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NJ Rev Stat § 40:11A-7.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:11A-7.1 - Relocation or removal of public utility facilities

40:11A-7.1. Relocation or removal of public utility facilities  Whenever an authority, or any municipality or county which has acquired by purchase or condemnation real property for any project or for the widening of existing roads, streets, parkways, avenues or highways or for new roads, streets, parkways, avenues or highways to any project or partly for such purposes and partly for other municipal or county purposes, shall determine that it is necessary that any tracks, pipes, mains, conduits, cables, wires, towers, poles and other equipment and appliances (herein called "public utility facilities" ) of any public utility as defined in section 27:7-1 of the Revised Statutes in, on, along, over or under any project or any real property acquired as aforesaid, should be relocated in, or removed from, such project or real property acquired as aforesaid, the public utility owning or operating such public utility facilities shall relocate or remove the same in accordance with the order of such authority, municipality or county; provided, however, that the cost and expenses of such relocation or removal, including the cost of installing such public utility facilities in a new location, or new locations, and the cost of any lands, or any rights or interest in lands, or any other rights acquired to accomplish such relocation or removal, less the cost of any lands or any rights or interest in lands or any other rights of the public utility paid to the public utility in connection with the relocation or removal of such property, shall be ascertained and paid by the authority, municipality or county making such order. In case of any such relocation or removal of public utility facilities as aforesaid, the public utility owning or operating the same, its successors or assigns, may maintain and operate such facilities, with the necessary appurtenances, in the new location or new locations, for as long a period, and upon the same terms and conditions, as it had the right to maintain and operate such public utility facilities in their former location or locations. L.1954, c. 138, p. 636, s. 13.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:11A-8 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:11A-8 - Bonds; power to issue.

40:11A-8 Bonds; power to issue.  8. Every authority shall have power to issue its bonds from time to time in its discretion for any of its corporate purposes, including: the paying or retiring of any bonds previously issued by it; paying the cost of retiring the present value of the unfunded accrued liability due and owing by an authority, as calculated by the system actuary for a date certain upon the request of an authority, for early retirement incentive benefits granted by the authority pursuant to P.L.1991, c.230 and P.L.1993, c.181; and the payment of any expense incurred or expected to be incurred and payable by it. Said authority may issue such types of bonds as it may determine, including (without limiting the generality of the foregoing) bonds on which the principal and interest are payable (a) exclusively from the income and revenues of the parking project financed with the proceeds of such bonds; (b) exclusively from the income and revenues of certain designated parking projects whether or not they are financed in whole or in part with the proceeds of such bonds; or (c) from its revenues generally. Any such bonds may be additionally secured by a pledge of any grant or contributions from the Federal Government, State or county, or municipality, or a pledge of any income or revenues of the authority, or a mortgage of any parking project, projects or other property of the authority. This act shall be complete authority for the issuance of bonds by an authority, and the provisions of any other law shall not apply to the issuance of such bonds. Whenever and for so long as any authority has issued and has outstanding bonds pursuant to this act, it shall be the mandatory duty of the authority to fix, charge and collect rents, rates and other charges in accordance with clause (f) of paragraph (4) of section 6 of this act. L.1948,c.198,s.8; amended 1954, c.138, s.6; 1958, c.22, s.4; 2002, c.42, s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:11A-9 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:11A-9 - Bonds; liability

40:11A-9. Bonds; liability  Neither the commissioners of an authority nor any person executing bonds shall be liable personally on the bonds by reason of the issuance thereof. The bonds and other obligations of an authority (and such bonds and obligations shall so state on their face) shall not be a debt of the State or any political subdivision thereof except the authority or a public body which in accordance with this act shall have guaranteed payment of principal of and interest on the same, and neither the State nor any political subdivision thereof other than the authority or such a public body shall be liable thereon. Except to the extent and for the purposes otherwise expressly provided by other laws, the bonds shall not constitute an indebtedness within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory debt limitation or restriction. Bonds of an authority are declared to be issued for an essential public and governmental purpose and to be public instrumentalities, and, together with interest thereon and income therefrom, shall be exempt from taxes. L.1948, c. 198, p. 984, s. 9. Amended by L.1954, c. 138, p. 629, s. 7; L.1958, c. 22, p. 63, s. 5, eff. April 22, 1958.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:11A-10 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:11A-10 - Bonds; provisions

