.1962, c. 198, s. 7.
N.J. Stat. § 48:2-11 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-11
Annual report
Status: in_force

The board shall report annually on or before January 15, to the Governor, making such recommendations as it may deem proper. The report shall be laid before the next succeeding Legislature. Amended by L.1962, c. 198, s. 8.
N.J. Stat. § 48:17-32 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 17 / Section 17-32
Short title.
Status: in_force

1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Voice over Internet Freedom Act." L.2007,c.195,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 48:7-5 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 7 / Section 7-5
Determination of disputes as to territories served
Status: in_force

The board of public utility commissioners shall have power, after hearing, upon notice, to determine between public utilities supplying electric light, heat or power, and between a municipality and any public utility supplying electric light, heat or power within the corporate limits of such municipality, questions in dispute as to territories to be served. Pending the hearing the board may enjoin the construction of facilities for such supply. Upon finding and determination that the construction is not necessary and proper for the public convenience and will not properly conserve the public interest, the board may issue orders prohibiting it. Amended by L.1952, c. 245, p. 812, s. 1, eff. May 19, 1952.
N.J. Stat. § 48:24-11 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 24 / Section 24-11
Certificate of membership.
Status: in_force

11. When a member of a rural electric cooperative has paid a membership fee, submitted a membership application, and complied with all remaining requirements for membership as determined by the cooperative, a certificate of membership shall be issued to the member. Memberships in the cooperative and the certificates thereof shall be nontransferable. The certificate of membership shall be surrendered to the cooperative upon the resignation, expulsion, or death of the member. L.2017, c.297, s.11.
N.J. Stat. § 48:2-29.15 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-29.15
Establishment of lifeline credit program
Status: in_force

The Commissioner of the Department of Human Services shall administer a program which shall be known as the "Lifeline Credit Program." L.1979, c. 197, s. 1, eff. Sept. 18, 1979. Amended by L.1980, c. 92, s. 2, eff. Aug. 26, 1980.
N.J. Stat. § 48:2-32.6 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-32.6
Public hearings.
Status: in_force

2. a. (1) The provisions of any other law, rule, regulation, or order to the contrary notwithstanding, the board, or the Office of Administrative Law acting pursuant to subsection (c) of section 10 of the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-10(c)), shall conduct as many of its public hearings held to review applications by public utilities other than municipal, county, or other local government owned companies not subject to the jurisdiction of the board for significant increases, changes, or alterations in their rate schedules, in the service area of the applicant as the board deems necessary or appropriate to afford the affected ratepayers the opportunity to monitor the decision-making process by which the rates are set. At least two public hearings shall be held in the service area with respect to any application except that, if substantial portions of the service area are located in more than one geographic region of the State, then at least two public hearings shall be held in the service area located in each of those geographic regions, under the terms and conditions specified in this subsection. One of the public hearings held in the service area, or one of the hearings held in each geographic area, as the case may be, shall be a hearing in which petitioners, respondents, and intervenors are parties. At the second hearing required by the provisions of this subsection, statements by objectors shall be permitted. All public hearings held pursuant to the provisions of this subsection shall be held at places which are easily accessible to the public with at least one hearing held during evening hours. (2) As used in this subsection, "public utility" means "public utility" as defined in R.S.48:2-13. b. On the day that the final public hearing is to be held in connection with any application, after which the recommended report and decision is to be filed in accordance with subsection (c) of section 10 of the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-10(c)), the administrative law judge or the board, as the case may be, may require the parties to the proceedings to present a summary statement of their cases or defenses. After the presentation, statements by the objectors shall be permitted in order to accord persons not parties to the proceedings an opportunity to participate in the proceedings. If no presentation is made, objector's statements shall be permitted in any event before the conclusion of the hearing. The final public hearing shall be held in the service area. L.1983, c.454, s.2; amended 2017, c.77, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 48:7-1 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 7 / Section 7-1
Erection of poles; consent of property owner; designation of street
Status: in_force

Any company organized or to be organized pursuant to the laws of this State for the purpose of constructing, maintaining and operating works for the supply and distribution of electricity for electric light, heat or power may use the public highways, streets and alleys in this State for the purpose of erecting poles to sustain the necessary wires and fixtures, upon first obtaining the consent in writing of the owners of the soil. The poles shall be so located as in no way to interfere with the safety or convenience of persons traveling on the highways. No poles shall be erected in any street of an incorporated city or town without first obtaining from the incorporated city or town a designation of the street in which the same shall be placed and the manner of placing the same. Such use of the public streets shall be subject to such regulations as may be first imposed by the corporate authorities of the city or town. Amended by L.1962, c. 198, s. 95.
N.J. Stat. § 48:9-30 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-30
No exclusive privileges; general laws applicable
Status: in_force

Nothing contained in this article shall invest such company with any exclusive privileges, or exempt it from the operation of any general laws passed after April eighth, one thousand nine hundred and twenty-one, relating to the same class of companies, or prevent the legislature from making applicable thereto any general law in force on said date relating to such class.
N.J. Stat. § 48:2-16.1 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-16.1
Examination and audit of accounts
Status: in_force

The Board may provide for the examination and audit of all accounts and may determine, after notice and hearing, the propriety of the allocation and entry of parts of items to 2 or more accounts, and the propriety of the entry of any items, and of the account or accounts in which they are entered, upon the books of a public utility. L.1962, c. 198, s. 29.
N.J. Stat. § 48:3-86.2 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-86.2
"Energy Bill Watch", electricity, gas usage, cost notification.
Status: in_force

2. a. No later than 90 days following the effective date of P.L.2025, c.47 (C.48:3-86.1 et. seq.), each electric public utility and each gas public utility that uses smart meters to record customers' electricity or gas usage information shall establish a program, which program shall be called "Energy Bill Watch," to notify a smart meter customer of the customer's electricity or gas usage as provided in subsection b. of this section. b. Under an "Energy Bill Watch" program established pursuant to subsection a. of this section, an electric public utility or a gas public utility shall, at a minimum: (1) notify a customer during the week of the 10th day of each billing cycle via, at the customer's discretion, text message or electronic mail, of the cost in dollars of the customer's electricity or gas usage for the billing cycle up to the time at most two days before which the notification is sent and the amount in kilowatt hours or therms of the customer's electricity or gas usage for the billing cycle up to the time at most two days before which the notification is sent; (2) notify a customer during the week of the 20th day of each billing cycle via, at the customer's discretion, text message or electronic mail, of the cost in dollars of the customer's electricity or gas usage for the billing cycle up to the time at most two days before which the notification is sent and the amount in kilowatt hours or therms of the customer's electricity or gas usage for the billing cycle up to the time at most two days before which the notification is sent; (3) provide a customer the option to set a threshold dollar value for the cost of electric or gas service at which the electric or gas public utility will notify the customer via the customer's selection of text message or electronic mail that the customer has reached the threshold dollar value based on the customer's electricity or gas usage for that billing cycle; and (4) provide a customer with the option to receive a separate notification each billing cycle that compares the customer's average daily electricity or gas usage from that billing cycle with the customer's average daily electricity or gas usage from the previous billing cycle or from the same billing cycle in the previous calendar year. c. An electric public utility or a gas public utility shall: (1) advertise the electric public utility's or gas public utility's "Energy Bill Watch" program through multiple methods, including, but not limited to: (a) electronic mail; (b) posts on social media platforms; (c) the electric public utility's or gas public utility's Internet website; and (d) bills to customers who possess smart meters; (2) notify all smart meter customers via bill insert or electronic mail when the electric public utility's or gas public utility's "Energy Bill Watch" program is available for customers and include in the notification: (a) information about how the customer may choose to receive program notifications pursuant to subsection b. of this section via text message; and (b) the choice to opt out of the program; (3) automatically enroll all smart meter customers in the program; (4) include in a customer's first notification provided pursuant to subsection b. of this section guidance on how the customer can customize notifications or opt out of the "Energy Bill Watch" program; and (5) if a smart meter customer does not express the customer's preference to receive notifications provided pursuant to subsection b. of this section via text message or via electronic mail, send notifications pursuant to subsection b. of this section via electronic mail. L.2025, c.47, s.2; amended 2025, c.99, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 48:19-14 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 19 / Section 19-14
Entry on land
Status: in_force

