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NJ Rev Stat § 12A:12-17 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 12A - Commercial Transactions|Section 12A:12-17 - Governmental agency creation, retention, conversion of electronic records

12A:12-17. Governmental agency creation, retention, conversion of electronic records  17. Each governmental agency shall determine whether, and the extent to which, it will create and retain electronic records and convert written records to electronic records. Additionally, each executive agency shall comply with standards adopted by the Secretary of State pursuant to section 19 of this act. L.2001, c.116, s.17.
NJ Rev Stat § 12A:12-18 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 12A - Commercial Transactions|Section 12A:12-18 - Use of electronic records, signatures by governmental agencies; specifications

12A:12-18. Use of electronic records, signatures by governmental agencies; specifications  18. a. Except as otherwise provided in subsection f. of section 12 of this act or section 17 of this act, each governmental agency shall determine whether, and the extent to which, it will send and accept electronic records and electronic signatures to and from other persons, and otherwise create, generate, communicate, store, process, use and rely upon electronic records and electronic signatures. b. To the extent a governmental agency uses electronic records and electronic signatures under subsection a. of this section, the governmental agency, giving due consideration to security, may specify: (1) the manner and format in which the electronic records must be created, generated, sent, communicated, received and stored and the system established for those purposes; (2) if electronic records must be signed by electronic means, the type of electronic signature required, the manner and format in which the electronic signature must be affixed to the electronic record, and the identity of, or criteria that must be met by, any third party used by a person filing a document to facilitate the process; (3) control processes and procedures appropriate to ensure adequate preservation, disposition, integrity, security, confidentiality and auditability of electronic records; and (4) any other required attributes for electronic records which are currently specified for corresponding nonelectronic records, or reasonably necessary under the circumstances. c. Except as otherwise provided in subsection f. of section 12 of this act or section 17 of this act, this act does not require a governmental agency to use or permit the use of electronic records or electronic signatures. L.2001, c.116, s.18.
NJ Rev Stat § 12A:12-19 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 12A - Commercial Transactions|Section 12A:12-19 - Adoption of standards for governmental agencies

12A:12-19. Adoption of standards for governmental agencies  19. The Secretary of State shall adopt standards to encourage and promote consistency and interoperability with similar requirements adopted by other governmental agencies of this and other states and the federal government, and nongovernmental persons interacting with governmental agencies of this State. If appropriate, those standards may specify differing levels of standards from which governmental agencies of this State may chose in implementing the most appropriate standard for a particular application. L.2001, c.116, s.19.
NJ Rev Stat § 12A:12-20 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 12A - Commercial Transactions|Section 12A:12-20 - Severability

12A:12-20. Severability  20. If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of this act which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application and, to this end, the provisions of this act are severable. L.2001, c.116, s.20.
NJ Rev Stat § 12A:12-22 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 12A - Commercial Transactions|Section 12A:12-22 - Findings, declaration concerning "federal E-sign"

12A:12-22. Findings, declaration concerning "federal E-sign"  22. The Legislature finds and declares: That the adoption of the "Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act," Pub.L. 106-229, 114 Stat. 464 (2000), popularly known as "federal E-Sign," encourages states to enact the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act proposed for adoption by the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws; and That the adoption of the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act will invoke the provisions of Section 102 of Pub. L. 106-229 which state that federal law will no longer preempt the laws of an enacting state; and That Section 102 of Pub. L. 106-229 provides that a state, in enacting the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, may "modify, limit or supersede" the provisions of the federal law; and That it is desirable for this State to take the fullest possible advantage of the ability to "modify, limit or supersede" Pub. L. 106-229; and That it is the intention of the Legislature that the adoption of the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act in this State modify, limit and supersede the provisions of Pub. L. 106-229 to the fullest possible extent permitted under the federal law. L.2001, c.116, s.22.
NJ Rev Stat § 12A:12-23 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 12A - Commercial Transactions|Section 12A:12-23 - Capability of electronic records retention by recipients

12A:12-23. Capability of electronic records retention by recipients  23. Under the provisions of subsection a. of section 8, an electronic record, to be capable of retention by the recipient at the time of receipt, must be capable of being retained and accurately reproduced for later reference by all persons who are entitled to retain the record. L.2001, c.116, s.23.
NJ Rev Stat § 12A:12-24 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 12A - Commercial Transactions|Section 12A:12-24 - Accessibility of records of information