40:11A-10. Bonds; provisions  Bonds of an authority shall be authorized by its resolutions and may be issued in 1 or more series and shall bear such date or dates, mature at such time or times, bear interest at such rate or rates, not exceeding 6% per annum, be in such denomination or denominations, be in such form, either coupon or registered, carry such conversion or registration privileges, have such rank or priority, be executed in such manner, be payable in such medium of payment at such place or places, and be subject to such terms of redemption (with or without premium) as such resolution or the trust indenture or mortgage (hereinafter mentioned) securing such bonds may provide. The bonds of a parking authority may be sold by the parking authority at public or private sale to such person or persons (whether or not constituting technical experts or agents referred to in section 5 of this act, either bidding alone or in conjunction with others) and at such price or prices as the parking authority shall determine; provided, however, that the interest cost to maturity of the money received for any issue of bonds (computed according to standard tables of bond values) shall not exceed 6% per annum. L.1948, c. 198, p. 984, s. 10. Amended by L.1954, c. 138, p. 629, s. 8; L.1958, c. 22, p. 64, s. 6, eff. April 22, 1958.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:11A-11 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:11A-11 - Bonds; validity

40:11A-11. Bonds; validity  In case of any of the commissioners or officers of the authority whose signatures appear on any bonds or coupons shall cease to be such commissioners or officers before the delivery of such bonds, such signatures shall, nevertheless, be valid and sufficient for all purposes, the same as if such commissioners or officers had remained in office until such delivery. All bonds issued under the provisions of this act are hereby made and declared to be negotiable instruments under the negotiable instruments law of this State. (Subtitle 1 of Title 7 of the Revised Statutes.) L.1948, c. 198, p. 985, s. 11. Amended by L.1954, c. 138, p. 630, s. 9.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:11A-13 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:11A-13 - Rights of obligees

40:11A-13. Rights of obligees  An obligee of an authority shall have the right in addition to all other rights which may be conferred on such obligee, subject only to any contractual restrictions binding upon such obligee; (a) By action or proceeding in lieu of prerogative writ, to compel said authority and the commissioners, officers, agents or employees thereof to perform each and every term, provision and covenant contained in any contract of said authority with or for the benefit of such obligee, and to require the carrying out of any or all such covenants and agreements of said authority and the fulfillment of all duties imposed upon said authority by this act. (b) By action to enjoin any acts or things which may be unlawful, or the violation of any of the rights of such obligee of said authority. L.1948, c. 198, p. 987, s. 13. Amended by L.1953, c. 37, p. 632, s. 10, eff. March 19, 1953.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:11A-15 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:11A-15 - Real property exempt from levy

40:11A-15. Real property exempt from levy  All real property of an authority shall be exempt from levy and sale by virtue of an execution, and no execution or other judicial process shall issue against the same nor shall any judgment against an authority be a charge or lien upon its real property; provided, however, that the provisions of this section shall not apply to or limit the right of obligees to foreclose or otherwise enforce any mortgage of any authority or the right of obligees to pursue any remedies for the enforcement of any pledge or lien given by an authority on its rents, fees or revenues. L.1948, c. 198, p. 989, s. 15.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:11A-16 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:11A-16 - Bonds; legal investment for banks and trustees

40:11A-16. Bonds; legal investment for banks and trustees  Notwithstanding any restrictions on investments contained in any laws of this State, the State and all public officers, municipal corporations, political subdivisions, and public bodies, all banks, bankers, trust companies, savings banks and institutions, building and loan associations, savings and loan associations, investment companies, and other persons carrying on a banking business, all insurance companies, insurance associations and other persons carrying on an insurance business and all executors, administrators, guardians, trustees and other fiduciaries may legally invest any sinking funds, moneys or other funds belonging to them or within their control in any bonds or other obligations issued by a parking authority created pursuant to this parking authority law and any amendments thereto; it being the purpose of this act to authorize any persons, firms, corporations, associations, political subdivisions, bodies and officers, public or private, to use any funds owned or controlled by them, including (but not limited to) sinking, insurance, investment, retirement, compensation, pension and trust funds, and funds held on deposit, for the purchase of any such bonds or other obligations and that such bonds or other obligations shall be authorized security for all public deposits; provided, however, that nothing contained in this section shall be construed as relieving any person, firm, or corporation from any duty of exercising reasonable care in selecting securities. L.1948, c. 198, p. 989, s. 16.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:11A-17 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:11A-17 - Contracts respecting labor and materials