Each water company may enter upon any lands for the purpose of making all such preliminary examinations, explorations, measurements and levelings as may be necessary and proper for its corporate purposes, and subject to responsibility for all damages which shall be done thereto. Amended by L.1962, c. 198, s. 192.
N.J. Stat. § 48:2-29.4 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-29.4
§ 48:2-29.4
Status: in_force

Whenever after hearing upon notice the board shall determine that any public utility has collected by means of a surcharge an amount of money exceeding the authorized amount or has continued to collect a surcharge after the specified purpose for which it was authorized has been accomplished, the board may require such public utility by an order in writing to repay the excess so collected to those from whom the same was collected.
N.J. Stat. § 48:5A-11.4 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 5A / Section 5A-11.4
No additional charge to hearing impaired individuals
Status: in_force

No CATV company shall charge or in any way penalize a subscriber for the possession or use of any auxiliary equipment designed to facilitate the reception of basic cable service by a hearing impaired individual and provided by the subscriber, unless this possession or use requires the company to provide additional service or equipment. 1987,c.395, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 48:2-21.10 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-21.10
Expenses incurred in complying with the worker and community right to know act considered as current expenses
Status: in_force

The Board of Public Utilities shall consider all expenses incurred by a public utility in complying with the provisions of P.L.1983, c.315 (C.34:5A-1 et seq. ) as a current expense of providing utility service, which shall be charged to all ratepayers of the utility in the same manner as other current operating expenses of providing utility service. L.1983, c. 315, s. 28, eff. Aug. 29, 1984.
N.J. Stat. § 48:5A-42 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 5A / Section 5A-42
Issuance, renewal of stocks, bonds, notes, other evidences of indebtedness, certain circumstances; review by board.
Status: in_force

42. Except as otherwise provided by subsection c. of this section, no CATV company shall, unless it shall have first obtained authority from the board to do so: a. Issue any stocks, bonds, notes or other evidence of indebtedness payable more than 12 months after the date or dates thereof, or extend or renew any bond, note or other evidence of indebtedness so that any extension or renewal thereof shall be payable later than 12 months after the date of the original instrument; or b. Permit any demand note to remain unpaid for a period of more than 12 months after the date thereof. The board shall approve any such proposed issue, with or without hearing at its discretion, when satisfied that such issue is to be made in accordance with law and the purpose thereof is approved by the board. c. Nothing herein shall require the review or approval by the board of any parent or affiliate corporation of a company that provides cable television service over a cable television system if such parent or affiliate corporation seeks to issue any stocks, bonds, notes, or other evidence of indebtedness payable more than 12 months after the date or dates thereof, or to extend or renew any bond, note, or other evidence of indebtedness so that any extension or renewal thereof shall be payable later than 12 months after the date of the original instrument, or to permit any demand note to remain unpaid for a period of more than 12 months after the date thereof, if the company which seeks to engage in any of the aforementioned transactions does not itself provide cable television service over a cable television system but does directly or through one or more affiliates own a controlling interest in such a cable television system or does otherwise control or exercise responsibility for, through any arrangement, the management and operation of such a cable television system. L.1972, c.186, s.42; amended 2008, c.87, s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 48:5-6 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-6
§ 48:5-6
Status: in_force

The stock of every company organized under this article shall be subscribed, paid for, held and transferred, and the subscriptions therefor collected in the manner set forth in Title 14, Corporations, General.
N.J. Stat. § 48:2-30 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-30
§ 48:2-30
Status: in_force

When any contract is made by the board for professional or expert services for the purposes of carrying out any of the provisions of this chapter, the board shall make requisition on the state comptroller for the reservation of such sum as may be required to make payments for the services and doing the work agreed upon in the contract. The comptroller shall reserve for the purpose of making such payments, from the money appropriated by the legislature for the salaries and expenses of the board, the sum called for in the requisition.
N.J. Stat. § 48:2-21.40 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-21.40
Rules, regulations.
Status: in_force

4. The board shall, pursuant to the provisions of the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) adopt rules and regulations to effectuate the purposes of P.L.2011, c.219 (C.48:2-21.37 et seq.). L.2011, c.219, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 48:4-2.1m — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-2.1m
Agreements with governmental agencies
Status: in_force

11. The commissioner is authorized to consult with and enter into agreements with federal, interstate, bi-state, and intrastate agencies and authorities as may be necessary to provide for the efficient and uniform implementation of this act. L.1995,c.225,s.11.
N.J. Stat. § 48:13A-7.29 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 13A / Section 13A-7.29
Annual fee
Status: in_force

6. a. The total annual fee collected by the department from the owner or operator of a privately-owned sanitary landfill facility to cover the costs of supervising the privately-owned sanitary landfill facility pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1970, c.40 (C.48:13A-1 et seq.) shall not exceed the annual assessment authorized under the provisions of P.L.1968, c.173 (C.48:2-59 et seq.). b. For the purposes of the annual assessment authorized under the provisions of P.L.1968, c.173 (C.48:2-59 et seq.), the owner or operator of a privately-owned sanitary landfill facility shall file with the department not later than May 1 of each year a certification of gross operating revenues received from intrastate utility services during the preceding calendar year. L.2003,c.169,s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 48:5A-28.1 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 5A / Section 5A-28.1
Rules for dispute resolution between companies and municipalities.
Status: in_force

24. The board shall adopt rules for procedures for resolving disputes between CATV companies and between CATV companies and municipalities concerning the provisions of subsections i. through m. of section 28 of P.L.1972, c.186 (C.48:5A-28). L.2006,c.83,s.24.
N.J. Stat. § 48:15-52 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-52
§ 48:15-52
Status: in_force

Whenever a street railway or traction company operates its cars in any street in this state in which a bridge forms a connecting link and it has a franchise to lay its tracks in the street on either side of a bridge owned by a municipality but has no legal authority to cross the bridge or its right to cross is disputed, and any municipality owning the bridge cannot agree with the company as to the terms and conditions of the use of the bridge by the company, the company, or the municipality through its body having charge of its bridges, or any taxpayer of any municipality in which the bridge or part thereof is located, may apply to the board of public utility commissioners for a direction that the company place its tracks, wires and appurtenances on the bridge and operate its cars thereon for the convenience of the public, and to fix the terms and conditions of the use of the bridge by the company.
N.J. Stat. § 48:16-22.2 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 16 / Section 16-22.2
General examination of condition of limousine.
Status: in_force

