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NJ Rev Stat § 40:23-6.52 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:23-6.52 - Acceptable forms of payment for road opening permits.

40:23-6.52 Acceptable forms of payment for road opening permits.  1. Notwithstanding any law, rule or regulation to the contrary, whenever the governing body of any county shall require the provision of a deposit as a condition of granting a road opening permit, the county shall accept as a deposit from the permit applicant either cash, or in lieu of cash, bonds, or a combination of cash and bonds, as determined by the permit applicant. Whenever bonds are used, the bonds may consist of registered book bonds, entry municipal bonds, State bonds or other appropriate bonds of the State of New Jersey, or negotiable bearer bonds or notes of any political subdivision of the State, the value of which is equal to the amount necessary to satisfy the amount that otherwise would be required to be deposited pursuant to the terms of the permit application and such requirements as set forth. The nature and amount of the bonds or notes to be deposited shall be subject to the approval by the governing body of the county. Such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. For purposes of this section, "value" shall mean par value or current market value, whichever is lower.  If the permit applicant deposits cash for granting a road opening permit, such deposit shall be placed with a banking institution or savings and loan association insured by an agency of the Federal government, in an account bearing interest at the rate currently paid by such institutions or associations on time or savings deposits. Any interest accruing on cash deposits shall be credited to the governing body of the county. If the permit applicant deposits bonds for granting a road opening permit, the bonds shall be deposited with the county. The amount of any interest accruing on such bonds shall be returned to the bond applicant upon fulfillment of the terms of the permit application.  L.1999,c.196,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:23-6.53 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:23-6.53 - Contracts for collection of delinquent fees, fines.

40:23-6.53 Contracts for collection of delinquent fees, fines.  37. The governing body of any county may enter into a contract with a private agency or firm for the purpose of collecting delinquent fees, fines, costs, surcharges, and other penalties or assessments imposed, after a final determination of guilt, by a central municipal court established pursuant to subsection e. of N.J.S.2B:12-1. The use of private agencies or firms to collect delinquent fees, fines, costs, surcharges and other penalties or assessments imposed by a central municipal court shall be in accordance with rules or procedures adopted by the Supreme Court. Any such contract shall be made pursuant to the provisions of the "Local Public Contracts Law," P.L.1971, c.198 (C.40A:11-1 et seq.). The governing body of any county may authorize the assessment of a fee by a private agency or firm not to exceed 22% of the amount collected to be paid by the debtor to the private agency or firm to pay for the costs of collection. L.2000, c.126, s.37; amended 2009, c.233, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:23-7 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:23-7 - Power to raise money by taxation

40:23-7. Power to raise money by taxation  The board of chosen freeholders may raise by taxation, in the method prescribed by law, all money necessary to pay for any improvement or property which it is authorized to make or acquire, and to pay the current expenses of maintaining the same, and for the execution and performance of any power or authority given to the county or the board of chosen freeholders thereof, and to pay the principal of and interest upon all obligations and debts of the county, for the maintenance of county parks, and for the fulfillment of all obligations imposed by law upon the county.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:23-8 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:23-8 - Appropriations to Civil War organizations; purposes

40:23-8. Appropriations to Civil War organizations; purposes  Any county may make appropriations to a post of the Grand Army of the Republic, and if there be no such post in the county it may make appropriations to any camp of Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, for the proper observance of memorial and other patriotic holidays.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:23-8.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:23-8.1 - Appropriations for observance of Memorial Day

40:23-8.1. Appropriations for observance of Memorial Day  It shall be lawful for the board of chosen freeholders of any county, and they are hereby authorized and empowered so to do, to make appropriations for the proper observance of Memorial Day.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:23-8.2a (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:23-8.2a - Junior college; appropriations in counties over 300,000

40:23-8.2a. Junior college; appropriations in counties over 300,000  It shall be lawful for the board of chosen freeholders of a county having a population in excess of 300,000 and they are hereby authorized and empowered to make appropriations for and pay to any accredited nonprofit junior college established and located in said county for the maintenance, support and operation of said educational institution. L.1962, c. 42, s. 1.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:23-8.3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:23-8.3 - Protecting roads against erosion by tidewater

40:23-8.3. Protecting roads against erosion by tidewater  Any county of the sixth class may expend any sum not exceeding twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00), in any one year, for the protection of county roads from erosion by tidewater; provided, that no part of such sum shall be used for any work, labor or materials upon any structure or work located more than two thousand feet from the road to be protected. L.1942, c. 198, p. 570, s. 1, eff. May 13, 1942.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:23-8.4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:23-8.4 - Blood and its derivatives; contributions for collection and distribution authorized

