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NJ Rev Stat § 13:18A-15 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:18A-15 - Pinelands development applications

13:18A-15. Pinelands development applications  Subsequent to the adoption of the comprehensive management plan, the commission is hereby authorized to commence a review, within 15 days after any final municipal or county approval thereof, of any application for development in the pinelands area. Upon determining to exercise such authority, the commission shall transmit, by certified mail, written notice thereof to the person who submitted such application. The commission shall, after public hearing thereon, approve, reject, or approve with conditions any such application within 45 days of transmitting such notice; provided, however, that such application shall not be rejected or conditionally approved unless the commission determines that such development does not conform with the comprehensive management plan or the minimum standards contained therein, as applicable to the county or municipality wherein such development is located, or that such development could result in substantial impairment of the resources of the pinelands area. Such approval, rejection or conditional approval shall be binding upon the person who submitted such application, shall supersede any municipal or county approval of any such development, and shall be subject only to judicial review as provided in section 19 of this act.  The number of low or moderate income housing units provided for in the application for development shall not be used as a criterion for the approval or rejection of the application.  L. 1979, c. 111, s. 14; amended by L. 1987, c. 267, s. 2.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:18A-15.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:18A-15.1 - Rules, regulations providing for approval of development of solar, photovoltaic energy facility, structure on certain sites in the pinelands.

13:18A-15.1 Rules, regulations providing for approval of development of solar, photovoltaic energy facility, structure on certain sites in the pinelands.  1. a. Within 180 days after the date of enactment of this act, the Pinelands Commission shall adopt rules and regulations providing for the approval of the development of a solar or photovoltaic energy facility or structure in the pinelands area on the site of a landfill or resource extraction operation, provided that the development is consistent with the comprehensive management plan, adopted pursuant to section 7 of P.L.1979, c.111 (C.13:18A-8), and: (1) if located on a resource extraction site, the facility or structure shall be on previously disturbed lands that have not subsequently been restored, and which are not subject to any restoration obligation pursuant to the comprehensive management plan; or (2) if located on a landfill, the facility or structure shall be on previously disturbed lands or on adjacent lands as necessary to facilitate closure of the landfill in accordance with a plan approved by the Pinelands Commission in consultation with the Department of Environmental Protection. The landfill shall be closed in accordance with a plan approved by the commission, in consultation with the department, under the requirements of the comprehensive management plan prior to, or concurrent with, the installation of the solar or photovoltaic energy facility or structure. b. In addition to the conditions set forth in subsection a. of this section, development of the facility or structure shall not permanently or adversely impact: (1) any existing engineering devices or other environmental controls located on a site, except as may be approved by the Pinelands Commission in consultation with the Department of Environmental Protection; and (2) ecologically sensitive areas located on, adjacent to, or within the same sub-watershed as the site proposed for development, except as may be approved by the commission in consultation with the department. c. Within one year after the termination of use of the solar or photovoltaic energy facility or structure, the facility, and all structures associated therewith, shall be removed and restoration of the site shall be completed in accordance with the comprehensive management plan, or within another time period as approved by the Pinelands Commission, in consultation with the Department of Environmental Protection and under the requirements of the comprehensive management plan. L.2011, c.141, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:18A-16 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:18A-16 - Grants to municipalities and counties for revisions

13:18A-16. Grants to municipalities and counties for revisions  The commission is hereby authorized to make grants to municipalities and counties for any revision of local master plans or the implementing ordinances thereto which is designed to bring such plans and ordinances into conformance with the comprehensive management plan prepared by the commission. The commission may make such grants from any State, Federal or other funds which may be appropriated or otherwise made available to it for such purpose. L.1979, c. 111, s. 15, eff. June 28, 1979.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:18A-17 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:18A-17 - Conflict of interest of member, officer, employee or agent of commission; violations; action voidable; penalties

13:18A-17. Conflict of interest of member, officer, employee or agent of commission; violations; action voidable; penalties  a. No member, officer, employee, or agent of the commission shall take any official action on any matter in which he has a direct or indirect financial interest; provided, however, that the ownership of, or tenancy in, one's own private residence shall not be considered a financial interest for the purposes of this section; and provided further, however, that nothing in this section shall be construed so as to prohibit any such member from participating in the preparation and approval of the comprehensive management plan; b. Any commission action taken or approval granted in violation of this section is voidable; c. Any person who shall willfully violate any provision of this section shall forfeit his office or employment and shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and be punished by a fine of not more than $7,500.00 or by imprisonment for not more than 18 months, or both such fine and imprisonment. L.1979, c. 111, s. 16, eff. June 28, 1979.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:18A-18 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:18A-18 - Annual audit

