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NJ Rev Stat § 13:1G-18 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1G-18 - Powers and duties of council

13:1G-18. Powers and duties of council  The Noise Control Council shall: a. Request from the commissioner information concerning the noise control program. b. Consider any matter relating to the preservation and improvement of the noise control program and advise the commissioner thereof. c. From time to time, submit to the commissioner any recommendations which it deems necessary for the proper conduct and improvement of the noise control program. d. Study the noise control program and make its recommendations thereon to the commissioner. e. Study the codes, rules and regulations promulgated by the department in regard to noise control and make its recommendations for their improvement to the commissioner. f. Study and investigate the state of the art and the technical capabilities and limitations of noise control and report its findings and recommendations thereon to the commissioner. g. Study and investigate the need for programs for the long-range technical support of the noise control program and report its findings and recommendations thereon to the commissioner. h. Hold public hearings at least once a year in regard to existing noise control statutes, codes, rules and regulations and upon the state of the art and technical capabilities and limitations in noise control and report its recommendations thereon to the commissioner. i. Be empowered to veto the adoption, amendment or repeal of any code, rule or regulation for the control of noise. By majority vote of the whole council, the council may vote its disapproval of any code, rule or regulation or any change therein. The council may exercise its veto at any time before the promulgation by the commissioner of any such code, rule or regulation. L.1971, c. 418, s. 18, eff. Jan. 24, 1972.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1G-19 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1G-19 - Consultation by commissioner with council on proposed code, rule or regulation

13:1G-19. Consultation by commissioner with council on proposed code, rule or regulation  The commissioner shall consult with the council to afford them an opportunity to express their opinion concerning any proposed code, rule or regulation at least 30 days prior to the public advertisement thereof. L.1971, c. 418, s. 19, eff. Jan. 24, 1972.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1G-20 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1G-20 - Inapplicability of act to limit powers, duties and functions vested under other laws related to community noise control

13:1G-20. Inapplicability of act to limit powers, duties and functions vested under other laws related to community noise control  The powers, duties and functions vested in State Government under the provisions of this act shall not be construed to limit in any manner the powers, duties and functions vested therein or in any person under any other provision of law or any civil or criminal remedies now or hereafter available to any person related to community noise control. L.1971, c. 418, s. 20, eff. Jan. 24, 1972.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1G-21 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1G-21 - Validity of existing civil or criminal remedies; validity of ordinances or resolutions stricter than this act

13:1G-21. Validity of existing civil or criminal remedies; validity of ordinances or resolutions stricter than this act  No existing civil or criminal remedy now or hereafter available to any person shall be superseded by this act or any code, rules, regulations or orders promulgated pursuant thereto. No ordinances or resolutions of any governing body of a municipality or county or board of health which establish specific standards for the level or duration of community noise more stringent than this act or any code, rules, regulations or orders promulgated pursuant thereto shall be superseded. Nothing in this act or in any code, rules, regulations or orders promulgated pursuant thereto shall preclude the right of any governing body of a municipality or county board of health, subject to the approval of the department, to adopt ordinances, resolutions or regulations which establish specific standards for the level or duration of community noise more stringent than this act or any code, rules or regulations promulgated pursuant thereto. L.1971, c. 418, s. 21, eff. Jan. 24, 1972.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1G-21.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1G-21.1 - Definitions

13:1G-21.1. Definitions  1. As used in this act: "Handgun" means a pistol, revolver or other firearm originally designed or manufactured to be fired by the use of a single hand.  "Rifle" means a firearm designed to be fired from the shoulder and using the energy of the explosive in a fixed metallic cartridge to fire a single projectile through a rifled bore for each single pull of the trigger.  "Shotgun" means a firearm designed to be fired from the shoulder and using the energy of the explosive in a fixed shotgun shell to fire through a smooth bore either a number of ball shots or a single projectile for each pull of the trigger, or any firearm designed to be fired from the shoulder which does not fire fixed ammunition.  "Skeet shooting" means shooting with a shotgun at a succession of clay pigeons sprung at different angles into the air from a trap.  "Trapshooting" means shooting with a shotgun at a clay pigeon sprung into the air from a trap.  L.1991,c.391,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1G-21.2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1G-21.2 - Immunity from liability

