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NJ Rev Stat § 5:10-27 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 5 - Amusements, Public Exhibitions and Meetings|Section 5:10-27 - Legislative findings and declarations

5:10-27. Legislative findings and declarations  The Legislature hereby finds and declares that the general welfare of the people of the State will be promoted by the advancement of horse racing facilities in the State; that it is vital to State Government that the revenues derived from parimutuel betting on horse race meetings at racetracks in the State be continued; that ownership and operation of racetracks for horse racing by a State agency would protect against a loss of revenue to the State and assure the financial stability of the racetracks and availability of capital to repair, reconstruct and restore damaged or destroyed facilities thereof and to provide improvements and additions thereto; that the advancement and retention of the horse racing and related activities in the State will not only provide recreational opportunities for the people of the State but will also benefit the people in the form of increased commerce and employment. The Legislature has determined that in order to accomplish such purposes and goals, it is necessary and desirable to authorize the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority to immediately acquire and operate the Garden State Racetrack facility, its contiguous properties and auxiliary facilities. The Legislature further finds that the powers conferred by this act and the expenditure of public moneys pursuant hereto will serve a valid public purpose and that the enactment of the provisions hereinafter set forth is in the public interest and is hereby so declared to be such as a matter of express legislative determination. L.1978, c. 1, s. 1, eff. Feb. 23, 1978.
NJ Rev Stat § 5:10-28 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 5 - Amusements, Public Exhibitions and Meetings|Section 5:10-28 - Definitions

5:10-28. Definitions  As used in this act: a. "Additional projects" means the projects and purposes authorized by section 3 of this act. b. "Authority" means the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority created by P.L.1971, c. 137 (C. 5:10-1 et seq.). c. "Meadowlands complex" means the sports and exposition project authorized by P.L.1971, c. 137 (C. 5:10-1 et seq.). d. "Meadowlands commission" means the Hackensack Meadowlands Development Commission created by P.L.1968, c. 404 (C. 13:17-1 et seq.). e. "Racing commission" means the New Jersey Racing Commission created by P.L.1940, c. 17, s. 1 (C. 5:5-22). L.1978, c. 1, s. 2, eff. Feb. 23, 1978.
NJ Rev Stat § 5:10-31 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 5 - Amusements, Public Exhibitions and Meetings|Section 5:10-31 - Application of New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority Law

5:10-31. Application of New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority Law  Except as limited by this act, the authority may exercise with respect to the additional projects authorized under this act all the rights and powers relating to the Meadowlands complex granted to the authority under P.L.1971, c. 137 (C. 5:10-1 et seq.) as though such rights and powers were granted under this act and made applicable to the additional projects, provided, however, that the provisions of sections 6 and 7 of P.L.1971, c. 137 (C. 5:10-6 and C. 5:10-7) which contain special provisions with respect to the development, treatment of revenues and holding of race meetings at the Meadowlands complex and the provisions of sections 18, 22 and 23 of P.L.1971, c. 137 (C. 5:10-18, C. 5:10-22 and C. 5:10-23) which contain special provisions as to tax exemption, site limitations and environmental matters pertaining only to the Meadowlands complex shall not be applicable to the additional projects, and provided further that provisions requiring consultation with the Meadowlands commission shall not be applicable to the additional projects. In no event shall the provisions of P.L.1973, c. 286 (C. 5:10-14.1 et seq.) relating to the use of appropriations to make up deficiencies in amounts available for debt service on bonds issued for the authority's initial project at the Meadowlands complex be applicable to any bonds or notes issued for the additional projects. L.1978, c. 1, s. 5, eff. Feb. 23, 1978.
NJ Rev Stat § 5:10-32 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 5 - Amusements, Public Exhibitions and Meetings|Section 5:10-32 - Application of revenues, moneys or other funds derived from operation or ownership of additional projects

5:10-32. Application of revenues, moneys or other funds derived from operation or ownership of additional projects  Revenues, moneys or other funds, if any, derived from the operation or ownership of an additional project or projects, including the conduct of horse race meetings, shall be applied in accordance with and subject to the priorities set forth in the resolution or resolutions authorizing or relating to the issuance of bonds or notes of the authority to finance such additional project or projects to the following purposes in connection with such additional project or projects: (1) The cost of operation and maintenance and reserves therefor; (2) Principal, sinking fund installments and redemption premiums of and interest on any bonds or notes of the authority issued for the purposes of such additional project or projects or for the purpose of refunding the same, including reserves therefor; (3) The costs of any major or extraordinary repairs, renewals, replacements, additions or improvements not paid pursuant to paragraph (1) above, including reserves therefor; (4) Payments in-lieu-of-taxes required to be made pursuant to this act. The balance remaining after application in accordance with the above and after the establishment of a reserve fund or funds for the development of a convention and cultural facility by the authority pursuant to section 3 of this act, shall be deposited in the General State Fund. L.1978, c. 1, s. 6, eff. Feb. 23, 1978.
NJ Rev Stat § 5:10-33 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 5 - Amusements, Public Exhibitions and Meetings|Section 5:10-33 - Pledge to and covenant with holders of bonds or notes by state to not limit or alter rights or powers of authority