13:18A-18. Annual audit  The State Auditor shall conduct an annual audit of the commission's activities pursuant to the provisions of chapter 24 of Title 52 of the Revised Statutes. L.1979, c. 111, s. 17, eff. June 28, 1979.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:18A-19 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:18A-19 - Annual report

13:18A-19. Annual report  On or before March 31 in each year the commission shall make an annual report of its activities for the preceding calendar year to the Governor, the Legislature and to the Secretary of the United States Department of Interior. Each such report shall set forth a complete operating and financial statement covering its operations during the year. L.1979, c. 111, s. 18, eff. June 28, 1979.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:18A-20 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:18A-20 - Judicial review

13:18A-20. Judicial review  Any person aggrieved by any decision rendered by the commission pursuant to subsection c. of section 9 and sections 13 and 14 of this act may obtain judicial review thereof by the filing of a petition in the Appellate Division of the Superior Court of New Jersey within 45 days after the issuance of such decision. The court shall have the power to grant such relief as it deems just and proper, and to make and enter an order enforcing, modifying and enforcing as so modified, remanding for further specific evidence or findings, or setting aside in whole or in part, such decision of the commission. The findings of fact on which such decision is based shall be conclusive if supported by substantial evidence on the record considered as a whole. L.1979, c. 111, s. 19, eff. June 28, 1979.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:18A-21 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:18A-21 - Report on state payments in lieu of taxes to municipalities

13:18A-21. Report on state payments in lieu of taxes to municipalities  The commission shall, within 1 year of the effective date of this act, prepare and submit to the Governor and Legislature a report concerning State payments in lieu of taxes to municipalities in the pinelands area wherein the State owns any land or interests therein. Such report shall include an evaluation of the manner of calculation and amount of such payments made or to be made pursuant to the provisions of the "New Jersey Green Acres and Recreation Opportunities Bond Act of 1974," P.L.1974, c. 102; P.L.1977, c. 272 (C. 54:4-2.2a et seq.); and the "New Jersey Green Acres Bond Act of 1978," P.L.1978, c. 118, as well as the recommendations of the commission for executive and legislative action on additional or alternative proposals for such payments, including the fiscal implications of any such proposal and potential sources of funding therefor. L.1979, c. 111, s. 20, eff. June 28, 1979.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:18A-22 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:18A-22 - Sale of land within preservation area; written notice of intention; exceptions; transmittal and publication of provisions of section; violations; voidability of contract; corporations

13:18A-22. Sale of land within preservation area; written notice of intention; exceptions; transmittal and publication of provisions of section; violations; voidability of contract; corporations  a. No person shall contract to sell any land within the preservation area, or any interest therein or option therefor, until such person has transmitted to the Commissioner of Environmental Protection, by certified mail, a written notice of intention to sell such land, interest, or option at least 60 days prior to entering into any such contract; provided, however, that the provisions of this subsection shall not be applicable to any contract of sale for any structure which is located on any lot less than 10 acres, nor to any contract of sale between or among husband and wife, parent and child, brother and sister, or grandparent and grandchild. b. The Commissioner of Environmental Protection shall, within 30 days of the effective date of this act, transmit, by certified mail, written notice of the provisions of this section to the governing body of every county and municipality located in whole or in part in the preservation area, and publish such notice in the New Jersey Register and in at least two newspapers circulating within the affected areas. c. Any contract made in violation of subsection a. of this section is voidable. d. Any corporation which owns any land, or interest therein, within the preservation area shall transmit, by certified mail, within 10 days of the occurrence thereof, a written notice to the Commissioner of Environmental Protection of any change or series of changes in the ownership of more than 10% of the stockholdings in such corporation. e. Nothing in this section shall be construed so as to limit any authority granted the commissioner, pursuant to law, to acquire any lands, or interests therein or options therefor, in such manner as may be provided in such law. L.1979, c. 111, s. 21, eff. June 28, 1979.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:18A-23 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:18A-23 - Coastal area; revision of environmental design