12. a. Prior to any operation of a limousine on the highways of this State for the purpose of picking up passengers, the driver of the limousine shall conduct a general examination of the condition of the vehicle to ascertain its fitness to operate, which shall include, at a minimum, an examination of the tires, windshield wipers, horn, condition of the front and rear windshield and side windows, front and rear lights, fluid levels and brakes, as well as the condition of the two-way communications system. The completion of a check list by the driver containing, at a minimum, the items enumerated in this subsection and the date and time of the examination, and supplied by the owner of the limousine service, shall constitute proof of compliance with this subsection. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed as requiring more than the general examination to be conducted prior to the commencement of operation in any one day. b. In a calendar year in which a limousine is not required to undergo an inspection as required pursuant to R.S.39:8-1, the owner of the limousine service shall cause to be conducted, by a person qualified to do so, an examination of the mechanical and operating condition of the limousine, including at a minimum, the condition of the brakes, the exhaust system, condition of the tires, functioning of front and rear lights, and operation of fan belts and other belts in the engine of the vehicle. The person conducting the examination shall issue a report thereof to the owner who shall retain the report of the examination until the time of the next inspection required pursuant to R.S.39:8-1. The report shall be subject to inspection by the Division of Motor Vehicles. L.1999,c.356,s.12.
N.J. Stat. § 48:2-29.40 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-29.40
Utilization of funds provided; eligibility criteria.
Status: in_force

3. The Statewide nonprofit energy assistance organization receiving such funding from the State shall utilize the funds to provide temporary financial assistance to residential customers having short-term difficulties paying their energy bills after such customers have exhausted all other available energy assistance resources. The organization shall develop and file with the Board of Public Utilities the eligibility criteria for customers to receive energy assistance grants. The organization shall also file annually with the Board of Public Utilities and the Legislature a detailed report on the use of the funds received from the State and the number of recipients and amount of energy assistance grants. L.2000,c.132,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 48:4-3 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-3
Certificate of public convenience and necessity; penalties.
Status: in_force

48:4-3. a. No autobus, charter bus operation or special bus operation which is engaged, wholly or partly, in intrastate commerce shall be operated or run while carrying passengers for hire within the State of New Jersey unless there is in force with respect to such operation a certificate of public convenience and necessity issued by the Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission authorizing such operation upon a determination that such operation is in the public interest. b. Any person who owns or causes to be operated or operates an autobus without a valid certificate of public convenience and necessity or in violation of the provisions thereof is subject to a civil penalty of: $500 for the first violation, $750 for the second violation, and $1,000 for the third and each subsequent violation. Every day upon which a violation occurs shall be considered a separate violation. c. When any person violates the provisions of this section on more than one occasion, the chief administrator may, by order, after notice and hearing, declare that person to be an unfit operator and cause the revocation of any certificates of public convenience and necessity issued to that person and declare that that person shall have no standing to petition for any further certificates. The chief administrator may stay or revoke any order made under this subsection when the chief administrator finds it to be in the public interest to do so. Amended 1946, c.131; 1973, c.158, s.2; 1987, c.452, s.2; 2007, c.13.
N.J. Stat. § 48:17-37 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 17 / Section 17-37
Definitions relative to telecommunications, cable television service.
Status: in_force

3. As used in section 4 of P.L.2017, c.378 (C.48:17-38): "Bundle contract" means the provision of telecommunications service and cable television service to a residential customer in this State through a contract with a local exchange telephone company for those services. "Cable television service" shall have the same meaning as provided in section 3 of P.L.1972, c.186 (C.48:5A-3). "Local exchange telephone company" and "telecommunications service" shall have the same meaning as provided in section 2 of P.L.1991, c.428 (C.48:2-21.17). "Residential customer" or "customer" means a customer receiving telecommunications service from a local exchange telephone company. "Victim of domestic violence" shall have the same meaning as provided in section 3 of P.L.1991, c.261 (C.2C:25-19). L.2017, c.378, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 48:4-20 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-20
Tax on interstate bus service; exemptions
Status: in_force

A person owning or operating an autobus which is operated over any highway in this State for the purpose of carrying passengers from a point outside the State to another point outside the State, or from a point outside the State to a point within the State, or from a point within the State to a point outside the State shall pay to the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles, as an excise for the use of such highway, one-half cent for each mile or fraction thereof such autobus shall have been operated over the highways of this State, except that a person owning or operating an autobus providing regular route service under authority conferred pursuant to R.S. 48:4-3, and a person owning or operating an autobus providing regular route commuter bus service from a point within the State to a point outside the State, or from a point outside the State to a point within the State, shall be exempt from payment of the excise tax on the mileage traversed in providing that service. This exemption shall also apply to any person owning or operating an autobus under contract with the New Jersey Transit Corporation for providing bus service or under a contract with a county for special or rural transportation bus service subject to the jurisdiction of the New Jersey Transit Corporation pursuant to P.L. 1979, c. 150 (C. 27:25-1 et seq.). "Commuter bus service" means regularly scheduled passenger service utilized by passengers using reduced fare, multiple ride or commutation tickets and shall not include charter bus operations or special bus operations as defined in R.S. 48:4-1 or buses operated for the transportation of enrolled children and adults referred to in subsection c. of R.S. 48:4-1. Amended by L. 1962, c. 198, s. 71; L. 1972, c. 211, s. 2, eff. Dec. 31, 1972; L. 1985, c. 207, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 48:2-71 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-71
Disposition of moneys
Status: in_force

All moneys received by the board under the provisions of this act shall be paid to the State Treasurer. L.1968, c. 173, s. 13, eff. July 16, 1968.
N.J. Stat. § 48:4-31 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-31
Collection of excise; prior lien
Status: in_force

The excise imposed by section 48:4-20 of this Title, and interest and penalties thereon from the time the same shall be due and payable, shall be a personal debt due from such owner or operator to the State, recoverable in any court of competent jurisdiction in any action at law to be commenced by the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles on behalf of the State. Such excise, interest and penalties shall be a first and prior lien upon the assets of such owner or operator and payment thereof shall be preferred in any distribution of the assets of the owner or operator whether in insolvency, bankruptcy or otherwise. Amended by L.1962, c. 198, s. 80.
N.J. Stat. § 48:12-112 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-112
Loaning certificate; illegal use of certificate; penalty
Status: in_force

Any person mentioned in section 48:12-109 of this title loaning such certificate shall be subject to a fine of one hundred dollars and costs, to be recovered in an action at law in the name of the state. The fine when recovered shall be paid into the treasury of the state. In case of failure to pay the fine, such person shall be committed to the county jail for a period not exceeding thirty days. Any person using or attempting to use a certificate belonging to another shall likewise be subject to the penalty prescribed by this section.
N.J. Stat. § 48:4-37 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-37
Property damage; liability
Status: in_force

For damages because of injury to or destruction of property, for each motor vehicle an insurance policy with a minimum liability of $10,000.00 and a maximum liability of $25,000.00. Amended by L.1962, c. 198, s. 83; L.1972, c. 182, s. 3, eff. Jan. 1, 1973.
N.J. Stat. § 48:15-4 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-4
§ 48:15-4
Status: in_force

The right of any company formed under any law of this state which on July fourth, one thousand nine hundred and twenty-seven, owned or operated a street railway upon the streets of this state to continue to own or operate such street railway or extensions thereof shall not be questioned or denied solely upon the ground that the company was improperly incorporated or organized or for any reason did not, by its incorporation, acquire the power to own and operate street railways.
N.J. Stat. § 48:19-18 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 19 / Section 19-18
Sale of water, rates.
Status: in_force

