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NJ Rev Stat § 13:1B-13.6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1B-13.6 - Progress reports to governor and legislature

13:1B-13.6. Progress reports to governor and legislature  The council shall make progress reports to the Governor and Legislature at least annually and shall complete its studies and title surveys and make its determinations as to interest of the State in meadowlands throughout the State on or before December 31, 1980. L.1968, c. 404, s. 92. Amended by L.1975, c. 288, s. 1, eff. Jan. 12, 1976; L.1978, c. 44, s. 1, eff. June 19, 1978.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1B-13.7 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1B-13.7 - Conveyance or lease of state's interest; application

13:1B-13.7. Conveyance or lease of state's interest; application  (a) Any claimant of the meadowlands who shall desire to obtain a conveyance or lease of the State's interest in such land may apply to the council submitting with his application, a survey of the property showing its metes and bounds, an affidavit of title, a copy of the instrument of title under which he claims the land, a statement of the purpose for, and the manner in which, the claimant proposes to use or further improve the property and such other information as the council shall require. (b) Any department, agency or instrumentality of the State, county, municipality, or any person, not a claimant, may apply to the council for a conveyance or lease of the State's interest in the meadowlands, said application shall contain a survey of the property showing its metes and bounds, a copy of the latest purported title which has been duly recorded in the county recording office in which the land is located, a statement of the purpose for, and the manner in which the applicant proposes to utilize or further improve the property, an affidavit of the applicant that he has sent notification of his application to the person or persons named in such instrument of title and to the person named as the owners in the tax records of the municipality in which the lands are located, and such other information as the council may require. No title or lease shall be issued pursuant to this subsection until any claimant to all, or part of, the property applied for has been given notice of the application and 3 months thereafter, in which to apply for a conveyance or lease of said lands. (c) Any claimant owning meadowlands and applying only for a meadowlands grant or quitclaim instrument may apply for and receive a meadowland's riparian instrument for such lands without regard to the requirement of notices to riparian proprietors contained in R.S. 12:3-7 and R.S. 12:3-7.1. L.1968, c. 404, s. 93. Amended by L.1973, c. 335, s. 2, eff. Dec. 27, 1973.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1B-13.8 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1B-13.8 - Recommendations on application

13:1B-13.8. Recommendations on application  Within 10 days of receipt of any application for a conveyance or lease, or any extension thereof, the council or its staff shall send a copy of the application and all material submitted therewith to the Hackensack Meadowlands Development Commission, if said application pertains to lands within the district; the Department of Transportation; the Department of Community Affairs; and the Department of Environmental Protection and other interested governmental agencies. The council shall take no action on such application until receipt of the recommendations of said commission and departments and agencies regarding the application or for 45 days, whichever occurs first. Any such recommendation shall be considered by the council and the authorized State officials in determining the terms, conditions and consideration for the conveyance or lease, and a copy thereof shall be forwarded to the Governor. L.1968, c. 404, s. 94. Amended by L.1973, c. 335, s. 3, eff. Dec. 27, 1973.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1B-13.9 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1B-13.9 - Approval of application; fixing of consideration; conveyance by deed of bargain and sale or quitclaim deed

13:1B-13.9. Approval of application; fixing of consideration; conveyance by deed of bargain and sale or quitclaim deed  The council shall, subject to the provisions of applicable law, approve an application for lease, conveyance, license or permit, if after investigation and a review of the recommendations submitted to it pursuant to section 94, it is satisfied that the lease, conveyance, license or permit will be in the public interest. In determining whether a lease, conveyance, license or permit is in the public interest, the council shall consider the environmental impact of the use proposed to be made of the property in question. The council shall further determine the fair market value of the property at the time of the lease, conveyance, license or permit and shall fix the proper consideration to be charged for the lease, conveyance, license or permit of the lands owned by the State or quitclaim of any claim asserted by the State. In determining such consideration the council shall take into account the actions of a claimant under color of title who in good faith made improvements or paid taxes, or both, on the lands in question. Upon receipt of the payment of the consideration for a conveyance, the council and the appropriate State officers in accordance with the riparian statutes, shall convey the premises by deed of bargain and sale or quitclaim deed under the seal of the State. The council and the appropriate State officers shall require such terms and conditions in the conveyance instrument as it deems necessary and appropriate. L.1968, c. 404, s. 95. Amended by L.1973, c. 335, s. 4, eff. Dec. 27, 1973.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1B-13.10 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1B-13.10 - Investigation of applications for and approval of lease, license or permit; terms and conditions; acquisition of state's interest

