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NJ Rev Stat § 52:27BBBB-13 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27BBBB-13 - Liberal construction.

52:27BBBB-13 Liberal construction.  15. P.L.2016, c.4 (C.52:27BBBB-1 et al.) shall be construed liberally to give effect to its intent that severe fiscal distress in municipalities in need of stabilization and recovery shall be addressed and corrected.  L.2016, c.4, s.15.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27BBBB-14 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27BBBB-14 - Terms of C.52:27BBBB et al. prevail in event of inconsistency.

52:27BBBB-14 Terms of C.52:27BBBB et al. prevail in event of inconsistency.  16. The authorities granted to the director in P.L.2016, c.4 (C.52:27BBBB-1 et al.) are intended to supplement authority provided in the "Local Government Supervision Act (1947)," P.L.1947, c.151 (C.52:27BB-1 et seq.) and other applicable laws. To the extent any inconsistency exists between the terms of P.L.2016, c.4 (C.52:27BBBB-1 et al.) and other applicable laws, the terms of P.L.2016, c.4 (C.52:27BBBB-1 et al.) shall prevail. L.2016, c.4, s.16.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27BBBB-15 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27BBBB-15 - Attendance of certain meetings required, final report.

52:27BBBB-15 Attendance of certain meetings required, final report.  17. The director or the director's designee shall attend the regularly scheduled meetings of the municipal council in a municipality in need of stabilization and recovery. On or before the first day of the tenth year next following the determination that a municipality is in need of stabilization and recovery pursuant to section 4 of P.L.2016, c.4 (C.52:27BBBB-4), the director shall provide a final report to the Governor and Legislature regarding the municipality in need of stabilization and recovery. L.2016, c.4, s.17; amended 2021, c.124, s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27BBBB-16 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27BBBB-16 - Transfer of necessary appropriations.

52:27BBBB-16 Transfer of necessary appropriations.  18. The State Treasurer, in consultation with the commissioner, shall direct the Director of the Division of Budget and Accounting to transfer appropriations from any State department to any other State department as may be necessary to provide a secured loan, for the exclusive purpose of covering expenses of the municipality during the 2016 calendar year, and for a term not to exceed 180 days, to a municipality for which a recovery plan is required under section 4 of P.L.2016, c.4 (C.52:27BBBB-4) to be submitted to the director on such terms and conditions that may be required by the commissioner. L.2016, c.4, s.18.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27BBBB-17 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27BBBB-17 - Required amount of relief aid.

52:27BBBB-17 Required amount of relief aid.  19. Notwithstanding any law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, the amount of consolidated municipal property tax relief aid and energy tax receipts property tax relief aid paid to a municipality in need of stabilization and recovery shall not be less than the amount certified for the municipality in the Certification of State Aid for Calendar Year 2016 and Fiscal Year 2017 Budgets issued by the Division of Local Government Services in the Department of Community Affairs. L.2016, c.4, s.19.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27BBBB-18 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27BBBB-18 - Short title.

52:27BBBB-18 Short title.  1. Sections 1 through 8 and section 10 of P.L.2016, c.5 (C.52:27BBBB-18 et al.) shall be known and may be referred to as the "Casino Property Tax Stabilization Act." L.2016, c.5, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27BBBB-21 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27BBBB-21 - Additional payments required.

52:27BBBB-21 Additional payments required.  4. a. In addition to the amounts required to be remitted under section 3 of P.L.2016, c.5 (C.52:27BBBB-20), the owner of each casino gaming property shall make a separate payment to the State, where the aggregate amount of these payments paid by the casino gaming properties shall be equal to the following: (1) $30,000,000 for calendar year 2015; (2) $30,000,000 for calendar year 2016; (3) $15,000,000 for calendar year 2017; (4) $10,000,000 for calendar year 2018; and (5) $5,000,000 per year for calendar years 2019 through 2026. b. The Local Finance Board, in consultation with the division, shall determine the amount owed for each casino gaming property based on the proportion of gross gaming revenue of the casino in casino gaming property in the prior year. The owner of each casino gaming property where a casino is operated during the year in which the payments required by this section are due shall remit its payment to the State no later than June 1 of each year. The Local Finance Board shall provide the owner of each casino gaming property required to make a payment under this section with written notice of the amount of the payment for each casino gaming property, and instructions for how each payment shall be made. Each owner of a casino gaming property required to make a payment under this section shall remit its payment within five business days of receipt of the written notice from the Local Finance Board. c. The funds comprised of the payments collected under this section shall be remitted from the State to Atlantic City, which, for purposes of preparing annual budgets pursuant to the "Local Budget Law," N.J.S.40A:4-1 et seq., must be applied to the Atlantic City budget for the calendar year for which funds are provided as identified in subsection a. of this section and to no other Atlantic City calendar year budget. L.2016, c.5, s.4; amended 2021, c.315, s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27BBBB-23 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27BBBB-23 - Atlantic City Review Commission.