5:10-33. Pledge to and covenant with holders of bonds or notes by state to not limit or alter rights or powers of authority  The State of New Jersey does hereby pledge to and covenant and agree with the holders of any bonds or notes issued pursuant to this act that the State will not limit or alter the rights or powers hereby vested in the authority to acquire, construct, maintain, improve, repair and operate the additional projects or any one or more thereof in any way that would jeopardize the interest of such holders, or to perform and fulfill the terms of any agreement made with the holders of such bonds or notes, or to fix, establish, charge and collect such rents, fees, rates or other charges as may be convenient or necessary to produce sufficient revenues to meet all expenses of the authority and fulfill the terms of any agreement made with the holders of such bonds and notes, together with interest thereon, with interest on any unpaid installments of interest, and all costs and expenses in connection with any action or proceedings by or on behalf of such holders, until the bonds, together with interest thereon, are fully met and discharged or provided for. L.1978, c. 1, s. 7, eff. Feb. 23, 1978.
NJ Rev Stat § 5:10-34 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 5 - Amusements, Public Exhibitions and Meetings|Section 5:10-34 - Bonds or notes as legal investments and authorized security for public deposits

5:10-34. Bonds or notes as legal investments and authorized security for public deposits  The State and all public officers, governmental units and agencies thereof, all banks, 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 notes issued pursuant to this act, and such bonds or notes shall be authorized security for any and all public deposits. L.1978, c. 1, s. 8, eff. Feb. 23, 1978.
NJ Rev Stat § 5:10-36 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 5 - Amusements, Public Exhibitions and Meetings|Section 5:10-36 - Enforcement of provisions of or rules and regulations under this act over conflicting or inconsistent acts and regulations

5:10-36. Enforcement of provisions of or rules and regulations under this act over conflicting or inconsistent acts and regulations  It is the intent of the Legislature that in the event of any conflict or inconsistency in the provisions of this act and any other acts pertaining to matters therein established or provided for or in any rules and regulations adopted under this act or said other acts, to the extent of such conflict or inconsistency, the provisions of this act and the rules and regulations adopted hereunder shall be enforced and the provisions of such other acts and rules and regulations adopted thereunder shall be of no force and effect. L.1978, c. 1, s. 10, eff. Feb. 23, 1978.
NJ Rev Stat § 5:10-37 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 5 - Amusements, Public Exhibitions and Meetings|Section 5:10-37 - Severability

5:10-37. Severability  If any clause, sentence, paragraph, section or part of this act shall be adjudged by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such judgment shall not affect, impair or invalidate the remainder thereof, but shall be confined in its operation to the clause, sentence, paragraph, section or part thereof directly involved in the controversy in which such judgment shall have been rendered. L.1978, c. 1, s. 11, eff. Feb. 23, 1978.
NJ Rev Stat § 5:10-38 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 5 - Amusements, Public Exhibitions and Meetings|Section 5:10-38 - Liberal construction

5:10-38. Liberal construction   This act shall be construed liberally to effectuate the legislative intent and purposes of this act as a complete and independent authority for the performance of each and every act and thing herein authorized and all powers herein granted shall be broadly interpreted to effectuate such intent and purposes and not as a limitation of powers. L.1978, c. 1, s. 12, eff. Feb. 23, 1978.
NJ Rev Stat § 5:10A-1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 5 - Amusements, Public Exhibitions and Meetings|Section 5:10A-1 - Short title.

5:10A-1 Short title.  1. Sections 1 through 68 of P.L.2015, c.19 (C.5:10A-1 through C.5:10A-68) shall be known and may be cited as the "Hackensack Meadowlands Agency Consolidation Act."  L.2015, c.19, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 5:10A-4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 5 - Amusements, Public Exhibitions and Meetings|Section 5:10A-4 - References mean and refer to the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority.

5:10A-4 References mean and refer to the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority.  4. On and after the effective date of P.L.2015, c.19 (C.5:10A-1 et al.), any reference in any law, rule, regulation, order, contract, or document to the Hackensack Meadowlands Development Commission or the New Jersey Meadowlands Commission shall mean and refer to the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority as established by section 4 of P.L.1971, c.137 (C.5:10-4), as modified by P.L.2015, c.19 (C.5:10A-1 et al.), also referred to herein as the "commission." L.2015, c.19, s.4; amended 2015, c.72, s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 5:10A-6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 5 - Amusements, Public Exhibitions and Meetings|Section 5:10A-6 - New Jersey Meadowlands Commission dissolved.

