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NJ Rev Stat § 40:37A-114 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:37A-114 - Priorities in eligibility for admission

40:37A-114. Priorities in eligibility for admission  The authority shall establish rules and regulations concerning admissions to any housing project financed in whole or in part by loans authorized hereunder which shall provide priority categories for persons displaced or caused to be displaced by public or private action or by urban renewal projects, highway programs or other public works, persons living in substandard housing, persons and families who, by reason of family income, family size or disabilities have special needs, elderly persons, and families living under conditions violative of minimum health and safety standards. L.1979, c. 275, s. 9, eff. Jan. 3, 1980.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:37A-114.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:37A-114.1 - Definitions relative to affordable housing occupancy preferences.

40:37A-114.1 Definitions relative to affordable housing occupancy preferences.  1. a. As used in this section: "Disabled veteran" means any resident of the State who has been honorably discharged or released under honorable circumstances from active service in any branch of the Armed Forces of the United States and who has been or shall be declared by the United States Veterans Administration, or its successor, to have a service-connected disability.  "Veteran" means any resident of the State who has been honorably discharged or released under honorable circumstances from active service in any branch of the armed forces of the United States, or any honorably discharged member of the American Merchant Marine who served during World War II and is declared by the United States Department of Defense to be eligible for federal veterans' benefits. b. In addition to any other federal or State law regarding providing a veteran's affordable housing preference, the Commissioner of Community Affairs shall establish rules and regulations to provide a preference for affordable housing in a housing project, as defined under subsection f. of section 2 of P.L.1979, c.275 (C.40:37A-107), to homeless veterans, disabled veterans, and family members who are the primary residential caregivers to disabled veterans residing with them. All applicants for the housing preference as specified herein shall also be required to meet the income requirements for admission to the housing project. c. Among applicants eligible to receive a housing project preference provided under subsection b. of this section, priority for the preference shall be given to applicants as follows: (1) homeless veterans shall receive first priority; (2) disabled veterans shall receive second priority; and (3) family members who are the primary residential caregivers to disabled veterans residing with them shall receive third priority. L.2017, c.19, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:37A-115 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:37A-115 - Actions or proceedings; standing of authority; jurisdiction and venue; receiver; reorganizations

40:37A-115. Actions or proceedings; standing of authority; jurisdiction and venue; receiver; reorganizations  The authority may institute any action or proceeding against any qualified housing sponsor receiving a loan under the provisions of this act, or owning any housing project hereunder, in any court of competent jurisdiction to enforce the provisions of this act, or to foreclose its mortgage, or to protect the public interest, the tenants, the stockholders or creditors of such sponsor. In connection with any such action or proceeding, the authority may apply for the appointment of a receiver to take over, manage, operate and maintain the affairs of such qualified housing sponsor, and the authority through such agent as it shall designate is hereby authorized to accept appointment as receiver of any such sponsor when so appointed by a court of competent jurisdiction. The reorganization of any qualified housing sponsor shall be subject to the supervision and control of the authority and no such reorganization shall be had without the consent of the authority. Upon any such reorganization the amount of capitalization, including therein all stocks, income debentures and bonds and other evidence of indebtedness, shall be such as is authorized by the authority but not in excess of the fair value of the property received. L.1979, c. 275, s. 10, eff. Jan. 3, 1980.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:37A-116 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:37A-116 - Foreclosure action; parties; powers of court; sales

40:37A-116. Foreclosure action; parties; powers of court; sales  In any foreclosure action involving a qualified housing sponsor, other than a foreclosure action instituted by the authority, the authority and the municipality in which any tax exemption is provided shall, in addition to other necessary parties, be made parties defendant. The authority and the municipality shall take all steps in such action necessary to protect the interest of the public therein, and no costs shall be awarded against the authority or the municipality. Subject to the terms of any applicable agreement, contract or other instrument entered into or obtained pursuant to section 23 of this act, judgment of foreclosure shall not be entered unless the court to which application therefor is made shall be satisfied that the interest of the lienholder or holders cannot be adequately secured or safeguarded except by the sale of the property; and in such proceeding the court shall be authorized to make an order increasing the rental or carrying charges to be charged for the housing accommodations in the housing project involved in such foreclosure, or appoint a member of the authority or any officer of the municipality in which any tax exemption with respect to the projects provided, as a receiver of the property, or grant such other and further relief as may be reasonable and proper; and in the event of a foreclosure or other judicial sale, the property shall be sold only to a qualified housing sponsor which will manage, operate and maintain the project subject to the provisions of this act, unless the court shall find that the interest and principal on the obligations secured by the lien which is the subject of foreclosure cannot be earned under the limitations imposed by the provisions of this act and that the proceeding was brought in good faith, in which event the property may be sold free of limitations imposed by this act or subject to such limitations as the court may deem advisable to protect the public interest. L.1979, c. 275, s. 11, eff. Jan. 3, 1980.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:37A-117 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:37A-117 - Judgment against qualified housing sponsor not pertaining to foreclosure; written notice to authority