52:27BBBB-23 Atlantic City Review Commission.  6. a. On January 1, 2025, there shall be established the Atlantic City Review Commission, to review and determine the efficacy of the payment in lieu of property tax program established by P.L.2016, c.5 (C.52:27BBBB-18 et al.). Specifically, the commission shall determine: the economic vitality and viability of Atlantic City's casinos; the economic vitality and viability of Atlantic City's government; the effect of the payment in lieu of property tax program on the economic viability of the casinos, and on Atlantic City's ability to fund its own government and to provide services to the residents of Atlantic City; and the feasibility of continuing the payment in lieu of property tax program for an additional period of time. b. The commission shall consist of seven members: A member of the public, appointed by the Governor, who shall be the Chairperson of the Commission; The Commissioner of Community Affairs, or the commissioner's designee; The Atlantic City Mayor or the mayor's designee; The Atlantic County Executive, or the county executive's designee; A representative of the casino industry, appointed by the Governor; A representative of a casino employees' union, appointed by the Governor upon the recommendation of the President of the Senate; and A representative of the business community of Atlantic City, appointed by the Governor upon recommendation of the Speaker of the General Assembly. This member shall be a resident of Atlantic City and shall not be an executive or an employee of any of the casinos in Atlantic City. This member shall be appointed from, and shall represent on the commission, the interests of the non-gaming business interests in the city. c. The commission shall issue its findings and recommendations in writing not later than July 1, 2025 to the Governor, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the General Assembly pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1991, c.164 (C.52:14-19.1). The commission shall expire on the 30th day next following the issuance of those findings and recommendations. L.2016, c.5, s.6.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27BBBB-24 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27BBBB-24 - State to have first priority lien.

52:27BBBB-24 State to have first priority lien.  7. The State of New Jersey shall have a first priority lien on payments made under sections 3 and 4 of P.L.2016, c.5 (C.52:27BBBB-20 and C.52:27BBBB-21) to secure repayment of any amounts outstanding, including any accrued interest, at the time of the payment, including, without limitation, on any financial obligations of Atlantic City to the State of New Jersey, including any office, department, division, bureau, board, commission, or agency of the State, on any loans made to Atlantic City by the State of New Jersey, including any office, department, division, bureau, board, commission, or agency of the State, including without limitation loans made pursuant to the "Supplemental Municipal Property Tax Relief Act," P.L.1991, c.63 (C.52:27D-118.32 et seq.), or for any aid provided by the State of New Jersey, including any office, department, division, bureau, board, commission, or agency of the State, to Atlantic City requiring repayment. Atlantic City shall utilize amounts received under sections 3 and 4 of P.L.2016, c.5 (C.52:27BBBB-20 and C.52:27BBBB-21) to first repay the State of New Jersey for any such financial obligation, outstanding loan, or aid amounts. The first priority lien held by the State shall be superior and paramount to any and all prior or subsequent liens or levies by any creditors. L.2016, c.5, s.7.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27BBBB-26 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27BBBB-26 - Classification of certain moneys allocated.

52:27BBBB-26 Classification of certain moneys allocated.  10. Notwithstanding any law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, all monies allocated pursuant to section 9 of P.L.2016, c.5 (C.52:27BBBB-25) shall be considered "funds appropriated as State aid and not otherwise dedicated to specific municipal programs" so payable to such municipality that are withheld or are required to be withheld by the State Treasurer under the "Municipal Qualified Bond Act," P.L.1976, c.38 (C.40A:3-1 et seq.). L.2016, c.5, s.10.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27BBBB-27 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27BBBB-27 - Clean and Safe Fund, established.

