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NJ Rev Stat App.A:9-43.14 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Appendix A - Emergency and Temporary Acts|App.A:9-43.14 Implementation of lane reversal strategy.

App.A:9-43.14 Implementation of lane reversal strategy.  7. a. The Division of State Police shall work in conjunction with the Department of Transportation and county emergency management coordinators to implement a lane reversal strategy on the Atlantic City Expressway and the Garden State Parkway in preparation for any emergency evacuation. b. The operator of a motor vehicle shall not tow any trailer, semitrailer, or any other type of drawn or towed trailer, including a trailer transporting a boat, on a public highway located in an area where an emergency has been declared and any evacuation plan, including but not limited to a lane reversal strategy, is in effect. The operator of a motor vehicle who violates this prohibition may be charged with failure to obey signals, signs, or directions under emergency conditions with regard to the flow of vehicular traffic, and upon conviction thereof shall be subject to penalties for a violation of section 3 of P.L.1950, c.70 (C.39:4-215). This prohibition shall not apply to emergency vehicles. L.2011, c.178, s.7.
NJ Rev Stat App.A:9-43.15 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Appendix A - Emergency and Temporary Acts|App.A:9-43.15 Definitions relative to emergency evacuation.

App.A:9-43.15 Definitions relative to emergency evacuation.  1. a. For the purposes of this act: "Domestic companion animal" means any animal commonly referred to as a pet that was bought, bred, raised or otherwise acquired, in accordance with local ordinances and State and federal law, for the primary purpose of providing companionship to the owner, rather than for business or agricultural purposes. "Domestic companion animal" does not include livestock as defined in N.J.A.C. 2:2-1.1. "Public transportation or public transportation service" means rail passenger service, motorbus regular route service, paratransit service, motorbus charter service, and ferry passenger service as defined in section 3 of P.L.1979, c.150 (C.27:25-3). b. In the event that a state of emergency has been declared and an evacuation of any region of the State is in progress, the owner of a domestic companion animal shall be permitted to board any public transportation or public transportation service with the domestic companion animal so long as that animal is under the owner's control by use of a leash or tether, or is properly confined in an appropriate container or by other suitable means, provided that such boarding is authorized by and consistent with the provisions of the State Emergency Operations Plan developed pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection a. of section 18 of P.L.1989, c.222 (C.App.A:9-43.1) pertaining to the needs of animals and individuals with an animal under their care. The provisions of this act shall only apply to the owners of domestic companion animals who are evacuating from a region of the State affected by the emergency or local disaster emergency as defined in section 3 of P.L.1953, c.438 (C.App.A:9-33.1). A domestic companion animal may be refused permission to board any public transportation or public transportation service, even if the animal is under the owner's control or properly confined in accordance with this subsection if there is reasonable cause to believe that, due to attendant circumstances, permitting the animal to board would pose a health or safety hazard. c. All passengers with service animals shall be given priority seating on all means of transportation regulated by this act in accordance with the federal "Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990" (42 U.S.C. s.12101 et seq.). For the purposes of this act, "service animal" shall have the same meaning as set forth in the federal "Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990" (42 U.S.C. s.12101 et seq.) and any regulations under the act.  d. All passengers on any public transportation or public transportation service shall be provided seating before a domestic companion animal may be placed in a seat. L.2013, c.265, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat App.A:9-43.16 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Appendix A - Emergency and Temporary Acts|App.A:9-43.16 Findings, declarations relative to emergency preparedness.

App.A:9-43.16 Findings, declarations relative to emergency preparedness.  1. The Legislature finds and declares that: a. Severe weather conditions, such as hurricanes and nor'easters, are detrimental to the health, safety, and welfare of New Jersey residents and businesses because of their resulting loss of life, damage to property, and unsanitary conditions. b. Protection of the State's infrastructure is a matter of utmost urgency and should be accomplished through comprehensive regional planning, regulation, and coordination between the State and county offices of emergency management to establish a storm preparedness program designed to protect the areas of the State which are most vulnerable to storm damage. c. It is therefore in the public interest to take measures to prevent, or at least minimize, loss of life and property damage by ensuring that the counties most vulnerable to severe weather conditions are identified and that necessary precautions are taken by the State Office of Emergency Management and each county and municipal emergency management agency to protect the public from the potential dangers and losses attributable to storm damage.  L.2017, c.63, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat App.A:9-43.18 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Appendix A - Emergency and Temporary Acts|App.A:9-43.18 Definitions relative to Code Blue alert plans.

App.A:9-43.18 Definitions relative to Code Blue alert plans.  1. As used in this act: "At-risk individual" means an individual living outdoors, on the streets, in the parks or in poorly insulated settings, and who is at risk for weather-related exposure and possible death.  "Coordinator" means the county emergency management coordinator appointed pursuant to section 12 of P.L.1953, c.438 (C.App.A:9-42.1).  "County governing body" means the board of chosen freeholders, or in the case of those counties organized pursuant to the provisions of the "Optional County Charter Law," P.L.1972, c.154 (C.40:41A-1 et seq.), the board of chosen freeholders and the county executive, the county supervisor, or the county manager, as appropriate. L.2017, c.68, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat App.A:9-43.19 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Appendix A - Emergency and Temporary Acts|App.A:9-43.19 Plan for issuance of Code Blue alert.