13:1G-21.2. Immunity from liability  2. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 21 of P.L.1971, c.418 (C.13:1G-21) to the contrary, an owner of a handgun, rifle, shotgun, skeet shooting or trapshooting range in this State shall be immune from liability where the liability is based upon noise resulting from normal operation of the range in any civil proceeding, or in any proceeding brought pursuant to the "Noise Control Act of 1971," P.L.1971, c.418 (C.13:1G-1 et seq.).  Nothing in this section shall be deemed to grant immunity to any person causing damage by his willful, wanton, or grossly negligent act of commission or omission.  L.1991,c.391,s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1G-21.3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1G-21.3 - Applicability

13:1G-21.3. Applicability  3. This act shall apply only to a handgun, rifle, shotgun, skeet shooting or trapshooting range located in this State which has been maintained continuously in the same location since January 24, 1972.  L.1991,c.391,s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1G-22 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1G-22 - Construction of act

13:1G-22. Construction of act  This act shall be liberally construed to effectuate the purpose and intent thereof. L.1971, c. 418, s. 22, eff. Jan. 24, 1972.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1G-23 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1G-23 - Severability

13:1G-23. Severability  If any provision of this act or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid, the remainder of the act and the application of such provision to persons or circumstances other than those to which it is held invalid, shall not be affected thereby. L.1971, c. 418, s. 23, eff. Jan. 24, 1972.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1H-1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1H-1 - Short title

13:1H-1. Short title  This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Environmental Aid Act." L.1972, c. 49, s. 1, eff. June 1, 1972.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1H-2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1H-2 - Definitions

13:1H-2. Definitions  The following words shall have the following meanings: a. "Department" means the Department of Environmental Protection. b. "Local environmental agency" means (1) a municipal environmental commission or joint environmental commission established by two or more municipalities, (2) a county environmental commission and (3) a soil conservation district. L.1972, c. 49, s. 2, eff. June 1, 1972. Amended by L.1975, c. 334, s. 6, eff. March 3, 1976.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1H-3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1H-3 - Purposes for grant

13:1H-3. Purposes for grant  State aid may be granted by the department to a local environmental agency for any purpose that the agency is authorized to perform by law and for the preparation of an environmental index. L.1972, c. 49, s. 3, eff. June 1, 1972.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1H-4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1H-4 - Environmental index defined

13:1H-4. Environmental index defined  An environmental index shall be a report on environmental conditions within the locality and community objectives concerning open areas, parks, water supply, solid waste, wildlife protection, soil resources, air pollution, water pollution and others. L.1972, c. 49, s. 4, eff. June 1, 1972.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1H-5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1H-5 - Application for state aid

13:1H-5. Application for state aid  Local environmental agencies shall submit applications for environmental aid to the department. The application shall include such information as the department may require. L.1972, c. 49, s. 5, eff. June 1, 1972.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1H-6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1H-6 - Technical assistance

13:1H-6. Technical assistance  The department may provide technical assistance in addition to or in lieu of State aid to any local environmental agency for the purpose indicated in this act. L.1972, c. 49, s. 6, eff. June 1, 1972.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1H-7 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1H-7 - Limitation on state aid

13:1H-7. Limitation on state aid  The department may grant up to $2,500.00 in State aid per year to any local environmental agency, except that such aid to a joint environmental commission may be up to $2,500.00 for each municipality participating in such joint environmental commission. The contribution by the department shall not exceed 50% of the cost of the project which qualifies for assistance under this act. L.1972, c. 49, s. 7, eff. June 1, 1972. Amended by L.1975, c. 334, s. 7, eff. March 3, 1976.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1H-8 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1H-8 - Short title

13:1H-8. Short title  This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Aid for Urban Environmental Concerns Act." L.1979, c. 56, s. 1, eff. March 27, 1979.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1H-9 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1H-9 - Legislative findings and declarations

13:1H-9. Legislative findings and declarations  The Legislature hereby finds and declares that urban communities, where the high population and building densities, aged housing stock, economic decline and incidence of poverty present special problems, have unique environmental concerns; and that State assistance can help environmental agencies meet such concerns. L.1979, c. 56, s. 2, eff. March 27, 1979.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1H-10 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1H-10 - Definitions