52:27BBBB-27 Clean and Safe Fund, established.  7. a. There is established the Clean and Safe Fund to be held by the State Treasurer, which shall be the repository for all moneys required to be deposited therein under subsection b. of section 9 of P.L.2016, c.5 (C.52:27BBBB-25) and any moneys appropriated annually to the fund. The State Treasurer may invest and reinvest any moneys in the fund, or any portion thereof, in legal obligations of the United States or of the State or of any political subdivision thereof. Any income from, interest on, or increment to moneys so invested or reinvested shall be included in the fund. b. Moneys in the fund shall be expended by Atlantic City, or another governmental entity working on behalf of Atlantic City, to pay for capital public safety expenses, streetscape improvements, plantings, roadway median improvements, shade trees, beautification, wayfinding, lighting, cleaning equipment, waste receptacles, sidewalk repair, and related maintenance. The governing body of Atlantic City may fund a project authorized under this subsection with moneys deposited in the Clean and Safe Fund subject to approval of the Director of the Division of Local Government Services in the Department of Community Affairs. c. If Atlantic City is no longer deemed a municipality in need of stabilization and recovery, as defined in section 3 of P.L.2016, c.4 (C.52:27BBBB-3), then Atlantic City shall receive any money in the Clean and Safe Fund and any future dedication to the Clean and Safe Fund pursuant to subsection b. of section 9 of P.L.2016, c.5 (C.52:27BBBB-25) subject to a memorandum of understanding executed with the State Treasurer that restricts the use of such moneys to the purposes authorized under subsection b. of this section. L. 2021, c.315, s.7.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27BBBB-28 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27BBBB-28 - Infrastructure Fund, established.

52:27BBBB-28 Infrastructure Fund, established.  8. a. There is established the Infrastructure Fund to be held by the State Treasurer, which shall be the repository for all moneys required to be deposited therein under subsection b. of section 9 of P.L.2016, c.5 (C.52:27BBBB-25) and any moneys appropriated annually to the fund. The State Treasurer may invest and reinvest any moneys in the fund, or any portion thereof, in legal obligations of the United States or of the State or of any political subdivision thereof. Any income from, interest on, or increment to moneys so invested or reinvested shall be included in the fund. b. Moneys in the fund shall be expended by Atlantic City to pay for any work that may be undertaken as a local improvement pursuant to R.S.40:56-1. The governing body of Atlantic City may fund a local improvement with moneys deposited in the Infrastructure Fund subject to approval of the Commissioner of Community Affairs, in consultation with the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority and other State agencies, as appropriate. c. If Atlantic City is no longer deemed a municipality in need of stabilization and recovery, as defined in section 3 of P.L.2016, c.4 (C.52:27BBBB-3), then Atlantic City shall receive any money in the Infrastructure Fund and any future dedication to the Infrastructure Fund pursuant to subsection b. of section 9 of P.L.2016, c.5 (C.52:27BBBB-25) subject to a memorandum of understanding executed with the State Treasurer that restricts the use of such moneys to works that may be undertaken as a local improvement pursuant to R.S.40:56-1. amended 2021, c.315, s.8.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27C-1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27C-1 - Department of Economic Development

52:27C-1. Department of Economic Development  There is hereby created a Department of Economic Development, consisting of a co-ordinator and an economic council, hereinafter referred to as "the department." L.1944, c. 85, art. 1, p. 168, s. 1.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27C-2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27C-2 - Commissioner; appointment; term of office; compensation

52:27C-2. Commissioner; appointment; term of office; compensation  The co-ordinator, who shall be the commissioner of the department, hereinafter referred to as the "commissioner," shall be nominated and appointed by the Governor, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. The commissioner shall serve for a term of four years and until his successor is appointed and qualified, and shall receive an annual compensation of twelve thousand dollars ($12,000.00). L.1944, c. 85, art. 1, p. 168, s. 2.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27C-3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27C-3 - Economic Council; membership; terms; chairman

52:27C-3. Economic Council; membership; terms; chairman  The Economic Council shall consist of twelve members representing war veterans, industry, agriculture, labor, local government and the public generally. Each member shall be appointed by the Governor, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, for a term of four years and until his successor is appointed and qualified, except that of those first appointed five shall be appointed for a term of two years. Members of the council shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. The chairman of the Economic Council shall be elected by the members thereof. L.1944, c. 85, art. 1, p. 168, s. 3. Amended by L.1945, c. 128, p. 483, s. 1.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27C-4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27C-4 - Divisions; directors; terms; compensation

52:27C-4. Divisions; directors; terms; compensation  There shall be within the department a division of veterans services, a division of municipal aid, a division of commerce, a division of planning and engineering and such other divisions as the commissioner may from time to time establish. Each division shall be under the supervision of a director who shall be a person qualified by training and experience to direct the work assigned to it; and two or more divisions may be consolidated by the commissioner. The director of each division shall be appointed by the Governor, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. The term of office of each director in office, on the day on which this amendment takes effect, shall terminate on such day and each director thereafter appointed shall serve for a term of five years and until his successor shall be appointed and qualified. The compensation of each director shall be fixed by the commissioner, subject to the approval of the Governor. The commissioner may authorize one or more division heads to act for him and in his place, as his deputy or deputies, during his absence or disability. L.1944, c. 85, art. 1, p. 169, s. 4. Amended by L.1945, c. 128, p. 484, s. 2.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27C-5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27C-5 - Transfer of powers and duties of various agencies