13:1B-13.10. Investigation of applications for and approval of lease, license or permit; terms and conditions; acquisition of state's interest  The council shall investigate any application for a lease, license or permit in the meadowlands and if the council is satisfied that such a lease, license or permit will be in the public interest, or if the council approves the giving of a lease, license or permit in lieu of the conveyance applied for, the annual rental for the leasehold interest or the fee for the license or permit, shall be fixed based upon the fair market value of the land owned by the State or the value of any interest the State may have in said premises at the time of the lease, license or permit, upon such terms and conditions as the council may deem appropriate. In determining such annual rental the Council shall take into account the actions of a claimant under color of title who in good faith made improvements or paid taxes, or both, on the lands in question. The lessee shall have the option of acquiring, if the council approves, a conveyance of the State's interest at any time during the term of the lease or any extension. In fixing the consideration for said conveyance, the council and the appropriate State officers shall determine the fair market value of the property and the State's interest therein at the start of the lease and shall give a reasonable credit for the rental paid by the lessee during the term of the lease or any extension thereof. L.1968, c. 404, s. 96. Amended by L.1973, c. 335, s. 5, eff. Dec. 27, 1973.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1B-13.11 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1B-13.11 - Application for or acceptance of lease not deemed recognition of state's claim of paramount title

13:1B-13.11. Application for or acceptance of lease not deemed recognition of state's claim of paramount title  The application for or acceptance of a lease shall not be deemed a recognition of the State's claim of paramount title by the claimant, nor shall the claimant be deemed to have waived his right to apply for an adjudication of title to the Superior Court. An application for any conveyance may also be made after the claimant has failed to establish the primacy of his title before the Superior Court. L.1968, c. 404, s. 97.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1B-13.12 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1B-13.12 - Termination of lease; vacation of premises; reimbursement for original costs of reclamation and permanent structures

13:1B-13.12. Termination of lease; vacation of premises; reimbursement for original costs of reclamation and permanent structures  Upon the expiration of the lease, or any renewal thereof, the lessee shall cease his activity and vacate the parcel; provided, however, that he shall be entitled to be reimbursed by the council for the provable original cost of any reclamation performed on the parcel prior to the effective date of this act or with the approval of the council, and also for the value of any permanent structures erected on the parcel prior to the effective date of this act or with the approval of the council. The amount of reimbursement for permanent structures shall be based on the provable original cost, unamortized, at the time of expiration of the lease. L.1968, c. 404, s. 98.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1B-13.13 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1B-13.13 - Disposition of net proceeds from sale, lease or transfer of state's interest in meadowlands

13:1B-13.13. Disposition of net proceeds from sale, lease or transfer of state's interest in meadowlands  The net proceeds from the sale, lease or transfer of the State's interest in the meadowlands shall be paid to the Fund for the Support of Free Public Schools established by the Constitution, Article VIII, Section IV, after deducting from the net proceeds any expenditures of the Hackensack Meadowlands Development Commission for reclaiming land within the district. The amount of said deduction for reclamation shall be paid to the Hackensack Meadowland Development Commission. L.1968, c. 404, s. 99.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1B-13.14 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1B-13.14 - Approval of conveyances, leases, permits and licenses; validation of instruments

13:1B-13.14. Approval of conveyances, leases, permits and licenses; validation of instruments  Except as expressly provided by this act, the council shall approve conveyances, leases, permits and licenses for meadowlands in the same manner and subject to the same provisions, terms, conditions and requirements as are applicable by law to all riparian instruments. Any instrument conveying or releasing the State's interest in the meadowlands executed by the council prior to this act is valid and binding notwithstanding any inconsistency with the provisions of this act. L.1968, c. 404, s. 100. Amended by L.1973, c. 335, s. 6, eff. Dec. 27, 1973.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1B-15.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1B-15.1 - Bureau of Recreation

13:1B-15.1. Bureau of Recreation  There shall be within the Department of Community Affairs a Bureau of Recreation, subject to the authority of the commissioner to reorganize the department. The Bureau of Recreation shall, under the supervision of the department and subject to the approval of the Commissioner of Community Affairs: a. Promote and encourage the expansion and development of recreational programs on a Statewide and local basis. b. Disseminate informational and related materials to governmental and other agencies engaged in fostering recreational programs. L.1950, c. 338, p. 1118, s. 1. Amended by L.1966, c. 54, s. 9, eff. July 1, 1966; L.1971, c. 411, s. 5.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1B-15.2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1B-15.2 - Definitions