40:23-8.4. Blood and its derivatives; contributions for collection and distribution authorized  Boards of chosen freeholders are authorized to contribute funds, in amounts to be determined by such boards, for the establishment, equipment, maintenance and conduct of suitable programs for the collection, processing, storing and public distribution of human blood, and the various human blood derivatives, including special therapeutic and diagnostic serums, which are deemed of value in the treatment of sick and injured persons, and the prevention of certain diseases. Such contributions of funds may be made to public and private institutions, hospitals, societies and organizations for such purposes, on such terms as may be agreed upon. L.1946, c. 22, p. 61, s. 1, eff. March 19, 1946.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:23-8.5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:23-8.5 - Appropriations for blood collection purposes; borrowing money

40:23-8.5. Appropriations for blood collection purposes; borrowing money  It shall be lawful for such boards to appropriate and raise funds annually for the purposes aforesaid, in the same manner as appropriations are made for other county purposes. If, during the fiscal year in which this act shall be adopted, any board of chosen freeholders shall have made no provision in its annual budget for the necessary funds for the aforesaid purposes during such fiscal year, said board may appropriate and use any county funds not otherwise appropriated or dedicated, or may appropriate and raise such funds as may be necessary for such purpose during such fiscal year, and may borrow the same, or any part thereof, on the credit of the county, and may issue obligations therefor in the same manner as other similar obligations are issued under the provisions of the title to which this act is a supplement. L.1946, c. 22, p. 61, s. 2, eff. March 19, 1946.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:23-8.6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:23-8.6 - Appropriations annually for expenses

40:23-8.6. Appropriations annually for expenses  To meet any necessary expenses incurred by any board of chosen freeholders under the provisions of this act, it shall be lawful for such board to appropriate and raise funds annually in the same manner as appropriations are made for county purposes. L.1946, c. 22, p. 62, s. 3, eff. March 19, 1946.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:23-8.7 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:23-8.7 - Appropriations during year when blood collection act is adopted--borrowing money

40:23-8.7. Appropriations during year when blood collection act is adopted--borrowing money  If, during the fiscal year in which this act shall be adopted, upon the establishment of such program, any board of chosen freeholders shall have made no provision in its annual budget for the necessary expense thereof during such fiscal year, said board may appropriate and use any county funds not otherwise appropriated or dedicated, or may appropriate and raise such funds as may be necessary for such purpose during such fiscal year and may borrow the same, or any part thereof, on the credit of the county, and may issue obligations therefor in the same manner as other similar obligations are issued under the provisions of the act to which this act is a supplement. L.1946, c. 22, p. 62, s. 4, eff. March 19, 1946.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:23-8.8 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:23-8.8 - Appropriations annually for children's homes, etc.

40:23-8.8. Appropriations annually for children's homes, etc.  The board of chosen freeholders of any county of this State wherein any child or children shall have been or may hereafter be lawfully committed to the care and control of the trustees or managers of any duly incorporated children's home located in said county or of any duly incorporated charitable institution in said county, having for or among its objects the care, management and support of orphans, half orphans and destitute children and of affording them moral and useful training, and including care for any children found in circumstances necessitating temporary care and housing, may make an appropriation of a sum of money not exceeding $15,000.00 each year, in the same manner that appropriations for other county purposes are made, which sum so appropriated shall be included in the annual tax levy of such county, and collected in the same manner and at the same time as other taxes and shall be paid to the trustees or managers of such children's home or charitable institution for the board, maintenance and education of such child or children so committed during their continuance in said home or institution until they arrive at the age of 18 years; provided, that the sum so appropriated shall be in lieu and instead of any sum per week for each and every child so committed to such home or institution. In the event that there is no such children's home or charitable institution within the county willing and able to provide the care for which such appropriation may be made, the board of chosen freeholders is authorized to contract with any other organization within the county to provide said care and may expend pursuant to any such contract a sum not to exceed $15,000.00 in any 1 year and which may include the expenditure of reasonable sums for the acquisition of facilities, equipment and services and for the payment of personnel necessary to provide said care. L.1948, c. 258, p. 1132, s. 1. Amended by L.1964, c. 203, s. 2, eff. Oct. 13, 1964.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:23-8.9 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:23-8.9 - Volunteer fire companies; appropriation to aid; uniforms