13:18A-23. Coastal area; revision of environmental design  In addition to the functions required pursuant to the "Coastal Area Facility Review Act," P.L.1973, c. 185 (C. 13:19-1 et seq.), the Department of Environmental Protection shall, in consultation with the commission and within 18 months of the effective date of this act, review the environmental design for the coastal area as it affects the planning and management of the development and use of any land in the coastal area which is also within the boundaries of the Pinelands National Reserve, make any necessary revisions to such environmental design as may be necessary in order to effectuate the purposes of this act and the Federal Act, and prepare and transmit to the commission a report detailing the provisions of the environmental design as so revised and as applicable to such land. L.1979, c. 111, s. 22, eff. June 28, 1979.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:18A-24 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:18A-24 - Operation of power vessels or motor vehicles within pinelands; littering; violations; penalty

13:18A-24. Operation of power vessels or motor vehicles within pinelands; littering; violations; penalty  23. a. No person shall operate any power vessel which utilizes any engine in excess of 10 horse power upon any of the waters of this State within the pinelands area, except upon that portion of the Mullica River downstream from Burlington County Route 542, upon that portion of the Great Egg Harbor River downstream from its confluence with Mare Run, or upon that portion of the Wading River downstream from its confluence with the Oswego River. As used in this subsection, "power vessel" means any vessel temporarily or permanently equipped with machinery for propulsion, not including a vessel propelled wholly by sails or by muscular power.  b. No person shall operate any motor vehicle upon any public land within the pinelands area other than upon public highways, except in such areas designated by the commission for such purposes. As used in this subsection, "motor vehicle" means all vehicles propelled other than by muscular power, but not including those vehicles run only upon rails or tracks, police, fire or emergency vehicles, or those vehicles utilized for the administration or maintenance of any public land.  c. No person shall throw, drop, discard or otherwise place any litter upon any land or water within the pinelands area. As used in this subsection, "litter" means any paper, bottle, can, trash, garbage, refuse or debris of any nature.  d. Any person who violates any provision of this section shall be liable to a penalty of not more than $500.00 for each offense, which penalty shall be imposed in addition to any other penalty otherwise provided by P.L.1954, c.38 (C.23:7-9), R.S.39:4-64, or by any other law. Such penalty shall be collected by the Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to the provisions of "the penalty enforcement law" (N.J.S.2A:58-1 et seq.).  L.1979,c.111,s.23; amended 1992,c.69.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:18A-25 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:18A-25 - Inapplicability of act to exportation of waters or to regulation of fish and game activities or other recreational activities in pinelands area

13:18A-25. Inapplicability of act to exportation of waters or to regulation of fish and game activities or other recreational activities in pinelands area  a. Nothing in this act shall be construed to authorize or permit the exportation of any ground or surface waters from the pinelands area. b. Nothing in this act shall be construed to authorize any regulation of hunting, fishing, trapping or possession of wildlife, or other recreational activities in the pinelands area, except as otherwise provided in section 23 of this act or by Title 13 or Title 23 of the Revised Statutes. L.1979, c. 111, s. 24, eff. June 28, 1979.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:18A-26 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:18A-26 - Surcharge on fees; pinelands fund; disposition

13:18A-26. Surcharge on fees; pinelands fund; disposition  The commission is hereby authorized to adopt rules and regulations which impose a surcharge of up to $1.00 upon any fee currently levied and collected, pursuant to law, for the use of State-owned lands within the pinelands area. All of the sums collected as a result of any such surcharge shall be deposited in a fund to be known as the "Pinelands Fund," which fund shall be kept separate from all other State receipts. There shall be appropriated annually from such fund, in accordance with a formula adopted by the commission, such revenue as may be available to defray the costs of payments in lieu-of-taxes, as herein provided, to municipalities located in whole or in part in the pinelands area. L.1979, c. 111, s. 25, eff. June 28, 1979.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:18A-27 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:18A-27 - Enforcement of provisions of this act over inconsistent or conflicting acts

13:18A-27. Enforcement of provisions of this act over inconsistent or conflicting acts  It is the intent of the Legislature that, except as otherwise specifically provided in this act, in the event of any conflict or inconsistency in the provisions of this act and any other acts pertaining to matters herein established or provided for or in any rules and regulations adopted under this act or said other acts, to the extent of such conflict or inconsistency, the provisions of this act and the rules and regulations adopted hereunder shall be enforced and the provisions of such other acts and rules and regulations adopted thereunder shall be of no force and effect. L.1979, c. 111, s. 26, eff. June 28, 1979.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:18A-28 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:18A-28 - Severability