40:37A-117. Judgment against qualified housing sponsor not pertaining to foreclosure; written notice to authority  In the event of a judgment against any qualified housing sponsor in any action not pertaining to the foreclosure of a mortgage, there shall be no sale of any of the real property included in any housing project of such qualified housing sponsor except upon 60 days' written notice to the authority. Upon receipt of such notice the authority shall take such steps as in its judgment may be necessary to protect the rights of all parties. L.1979, c. 275, s. 12, eff. Jan. 3, 1980.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:37A-120 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:37A-120 - Pledge of revenues, moneys, funds or other property; validity; lien; recordation

40:37A-120. Pledge of revenues, moneys, funds or other property; validity; lien; recordation  Any pledge of revenues, moneys, funds or other property made by the authority shall be valid and binding from the time when the pledge is made; the revenues, moneys, funds or other property so pledged and thereafter received by the authority shall immediately be subject to the lien of such pledge without any physical delivery thereof or further act, and the lien of any such pledge shall be valid and binding as against all parties having claims of any kind in tort, contract or otherwise against the authority, irrespective of whether such parties have notice thereof. Neither the resolution nor any other instrument by which a pledge is created need be filed or recorded except in the records of the authority. L.1979, c. 275, s. 15, eff. Jan. 3, 1980.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:37A-121 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:37A-121 - Members of authority or persons executing; nonliability

40:37A-121. Members of authority or persons executing; nonliability  Neither the members of the authority nor any person executing bonds, bond anticipation notes or other notes or obligations issued pursuant to this act shall be liable personally on such bonds, bond anticipation notes or other notes or obligations by reason of the issuance thereof. L.1979, c. 275, s. 16, eff. Jan. 3, 1980.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:37A-122 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:37A-122 - Purchase; power of authority

40:37A-122. Purchase; power of authority  The authority shall have power to purchase bonds, bond anticipation notes or other notes or obligations of the authority out of any funds available therefor. The authority may hold, cancel or resell such bonds, bond anticipation notes or other notes or obligations subject to and in accordance with agreements with holders of its bonds, bond anticipation notes and other notes or obligations. L.1979, c. 275, s. 17, eff. Jan. 3, 1980.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:37A-124 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:37A-124 - Pledge and agreement of state not to impair rights or remedies of bondholders

40:37A-124. Pledge and agreement of state not to impair rights or remedies of bondholders  The State of New Jersey does hereby pledge to and covenant and agree with the holders of any bonds, bond anticipation notes or other notes or obligations issued pursuant to the authority of this act that the State will not limit or alter the rights or powers hereby vested in the authority to perform and fulfill the terms of any agreement made with the holders of such bonds, bond anticipation notes or other notes or obligations, or in any way impair the rights or remedies of such holders until such bonds, bond anticipation notes and other notes or obligations, 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 in behalf of such holders, are fully met and discharged or provided for. The authority may include this pledge and agreement of the State in any agreement with the holders of bonds, bond anticipation notes and other notes or obligations issued by the authority. L.1979, c. 275, s. 19, eff. Jan. 3, 1980.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:37A-125 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:37A-125 - Bonds as legal investment and authorized security for public deposits

40:37A-125. Bonds as legal investment and authorized security for public deposits  Notwithstanding any restriction contained in any other law, this State and all public officers, municipalities, counties, political subdivisions and public bodies 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 or investment 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, bond anticipation notes or other notes or obligations issued pursuant to this act, and such bonds, bond anticipation notes and other notes or obligations shall be authorized security for any and all public deposits. L.1979, c. 275, s. 20, eff. Jan. 3, 1980.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:37A-126 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:37A-126 - Tax exemptions; property and revenues of authority; interest and income of bonds