40:23-8.9. Volunteer fire companies; appropriation to aid; uniforms  The board of chosen freeholders of any county may raise, appropriate and expend such sums of money not exceeding $10,000.00 in any 1 year, as it may deem expedient to aid volunteer fire companies located in any municipality or fire district in such county to keep abreast of the latest methods, procedures and techniques of fire fighting by enabling members of said companies to attend courses of instruction or otherwise acquire familiarity with said methods, procedures and techniques. Any such appropriation and expenditure may include a provision for the purchasing of uniforms for the members of said volunteer fire companies. L.1949, c. 79, p. 383, s. 1. Amended by L.1954, c. 170, p. 677, s. 1; L.1960, c. 64, p. 497, s. 1, eff. June 22, 1960; L.1969, c. 276, s. 1, eff. Jan. 12, 1970; L.1973, c. 347, s. 1, eff. Dec. 27, 1973.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:23-8.11 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:23-8.11 - Appropriations for services for certain persons.

40:23-8.11 Appropriations for services for certain persons.  1. The board of chosen freeholders of any county may appropriate annually to any approved, privately operated, nonprofit organization whose services are nonsectarian, funds for the purpose of defraying the necessary expense incident to the diagnosis, treatment and training of persons with intellectual disabilities, persons with a brain injury, or persons with mental illness who are residents of the county, at suitable homes, schools, hospitals, day-care centers, residential treatment centers or sheltered workshops anywhere in the State supported by public funds or private charity, including the cost of transporting such persons to and from, and their support and maintenance at, such homes, schools, hospitals, day-care centers, residential treatment centers or sheltered workshops for the purpose of, or while undergoing diagnosis, treatment and training. L.1964, c.10, s.1; (title amended 1969, c.6, s.1) amended 1969, c.6, s.2; 2010, c.50, s.66.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:23-8.13 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:23-8.13 - County firemen's association; contribution

40:23-8.13. County firemen's association; contribution  The board of chosen freeholders of any county may contribute to a county firemen's association within the county a sum not to exceed $25,000.00 in any 1 year for the operation of an emergency operating control center to serve the entire county for the better preservation of life and property against fire or any other type of emergency. L.1967, c. 224, s. 1, eff. Oct. 13, 1967.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:23-8.14 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:23-8.14 - Nonprofit child care centers or committees or councils coordinating child care; annual appropriation of funds by counties or municipalities

40:23-8.14. Nonprofit child care centers or committees or councils coordinating child care; annual appropriation of funds by counties or municipalities  The board of chosen freeholders of any county and the governing body of any municipality may appropriate annually funds for the support of nonprofit child care centers possessing a valid certificate of approval or waiver in writing from said requirement issued by the Commissioner of Institutions and Agencies pursuant to chapter 70 of Title 18A of the New Jersey Statutes and R.S. 30:1-25, and to committees or councils coordinating child care, located within said county or municipality. L.1971, c. 422, s. 1, eff. Feb. 1, 1972. Amended by L.1974, c. 138, s. 2, eff. Oct. 24, 1974.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:23-8.15 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:23-8.15 - Contract as basis for appropriation

40:23-8.15. Contract as basis for appropriation  Any appropriation made pursuant to section 1 shall be made pursuant to a contract between the governing body of said county or municipality and the board of directors of the nonprofit child care enter or coordinating committee or council. Said contract shall describe the services to be rendered by the center or committee or council in exchange for the appropriation and shall be approved by the Commissioner of Institutions and Agencies. L.1971, c. 422, s. 2, eff. Feb. 1, 1972. Amended by L.1974, c. 138, s. 3, eff. Oct. 24, 1974.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:23-8.16 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:23-8.16 - County facilities leased by nonprofit or charitable association; reimbursement of costs of renovation

40:23-8.16. County facilities leased by nonprofit or charitable association; reimbursement of costs of renovation  Any county may appropriate an amount not to exceed $250,000.00 for payment to a nonprofit or charitable association of all or part of any costs incurred in the renovation or improvement of any building or structure owned by the county and leased, for a term of 21 years at a nominal consideration, to said association for use in the provision of health services. Any costs so incurred shall be reimbursable only to the extent that the renovations or improvements have served to enhance the value of said building or structure. The enhanced value due to such renovations or improvements shall be ascertained and certified to the board of chosen freeholders of said county at the termination of the lease. L.1975, c. 71, s. 1, eff. Apr. 25, 1975.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:23-8.17 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:23-8.17 - Private nonprofit camps for emotionally maladjusted or physically undernourished children; authorization for appropriations