13:1B-15.2. Definitions  The term "recreation" as used in this act means any activity, voluntarily engaged in, which contributes to the physical, mental or moral development of the individual or group participating therein, and includes any activity in the fields of music, drama, art, handicraft, science, nature study, aquatic sports and athletics and any informal activity incorporating any of them. L.1950, c. 338, p. 1119, s. 2, eff. July 24, 1950.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1B-15.3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1B-15.3 - Appropriations

13:1B-15.3. Appropriations  There is appropriated for the purposes of this act such amounts as may, from time to time, be included therefor in any annual or supplemental appropriation act. L.1950. c. 338, p. 1119, s. 3, eff. July 24, 1950.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1B-15.4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1B-15.4 - Definitions

13:1B-15.4. Definitions  The following terms wherever used or referred to in this act shall have the following meanings unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context: (a) "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of the Department of Conservation and Economic Development or his designated representative. (b) "Council" means the natural areas council established under this act. (c) "Department" means the Department of Conservation and Economic Development. (d) "Natural areas" means areas of land or water which have retained their primeval character, although not necessarily completely natural and undisturbed, or having rare or vanishing species of plant and animal life or having similar features of interest which are worthy of preservation for the use of present and future residents of the State. (e) "Section" means the natural areas section established under this act. L.1961, c. 51, p. 524, s. 1, eff. June 3, 1961.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1B-15.5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1B-15.5 - Responsibility of department for acquiring, maintaining and preserving natural areas

13:1B-15.5. Responsibility of department for acquiring, maintaining and preserving natural areas  The department is hereby vested with the responsibility of acquiring, maintaining and preserving natural areas within the State as a habitat for rare and vanishing species of plant and animal life so that the people of the State may be assured of their right to enjoy the benefits of such areas as places of natural interest and scenic beauty, as a living illustration of the State's original heritage and as a place for scientific study. L.1961, c. 51, p. 525, s. 2, eff. June 3, 1961.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1B-15.6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1B-15.6 - Creation of natural areas section in Division of Parks, Forestry and Recreation; administration; powers and duties

13:1B-15.6. Creation of natural areas section in Division of Parks, Forestry and Recreation; administration; powers and duties  There is hereby created in the department a natural areas section in the Division of Parks, Forestry and Recreation, the function of which shall be, under the direction of the commissioner, to administer and enforce the provisions of this act and to perform such other duties as the commissioner may direct or as may be provided by law. In addition to other functions, powers and duties vested in it by this and any other law, the Division of Parks, Forestry and Recreation shall, through the natural areas section: a. Make periodic State-wide surveys to determine the availability of land that should be preserved as natural areas or as wild life preserves and recommend an over-all program of acquisition. b. Recommend the acquisition of specific lands or interests in lands which are suitable for natural areas. c. Maintain and operate lands being preserved as natural areas. d. Prepare and disseminate literature and other materials to inform the public with respect to New Jersey's natural area program. e. Consult with and co-operate with conservation and naturalists groups and organizations in the acquisition and maintenance of natural areas. L.1961, c. 51, p. 525, s. 3. Amended by L.1966, c. 54, s. 10, eff. July 1, 1966.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1B-15.7 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1B-15.7 - Natural areas council; membership; terms; vacancies; reimbursement for expenses; meetings

13:1B-15.7. Natural areas council; membership; terms; vacancies; reimbursement for expenses; meetings  There shall be within this section a natural areas council which shall consist of 7 members. The administrative head of the section shall serve as a member, ex officio. The other 6 members shall be appointed by the Governor. First appointments shall be made so that 2 members shall serve for terms of 1 year from July 1, 1961; 2 members for terms of 2 years from July 1, 1961; and 2 members for terms of 3 years from July 1, 1961. Subsequent appointments shall be for terms of 3 years. The appointed members of the council shall be either professional naturalists or persons who have a demonstrated interest in the preservation of natural lands and wild life. The Governor shall fill any vacancy in the appointed membership of the council for the unexpired portion of the term. The members of the council shall serve without compensation. They may be reimbursed for expenses necessarily incident to their duties. The council shall meet at least once every 6 months and at such other times as the commissioner may determine. A meeting of the council shall be called by the commissioner when requested by 3 members of the council. The administrative head of the section shall serve as secretary of the council. L.1961, c. 51, p. 526, s. 4, eff. June 3, 1961.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1B-15.8 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1B-15.8 - Duty of council to advise commissioner

