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NJ Rev Stat § 13:1B-15.12a4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1B-15.12a4 - Inclusion of other additional state lands; study; public hearings; periodic recommendations

13:1B-15.12a4. Inclusion of other additional state lands; study; public hearings; periodic recommendations  The department shall as rapidly as possible study all remaining State lands that may have the required potential for natural values, and after a public hearing as to each such area of land being considered for inclusion in the system, make periodic recommendations to the Governor concerning additional lands to be included within the system. L.1975, c. 363, s. 5, eff. March 3, 1976.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1B-15.12a5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1B-15.12a5 - Study of private lands for inclusion

13:1B-15.12a5. Study of private lands for inclusion  The department shall also, as rapidly as possible study lands that are not State-owned lands to determine their natural values and potential for inclusion with the system. L.1975, c. 363, s. 6, eff. March 3, 1976.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1B-15.12a6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1B-15.12a6 - Registry of lands suitable for inclusion

13:1B-15.12a6. Registry of lands suitable for inclusion  The department shall, in keeping with the findings of the studies conducted pursuant to sections 5 and 6 of this act, maintain a registry of all lands, public and private, which are suitable for inclusion within the system under the provisions of this act and the act to which this act is a supplement. L.1975, c. 363, s. 7, eff. March 3, 1976.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1B-15.12a7 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1B-15.12a7 - Limitations on use of land in system

13:1B-15.12a7. Limitations on use of land in system  No land in the system may be leased, sold or exchanged or be taken by any corporation, public or private, nor shall the timber thereon be sold, removed or destroyed, nor minerals extracted, except by authorizing special legislation. L.1975, c. 363, s. 8, eff. March 3, 1976.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1B-15.12a8 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1B-15.12a8 - Acquisition of land by purchase, gift or otherwise

13:1B-15.12a8. Acquisition of land by purchase, gift or otherwise  The department is authorized to acquire by purchase, gift, or otherwise any land or any interest therein that will serve to further the purposes of this act and the act to which this act is a supplement. L.1975, c. 363, s. 9, eff. March 3, 1976.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1B-15.12a9 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1B-15.12a9 - Designation and regulation of classifications and uses of land within system

13:1B-15.12a9. Designation and regulation of classifications and uses of land within system  The department shall designate and regulate those classifications and uses of lands within the system as it shall deem proper to effectuate the purposes of this act and the act to which this act is a supplement, such that the New Jersey Natural Areas System shall include: a. Areas of limited public access which are dedicated and restricted to ecological research and study, wherein the only permissible development shall be that of temporary, unobtrusive structures erected for scientific purposes and later removed; b. Areas which provide opportunities for public interpretation of the natural processes, flora and fauna of this State, wherein the development of nature trails and educational facilities shall be permitted; c. Areas of minimal interference by man wherein those recreational activities at those levels, to be determined by the department, which will not have serious or long-term effects on natural values and processes shall be permitted. L.1975, c. 363, s. 10, eff. March 3, 1976.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1B-15.12a10 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1B-15.12a10 - Permitted activities and obligation of users

13:1B-15.12a10. Permitted activities and obligation of users  Swimming, canoeing, rowboating, fishing and hunting may be permitted in designated sections of the system at the discretion of the department, but only at levels of activity that will not have serious or long-term effects on the natural values of areas within the system. Hiking may also be permitted in lands of the system, but only to the extent of minimal impact on natural values. Camping may be permitted but shall be restricted to occasional overnight camping along trails and shall not include day-long camping or camping at established campgrounds. Auto campgrounds are excluded from all natural areas. Overnight trailside shelters of the type called lean-tos are permitted, but there may not be two such shelters within 3 miles of each other, and such shelters may not be used for day-long camping or for more extended stays. Nothing may be brought into a natural area and left there except upon specific approval of the department. Nonburnable camping trash shall be removed for disposal elsewhere. L.1975, c. 363, s. 11, eff. March 3, 1976.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1B-15.100 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1B-15.100 - Division of Parks and Forestry, director

13:1B-15.100. Division of Parks and Forestry, director  1. Within the Department of Environmental Protection there shall be a Division of Parks and Forestry.  The division shall be under the immediate supervision of a director, who shall be a person qualified by academic training and at least 7 years of responsible professional experience in the management of public parks, forests, and outdoor recreation facilities to direct the work of such division.  L.1966,c.54,s.1; amended 1991,c.415,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1B-15.101 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1B-15.101 - Powers and duties