40:23-8.17. Private nonprofit camps for emotionally maladjusted or physically undernourished children; authorization for appropriations  The governing body of any county or municipality may appropriate annually to any privately-operated, nonprofit organization, whose services are nonsectarian and interracial, funds for the purpose of defraying the necessary expense incident to the feeding, care, treatment, and training of emotionally maladjusted or physically undernourished children between the ages of 5 and 12 years, who are residents of any county or municipality making such appropriation, at a camp or camps operated for said purpose within the county, including the cost of transporting such children to and from, and their support and maintenance at, such camp. L.1975, c. 278, s. 1, eff. Jan. 12, 1976.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:23-8.18 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:23-8.18 - Community action programs defined

40:23-8.18. Community action programs defined  As used in this act: "Community action programs" are programs operated within counties or municipalities by public, or private nonprofit, agencies or organizations and established pursuant to the Federal "Economic Opportunity Act of 1964," (Public Law 88-452). L.1975, c. 342, s. 1, eff. March 3, 1976.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:23-8.19 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:23-8.19 - Appropriation and distribution by county or municipality to agency or organization maintaining community action programs

40:23-8.19. Appropriation and distribution by county or municipality to agency or organization maintaining community action programs  The governing body of any county or municipality may annually appropriate and distribute to any public, or private nonprofit, agency or organization funds to defray in whole or in part the expenses incurred by any such agency or organization in maintaining community action programs and in providing facilities and equipment therefor within said county or municipality, as the case may be. L.1975, c. 342, s. 2, eff. March 3, 1976.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:23-8.20 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:23-8.20 - Continuance after expiration of authorizing legislation

40:23-8.20. Continuance after expiration of authorizing legislation  Such appropriation and distribution may at the discretion of the governing body continue beyond the expiration of the Federal "Economic Opportunity Act of 1964" or succeeding legislation. L.1975, c. 342, s. 3, eff. March 3, 1976.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:23-8.21 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:23-8.21 - Cooley's anemia; promotion of public awareness, referral service for testing and expenses incidental to diagnosis and treatment; appropriations

40:23-8.21. Cooley's anemia; promotion of public awareness, referral service for testing and expenses incidental to diagnosis and treatment; appropriations  The governing body of a county may appropriate not more than $5,000.00 each year to promote public awareness among prospective parents as to the necessity of testing for Cooley's anemia, to establish a referral service whereby such individuals can be tested for the existence of this disease, and, in the case of a county which has no county home or hospital suitable for the treatment of said disease, for any expenses incidental to the diagnosis and treatment of children afflicted with Cooley's anemia; provided, however, that the governing body of a county of the first class having a population in excess of 800,000 may appropriate not more than $10,000.00 each year. Before spending money for such purposes the governing body shall adopt such rules and regulations as it deems desirable concerning the requirements of residence and eligibility for such relief. Disbursements shall be made through officers designated by the board for that purpose on verified bills presented and approved as in the case of other county expenditures. L.1975, c. 393, s. 1, eff. March 3, 1976. Amended by L.1978, c. 142, s. 1, eff. Nov. 13, 1978.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:23-8.22 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:23-8.22 - National burn victim foundation; contributions by counties or municipalities

40:23-8.22. National burn victim foundation; contributions by counties or municipalities  Any county or municipal governing body may enter a line item in its annual budget for the purpose of making a contribution to the National Burn Victim Foundation which shall be for a public purpose and which will be used to provide the following services to the State of New Jersey: a. Specialized burn treatment facilities and services; b. Burn treatment educational programs for first aid, E.M.S. and other emergency level personnel; c. Burn victim rehabilitation programs, psychological; d. Burn medical research; e. Burn prevention programs for the general public and civic organizations. L.1977, c. 13, s. 1, eff. Feb. 10, 1977.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:23-8.23 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:23-8.23 - Legislative findings

40:23-8.23. Legislative findings  The Legislature finds and declares that private, nonprofit organizations which provide certain services relating to burn treatment, rehabilitation, research and prevention contribute significant and necessary medical, rehabilitative, research and educational services to the residents of the State of New Jersey, that these services benefit the general safety, health and welfare of residents of communities of this State, and that it is in the public interest of this State that local governments of this State be permitted to contribute to such organizations as a means of assuring that these services and benefits are available to their residents. L.1977, c. 14, s. 1, eff. Feb. 10, 1977.