48:19-18. Each water company organized under the laws of this State may sell and dispose of the water issuing from its reservoirs, aqueducts or pipes for such rates and pursuant to such terms and conditions as are in accordance with its approved tariffs on file with the Board of Public Utilities, provided, however, as follows: No tariff shall be approved that provides for or allows the imposition of any standby fees or charges for any fire protection system to a residential customer served by a water service line of two inches or less in diameter. No tariff shall be approved that provides for or allows the imposition of any fees in excess of the cost of water actually used for any sprinkler system required to be installed in any residential health care facility pursuant to the "Health Care Facilities Planning Act," P.L.1971, c.136 (C.26:2H-1 et seq.) and regulations promulgated thereunder or in any rooming or boarding house pursuant to the "Rooming and Boarding House Act of 1979," P.L.1979, c.496 (C.55:13B-1 et al.) and regulations promulgated thereunder. Nothing herein shall preclude any water company from charging for the actual cost of water main connection. Nothing in this section shall preclude a water company from requiring separate dedicated service lines for fire protection. The water company may require that fire service lines be metered. Nothing in this section shall alter the liability for maintenance and repair of service lines which exists on the effective date of P.L.2003, c.278. Amended 1962, c.198, s.194; 1981, c.514, s.1; 2003, c.278, s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 48:12-110 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-110
Issuance of certificates; contents; list to railroads; revocation
Status: in_force

The Secretary of State shall issue a certificate in card form under his seal of office to each person designated in section 48:12-109 of this Title. It shall bear the title of such person's office or state the capacity in which he is employed by the State, the date of issuance to such person and the date of expiration of such person's office or employment. The certificate shall be signed by the Secretary of State and the holder shall indorse his name on the back thereof. The certificate shall set forth the limitations on use contained in section 48:12-111 of this Title. The Secretary of State shall, within 48 hours after the issuance thereof, mail to every railroad company of this State a list of every person to whom such certificates have been issued. The Secretary of State may revoke any certificate which is loaned in violation of section 48:12-112 of this Title. Amended by L.1969, c. 159, s. 2, eff. Sept. 9, 1969.
N.J. Stat. § 48:2-24.1 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-24.1
Ratification of unauthorized discontinuance
Status: in_force

Any discontinuance, curtailment, abandonment or change in passenger service heretofore authorized by the State Highway Commissioner without approval of the Board of Public Utility Commissioners which would have been authorized under the provisions of section 1 of this act is hereby ratified and confirmed and from the effective date of this act shall be subject to the provisions of this act. L.1964, c. 58, s. 2.
N.J. Stat. § 48:12-165 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-165
Strikes; interfering with employees; injuring, destroying or obstructing property; misdemeanor
Status: in_force

Any person who shall, in aid or furtherance of the objects of any strike upon any railroad: a. Interfere with, molest or obstruct a railroad employee performing his duty as such; or b. Obstruct a railroad track within this state; or c. Injure, destroy, take possession of or remove the rolling stock or other property of a railroad company; or d. Prevent or attempt to prevent the use of such rolling stock or other property by such company or its employees; or e. By offer of recompense, induce an employee of any railroad company within this state to leave the service of the company while in transit-- Shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and punished by a fine not exceeding five hundred dollars, and may also be imprisoned not exceeding one year, at the discretion of the court.
N.J. Stat. § 48:3-87.12 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-87.12
Application, approval process.
Status: in_force

6. a. No later than 120 days after the date of enactment of P.L.2023, c.190, the board shall establish an application and approval process for remote net metered solar energy projects serving public entities as receiving customers. A remote net metered solar energy project shall: (1) have a capacity up to five megawatts, as measured in direct current; (2) exclusively serve public entities certified by the board to act as receiving customers and located within the same electric distribution company service territory as the project; (3) be located on any property owned, licensed, or leased by any public entity or on any suitable private property, including, but not limited to, rooftops of commercial buildings, parking lots, brownfields for which a final remediation document has been issued, or properly closed sanitary landfill facilities; (4) not be sited on: (a) land preserved under the Green Acres Program; (b) land designated as freshwater wetlands as defined pursuant to P.L.1987, c.156 (C.13:9B-1 et seq.), or coastal wetlands as defined pursuant to P.L.1970, c.272 (C.13:9A-1 et seq.); (c) forested lands, as defined by the board in consultation with the Department of Environmental Protection; or d) prime agricultural soils and soils of Statewide importance, as identified by the United States Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service, which are located in Agricultural Development Areas certified by the State Agricultural Development Committee; (5) have a facility size calculated based upon the total aggregate electricity usage of the receiving public entity customer utility accounts to be served by the project, based on the total usage of each proposed customer account over the previous twelve months; and (6) be metered separately. b. The board shall establish a remote net metering application process to approve remote net metered solar energy projects and certify public entities to act as receiving customers for remote net metering generating capacity. The process shall be modeled after the relevant rules and regulations adopted by the board for the community solar energy program pursuant to section 5 of P.L.2018, c.17 (C.48:3-87.11), including, but not limited to, the calculation of the value of the net metering credit. An electric public utility shall be entitled to full and timely cost recovery, including the full value of public remote net metering credits provided to customers and billing system investments, associated with public remote net metering consistent with the Community Solar provisions pursuant to subsection e. of section 5 of P.L.2018, c.17 (C.48:3-87.11). c. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2023, c.190) d. The electric distribution company that serves the location of a solar energy project approved pursuant to this section shall be responsible for reviewing and approving the interconnection of the solar energy project. L.2018, c.17, s.6; amended 2023, c.190, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 48:14-20 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 14 / Section 14-20
Surveys of dams, canals and other works; filing map with county clerk
Status: in_force

Every water power company organized to construct one or more dams in any river or stream tributary to Barnegat bay for the purpose of developing and selling water power and generating, distributing and selling electricity, may cause examinations and surveys to be made of its proposed dams, reservoirs, ponds, locks, weirs, gates, bridges, canals, race and power stations, as well as the land that may be overflowed by the erection of the dams. It may enter upon any lands or waters for the purpose of making such examinations and surveys, subject to liability for all damage done. A survey and map shall be made of the land to be taken or entered upon, which map shall be signed by the president and secretary of the company and filed in the office of the clerk of the county in which the lands shown on the map are situated. Amended by L.1962, c. 198, s. 174.
N.J. Stat. § 48:5A-60 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 5A / Section 5A-60
Collection of debt
Status: in_force

This act shall not prohibit a cable television company from providing individual subscriber data to a proper court or agency for the purposes of collecting a debt owed the company. L. 1988, c. 121, s. 7.
N.J. Stat. § 48:2-85 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-85
Map of pipeline; filing
Status: in_force

13. a. An operator of an interstate natural gas pipeline or an interstate hazardous liquid underground pipeline shall file a map depicting the route of the pipeline in this State with the clerk of each municipality in the State through which the interstate pipeline passes, with the board, and with the Department of Environmental Protection. b. Nothing in this act shall be construed to modify or interfere with the enforcement jurisdiction of the United States Department of Transportation with regard to the operators of interstate pipelines. L.1994,c.118,s.13.
N.J. Stat. § 48:15-35 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-35
Municipal consent; petition; fixing location of poles or conduits
Status: in_force