13:1B-15.101. Powers and duties  The division shall, under the direction and supervision of the commissioner: a. Develop, improve, protect, manage and administer all State forests, State parks, State recreation areas, State historic sites, and State natural areas, excepting those regulated by interstate compact. b. Protect all forests, brush lands and marshes from damage by fire, insects and disease, and promote the use of good forest management principles on all forest lands. c. Administer the program for licensing of certified tree experts in accordance with the "Tree Expert Act" (P.L.1940, c. 100). d. Administer the program of the Bureau of Recreation in accordance with P.L.1950, chapter 338, effective July 24, 1950. e. Administer the program of the natural areas section in accordance with P.L.1961, chapter 51. f. Manage the properties of the Morris Canal and Banking Company in accordance with Revised Statutes 13:12-1 to 13:12-29. g. Administer the historic sites program as in this act provided and in accordance with Revised Statutes 28:1-4 to 28:1-11, 28:1-13, 28:1-17, 28:2-7 to 28:2-14, 28:2-17 and 28:2-18, P.L.1945, chapter 22 and P.L.1948, chapter 448. h. Provide liaison between the Federal and the lesser governmental levels in matters pertaining to forestry, conservation, recreation, historic sites and other appropriate fields. i. Perform such other functions of the department as the commissioner may prescribe. L.1966, c. 54, s. 2, eff. July 1, 1966.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1B-15.102 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1B-15.102 - Division organization

13:1B-15.102. Division organization  The functions of the division shall be administered by the director, under the direction and supervision of the commissioner, within such bureaus as may be necessary. The commissioner shall have authority to create and organize such bureaus as may be appropriate for the efficient and effective administration of this act. The commissioner may designate a deputy director to assist the director and to exercise the duties of the director in event of the absence or disability of the director or of a vacancy in that office. L.1966, c. 54, s. 3, eff. July 1, 1966.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1B-15.105 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1B-15.105 - Administration of historic sites and structures program; functions and duties

13:1B-15.105. Administration of historic sites and structures program; functions and duties  In addition to other functions, powers and duties vested in it by this or any other law, the Division of Parks, Forestry and Recreation shall administer the State's program concerned with the interpretation of New Jersey's heritage through its historic sites and structures and perform the following functions and such other duties as the commissioner may direct: a. Formulate comprehensive policies for the preservation, restoration and public presentation of all historic sites within the State. b. Make the necessary research, prepare exhibits and furnish the services required for a proper and adequate interpretive program. c. Prepare and disseminate informational materials to inform the public with respect to New Jersey's historic sites. d. Consult and co-operate with groups and organizations in order to advance the purposes of the historic sites program. L.1966, c. 54, s. 6, eff. July 1, 1966.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1B-15.106 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1B-15.106 - Transfer of moneys, employees or property

13:1B-15.106. Transfer of moneys, employees or property  The transfer of any appropriation and other moneys available or of any employee, files, records, books, papers, tools, equipment and other property required by the adoption of this act shall be done in the same manner as is provided in P.L.1948, chapter 448. L.1966, c. 54, s. 11, eff. July 1, 1966.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1B-15.107 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1B-15.107 - Repeal

13:1B-15.107. Repeal  The provisions of any other act or acts inconsistent with the provisions of this act are to the extent of such inconsistency hereby repealed. L.1966, c. 54, s. 12, eff. July 1, 1966.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1B-15.108 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1B-15.108 - Historic sites council; members; terms; compensation; vacancies; removal

13:1B-15.108. Historic sites council; members; terms; compensation; vacancies; removal  Within the Division of Parks, Forestry and Recreation of the Department of Conservation and Economic Development there shall be an Historic Sites Council consisting of 11 members. Each member of the council shall be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate, from among citizens of New Jersey or persons otherwise associated with the State who are known for their competence and experience in connection with historic sites preservation and related areas, to serve for a term of 4 years from the date of his appointment, except that of those first appointed, one shall be appointed for a term of 1 year, 2 for 2 years, 4 for 3 years, and 4 for 4 years. Members of the council shall serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. The members of the council shall elect annually a chairman and vice-chairman from their number. The council shall organize and adopt procedures for the conduct of its business. The director or an employee of the division designated by him shall serve as secretary of the council. The chairman of the council shall be its presiding officer. Any vacancies in the membership of said council occurring other than by expiration of term shall be filled by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate, for the unexpired term only. Any member of the council may be removed from office by the Governor, for cause, upon notice and opportunity to be heard. L.1967, c. 124, s. 1, eff. June 21, 1967.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1B-15.109 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1B-15.109 - Use of division employees