13:18A-28. Severability  If any section, part, phrase, or provision of this act or the application thereof to any person be adjudged invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such judgment shall be confined in its operation to the section, part, phrase, provision, or application directly involved in the controversy in which such judgment shall have been rendered and it shall not affect or impair the validity of the remainder of this act or the application thereof to other persons. L.1979, c. 111, s. 27, eff. June 28, 1979.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:18A-29 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:18A-29 - Liberal construction

13:18A-29. Liberal construction  The object, design and purpose of this act being the protection of the pinelands area and the resources thereof, this act shall be liberally construed. L.1979, c. 111, s. 28, eff. June 28, 1979.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:18A-30 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:18A-30 - Short title

13:18A-30. Short title  This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Pinelands Development Credit Bank Act."  L. 1985, c. 310, s. 1, eff. Aug. 28, 1985.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:18A-31 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:18A-31 - Findings, declarations

13:18A-31. Findings, declarations  The Legislature finds and declares that, pursuant to the provisions of P.L. 1979, c. 111 (C. 13:18A-1 et seq.), the comprehensive management plan for the pinelands area has been adopted and is now being implemented; that this plan includes a program for the allocation and transfer of pinelands development credits; and that the intent of the pinelands development credit program is to provide a mechanism to facilitate both the preservation of the resources of this area and the accommodation of regional growth influences in an orderly fashion.  The Legislature further finds and declares that the concept of transferable development credits is innovative and, as yet, unprecedented on a regional scale; that in order to realize the full measure of the benefits of such a program, steps must be taken to assure the marketability of these credits; and that the best means of providing this assurance is through the establishment of a Pinelands Development Credit Bank empowered to purchase and sell pinelands development credits and to guarantee loans secured thereby, all as hereinafter provided.  L. 1985, c. 310, s. 2, eff. Aug. 28, 1985.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:18A-32 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:18A-32 - Definitions

13:18A-32. Definitions  As used in this act:  a. "Applicant" means a person applying for, or in receipt of, a loan secured pursuant to the provisions of this act;  b. "Bank" means the Pinelands Development Credit Bank established pursuant to section 4 of this act;  c. "Board" means the Board of Directors of the Pinelands Development Credit Bank;  d. "County bank" means a public body established pursuant to section 14 of this act;  e. "County board" means the board of directors of the county development credit bank;  f. "Lender" means any bank or trust company, savings bank, national banking association, savings and loan association, or building and loan association maintaining an office in the State, or any insurance company authorized to transact business in the State;  g. "Pinelands development credit guarantee" means a guarantee extended pursuant to section 9 of this act;  h. "Pinelands development credit" means a transferable development right created pursuant to the comprehensive management plan.  L. 1985, c. 310, s. 3, eff. Aug. 28, 1985.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:18A-33 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:18A-33 - Pinelands Development Credit Bank

13:18A-33. Pinelands Development Credit Bank  a. There is established in the Executive Branch of the State Government a public body corporate and politic, with corporate succession, to be known as the Pinelands Development Credit Bank. For the purpose of complying with the provisions of Article V, Section IV, paragraph 1 of the New Jersey Constitution, the bank is allocated within the Department of Banking, but notwithstanding that allocation, the bank shall be independent of any supervision or control by the department or by an officer or employee thereof, except as otherwise expressly provided in this act. The bank is constituted as an instrumentality of the State exercising public and essential governmental functions, and the exercise by the bank of the powers conferred by this act shall be deemed and held to be an essential governmental function of the State.  b. The bank shall be governed by a board of directors consisting of five ex officio members, or the designees thereof, as follows: the Commissioner of Banking, who shall serve as chairman; the Secretary of Agriculture; the Attorney General; the Commissioner of Environmental Protection; and the Chairman of the Pinelands Commission; and four members, each of whom shall be a resident of counties in the pinelands area, two to be appointed by the Governor upon the recommendation of the President of the Senate, and two to be appointed by the Governor upon the recommendation of the Speaker of the General Assembly. Designees of the five ex officio members shall have the power to vote in the absence of members.  L. 1985, c. 310, s. 4, eff. Aug. 28, 1985.