12A:12-24. Accessibility of records of information  24. Under the provisions of paragraph (2) of subsection a. of section 12, a record of information remains accessible for later reference if it remains accessible to all persons who are entitled to access by statute, regulation or rule of law, for the period required by such statute, regulation or rule of law, in a form that is capable of being accurately reproduced for later reference, whether by transmission, printing, or otherwise. L.2001, c.116, s.24.
NJ Rev Stat § 12A:12-25 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 12A - Commercial Transactions|Section 12A:12-25 - The New Jersey Center for Electronic Transactions and Informational Privacy, established

12A:12-25. The New Jersey Center for Electronic Transactions and Informational Privacy, established  25. The New Jersey Center for Electronic Transactions and Informational Privacy shall be established within the Institute of Law, Science and Technology at Seton Hall University School of Law. The Center shall collect and evaluate information on issues concerning electronic records and privacy and shall compile its findings and any recommendations for submission to the Secretary of State and governmental agencies of this State, as may be appropriate. L.2001, c.116, s.25.
NJ Rev Stat § 12A:12-26 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 12A - Commercial Transactions|Section 12A:12-26 - "Statute, regulation or other rule of law" defined

12A:12-26. "Statute, regulation or other rule of law" defined  26. For purposes of this act, references to "statute, regulation or other rule of law" shall include the Rules Governing the Courts of the State of New Jersey and the reference to "court orders or notices or official court documents" as used in paragraph (1) of subsection c. of section 3 of this act shall include all official court documents governed by the Rules Governing the Courts of the State of New Jersey. L.2001, c.116, s.26.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1A-6.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1A-6.1 - Power to arrest without warrant; law enforcement training program.

13:1A-6.1 Power to arrest without warrant; law enforcement training program.  1. The Commissioner of Environmental Protection shall have the power to vest in the conservation police officers of the Division of Fish and Wildlife and the park police officers and law enforcement operation officers of the Division of Parks and Forestry at all times the power to arrest without warrant any person violating any law of this State committed in their presence and bring the offender before any court having jurisdiction to receive the complaint of such violation. The Department of Environmental Protection, with the approval of the Attorney General, shall establish and maintain a suitable law enforcement training program for such personnel. L.1977, c.167, s.1; amended 2003, c.147, s.1; 2005, c.216, s.3; 2019, c.407, s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1B-2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1B-2 - Commissioner of Conservation and Economic Development; appointment; term; salary

13:1B-2. Commissioner of Conservation and Economic Development; appointment; term; salary  The administrator and head of the department shall be a commissioner, who shall be known as the Commissioner of Conservation and Economic Development, and who shall be a person qualified by training and experience to perform the duties of his office. The commissioner shall be appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate, and shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor during the Governor's term of office and until the appointment and qualification of the commissioner's successor. He shall receive such salary as shall be provided by law. L.1948, c. 448, p. 1784, s. 2.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1B-3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1B-3 - Duties of commissioner

13:1B-3. Duties of commissioner  The commissioner, as head of the department, shall: a. Administer the work of the department; b. Appoint and remove officers and other personnel employed within the department, subject to the provisions of Title 11 of the Revised Statutes, Civil Service, and other applicable statutes, except as herein otherwise specifically provided; c. Perform, exercise and discharge the functions, powers and duties of the department through such divisions as may be established by this act or otherwise by law; d. Organize the work of the department in such divisions, not inconsistent with the provisions of this act and in such bureaus and other organizational units as he may determine to be necessary for efficient and effective operation; e. Adopt, issue and promulgate, in the name of the department, such rules and regulations as may be authorized by law; f. Formulate and adopt rules and regulations for the efficient conduct of the work and general administration of the department, its officers and employees; g. Institute or cause to be instituted such legal proceedings or processes as may be necessary properly to enforce and give effect to any of his powers or duties; h. Make an annual report to the Governor and to the Legislature of the department's operations, and render such other reports as the Governor shall from time to time request or as may be required by law. i. Co-ordinate the activities of the department, and the several divisions and other agencies therein, in a manner designed to eliminate overlapping and duplicating functions; j. Integrate within the department, so far as practicable, all staff services of the department and of the several divisions and other agencies therein; and k. Perform such other functions as may be prescribed in this act or by any other law. L.1948, c. 448, p. 1784, s. 3.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1B-4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1B-4 - Delegation of powers by commissioner