Any company owning or operating a street railway in the state may obtain permission and authority to change the motive power used on its railway by petition to the governing body of the municipality in which the railway is located and upon notice and hearing as is specified for permission to construct and operate a street railway. The petition shall designate the motive power which the company desires to use, and the consent of the governing body to the use of such motive power shall include the right to construct, maintain or use within the lines of the streets in which the railway is constructed, such poles, wires, conduits and other structures and appliances as shall be necessary and appropriate to operate the railway with the power designated in the petition. The governing body may, at the time of giving its consent to the change of motive power or subsequently, designate by resolution the places where poles shall be located or conduits constructed, if the same shall be necessary or proper for operating the railway by means of the motive power mentioned in the petition.
N.J. Stat. § 48:24-7 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 24 / Section 24-7
Powers of rural electric cooperative.
Status: in_force

7. A rural electric cooperative existing under P.L.2017, c.297 (C.48:24-1 et al.) shall have the power: a. To generate, manufacture, purchase, acquire, and accumulate electric energy and to transmit, distribute, sell, furnish, and dispose of that electric energy to its members; and to construct, erect, purchase, lease as lessee and, in any manner, acquire, own, hold, maintain, operate, sell, dispose of, lease as lessor, exchange, and mortgage plants, buildings, works, machinery, supplies, equipment, apparatus, and transmission and distribution lines or systems necessary, convenient, or useful; b. To assist its members to wire their premises and install therein electrical and plumbing fixtures, machinery, supplies, apparatus, and equipment of all kinds and character and, in connection therewith and for those purposes, to purchase, acquire, lease, sell, distribute, install, and repair electrical and plumbing fixtures, machinery, supplies, apparatus, and equipment of all kinds and character; c. To receive, acquire, endorse, pledge, hypothecate, and dispose of notes, bonds, and other evidences of indebtedness; d. To use any highway or any right-of-way, easement, or other similar property right owned or held by the State or any political subdivision thereof, in connection with the acquisition, construction, improvement, operation, or maintenance of its lines; e. To have and exercise the power of eminent domain for the same purposes and in the same manner as electric public utilities within the State; f. To fix, regulate, and collect rates, fees, rents, or other charges for electric energy and any other facilities, supplies, equipment, or services furnished by the cooperative; g. To accept gifts or grants of money, services, or property, real, or personal; and h. To do and perform, either for itself or its members or for any other cooperative, or for the members thereof, all acts necessary and to have and exercise any and all powers as may be necessary, convenient, or appropriate to effectuate the purpose for which the cooperative is incorporated. L.2017, c.297, s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 48:10-11 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-11
Penalties.
Status: in_force

1. a. Any person who violates any provision of the Natural Gas Safety Act, P.L.1952, c.166 (C.48:10-2 et seq.) as amended and supplemented or any order, rule, or regulation issued thereunder, shall be subject to a civil penalty of not more than $200,000 for each violation for each day that the violation persists; however, the maximum civil penalty shall not exceed $2,000,000 for any related series of violations. b. Any civil penalty imposed pursuant to subsection a. of this section may be compromised by the Board of Public Utilities. In determining the amount of the penalty, or the amount agreed upon in compromise, the appropriateness of the penalty to the size of the business of the person charged, the gravity of the violation, and the good faith of the person charged in attempting to achieve compliance, after notification of a violation, shall be considered. The amount of the penalty, when finally determined, or the amount agreed upon in compromise, may be deducted from any sums owing by the State to the person charged or may be recovered in a summary proceeding in accordance with the "Penalty Enforcement Law of 1999," P.L.1999, c.274 (C.2A:58-10 et seq.). The Superior Court and the municipal court shall have jurisdiction to enforce the provisions of P.L.1952, c.166 (C.48:10-2 et seq.). L.1971, c.62; amended 1991, c.91, s.473; 2007, c.118, s.3; 2019, c.4, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 48:15-22 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-22
§ 48:15-22
Status: in_force

No street railway or traction company shall use on any of its railways within the limits of any street and in the surface thereof, any locomotive or other engine propelled by steam, moving on its rails.
N.J. Stat. § 48:4-35 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-35
Definitions.
Status: in_force

48:4-35. a. "Motor vehicle" as used in this article includes all vehicles propelled otherwise than by muscular power (excepting such vehicles as run only upon rails or tracks exclusively) carrying passengers for hire now or hereafter operated by virtue of a certificate of public convenience and necessity including vehicles used in connection with charter or special bus operations to which this act applies within the State of New Jersey. b. "Self-insurer" means any person who, by virtue of any law of this State is exempted by some official, board or body of this State from the requirements imposed upon other owners of similar motor vehicles to carry insurance in an insurance company. c. "Financial responsibility" means ability to satisfy claims to the extent set forth in section 48:4-36 of this Title. d. "For hire" means compensation in any form, whether directly or indirectly made. e. "Financial coverage" means insurance and also self-insurer. f. "Magistrate" shall mean judges and other officers having powers of the committing magistrate. Amended 1973,c.158,s.8; 1991,c.91,s.469.
N.J. Stat. § 48:3-96 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-96
Standards for inspection, maintenance, repair, replacement of electric equipment, facilities
Status: in_force

57. a. The Board of Public Utilities shall adopt, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), standards for the inspection, maintenance, repair and replacement of the distribution equipment and facilities of electric public utilities. The standards may be prescriptive standards, performance standards, or both, and shall provide for high quality, safe and reliable service. The board shall also adopt standards for the operation, reliability and safety of such equipment and facilities during periods of emergency or disaster. The board shall adopt a schedule of penalties for violations of these standards. b. In adopting standards pursuant to this section, the board shall consider cost, local geography and weather, applicable industry codes, national electric industry practices, sound engineering judgment, and past experience. c. The board shall require each electric public utility to report annually on its compliance with the standards adopted pursuant to this section, and the utility shall make these reports available to the public. L.1999,c.23,s.57.
N.J. Stat. § 48:13-11 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 13 / Section 13-11
Laying pipes beneath streets; municipal consent; maps and specifications
Status: in_force

Every sewerage company organized under the laws of this State may lay its pipes and conduits beneath such public roads, streets, avenues and alleys as it may deem necessary for its corporate purposes, upon complying with the terms and conditions upon which the consent of the corporate authorities to the organization of the company shall have been obtained, provided that the consent to the laying of such pipes shall be obtained of any municipality through which the same may be laid. Such pipes shall be laid at least 3 feet below the surface and shall not unnecessarily interfere with public travel or damage public or private property. No consent shall be granted by the corporate authorities to such company to lay its pipes beneath such public roads, streets, avenues or alleys for the purposes aforesaid until a map and specifications of the proposed system of sewerage shall have been submitted to the State Department of Health and to the corporate authorities of any such municipality in which such system of sewerage is proposed, and the map and specifications shall have been approved by them. Amended by L.1962, c. 198, s. 161.
N.J. Stat. § 48:15-43.3 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-43.3
Operation of substituted vehicles on designated streets authorized; erection and maintenance of poles and wires
Status: in_force