40:37A-126. Tax exemptions; property and revenues of authority; interest and income of bonds  All property of the authority is hereby declared to be public property 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, bond anticipation notes or other notes or obligations issued pursuant to this act are hereby declared to be issued by a body corporate and public of this State and for an essential public and governmental purpose and such bonds, bond anticipation notes and other notes or obligations, and the interest thereon and the income therefrom, and all fees, charges, funds, revenues, income and other moneys received or to be received by the authority and pledged or available to pay or secure the payment of such bonds, bond anticipation notes or other notes or obligations, or interest thereon, shall at all times be exempt from taxation except for transfer, inheritance and estate taxes. L.1979, c. 275, s. 21, eff. Jan. 3, 1980.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:37A-127 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:37A-127 - Exemption from execution or other judicial process

40:37A-127. Exemption from execution or other judicial process  All property of the authority, except as otherwise provided herein, 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 the authority be a charge or lien upon its property; provided, that nothing herein shall apply to or limit the rights of the holder of any bonds, bond anticipation notes or other notes or obligations to pursue any remedy for the enforcement of any pledge or lien given by the authority on its revenues or other moneys; and provided, further, that nothing herein shall limit the authority's ability to enter into partnerships, limited partnerships, joint ventures or other associations as a general partner, limited partner or participant therein. L.1979, c. 275, s. 22, eff. Jan. 3, 1980. Amended by L.1982, c. 113, s. 17, eff. Aug. 14, 1982.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:37A-128 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:37A-128 - Insurance or guarantee of loan; agreement with department or agency of federal government

40:37A-128. Insurance or guarantee of loan; agreement with department or agency of federal government  The authority is authorized and empowered to obtain, or aid in obtaining, from any department or agency of the United States any insurance or guarantee as to, or of or for the payment or repayment of interest or principal, or both, or any part thereof, on any loan or any instrument evidencing or securing the same, made or entered into pursuant to the provisions of this act; and notwithstanding any other provisions of this act to enter into any agreement, contract or any other instrument whatsoever with respect to any such insurance or guarantee, and except payment in such manner and form as provided therein in the event of default by the borrower. L.1979, c. 275, s. 23, eff. Jan. 3, 1980.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:37A-129 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:37A-129 - Insurance or guarantee of bonds or other obligations; agreement with department or agency of federal government

40:37A-129. Insurance or guarantee of bonds or other obligations; agreement with department or agency of federal government  Authority is authorized and empowered to obtain from any department or agency of the United States any insurance or guarantee as to, or of or for the payment or repayment of interest or principal, or both, or any part thereof, on any bonds, bond anticipation notes or other notes or obligations issued by the authority pursuant to the provisions of this act; and notwithstanding any other provisions of this act to enter into any agreement, contract or any other instrument whatsoever with respect to any such insurance or guarantee except to the extent that such action would in any way impair or interfere with the agency's ability to perform and fulfill the terms of any agreement made with the holders of the bonds, bond anticipation notes or other notes or obligations of the authority. L.1979, c. 275, s. 24, eff. Jan. 3, 1980.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:37A-130 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:37A-130 - Annual report; audit; contents

40:37A-130. Annual report; audit; contents  25. On or before the last day of February in each year the authority shall make an annual report for the preceding calendar year to the governing body of the county and of each municipality and beneficiary county in which a housing project financed by the authority is located.  The annual audit pursuant to section 45 of the "county improvement authorities law," P.L.1960, c.183 (C.40:37A-88) shall include the activities of the authority pursuant to this act.  L.1979,c.275,s.25; amended 1994,c.76,s.16.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:37A-132 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:37A-132 - Services to authority by units of state and county governments

40:37A-132. Services to authority by units of state and county governments  All officers, departments, boards, agencies, divisions and commissions of the State and county are hereby authorized and empowered to render any and all of such services to the authority as may be within the area of their respective governmental functions as fixed or established by law, and as may be requested by the authority. The cost and expense of any such services shall be met and provided for by the authority. L.1979, c. 275, s. 27, eff. Jan. 3, 1980.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:37A-133 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:37A-133 - Discrimination; prohibition; violations; penalty