13:1B-4. Delegation of powers by commissioner  The commissioner may delegate to subordinate officers or employees in the department such of his powers as he may deem desirable, to be exercised under his supervision and direction. He shall, by order, rule or regulation filed with the Secretary of State, designate one or more of the officers or employees in the department who may act for him and on his behalf in the event of his absence or disability. L.1948, c. 448, p. 1785, s. 4.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1B-5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1B-5 - Divisions in department; assistants in administrative division; designation of deputy

13:1B-5. Divisions in department; assistants in administrative division; designation of deputy  a. There is hereby established in the Department of Environmental Protection, a Division of Environmental Quality, a Division of Marine Services, a Division of Fish, Game and Shell Fisheries, a Division of Water Resources, and a Division of Parks and Forestry. The commissioner shall have authority to organize and maintain in his offices an administrative division and to assign to employment therein such secretarial, clerical and other assistants in the department as his office and the internal operations of the department shall require, and the commissioner shall have authority to direct and coordinate the uses of all public lands under the jurisdiction of the department. In addition, the commissioner shall have the authority to reorganize the department and the several divisions established therein, into such offices, bureaus and agencies which he deems to be necessary and desirable. b. The commissioner may designate any officer or employee in the department to perform all of the powers, functions and duties of the commissioner during the absence or disability of the commissioner. Such designation shall be subject to the approval of the Governor, and shall be in writing and filed with the Secretary of State. In the event that the commissioner shall die, resign or be removed from office or become disqualified to execute the duties of his office or a vacancy shall occur in the office of the commissioner for any cause whatever, the person designated as aforesaid shall have and exercise the powers and perform the functions, powers and duties of the commissioner until the successor of the commissioner is appointed and shall qualify. L.1948, c. 448, p. 1785, s. 5. Amended by L.1961, c. 47, p. 497, s. 2; L.1965, c. 21, s. 9; L.1966, c. 54, s. 7, eff. July 1, 1966; L.1970, c. 33, s. 3, eff. April 22, 1970; L.1971, c. 133, s. 1, eff. May 6, 1971.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1B-8 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1B-8 - Director of Division of Resource Development

13:1B-8. Director of Division of Resource Development  The Division of Resource Development shall be under the immediate supervision of a director, who shall be a person qualified by training and experience to direct the work of such division. The director of such division shall be appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate, and shall serve during the term of office of the Governor appointing him and until the director's successor is appointed and has qualified. He shall receive such salary as shall be provided by law. The director shall administer the work of such division under the direction and supervision of the commissioner, and shall perform such other functions of the department as the commissioner may prescribe. L.1948, c. 448, p. 1788, s. 8. Amended by L.1961, c. 47, p. 498, s. 4, eff. July 1, 1961.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1B-10 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1B-10 - Tidelands Resource Council.

13:1B-10 Tidelands Resource Council.  10. There shall be within the Department of Environmental Protection a Tidelands Resource Council , which shall consist of 12 members. Each member of the council shall be appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate, for a term of four years and shall serve until a successor has been appointed and has qualified. At least nine of the council members shall be residents of counties wherein riparian lands are located and have been mapped. A person who is a member of the council on the effective date of P.L.1997, c.239 (C.12:3-12.1 et al.) shall not be removed from the council for failing to meet the aforementioned residency requirements, but may be reappointed by the Governor at the expiration of that term only if that reappointment would comply with the residency requirement for the council set forth in this section. Each Governor shall designate one of the members of the council as chairperson and one of the members as vice-chairperson. Any member of the council so designated shall serve as chairperson or vice-chairperson at the pleasure of the Governor designating that member and until a successor has been designated. The chairperson of the council shall be its presiding officer and the vice-chairperson shall act as chairperson in the chairperson's absence. Any vacancies in the membership of the 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. A member of the council may be removed from office by a majority vote of the membership of the council upon failure of that member to attend three consecutive meetings of the council without good cause. The members of the council shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed for necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. L.1948,c.448,s.10; amended 1961, c.47, ss.6,17; 1987, c.438; 1997, c.239, s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1B-13 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1B-13 - Approval of riparian leases, grants.