Whenever upon the application of any traction company, or company operating or authorized by the laws of this State to operate a street railway or railroad operated as a street railway or an elevated railroad or a subway by means of an overhead trolley system, the Board of Public Utility Commissioners has approved or hereafter shall approve the operation of vehicles of the character described in section 48:15-41 of this Title in substitution for the operation of street railway cars or substituted autobuses in the operation of any line or part thereof of such company in accordance with sections 48:15-41 to 48:15-43 of this Title, and the governing body of any municipality by resolution has designated or hereafter shall designate any public street, highway or public place to be used by such substituted vehicles in lieu of any public street or highway or private right-of-way constituting the route or any part thereof of such street railway line, elevated railroad or subway or part thereof, or as an extension of such line, and the location therein of the necessary posts and poles, such company is hereby authorized, with the approval of the Board of Public Utility Commissioners, to operate such substituted vehicles upon such designated street, highway or public place, and upon obtaining such approval to erect and maintain such posts, poles, wires and appurtenances thereto as may be necessary to operate such substituted vehicles by the overhead trolley system therein. Amended by L.1941, c. 131, p. 447, s. 4, eff. May 16, 1941.
N.J. Stat. § 48:4-1.2 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-1.2
Charter and special busses; jurisdiction
Status: in_force

The board shall have full jurisdiction over charter busses and special busses, to the same extent that it has jurisdiction over autobusses. L.1973, c. 158, s. 9, eff. June 7, 1973.
N.J. Stat. § 48:3-87.4 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-87.4
Definitions relative to nuclear energy.
Status: in_force

2. As used in this act: "Board" means the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities or any successor agency. "Electric public utility" shall have the same meaning as provided in section 3 of P.L.1999, c.23 (C.48:3-51). "Eligibility period" means the period of time, measured in energy years, during which a selected nuclear power plant may receive zero emission certificates pursuant to section 3 of this act. "Eligible nuclear power plant" means a nuclear power plant certified by the board to allow it to be selected to participate in the program established pursuant to section 3 of this act. "Emissions avoidance benefits" means the benefits associated with the preservation of better air quality and other environmental attributes caused by the production of electric energy from a selected nuclear power plant, as well as the reduction in damage that would otherwise be caused by carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gases or other pollutants emitted but for the production of electric energy from a selected nuclear power plant. Such damage threatens massive economic and lifestyle disruption, and includes but is not limited to a contribution to sea level rise, heat waves, more frequent and severe occurrence of extreme weather events, and damage to agriculture, water resources, public health, energy and communication systems, and the natural ecosystems that define and support communities. "Energy year" or "EY" shall have the same meaning as provided in section 3 of P.L.1999, c.23 (C.48:3-51). "Nuclear power plant" means an individual electric generating unit utilizing nuclear fuel to produce electric power. "Selected nuclear power plant" means an eligible nuclear power plant selected by the board to participate in the program established pursuant to section 3 of this act. "Zero emission certificate" or "ZEC" means a certificate, issued by the board or its designee, representing the fuel diversity, air quality, and other environmental attributes of one megawatt-hour of electricity generated by an eligible nuclear power plant selected by the board to participate in the program established pursuant to section 3 of this act. L.2018, c.16, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 48:2-82 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-82
Notification of the One-Call Damage Prevention System; excavator's duties.
Status: in_force

10. a. An excavator shall notify the One-Call Damage Prevention System established pursuant to section 4 of this act of his intent to engage in excavation or demolition not less than three business days and not more than 10 business days prior to the beginning of the excavation or demolition. b. Upon notifying the One-Call Damage Prevention System, an excavator shall provide the following information: (1) The name and telephone number of the person notifying the system; (2) The name, address, and office and field telephone numbers and facsimile numbers of the excavator; (3) The name, address and telephone number of the person for whom the excavation work is to be performed; and (4) The specific site location, starting date, starting time and description of the intended excavation or demolition, including the approximate depth of the excavation or demolition. c. Where appropriate to provide clarification, an excavator shall mark and identify the perimeter of the proposed site of the excavation by the color white prior to notifying the One-Call Damage Prevention System of his intent to engage in excavation or demolition. d. An excavator shall: (1) Not operate any mechanized equipment within two feet horizontally of the outside wall of any underground facility marked in accordance with the provisions of this act, or marked in accordance with any rule, regulation, or order adopted pursuant to this act, unless the underground facility has first been located by hand digging. Mechanized equipment shall be used with proper care and under adequate supervision to avoid damage to the underground facility; (2) Plan the excavation or demolition to avoid damage to and to minimize interference with underground facilities; (3) Use reasonable care during excavation or demolition to avoid damage to or interference with underground facilities; and (4) After commencement of excavation or demolition, protect and preserve the marking, staking, or other designation of an underground facility until the marking, staking, or other designation is no longer necessary for safe excavation or demolition. e. An excavator shall immediately report to the operator of an underground facility any damage to the underground facility caused by or discovered by the excavator in the course of an excavation or demolition. f. Notice for an excavation that is commenced within 10 business days, as pursuant to the provisions of subsection a. of this section, shall remain valid for 45 business days from the notification, providing that the excavator maintains any mark out that is made by an operator in accordance with the provisions of paragraph (4) of subsection d. of this section Any excavation occurring after 45 business days from the time of such notification shall require a new notification, in accordance with the provisions of this section. L.1994,c.118,s.10; amended 2005, c.22, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 48:5A-10.3 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 5A / Section 5A-10.3
Electronic filing of documents by entities under jurisdiction of BPU.
Status: in_force

3. a. Notwithstanding the provisions of any law, rule, regulation, or order to the contrary, the board shall, consistent with federal law, establish, on its official Internet site, a secure online process to allow entities licensed by or otherwise operating under the jurisdiction of the board pursuant to P.L.1999, c.23 (C.48:3-49 et al.), to complete online any documents the board requires by regulation or order to be submitted to it by such entities, and electronically submit completed documents for review and approval by the appropriate officer of the board. b. Subsection a. of this section shall not be construed as prohibiting the filing of documents with the board by non-electronic means if such non-electronic filing is required pursuant to court order, federal law, contract, or any other applicable legal requirement. L.2011, c.221, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 48:3-126 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-126
Employee, subcontractor, responsible, installing lines, responding to service calls, affirmative duty, report line believed to be under ownership of employer, employee.
Status: in_force

5. During the course of the employee's employment, each employee of an entity, or subcontractor of an entity, who is responsible for installing lines or responding to service calls shall have an affirmative duty to report any line that the employee reasonably believes to be under the ownership of the employer, or in the case of the employee of a subcontractor, under the ownership of the entity for whom the subcontractor is engaged in work, and that the employee reasonably suspects to be abandoned, which line is attached to a pole or structure which the employee encounters during the normal course of installing lines or responding to service calls. If the employee of an entity who is responsible for installing lines or responding to service calls discovers an abandoned line during the normal course of the employee's work, the employee shall have an affirmative duty to either remove the abandoned line, if authorized by the entity, or report the abandoned line to the entity for further action. L.2023, c.293, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 48:12-105 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-105
§ 48:12-105
Status: in_force

Any railroad company may transport at special or reduced rates, ministers of religion and sisters or nuns who may be members of any religious order or community engaged in charitable or educational work, anything in this title to the contrary notwithstanding.
N.J. Stat. § 48:19-33 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 19 / Section 19-33
RESIC-eligible project plant additions, base rate case.
Status: in_force

5. a. If RESIC-eligible project plant additions are placed in-service during the test year of a utility's base rate case, and the plant additions are not recovered as part of a routine RESIC filing, then the plant additions shall be considered as part of the base rate case proceeding and included in the plant additions, consistent with existing board rules. b. Notwithstanding any other provisions of P.L.2023, c.315 (C.48:19-29 et seq.) to the contrary, a utility may continue to make RESIC-eligible investments and collect the RESIC rate during a pending rate case filed in accordance with existing board rules. c. RESIC rates shall be included in base rates during a utility's subsequent base rate case, and the RESIC rate shall be reset to zero. L.2023, c.315, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 48:12-44 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-44
Bridges over Delaware river; condemnation; taking lands of state
Status: in_force