5:10A-6 New Jersey Meadowlands Commission dissolved.  6. The New Jersey Meadowlands Commission, established pursuant to section 5 of P.L.1968, c.404 (C.13:17-5) is dissolved. All property, funds, and assets of the New Jersey Meadowlands Commission are vested in and belong to the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority, which, in addition to the powers and authority vested in it pursuant to P.L.1971, c.137 (C.5:10-1 et seq.), shall carry out the purposes of P.L.1968, c.404 (C.13:17-1 et seq.) and P.L.2015, c.19 (C.5:10A-1 et al.). All regulations, adjudications, orders, permits, and other approvals issued by the New Jersey Meadowlands Commission, and all contracts, agreements, bonds, notes, and other obligations incurred by the New Jersey Meadowlands Commission pursuant to P.L.1968, c.404 (C.13:17-1 et seq.) prior to the effective date of P.L.2015, c.19 (C.5:10A-1 et al.) shall remain in effect, and all applications pending before the New Jersey Meadowlands Commission on the effective date of P.L.2015, c.19 (C.5:10A-1 et al.) shall continue to be pending before the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority. L.2015, c.19, s.6; amended 2015, c.72, s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 5:10A-8 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 5 - Amusements, Public Exhibitions and Meetings|Section 5:10A-8 - Notification to municipalities of plans of the commission.

5:10A-8 Notification to municipalities of plans of the commission.  8. Whenever the commission prepares plans for the development, redevelopment, or rezoning of, or for the construction or reconstruction of buildings or structures on land within the district, the commission shall notify, within seven days, the governing body of the constituent municipality or municipalities in which the land is located. During the preparation of the plans, the commission shall meet and consult with the notified governing body or bodies. If the final plans of the commission are inconsistent with any recommendations of the governing body or bodies of the municipality or municipalities in which the land is located, the commission shall inform the governing body or bodies, in writing, of the reasons for the inconsistencies prior to the submission of the plans to the committee, and shall include a copy of that writing when submitting the plans to the committee. L.2015, c.19, s.8.
NJ Rev Stat § 5:10A-9 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 5 - Amusements, Public Exhibitions and Meetings|Section 5:10A-9 - Submission to the committee prior to final action.

5:10A-9 Submission to the committee prior to final action.  9. a. The commission shall submit to the municipal committee established pursuant to section 7 of P.L.1968, c.404 (C.13:17-7) for review, prior to final action thereon, codes and standards formulated by the commission, the district master plan and amendments thereto, development and redevelopment plans, and improvement plans. The commission may also submit to the committee any other matter which the commission deems advisable. The committee may also coordinate shared services and cooperative agreements among the constituent municipalities and conduct studies and provide reports to the commission regarding issues which impact the constituent municipalities. b. The committee shall review matters submitted to it by the commission pursuant to this section and shall indicate its position, in writing, to the commission. Failure of the committee to convey to the commission its position within 30 days of the receipt of any matter referred to the committee shall constitute approval of the proposed action of the commission; provided, however, that the committee shall have 120 days after receipt of a major revision of the master plan to convey its position, in writing, to the commission. c. The commission shall not take action on any matter required to be submitted to the committee, which matter has been formally rejected by the committee, except by an affirmative vote of the majority of the members of the commission. L.2015, c.19, s.9; amended 2015, c.72, s.7.
NJ Rev Stat § 5:10A-11 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 5 - Amusements, Public Exhibitions and Meetings|Section 5:10A-11 - Municipality; authority to approve, reject applications.