13:1B-13 Approval of riparian leases, grants.  13. No action shall be taken by the council except upon the approval of the Commissioner of Environmental Protection. No riparian leases or grants shall hereafter be allowed except when approved by at least a majority of the council and signed by the chairperson of the council; and no such leases or grants shall hereafter in any case be allowed except when approved and signed by the Commissioner of Environmental Protection and the Attorney General. L.1948, c.488, s.13; amended 1961, c.47, ss.9,17; 1968, c.404, ss.86,103; 1979, c.386, s.2; 1997, c.239, s.5; 2009, c.40, s.12.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1B-13.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1B-13.1 - Definitions

13:1B-13.1. Definitions  As used in sections 86 through 102, inclusive, of this act. (a) "Meadowlands" means those lands, now or formerly consisting chiefly of salt water swamps, meadows, or marshes; (b) "Improved meadowlands" means such meadowlands as have been reclaimed by fill or other material thereon, and may include the erection of structure. (c) "Virgin meadowlands" means such meadowlands that are still in their natural state and upon which no diking, fill or structures have been placed. (d) "Council" means the Resource Development Council of the Department of Conservation and Economic Development. L.1968, c. 404, s. 87.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1B-13.2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1B-13.2 - Title studies and surveys; certification of state owned lands

13:1B-13.2. Title studies and surveys; certification of state owned lands  The council is hereby directed to undertake title studies and surveys of meadowlands throughout the State and to determine and certify those lands which it finds are State owned lands. In undertaking its studies and surveys the council shall divide its work into such a number of surveys as it shall determine is advisable and it shall establish the priority in which such surveys shall be undertaken. As its first survey, and within 6 months of the effective date of this act, the council shall undertake, and complete, a study of the Hackensack meadowlands. During the period of time between the initiation of a project and the publication of the map and study delineating the State-owned lands within the survey area, the council shall make no conveyances, leases or transfers of any riparian land within the survey area. These studies and surveys shall be performed on behalf of the council by the Navigation Bureau of the Department of Conservation and Economic Development. L.1968, c. 404, s. 88.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1B-13.3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1B-13.3 - Consideration of mean high water line

13:1B-13.3. Consideration of mean high water line  In making a thorough study of all such lands to determine which are State-owned lands and in making its determination the council shall take into account the mean high water line as established by the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey, the nature of the vegetation thereon, artificial changes in land or water elevation, and such other historical or scientific data which, in the opinion of the council, are relevant in determining whether a parcel of land is now or was formerly flowed by mean high tide. L.1968, c. 404, s. 89.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1B-13.4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1B-13.4 - Publication of map; filing; distribution

13:1B-13.4. Publication of map; filing; distribution  Upon completion of each separate study and survey, the council shall publish a map portraying the results of its study and clearly indicating those lands designated by the council as State-owned lands. Copies of each such map and study shall be filed with the Secretary of State and sent to the clerk of each county or to the register of deeds and mortgages, whoever shall have the responsibility as the recording officer of the county, and to the governing body of each municipality whose political boundaries include lands shown on the map. Such maps and studies shall be available for public inspection. The council shall also cause to be published at least once in a newspaper circulating in each county whose political boundaries include lands designated as State-owned lands a list of those parcels designated in whole or in part as State-owned lands. L.1968, c. 404, s. 90. Amended by L.1982, c. 101, s. 1, eff. July 28, 1982.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:1B-13.5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:1B-13.5 - Action by persons aggrieved

13:1B-13.5. Action by persons aggrieved  (a) Any person aggrieved by a designation by the council that certain parcels are State-owned lands may file with the council pertinent information, maps, studies or other matters documenting his claim of title. Within 90 days the council shall determine either to issue a statement or quitclaim deed indicating that the State has no interest or releases its claim in the property or shall reaffirm that all or part of said property is or may be State-owned. (b) Any person aggrieved by a designation by the council that certain parcels are State-owned may, either initially or after requesting the review as provided by subsection (a), commence an action in the Superior Court to adjudicate the title dispute. L.1968, c. 404, s. 91. Amended by L.1973, c. 335, s. 1, eff. Dec. 27, 1973.