40:11A-17. Contracts respecting labor and materials  Subject to any of the foregoing provisions any authority may but without intending by this provision to limit any powers of such authority enter into and carry out such contracts or establish or comply with such rules and regulations concerning labor and materials and other related matters in connection with any project or portion thereof as the authority may deem desirable or as may be requested by any Federal agency that may assist in the financing of such project or any part thereof. L.1948, c. 198, p. 990, s. 17.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:11A-18 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:11A-18 - Powers of authority pertaining to other governmental agencies

40:11A-18. Powers of authority pertaining to other governmental agencies  In addition to the powers conferred upon any authority by other provisions of this act, every authority is empowered to borrow money or accept contributions, grants or other financial assistance from the Federal Government, and, with the consent of the county or municipality to acquire, take over or lease, or manage, any parking project or undertaking constructed or owned by such county or municipality or any meters, equipment or other facilities of such county or municipality devoted to the parking or storage of vehicles of any kind or necessary or useful and convenient in connection therewith or with the promotion of the free movement of traffic, and to these ends, to comply with such conditions and enter into such mortgages, trust indentures, leases, or agreements, as may be necessary, convenient or desirable. It is the purpose and intent of this act to authorize every authority to do any and all things necessary or desirable to secure the financial aid or co-operation of the Federal Government, the State Government, or any county or municipality in the undertaking, construction, maintenance, or operation of any parking project by such authority. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, the rents, rates and fees to be charged in the operation by a parking authority of any off-street parking project owned or leased by it shall be regulated and determined solely by the authority, and the local laws, ordinances, resolutions, rules and regulations of a municipality or county regulating the parking of vehicles shall apply to said project but only to such extent as may from time to time be approved by resolution of the authority. L.1948, c. 198, p. 990, s. 18. Amended by L.1954, c. 138, p. 630, s. 10; L.1958, c. 22, p. 66, s. 8, eff. April 22, 1958.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:11A-19 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:11A-19 - Taxation exemption

40:11A-19. Taxation exemption  Every parking project and all property of the parking authority are hereby declared to be public property of a political subdivision of the State and devoted to an essential public and governmental function and purpose and shall be exempt from all taxes and special assessments of the State or any subdivision thereof. All bonds are hereby declared to be issued by a political subdivision of this State and for an essential public and governmental purpose and to be a public instrumentality, and such bonds, and the interest thereon and the income therefrom, and all service charges, funds, revenues and other moneys pledged or available to pay or secure the payment of such bonds, or interest thereon, shall at all times be exempt from taxation except for transfer inheritance and estate taxes and taxes on transfers by or in contemplation of death, and in lieu of taxes by political subdivisions upon the property of a parking authority, the authority which owns or holds such property may agree to make payments to a political subdivision for the services, improvements or facilities furnished by it for the benefit of a parking project. L.1948, c. 198, p. 991, s. 19.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:11A-20 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:11A-20 - Restriction on alteration of powers

40:11A-20. Restriction on alteration of powers  The provisions of this act shall constitute a part of any and all contracts entered into by an authority created hereunder for the benefit and security of the creditors of such authority, and the State of New Jersey does hereby pledge to and agree with any person, firm or corporation or Federal agency subscribing to or acquiring the bonds issued by the authority for the construction, extension, improvement or enlargement of any project or facilities or part thereof that the State of New Jersey will not limit or alter the rights hereby vested in the authority and in the holders of such bonds until all bonds at any time issued together with the interest thereon and any premiums upon the redemption thereof are fully met and discharged. The State of New Jersey does further pledge in the event that any Federal agency shall contribute or agree to contribute any funds for the construction, extension, improvement or enlargement of any project or any portion thereof, the State of New Jersey will not alter or limit the rights and powers of the authority in any manner which would be inconsistent with the continued maintenance and operation of the project or the improvement thereof or which would be inconsistent with the due performance of any agreements between the authority and any such Federal agency and the authority shall continue to have and may exercise all powers herein granted so long as the same shall be necessary or desirable for the carrying out of the purposes of this act and the purposes of the United States in the construction or improvement or enlargement of the project or such portion thereof. L.1948, c. 198, p. 991, s. 20. Amended by L.1954, c. 138, p. 631, s. 11, eff. July 12, 1954.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:11A-21 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:11A-21 - Municipal and county co-operation

40:11A-21. Municipal and county co-operation  Any city, town, borough, village, township, or county, located in whole or in part within the area of operation of a parking authority organized pursuant to this chapter, or any amendments thereto, shall have the power from time to time to grant, appropriate, donate, contribute, or lend money to such authority or to agree to take such action. L.1948, c. 198, p. 992, s. 21.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:11A-22.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:11A-22.1 - Parking enforcement officer