13:1H-10. Definitions  As used in this act: a. "Department" means the Department of Environmental Protection. b. "Eligible municipality" means a municipality eligible for aid pursuant to P.L.1978, c. 14 (C. 52:27D-178 et seq.) or pursuant to the "Depressed Rural Centers Aid Act," P.L.1977, c. 260 (C.52:27D-162 et seq.). c. "Environmental agency" means (1) a municipal parks or recreation department or commission; (2) a municipal planning department or board; (3) a municipal environmental commission, (4) a county parks department or commission, or (5) a county environmental commission. d. "Project" may include, but is not limited to, artwork in public places, street scaping, flower gardens, flowering trees, neighborhood sitting places and recreation areas. L.1979, c. 56, s. 3, eff. March 27, 1979.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1H-11 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1H-11 - State aid to environmental agency for projects in eligible municipalities

13:1H-11. State aid to environmental agency for projects in eligible municipalities  The department may grant up to $10,000.00 per year in State aid to any environmental agency for a project or projects addressing urban environmental concerns within an eligible municipality. The contribution by the department shall not exceed 80% of the cost of the project which qualifies for assistance under this act. L.1979, c. 56, s. 4, eff. March 27, 1979.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1I-1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1I-1 - Short title

13:1I-1. Short title  This act shall be known as and may be cited as the "Waste Control Act."  L.1973, c. 39, s. 1.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1I-2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1I-2 - Legislative findings

13:1I-2. Legislative findings  The Legislature finds and determines that the volume of solid and liquid waste is rapidly increasing, that the treatment and disposal of these wastes poses a threat to the quality of the environment, that the quality of New Jersey's environment is being threatened by the treatment and disposal of wastes generated or collected outside the State; and that this hazard can be reduced by the adoption of regulations governing this practice.  L.1973, c. 39, s. 2.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1I-3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1I-3 - Definitions

13:1I-3. Definitions  For the purposes of this act, unless the context clearly requires a different meaning:  a. "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Environmental Protection;  b. "Department" means the Department of Environmental Protection;  c. "Solid waste" means garbage, refuse, and other discarded materials resulting from industrial, commercial and agricultural operations, and from domestic and community activities, and shall include all other waste materials including liquids disposed of incident thereto;  d. "Person" means and shall include corporations, companies, associations, societies, firms, partnerships and joint stock companies as well as individuals, and shall also include all political subdivisions of this State or any agencies or instrumentalities thereof.  L.1973, c. 39, s. 3.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1I-4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1I-4 - Treatment or disposal of waste originating or collected outside state; rules and regulations

13:1I-4. Treatment or disposal of waste originating or collected outside state; rules and regulations  a. The commissioner shall have the power to formulate and promulgate, amend and repeal orders, rules and regulations prohibiting, conditioning and controlling the incineration or landfill of solid waste and the treatment or disposal of liquid wastes within the State which originated or were collected outside the territorial limits of the State.  b. The orders, rules and regulations adopted pursuant to this section may prescribe methods for identifying the place of origin or collection of solid waste or liquid waste.  c. Except that this section shall not restrict any person from bringing garbage to be fed to swine into the State of New Jersey.  L.1973, c. 39, s. 4.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1I-5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1I-5 - Injunctive relief; penalties

13:1I-5. Injunctive relief; penalties  5. If any person violates any of the provisions of this act or any rule, regulation or order promulgated pursuant to the provisions of this act, the department may institute an action in a court of competent jurisdiction for injunctive relief to prohibit and prevent such violation or violations and the said court may proceed in the action in a summary manner.  Any person who violates any of the provisions of this act or any rule, regulation or order promulgated pursuant to this act shall be liable to a penalty of not more than $3,000.00 for each offense to be collected in a summary proceeding under "the penalty enforcement law" (N.J.S.2A:58-1 et seq.), or in any case before a court of competent jurisdiction wherein injunctive relief has been requested. The Superior Court shall have jurisdiction to enforce said penalty enforcement law. If the violation is of a continuing nature, each day during which it continues shall constitute an additional, separate and distinct offense. The department is hereby authorized and empowered to compromise and settle any claim for a penalty under this section in such amount in the discretion of the department as may appear appropriate and equitable under all of the circumstances.  L.1973,c.39,s.5; amended 1991,c.91,s.224.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1I-6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1I-6 - Limitation on powers, duties and functions vested in department under this act