Where the line of any railroad company of this State is constructed to the Delaware river, such company may extend such line, with as many tracks as it shall deem necessary, by means of a bridge and its approaches, to the middle of the river and connect the same with any railroad of an adjoining State and may change the location of its line or make such other improvements therein as may be necessary or convenient for this purpose. The company may acquire by condemnation such lands as may be necessary. The company may occupy so much of the land belonging to this State as shall be required for the bridge and the piers and abutments thereof and approaches thereto, upon payment to the Department of Conservation and Economic Development of such compensation as it shall fix. The department shall convey such lands in fee to the company upon receiving such payment. The company may retain that portion of the line which has been relocated if in its opinion the abandonment of the original line would be inconvenient or injurious to the interests of the public and the company. Amended by L.1962, c. 198, s. 114.
N.J. Stat. § 48:4-18 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-18
§ 48:4-18
Status: in_force

The board of public utility commissioners may prescribe reasonable regulations with respect to the construction and equipment of autobusses carrying passengers between points in this state and points in other states. Such regulations shall be consistent with regulations prescribed by the board applying to the operation of autobusses between points in this state.
N.J. Stat. § 48:13A-7.11 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 13A / Section 13A-7.11
Customer notices and bill of rights
Status: in_force

11. Every solid waste collector shall notify customers at least once every year that solid waste collection services in this State are available on a competitive basis, as provided in the customer bill of rights established by the board in rules and regulations adopted pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," and shall provide every customer with a copy thereof. L.1991,c.381,s.11.
N.J. Stat. § 48:15-12 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-12
Issuance of stock for stocks and securities of other corporations
Status: in_force

Any street railway or traction company may purchase and hold real and personal property necessary and convenient for the business of such company, and also the stocks and securities of other corporations and may issue stock to the amount of the value thereof in payment therefor. Stock so issued shall be taken to be full paid stock and the holder thereof shall not be liable for any further payments or assessments thereon. The certificate for any stock so issued shall have legibly stamped upon its face "issued for property purchased" . In all statements and reports of the company to be published, the stock shall not be reported or stated as being issued for cash but shall be reported according to the fact.
N.J. Stat. § 48:2-95 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-95
BPU Business Ombudsman; appointment, powers, duties, funding.
Status: in_force

4. a. There is hereby created a BPU Business Ombudsman in the board to provide information and assistance to any business, located in this State or seeking to relocate in this State, with regard to energy costs, potential benefits from switching to or utilizing third-party energy suppliers, State energy programs, subsidies or grants available to businesses to reduce their energy costs and promotion of energy efficiencies. b. The ombudsman office shall be headed by a BPU Business Ombudsman who shall be appointed by the President of the Board and shall serve at the pleasure of the President of the Board. The BPU Business Ombudsman shall be a person qualified by training, experience, or both, to direct the work of the office. In appointing an Ombudsman, the President of the Board may select from, but shall not be restricted to, candidates from within the board as presently constructed. c. The Ombudsman, under the supervision of the board, shall organize the work of that office and employ such professional, technical, research and clerical staff as may be necessary, proper and expedient to carry out the purposes of P.L.2005, c.215 (C.48:2-92 et seq.). The board, in consultation with the Ombudsman, may formulate and adopt rules and regulations and prescribe duties for the efficient conduct of the business, work and general administration in connection with P.L.2005, c.215 (C.48:2-92 et seq.). The Ombudsman may delegate to subordinate employees such of the Ombudsman's powers as the Ombudsman may deem desirable, to be exercised under the Ombudsman's supervision and direction. d. The BPU Business Ombudsman and staff shall be funded through use of a portion of the monies received by the board as a result of the board's inclusion of a retail margin on certain hourly-priced and larger non-residential customers pursuant to the board's continuing regulation of Basic Generation Service pursuant to sections 3 and 9 of P.L.1999, c.23 (C.48:3-51 and 48:3-57). Nothing in P.L.2005, c.215 (C.48:2-92 et seq.) should be interpreted to restrict the board's discretion to set the level of the retail margin. Should the board determine to reduce or eliminate the retail margin or take any action that might implicate the funding of the activities or position, or both, of the BPU Business Ombudsman, the board shall assess the continuing need for the Ombudsman and upon a determination that the position remains necessary and useful shall consider alternative funding options. L.2005,c.215,s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 48:3-97 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-97
Construction of act relative to DOT, DEP
Status: in_force

60. a. No provision of this act shall be interpreted or construed in any fashion so as to amend or alter the functions, powers and duties of the Commissioner of Transportation in respect to autobuses, charter and special bus operations, railroads, street railways, traction railways, and subways as transferred to the commissioner by Executive Reorganization filed on October 5, 1978, pursuant to the provisions of the "State Agency Transfer Act," P.L.1971, c.375 (C.52:14D-1 et seq.). b. No provision of this act shall be interpreted or construed in any fashion so as to amend or alter the functions, powers and duties of the Commissioner of Environmental Protection in respect to the commissioner's role in protecting the environment. L.1999,c.23,s.60.
N.J. Stat. § 48:4-19 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-19
Insurance
Status: in_force

The board of public utility commissioners may require operators of such interstate busses to carry insurance equal in amount to that required by law of operators of busses carrying passengers between points in this state, against loss by reason of the liability imposed by law for damages on account of bodily injury or death suffered by any person as a result of an accident occurring by reason of the ownership, maintenance or use of such autobusses. The board may require the operators of such autobusses to file with it duplicates of insurance policies or such other records as in the judgment of the board will show that the operators carry insurance against loss for liability for damages. The board may reject any policy if and when it determines, after hearing, upon notice in writing to the insurance company, that the company or companies writing or underwriting said policies of insurance is or are not financially responsible to respond in damages. Upon any hearing as provided herein, the burden of proving its financial responsibility shall rest upon said insurance company or companies. This section shall not be construed to require the operators of any such autobusses to carry insurance, the total amount of which shall exceed that required of operators of autobusses carrying passengers between points in this state.
N.J. Stat. § 48:2-13.2 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-13.2
Limited jurisdiction of Board of Public Utilities over certain nonpublicly-owned, nonprofit water companies
Status: in_force

1. The provisions of any law, rule, regulation or order to the contrary notwithstanding, with respect to a nonpublicly-owned, nonprofit water company which is exclusively owned and controlled by the consumers it serves, and provided that a majority of the entire membership of the association which controls the water company approves, the Board of Public Utilities shall not exercise any jurisdiction or control over the rates, charges or operations of the company; and the approval of the board shall not be required to authorize or validate any mortgage or encumbrance of real property, or the issuance or execution of any evidence of indebtedness by the company, except that the board shall retain its jurisdiction to determine disputes concerning the territory served or to be served by the company. L.1997,c.203.
N.J. Stat. § 48:16A-3 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 16A / Section 16A-3
Operation of more than one vehicle; blanket insurance; provisions
Status: in_force

If such owner operates more than one vehicle, he may file with the clerk of the municipality, in lieu of the policy required by section 2 of this act, a bond or insurance policy of a company duly licensed to transact business under the insurance laws of this State, in the sum of $105,000.00, which shall be a blanket insurance covering all vehicles operated by such owner which shall provide for the payment of any final judgment recovered by any person on account of the ownership, maintenance and use of any such vehicles or any fault in respect thereto, and shall be for the benefit of every person suffering loss, damage or injury as aforesaid. L.1965, c. 40, s. 3.
N.J. Stat. § 48:14-15 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 14 / Section 14-15
Construction and maintenance of necessary works
Status: in_force