52:27C-5. Transfer of powers and duties of various agencies  The State Planning Board, State Housing Authority, New Jersey Council, South Jersey Transit Commission, Port Raritan District Commission and the State Service Officer are hereby abolished and their respective functions, powers and duties shall, as provided in this act, devolve upon the Department of Economic Development. L.1944, c. 85, art. 1, p. 169, s. 5.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27C-6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27C-6 - Transfer of functions, etc., of Municipal Aid Administration

52:27C-6. Transfer of functions, etc., of Municipal Aid Administration  The Municipal Aid Administration, all its functions, powers, duties, personnel, property and appropriations are hereby transferred to the department, and the functions, powers and duties of the director of municipal aid are vested in the commissioner. L.1944, c. 85, art. 1, p. 169, s. 6.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27C-7 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27C-7 - Additional powers and duties of commissioner

52:27C-7. Additional powers and duties of commissioner  The commissioner, in addition to his powers and duties otherwise provided by this act, shall: a. Exercise all powers of the department not vested in the Economic Council. b. Administer the work of the department. c. Prescribe the organization of the department and the duties of his subordinates and assistants. d. Subject to the approval of the Economic Council, appoint officers and employees, other than the directors of the divisions, engage technical and professional experts and fix their compensation within the limits of available appropriations, except as may be otherwise provided by law. e. Administer all laws, which are by their terms included under the jurisdiction of the department, relating to veterans' guaranteed loans, grants-in-aid to municipalities for the preparation of engineering plans and specifications and for other purposes, urban redevelopment, housing and economic development. f. Prepare for issuance by the Governor such executive orders relating to the work of the department as may be necessary. g. Maintain liaison with local, State and Federal officials and agencies, concerned with matters of post-war planning or otherwise related to the functions of the department. h. Pursue any appropriate legal remedy in effectuation or enforcement of any of his powers and duties under this act. L.1944, c. 85, art. 1, p. 169, s. 7.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27C-8 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27C-8 - Coordination of post-war planning

52:27C-8. Coordination of post-war planning  When so directed by the Governor, the commissioner may prescribe activities to be undertaken or terminated by other State departments, agencies and instrumentalities, for the purpose of co-ordinating and integrating all post-war planning and activities under the government of the State. L.1944, c. 85, art. 1, p. 170, s. 8.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27C-9 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27C-9 - Services of other departments or agencies; delegation of powers

52:27C-9. Services of other departments or agencies; delegation of powers  The commissioner may utilize the services of any State department, agency or instrumentality, and may accept the services of any local or Federal official or agency, or of business, civil and labor organizations, in such manner and in such capacities as he may deem appropriate. He may also delegate such of his powers as he may deem desirable for the efficient administration of the department to be exercised under his direction and supervision by division heads. L.1944, c. 85, art. 1, p. 170, s. 9.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27C-10 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27C-10 - Additional powers and duties of council

52:27C-10. Additional powers and duties of council  The council, in addition to other powers and duties specifically vested in it, shall: a. Consult with and advise the commissioner with respect to the work of the department. b. Approve or disapprove the appointment of officers and employees other than directors of divisions, the engaging of technical and professional experts, and the fixing of their compensation by the commissioner. c. Survey and study the operations of the department. d. Hold hearings when required by law or whenever it deems desirable. e. Report to the Governor and the Legislature with respect to such matters relating to the work of the department and at such times as it may deem in the public interest. L.1944, c. 85, art. 1, p. 171, s. 10.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27C-11 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27C-11 - Federal grants

52:27C-11. Federal grants  The department may apply for and accept grants from the Federal Government or any agency thereof, any may comply with the terms, conditions and limitations thereof, for any of the purposes of this act. Any moneys so received may be expended by the department, subject to any limitations imposed in the grant, to effectuate any of the purposes of this act, upon warrant of the comptroller on vouchers certified or approved by the commissioner. L.1944, c. 85, art. 1, p. 171, s. 11.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27C-12 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27C-12 - Policies and programs

52:27C-12. Policies and programs  The department, through its division of commerce, shall formulate comprehensive economic policies for the development and use of natural and economic resources of the State. It shall organize and operate programs for: a. The co-operation of employers and employees. b. The improvement of business and working conditions. c. The centralization, collection and preparation of statistics and researches of practical social and economic significance in this State. d. The development of technical services and information useful to small business units. e. The increase of employment opportunities and encouragement of free private enterprise. L.1944, c. 85, art. 2, p. 171, s. 12.