13:1I-6. Limitation on powers, duties and functions vested in department under this act  The powers, duties and functions vested in the department under the provisions of this act shall not be construed to limit in any manner the powers, duties and functions vested therein under any other provisions of law. L.1973, c. 39, s. 6.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1I-7 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1I-7 - Severability

13:1I-7. Severability  If any provision of this act or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid, the remainder of the act and the application of such provision to persons or circumstances other than those to which it is held invalid, shall not be affected thereby.  L.1973, c. 39, s. 7.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1I-8 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1I-8 - Construction of act

13:1I-8. Construction of act  This act shall be liberally construed to effectuate the purpose and intent thereof.  L.1973, c. 39, s. 8.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1J-1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1J-1 - Legislature's findings and declarations

13:1J-1. Legislature's findings and declarations  The Legislature finds and declares that the exploration, mining or milling of fissionable source materials poses a significant danger to the public health, safety and welfare; that the hazards associated with these activities cannot now be prevented or satisfactorily minimized; that, therefore, unprecedented caution is needed in determining public policy pertaining to the exploration, mining and milling of fissionable source materials; and that the prohibition of these activities is necessary at this time to insure the protection of the public health, safety and welfare.  L.1981,c.130,s.1; amended 1989,c.146,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1J-2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1J-2 - Definitions

13:1J-2. Definitions  As used in this act: a. "Fissionable source material" means (1) Mineral ore which is extracted or processed with the intention of permitting the product to become or to be further processed into fuel for nuclear fission reactors or weapons; or (2) Mineral ore which contains uranium or thorium in concentrations which might reasonably be expected to permit economically profitable conversion or processing into fuel for nuclear fission reactors or weapons; b. "Reconnaissance" means (1) A geologic and mineral resource appraisal of a region by searching and analyzing published literature, aerial photography and geologic maps; or (2) Use of geophysical, geochemical, and remote sensing techniques that do not involve road building, land clearing, the use of explosives, or the introduction of chemicals to a land or water area; or (3) Surface geologic, topographic or other mapping and property surveying; or (4) Sample collections which do not involve excavation or drilling equipment, the use of explosives or the introduction of chemicals to the land or water area. L.1981, c. 130, s. 2, eff. May 4, 1981.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1J-3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1J-3 - Exploration for, extraction, milling or processing; prohibition

13:1J-3. Exploration for, extraction, milling or processing; prohibition  No person shall explore, beyond the reconnaissance phase, or extract, mill or process fissionable source materials in this State.  L.1981, c. 130, s. 3, eff. May 4, 1981.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1J-4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1J-4 - Violation; penalty; injunction

13:1J-4. Violation; penalty; injunction  a. A person who violates this act shall be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000.00, to be collected in accordance with the provisions of "the penalty enforcement law" (N.J.S. 2A:58-1 et seq.). If the violation is of a continuing nature, each day during which it continues shall constitute an additional, separate and distinct offense. b. In addition to the penalty provided above, if a person violates this act, the attorney general may seek injunctive relief to prohibit and prevent the violation. L.1981, c. 130, s. 4, eff. May 4, 1981.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1J-6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1J-6 - Inapplicability of act to authority for containment, cleanup or removal if danger to public health and to local regulation

13:1J-6. Inapplicability of act to authority for containment, cleanup or removal if danger to public health and to local regulation  Nothing in this act shall be construed to: a. Prohibit or impair any authority of the Department of Environmental Protection to provide for the containment, cleanup or removal of any fissionable source material which poses an immediate or imminent danger to the public health, safety and welfare. b. Supersede or prohibit the adoption, by the governing body of any county or municipality, of any ordinance or resolution regulating or prohibiting the exploration, mining or processing of any fissionable material. L.1981, c. 130, s. 6, eff. May 4, 1981.