Every steam and water power company organized under the laws of this State may construct, maintain, improve and repair all such embankments, reservoirs, aqueducts, culverts, locks, bridges and other works as it may deem convenient and necessary for the public purposes of this article. Amended by L.1962, c. 198, s. 169.
N.J. Stat. § 48:3-87.2 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-87.2
Approval of project by board.
Status: in_force

4. a. The board may approve, subject to the project obtaining the necessary permits, approvals, and authorizations from the Department of Environmental Protection, a qualified wind energy project located in territorial waters offshore of a municipality in which casino gaming is authorized, and authorize offshore wind renewable energy certificates for that project. Any such project shall be a nominal 20 megawatts and no more than 25 megawatts in nameplate capacity and comply with the requirements set forth in section 3 of P.L.2010, c.57 (C.48:3-87.1) , and the cumulative number of wind turbines approved for the project shall not exceed six . b. Upon the date of enactment of P.L.2018, c.21, the board shall accept a submitted application under section 3 of P.L.2010, c.57 (C.48:3-87.1) for the qualified wind energy project to be located in territorial waters offshore of a municipality in which casino gaming is authorized for which an application therefor had been submitted to the board prior to the date of enactment of P.L.2018, c.21. The board may consider relevant information filed in connection with the prior application in undertaking its review and, notwithstanding the requirements set forth in subsection d. of section 3 of P.L.2010, c.57 (C.48:3-87.1), shall make a final determination on the application within 90 days of the date a complete application is filed with the board . L.2010, c.57, s.4; amended 2018, c.21.
N.J. Stat. § 48:2-91 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-91
Board's jurisdiction not affected
Status: in_force

19. Nothing in this act shall limit the jurisdiction of the board: a. Over public utilities pursuant to R.S.48:2-1 et seq., notwithstanding the fact that a public utility may be an operator or excavator as defined in section 3 of this act; or b. Concerning natural gas pipeline safety pursuant to R.S.48:9-33. L.1994,c.118,s.19.
N.J. Stat. § 48:2-21.13 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-21.13
Inapplicability of act to reimbursements under $100,000
Status: in_force

The provisions of this act shall not apply to moneys reimbursed which are less than $100,000.00. L.1983, c. 461, s. 3, eff. Jan. 12, 1984.
N.J. Stat. § 48:3-127 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-127
Rules, regulations.
Status: in_force

6. The board may promulgate rules and regulations, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), to implement the provisions of P.L.2023, c.293 (C.48:3-122 et seq.) for entities under its jurisdiction, as applicable. The board may be assisted, as appropriate, by other participating agencies, departments, boards, and authorities, including the Office of Information Technology, in the promulgation of such rules and regulations as the board deems necessary. L.2023, c.293, s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 48:2-32.7 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-32.7
Final decision or order.
Status: in_force

3. a. The board shall adopt a final decision or order with respect to an application under section 2 of P.L.1983, c.454 (C.48:2-32.6) at a public meeting, in accordance with subsection (d) of section 10 of the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-10(d)). Each member of the board shall individually state the reason for the member's decision on the application either at the public meeting or in a written document, which document shall be available to the public upon request. b. A final decision or order pursuant to subsection a. of this section shall be made within 12 months of the final public hearing held to review an application under section 2 of P.L.1983, c.454 (C.48:2-32.6). If the board has not adopted a final decision or order within 12 months of the final public hearing, the board shall hold an additional public hearing before adopting a final decision or order. A final decision or order shall not be adopted pursuant to subsection a. of this section unless a public hearing to review an application has been held in the previous 12 months. L.1983, c.454, s.3; amended 2017, c.77, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 48:3-86.3 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-86.3
Information included in electric, gas public utility bills.
Status: in_force

3. a. An electric public utility or a gas public utility shall include, at a minimum, the following information in each bill issued to a customer: (1) the dollar amount charged to the customer by the electric public utility or gas public utility in the previous billing cycle; (2) the dollar amount charged to the customer by the electric public utility or gas public utility in the current billing cycle; and (3) the difference between the amount charged in the previous billing cycle and the current billing cycle. b. An electric public utility or a gas public utility shall include, within each dollar amount required in each bill pursuant to subsection a. of this section, any tariffs, fees, or taxes, including, but not limited to, charges for the distribution of electricity or gas, third-party supplier services, and the societal benefits charge. L.2025, c.47, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 48:23-1 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 23 / Section 23-1
Short title
Status: in_force

This act shall be known and may be cited as the "New Jersey Public Broadcasting Authority Act of 1968." L.1968, c. 405, s. 1, eff. Jan. 13, 1969.
N.J. Stat. § 48:3-87.2b — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-87.2b
Definitions.
Status: in_force

2. As used in P.L.2023, c.99 (C.48:3-87.2a et seq.): "Affiliated New Jersey offshore wind project" means any qualified offshore wind project awarded prior to the effective date of P.L.2023, c.99 (C.48:3-87.2a et seq.) with at least 10 percent common upstream ownership as another qualified offshore wind project. "Board" means the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities or any successor agency. "Enhanced area" means the same as that term is defined in section 69 of P.L.2020, c.156 (C.34:1B-337). "Incremental federal tax benefit" means a federal tax benefit that was established or increased after a project was approved by the board as a qualified offshore wind project and thus was not estimated in the project's original financial analysis and not included in the calculation of the OREC price submitted to the board. "Offshore wind renewable energy certificate" or "OREC" means a certificate, issued by the board or its designee, representing the environmental attributes of one megawatt hour of electric generation from a qualified offshore wind project. "Qualified offshore wind project" or "project" means a wind turbine electricity generation facility in the Atlantic Ocean in the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Lease Area OCS-A 0498, awarded by the board prior to July 1, 2019, and connected to the electric transmission system in this State, and includes the associated transmission-related interconnection facilities and equipment, and approved by the board pursuant to section 3 of P.L.2010, c.57 (C.48:3-87.1). "Qualified wind energy facility" means the same as that term is defined in section 6 of P.L.2010, c.57 (C.34:1B-209.4). L.2023, c.99, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 48:3-13 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-13
§ 48:3-13
Status: in_force

The petition shall not be considered by the board or body of such municipality authorized to grant consent until public notice shall be given by publication once a week for at least two weeks in one or more newspapers published and circulated in the municipality, or if there be no such newspaper, in a newspaper published in the county in which the municipality is located, to be designated by such board or body, and by posting the notice in five of the most public places in the municipality for at least fourteen days before the meeting of the board or body at which the application shall be considered.
N.J. Stat. § 48:12-70 — NJ Code / Title 48 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-70
Division of cost between railroads and Highway Department
Status: in_force

The cost of the work to be shared by railroad companies and the State Highway Department provided for in any annual program, exclusive of the cost of the surface paving on roadways and the curbing, sidewalk paving and guardrails on approaches, which shall be constructed at the sole expense of the State, shall be borne and paid 5% by the railroad company or companies involved and 95% by the State. Amended by L.1947, c. 178, p. 818, s. 3; L.1962, c. 198, s. 129; L.1965, c. 185, s. 2, eff. Dec. 14, 1965.