13:1B-15.109. Use of division employees  Insofar as possible, the council shall make use of the employees of the division in carrying out the provisions of this act. L.1967, c. 124, s. 2, eff. June 21, 1967.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1B-15.110 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1B-15.110 - Powers and duties of council

13:1B-15.110. Powers and duties of council  The Historic Sites Council shall consult with and advise the commissioner and the director with respect to the work of the division. The council, in addition to other powers and duties vested in it, shall recommend programs and policies for: a. The acquisition, development, use, improvement and extension of historic sites, including archeological sites. b. The development of a broad historic sites preservation program on a State-wide and local basis. c. The identification, authentication, protection, preservation, conservation, restoration, and management of all historic sites within the State. L.1967, c. 124, s. 3, eff. June 21, 1967.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1B-15.111 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1B-15.111 - New Jersey Historic Trust

13:1B-15.111. New Jersey Historic Trust  4. There is hereby created and established in but not of the Department of State, a body corporate and politic with corporate succession, to be known as the New Jersey Historic Trust. The trust is hereby constituted an instrumentality exercising public and essential governmental functions, and the exercise by the trust of the powers conferred by P.L.1967, c.124 (C.13:1B-15.111 et al.) shall be deemed and held to be an essential governmental function of the State. L.1967,c.124,s.4; amended 1983, c.562, s.1; 1995, c.217, s.1; 1999, c.152, s.44.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1B-15.112a (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1B-15.112a - Board of trustees

13:1B-15.112a. Board of trustees  3. a. The powers and duties of the New Jersey Historic Trust shall vest in and be exercised by a board of 15 trustees, of whom three shall be the Administrator of the New Jersey Historic Preservation Office in the Department of Environmental Protection or such other representative of that department as may be designated by the Commissioner of Environmental Protection, the State Treasurer, and the Executive Director of the New Jersey Historical Commission in the Department of State or such other representative of that department as may be designated by the Secretary of State, or their respective designees, who shall serve ex officio, and 12 shall be citizens of the State, representing the several geographic regions of the State, to be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. Citizen trustees shall possess a minimum of five years' experience in historic preservation, except this requirement shall not apply to any citizen trustee serving on the board on the date of enactment of P.L.1995, c.217 (C.13:1B-15.115f et al.) for the remainder of the unexpired term of that trustee. b. Citizen trustees shall serve for three-year terms provided, however, that the terms of the four new trustees appointed pursuant to P.L.1995, c.217 (C.13:1B-15.115f et al.) shall begin in the same calendar year as the effective date of that act, and that two of those trustees first appointed shall be appointed for a two-year term and two shall be appointed for a one-year term. Each citizen trustee shall hold office for the term of the appointment and until a successor shall have been appointed and qualified. No citizen trustee may serve more than three consecutive terms, except this restriction shall not apply to terms either completed or commenced prior to the effective date of P.L.1995, c.217 (C.13:1B-15.115f et al.). c. The trustees shall elect a chairman, vice-chairman, treasurer, and assistant secretary. d. Eight trustees shall constitute a quorum, and the concurrence of a majority of the quorum shall be necessary to validate all acts of the board. L.1983,c.562,s.3; amended 1995, c.217, s.2; 1999, c.152, s.45.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1B-15.113 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1B-15.113 - Compensation of trustees

13:1B-15.113. Compensation of trustees  The trustees shall serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. L.1967, c. 124, s. 6, eff. June 21, 1967. Amended by L.1983, c. 562, s. 2, eff. Jan. 17, 1984.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1B-15.115a (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1B-15.115a - "Historic Preservation Revolving Loan Fund" created

13:1B-15.115a. "Historic Preservation Revolving Loan Fund" created  There is created a revolving loan fund to be known as the "Historic Preservation Revolving Loan Fund," authorized pursuant to subsection b. of section 10 of P.L.1987, c.265. The "Historic Preservation Revolving Loan Fund" shall be administered by the New Jersey Historic Trust. Monies in the fund shall be used for loans for historic preservation projects.  L.1991,c.41,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1B-15.115b (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1B-15.115b - Appropriation to "Historic Preservation Revolving Loan Fund;" approval, terms