40:11A-22.1. Parking enforcement officer  As used in this act, a parking enforcement officer means a person appointed pursuant to this act to exercise the power and authority described in paragraph (d) of subsection (3) of section 22 of P.L. 1948, c. 198 (C. 40:11A-22(3)(d)). Parking enforcement officers are not special law enforcement officers within the meaning of P.L. 1985, c. 439 (C. 40A:14-146.8 et al.) and are not members of the police force of the municipality for which the parking authority shall have been created. Parking enforcement officers are not eligible for membership in the Police and Firemen's Retirement System established pursuant to P.L. 1944, c. 255 (C. 43:16A-1 et seq.).  L. 1987, c. 291, s. 2.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:11A-22.2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:11A-22.2 - Qualification for appointment as parking enforcement officer.

40:11A-22.2 Qualification for appointment as parking enforcement officer.  3. No person may be appointed as a parking enforcement officer unless the person:  a. is a resident of this State during the term of appointment;  b. is able to read, write, and speak the English language proficiently;  c. has the mental capacity and physical ability to perform the tasks of parking enforcement officer;  d. is of good moral character;  e. has not been convicted of any offense involving dishonesty or which would make the person unfit to perform the duties of the office. L.1987, c.291, s.3; amended 2013, c.103, s.107.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:11A-22.3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:11A-22.3 - Fingerprinting

40:11A-22.3. Fingerprinting  Every applicant for the position of parking enforcement officer appointed pursuant to this act shall have fingerprints taken, which fingerprints shall be filed with the Division of State Police and Federal Bureau of Investigation.  L. 1987, c. 291, s. 4.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:11A-22.4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:11A-22.4 - Eligibility determination

40:11A-22.4. Eligibility determination  Before any parking enforcement officer is appointed pursuant to this act, the chief of police, or, in the absence of the chief, other chief law enforcement officer of the municipality shall ascertain the eligibility and qualifications of the applicant and report these determinations in writing to the appointing authority.  L. 1987, c. 291, s. 5.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:11A-22.5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:11A-22.5 - Firearms banned

40:11A-22.5. Firearms banned  No parking enforcement officer may carry a firearm while engaged in the actual performance of the officer's official duties. A parking enforcement officer shall be deemed to be on duty only while the officer is performing the public safety functions enumerated in paragraph (d) of subsection (3) of section 22 of P.L.1948, c. 198 (C. 40:11A-22(3)(d)) on behalf of a parking authority and when that officer is receiving compensation, if any, from the parking authority at the rates or stipends as shall be established by ordinance.  L. 1987, c. 291, s. 6.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:11A-22.6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:11A-22.6 - Training course

40:11A-22.6. Training course  No person appointed after the effective date of this act may commence his duties as a parking enforcement officer unless that person has successfully completed a training course conducted or approved by the municipality or parking authority.  L. 1987, c. 291, s. 7.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:11A-22.7 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:11A-22.7 - Waiver

40:11A-22.7. Waiver  The training requirements set forth in section 7 of this act may be waived by the appointing authority for any person eligible to be appointed as a parking enforcement officer under this act who has substantially equivalent training and background, as determined by the chief of police or, in his absence, other chief law enforcement officer of the municipality.  L. 1987, c. 291, s. 8.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:11A-22.8 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:11A-22.8 - Uniform

40:11A-22.8. Uniform  Every parking enforcement officer prior to the commencement of his duties shall be furnished with a uniform which shall identify the officer's function. The uniform shall include, but not be limited to, a hat and appropriate badges which shall bear an identification number or name tag and the name of the parking authority with which the officer is employed. The uniform shall also include an insignia issued by the parking authority which clearly indicates the officer's status as a parking enforcement officer.  L. 1987, c. 291, s. 9.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:11A-22.9 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:11A-22.9 - Insignia

40:11A-22.9. Insignia  Within six months following the effective date of this act, parking authorities shall issue permanent insignia. The appointing authority may issue temporary insignia for use prior to the issuance of permanent insignia.  L. 1987, c. 291, s. 10.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:11A-22.10 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:11A-22.10 - Fees

40:11A-22.10. Fees  The parking authority may charge a reasonable fee for uniforms supplied pursuant to this act; however, the appointing authority shall not charge a fee for the costs of training or issuing a certificate of appointment.  L. 1987, c. 291, s. 11.