40:37A-133. Discrimination; prohibition; violations; penalty  No person shall be discriminated against, because of race, religious principles, color, national origin or ancestry, by the authority or any qualified housing sponsor or any agent or employee thereof in connection with any housing project or mortgage loan. Any person who shall be found guilty of violating the provisions of this section shall be a disorderly person and subject to a fine of not less than $500.00 or more than $2,500.00. L.1979, c. 275, s. 28, eff. Jan. 3, 1980.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:37A-134 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:37A-134 - Broad construction of powers

40:37A-134. Broad construction of powers  The powers enumerated in this act shall be interpreted broadly to effectuate the purposes thereof and shall not be construed as a limitation of powers. L.1979, c. 275, s. 29, eff. Jan. 3, 1980.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:37A-135 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:37A-135 - Severability

40:37A-135. Severability  If any clause, sentence, subdivision, paragraph, section or part of this act be adjudged to be unconstitutional or invalid, such judgment shall not affect, impair or invalidate the remainder thereof, but shall be confined in its operation to the clause, sentence, subdivision, paragraph, section or part thereof directly involved in the controversy in which said judgment shall have been rendered. L.1979, c. 275, s. 30, eff. Jan. 3, 1980.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:37B-1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:37B-1 - Short title

40:37B-1. Short title  This act shall be known and may be cited as the "First Class County Recreation Authority Law." L.1967, c. 136, s. 1, eff. June 28, 1967.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:37B-3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:37B-3 - Creation of authority; membership; filing and publication of resolution

40:37B-3. Creation of authority; membership; filing and publication of resolution  The governing body of a county may by resolution create a public body corporate and politic under and pursuant to this act, under the name and style of "The County Recreation Authority," with all or any significant part of the name of said county inserted. Said body shall consist of the 5 members thereof, who shall be residents of the county and be appointed by resolution of said governing body as hereinafter provided, and it shall constitute the authority contemplated and provided for in this act and an agency or instrumentality of said county. Copies of said resolution for the creation of the authority, certified by the clerk of said governing body, shall be filed in the office of the Secretary of State and in the office of the Division of Local Government in the Department of the Treasury. A copy of any such certified resolution, duly certified by or on behalf of the Secretary of State, shall be admissible in evidence in any action or proceeding and shall be conclusive evidence of due and proper adoption and filing thereof as aforesaid. After such filing in the office of the Secretary of State, a copy of said resolution shall be published at least once in a newspaper published or circulating in the county, together with a notice stating the fact and date of its adoption and the date of the first publication of such notice. If no action questioning the validity of the creation or establishment of the authority shall be commenced within 45 days after the first publication of such notice, then said authority shall be conclusively deemed to have been validly created and established and authorized to transact business and exercise powers as a public body created pursuant to this act. L.1967, c. 136, s. 3, eff. June 28, 1967.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:37B-4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:37B-4 - Dissolution of authority; grounds; filing of resolution

40:37B-4. Dissolution of authority; grounds; filing of resolution  The governing body of any county which has created an authority pursuant to this act may by resolution dissolve such authority if either (a) such authority has no debts or obligations outstanding or (b) all creditors or other obligees of the authority have consented to said resolution. A copy of said resolution, certified by the clerk of said governing body, shall be filed in the office of the Secretary of State and in the office of the Division of Local Government in the Department of the Treasury. Upon proof of such filing and upon proof either that said authority had no debts or obligations outstanding at the time of the adoption of such resolution or that all creditors or other obligees of the authority have consented to such resolution, the authority shall be conclusively deemed to have been lawfully and properly dissolved. Thereupon, all right, title and interest in and to the property of the authority shall be vested in the county, except that any particular property shall vest in any other governmental unit or person if the terms of any lease or other agreement of the authority with respect thereto shall so provide. A copy of any such certified resolution, duly certified by or on behalf of the Secretary of State, shall be admissible in evidence in any action or proceeding and shall be conclusive evidence of due and proper adoption and filing thereof as aforesaid. L.1967, c. 136, s. 4, eff. June 28, 1967.