5:10A-11 Municipality; authority to approve, reject applications.  11. a. A constituent municipality that adopts and maintains the commission's master plan, zoning regulations, codes, and standards shall review and approve or reject applications for the development, improvement, redevelopment, construction, or reconstruction on land in the district, except as otherwise provided in P.L.2015, c.19 (C.5:10A-1 et al.), upon the commission's determination that the master plan, zoning regulations, codes, and standards adopted by the constituent municipality conform in all material respects to those of the commission. If the commission does not respond to a constituent municipality's request for a determination of conformance within 120 days of the commission receiving the municipality's request, the municipality shall be deemed in conformance. The municipality shall provide the commission all documentation, plans, and information regarding all applications. All fees generated by these applications and approvals shall be retained by the municipality. b. For those constituent municipalities that do not adopt the commission's master plan, zoning regulations, codes, and standards, the commission shall have the sole authority to issue zoning approvals.  c. Any constituent municipality which undertakes projects for public recreation, public safety, and the general welfare of its citizens will not be required to file an application with the commission. The codes and standards of that municipality shall apply. All documentation plans and necessary information regarding the project shall be submitted to the commission upon completion of the project. d. Any project which requires a use variance pursuant to subsection d. of section 57 of P.L.1975, c.291 (C.40:55D-70) or special exception from any provision of the commission's master plan or zoning regulations must be submitted directly to the commission for review and approval or rejection. Any project which requires a bulk variance pursuant to subsection c. of section 57 of P.L.1975, c.291 (C.40:55D-70) or approval for a minor subdivision, as defined by section 3.2 of P.L.1975, c.291 (C.40:55D-5), may be approved by the appropriate board of a constituent municipality. e. The commission shall maintain jurisdiction over any project that is subject to the jurisdiction of the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities, including, but not limited to, projects proposed by a public utility for the maintenance, operation, rehabilitation, preservation, construction, reconstruction, repair, or upgrade of transmission and distribution lines, rights of way, or systems that ensure safe, adequate, and reliable service. f. Notwithstanding subsections a. through e. of this section, the commission shall maintain sole jurisdiction over any project it deems, in its sole discretion, to be vital to the public safety, general welfare, development, or redevelopment of the district. L.2015, c.19, s.11; amended 2015, c.72, s.9.
NJ Rev Stat § 5:10A-12 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 5 - Amusements, Public Exhibitions and Meetings|Section 5:10A-12 - Municipalities not adopting commission's master plan.

5:10A-12 Municipalities not adopting commission's master plan.  12. For those municipalities that do not adopt the commission's master plan, zoning regulations, codes, and standards, the commission shall review and regulate subdivisions and land development within the district, in accordance with procedures and engineering and planning standards adopted by the commission, which shall require that: a. All subdivisions, site plans, buildings, and other development shall be in accordance with the master plan and any applicable redevelopment plan; b. Adequate drainage facilities and easements be provided; c. Road improvements be provided for subdivisions or sites when necessary to protect the safety and convenience of the traveling public, such improvements to include, but not be limited to, additional rights-of-way or pavement widths, marginal access streets, reverse frontage and highway and traffic design features necessitated by increased traffic, and potential safety hazards or traffic flow impediments caused by the subdivision or development; d. Public water and sewer systems be provided when necessary to protect public health and to ensure an adequate supply of water; and e. Performance guarantees, maintenance bonds, and agreements be provided specifying minimum standards of construction for required improvements by the commission, not to exceed the full cost of the facility and installation thereof, or the developer's proportionate share thereof. Any bonds, moneys, or guarantees received by the commission under this paragraph shall not duplicate bonds, moneys, or guarantees required by municipalities for municipal purposes. L.2015, c.19, s.12.
NJ Rev Stat § 5:10A-13 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 5 - Amusements, Public Exhibitions and Meetings|Section 5:10A-13 - Submission of applications for subdivision, site plan, or building permit.

5:10A-13 Submission of applications for subdivision, site plan, or building permit.  13. a. Pursuant to the commission's jurisdiction established in section 12 of P.L.2015, c.19 (C.5:10A-12), each application for a subdivision, site plan, or building permit shall be submitted to the commission for review and, when appropriate, approval, prior to any determination by the applicable local constituent municipal approving authority. Commission approval of any subdivision application shall be limited by, and based upon, the rules, regulations, and standards in a resolution adopted by the commission. The constituent municipal approval authority shall defer taking final action on a subdivision application until receipt of the commission report thereon. The commission shall report to the municipal authority within 45 days from the date of receipt of the application. If the commission fails to report to the municipal approving authority within the 45-day period, the subdivision application shall be deemed to have been approved by the commission unless, by mutual agreement between the commission and municipal approving authority, with approval of the applicant, the 45-day period shall be extended for an additional 45-day period, and any such extension shall so extend the time within which a municipal approving authority shall be required by law to act thereon. b. The commission shall review each subdivision plan and building permit application and withhold approval if an application does not meet the requirements adopted by the commission. In the event of the withholding of approval or the disapproval of any such application, the reasons for such action shall be set forth in writing, and a copy thereof shall be forwarded to the applicant and the municipality. L.2015, c.19, s.13.
NJ Rev Stat § 5:10A-14 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 5 - Amusements, Public Exhibitions and Meetings|Section 5:10A-14 - Notification by commission to certain municipalities.

5:10A-14 Notification by commission to certain municipalities.  14. Whenever the commission receives an application for the development, improvement, or redevelopment of, or for the construction or reconstruction of buildings or structures on, land in the district, and the municipality did not adopt the commission's master plan and zoning regulations, the commission shall notify, within seven days, in writing, the governing body of the constituent municipalities in which the land is located. Before approving an application, the commission shall consult with the notified governing body or bodies. If the commission approves an application which the governing body or bodies oppose in any manner, the commission shall inform the governing body or bodies, in writing, by certified mail, of the reasons for approval within seven days of that approval.  L.2015, c.19, s.14.