13:1B-15.115b. Appropriation to "Historic Preservation Revolving Loan Fund;" approval, terms  2. a. There is appropriated to the "Historic Preservation Revolving Loan Fund" from the "Cultural Centers and Historic Preservation Fund" created pursuant to section 20 of P.L.1987, c.265 the sum of $3,000,000 for the purpose of making low-interest loans, to the extent sufficient funds are available, to units of county or municipal government, or to tax-exempt nonprofit organizations, to finance the historic preservation costs of acquiring, restoring, repairing, or rehabilitating historic structures. b. Prior to awarding any loans under this section, the New Jersey Historic Trust shall submit to the Legislature for its approval a list of projects that are to receive loans and the amount of each loan, which approval may given in the form of (1) a declaration of approval included in any act appropriating moneys for historic preservation projects pursuant to P.L.1999, c.152 (C.13:8C-1 et al.), (2) the passage of a concurrent resolution, or (3) a declaration of approval by the Joint Budget Oversight Committee or its successor. c. Loans issued from the "Historic Preservation Revolving Loan Fund" shall be for a term not to exceed 20 years and at an interest rate not to exceed 4 percent per year. The terms of any loan agreements shall be approved by the State Treasurer. L.1991,c.41,s.2; amended 1999, c.152, s.47.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1B-15.115c (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1B-15.115c - Criteria for awarding loan

13:1B-15.115c. Criteria for awarding loan  Any loan made by the New Jersey Historic Trust pursuant to this act shall be awarded based on the criteria established pursuant to section 5 of P.L.1987, c.265, except that no specific proportion of matching funds shall be required of loan applicants. The New Jersey Historic Trust shall, however, consider the extent of matching funds in reviewing loan applications.  L.1991,c.41,s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1B-15.115d (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1B-15.115d - Rules, regulations for expenditure of funds

13:1B-15.115d. Rules, regulations for expenditure of funds  The expenditure of funds pursuant to this act shall be subject to the provisions and conditions of P.L.1987, c.265 and any rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto.  L.1991,c.41,s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1B-15.115e (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1B-15.115e - Repayment of loans

13:1B-15.115e. Repayment of loans  All repayments of loans made pursuant to this act, and interest thereon, shall be deposited in the "Historic Preservation Revolving Loan Fund." Earnings received from monies in the fund shall be credited to the fund.  L.1991,c.41,s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1B-15.115f (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1B-15.115f - Charge, collection of application fee, appraisal costs

13:1B-15.115f Charge, collection of application fee, appraisal costs  6. a. The New Jersey Historic Trust may charge and collect an application fee not to exceed $100 to be paid in connection with any application for a loan pursuant to P.L.1991, c.41 (C.13:1B-115a et seq.). All application fees collected pursuant to this subsection shall be deposited into the Historic Preservation Revolving Loan Fund created pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1991, c.41 (C.13:1B-15.115a). b. In connection with any application for a loan pursuant to P.L.1991, c.41 (C.13:1B-115a et seq.), the New Jersey Historic Trust may require the applicant to pay for the cost of any appraisal, credit investigation or report, survey, or other professional service performed by a third party that is deemed necessary by the trust to properly evaluate the application. L.1995,c.217,s.6.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1B-15.116 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1B-15.116 - Trust restrictions.

13:1B-15.116 Trust restrictions.  9. The trust may not acquire, hold, receive or accept any moneys or other property, real or personal, tangible or intangible, which will result in the incurrence of any financial obligations on the part of the State of New Jersey which cannot be supported entirely from funds available in the trust without the express approval of the Commissioner of Community Affairs and the Legislature. L.1967, c.124, s.9; amended 1995, c.217, s.5; 1999, c.152, s.48; 2009, c.288, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1B-15.117 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1B-15.117 - Legal counsel and services

13:1B-15.117. Legal counsel and services  The trustees may request, and upon request shall receive from the Attorney General of the State of New Jersey, all legal counsel and services necessary to carry out the purpose of the trust. L.1967, c. 124, s. 10, eff. June 21, 1967.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1B-15.118 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1B-15.118 - Partial invalidity

13:1B-15.118. Partial invalidity  If any section or sections of this act or any provision thereof shall be declared to be unconstitutional, invalid or inoperative in whole or in part, such section or provision shall, to the extent that it is not unconstitutional, invalid or inoperative be enforced and effectuated and no such determination shall be deemed to invalidate or make ineffectual the remaining provisions of the sections of this act. L.1967, c. 124, s. 12, eff. June 21, 1967.