13:1B-15.8. Duty of council to advise commissioner  The council shall advise the commissioner in matters relating to the administration of this act and shall co-operate with the section: (a) In the development of rules and regulations to establish standards for the acquisition, maintenance and operation of lands under the administration of the section; and (b) In the formation of an over-all program of land acquisition. L.1961, c. 51, p. 526, s. 5, eff. June 3, 1961.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1B-15.9 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1B-15.9 - Acquisition of lands

13:1B-15.9. Acquisition of lands  Lands acquired by the State pursuant to this act shall be acquired by the commissioner in the name of the State. They may be acquired by gift, purchase or otherwise on such terms and subject to such conditions and restrictions as the commissioner, after consultation with the council, may determine. L.1961, c. 51, p. 526, s. 6, eff. June 3, 1961.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1B-15.10 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1B-15.10 - Rules and regulations; standards for acquisition, maintenance and operation of lands

13:1B-15.10. Rules and regulations; standards for acquisition, maintenance and operation of lands  The section, with the advice of the council, shall prescribe rules and regulations establishing standards for the acquisition, maintenance and operation of lands under its administration. Such rules and regulations shall be approved by the commissioner. L.1961, c. 51, p. 527, s. 7, eff. June 3, 1961.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1B-15.11 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1B-15.11 - Acceptance of grants and gifts by commissioner; expenditure of funds

13:1B-15.11. Acceptance of grants and gifts by commissioner; expenditure of funds  The commissioner may accept grants and gifts of lands, money or other things of value to carry out the purpose of this act and may use such grants and gifts and any sums as may be appropriated from time to time to acquire lands for natural areas and to maintain and operate such lands. The commissioner may expend funds in the State Recreation and Conservation Land Acquisition Fund, should such fund be established by law, to implement the purpose of this act. L.1961, c. 51, p. 527, s. 8, eff. June 3, 1961.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1B-15.12 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1B-15.12 - Use of departmental employees

13:1B-15.12. Use of departmental employees  Insofar as possible, the section shall make use of the employees of the department in carrying out the provisions of this act. L.1961, c. 51, p. 527, s. 9, eff. June 3, 1961.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1B-15.12a (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1B-15.12a - Short title

13:1B-15.12a. Short title  This act shall be known as, and may be cited as, the "Natural Areas System Act." L.1975, c. 363, s. 1, eff. March 3, 1976.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1B-15.12a1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1B-15.12a1 - Natural areas system; standards for inclusion of area

13:1B-15.12a1. Natural areas system; standards for inclusion of area  For inclusion in the system, it is not necessary that an area be wholly unmarked by man, but that the impact of man be not permanent, not seriously destructive of the area's potential for developing natural values, and not obtrusively apparent to the casual observer, and is of such character that the lessening of human impact will allow the land or water to recover natural values of interest. Notwithstanding the above definition and criteria, lands subject to the noise of vehicular traffic and of commercial and industrial operations, and subject to air and water pollution as the result of the activities of man, may nevertheless be designated as parts of the system if they lie on the perimeters of primary natural areas within the system, and if the purpose of their inclusion within the system is to protect or buffer the primary natural areas. L.1975, c. 363, s. 2, eff. March 3, 1976.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1B-15.12a2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1B-15.12a2 - Review and update of planning for natural areas

13:1B-15.12a2. Review and update of planning for natural areas  The Department of Environmental Protection shall within 2 years of the effective date of this act review and update the planning for natural areas as part of the New Jersey Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan and shall recommend certain areas for inclusion within a New Jersey Natural Areas System, hereinafter referred to as "the system." L.1975, c. 363, s. 3, eff. March 3, 1976.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1B-15.12a3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1B-15.12a3 - Establishment of system; inclusion of additional areas

13:1B-15.12a3. Establishment of system; inclusion of additional areas  The department shall have the authority to establish the system initially by declaring those areas designated as natural areas as of January 1, 1975 and, after suitable studies and public hearings, up to 5,000 additional acres of State parklands, State forests, hunting and fishing preserves, or other State lands within the jurisdiction of the department to be within the system. L.1975, c. 363, s. 4, eff. March 3, 1976.