App.A:9-43.19 Plan for issuance of Code Blue alert.  2. A county governing body, through its office of emergency management or other appropriate office, agency, or department, shall establish a plan for issuing a Code Blue alert to municipalities, social service agencies, and non-profit organizations that provide services to at-risk individuals and are located within the county's borders. The county office of emergency management, or appropriate office, agency, or department, shall coordinate with municipal emergency management coordinators in municipalities with a documented homeless population of at least 10, as noted in the most recent Annual Point In Time Count, in developing consistent Code Blue alert plans throughout the county that provide for emergency warming centers during implementation of a Code Blue alert plan. This plan may be carried out by designated volunteer organizations. Volunteer-organized Code Blue efforts shall receive cooperation and logistical support from the coordinator, but shall operate autonomously, provided that they operate in response to an alert and pursuant to the Code Blue alert plan. L.2017, c.68, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat App.A:9-43.20 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Appendix A - Emergency and Temporary Acts|App.A:9-43.20 Declaration of Code Blue alert.

App.A:9-43.20 Declaration of Code Blue alert.  3. A coordinator shall declare a Code Blue alert after evaluating weather forecasts and advisories produced by the National Weather Service that predict the following weather conditions in the county within 24 to 48 hours:  a. temperatures will reach 32 degrees Fahrenheit or lower; or  b. the National Weather Service wind chill temperature will be zero degrees Fahrenheit or less for a period of two hours or more. L.2017, c.68, s.3; amended 2019, c.427, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat App.A:9-43.21 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Appendix A - Emergency and Temporary Acts|App.A:9-43.21 Review of weather forecasts.

App.A:9-43.21 Review of weather forecasts.  5. The coordinator, or the coordinator's designee, shall review weather forecasts from the National Weather Service on a regular and consistent basis to determine when a Code Blue alert is warranted. L.2017, c.70, s.5.
NJ Rev Stat App.A:9-44 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Appendix A - Emergency and Temporary Acts|App.A:9-44 Private civilian defense agencies to be approved

App.A:9-44. Private civilian defense agencies to be approved  No private civilian agency of any nature whatsoever, carrying on any activities connected with any emergency, shall operate within the State of New Jersey without the approval of the Governor. Any person who shall be an officer, employee, agent or member of or who shall knowingly perform any work or activities connected with any such agency, which has not received the approval of the Governor, shall be guilty of a violation of this act. L.1942, c. 251, p. 684, s. 12. Amended by L.1953, First Sp.Sess., c. 438, p. 2409, s. 15.
NJ Rev Stat App.A:9-45.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Appendix A - Emergency and Temporary Acts|App.A:9-45.1 Officers to perform duties in accordance with rules and regulations

App.A:9-45.1. Officers to perform duties in accordance with rules and regulations  An officer of a municipality or county who is charged with duties pertaining to emergency management planning shall perform his duties in accordance with rules and regulations promulgated by the Governor.  L.1953, c.438, s.17; amended 1989,c.222,s.13.
NJ Rev Stat App.A:9-46 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Appendix A - Emergency and Temporary Acts|App.A:9-46 Reciprocal orders, rules, and regulations

App.A:9-46. Reciprocal orders, rules, and regulations  The Governor may make such reciprocal orders, rules and regulations and special rulings pertaining to any one or more States designated therein as may be necessary in order to effectuate the purposes of this act. L.1942, c. 251, p. 686, s. 14.
NJ Rev Stat App.A:9-47 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Appendix A - Emergency and Temporary Acts|App.A:9-47 Suspension of motor vehicle or other regulations

App.A:9-47. Suspension of motor vehicle or other regulations  The Governor is authorized to provide by his rules and regulations that any motor vehicle regulation or traffic act provision or any other regulatory provision of law, the enforcement of which will be detrimental to the public welfare during any black-out, air raid, threatened air raid, preparations for emergencies or during the threat or imminence of danger in emergency, shall be suspended during such black-out, air raid, threatened air raid, preparations for emergencies or during the threat or imminence of danger. The judgment of the Governor on all such matters shall be conclusive. L.1942, c. 251, p. 686, s. 15. Amended by L.1953, First Sp.Sess., c. 438, p. 2411, s. 19.
NJ Rev Stat App.A:9-48 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Appendix A - Emergency and Temporary Acts|App.A:9-48 Emergency commander

App.A:9-48. Emergency commander  The Governor shall be in command in the event of any actual or imminent or threatened disaster or catastrophe in anywise connected with any emergency, and the Governor is authorized to designate the person to take command anywhere within this State of all emergency management activities in the event of such actual or imminent or threatened disaster or catastrophe, and is further authorized to delegate to such emergency commander any and all powers which in the judgment of the Governor it is deemed necessary to delegate. The judgment of the Governor in such matters shall be conclusive. Nothing contained in this section shall be construed to apply to any case where the federal government has assumed jurisdiction pursuant to the war powers of said government.  L.1942, c.251, s.16; amended 1953,c.438,s.20; 1989,c.222,s.14.
NJ Rev Stat App.A:9-49 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Appendix A - Emergency and Temporary Acts|App.A:9-49 Violations as disorderly conduct; penalty; prosecution

App.A:9-49. Violations as disorderly conduct; penalty; prosecution  Any person who shall: a. Commit any unauthorized or otherwise unlawful act during the threat or imminence of danger in any emergency that jeopardizes the health, welfare and safety of the people; or b. Commit any unauthorized or otherwise unlawful act during the threat or imminence of danger during any emergency that contributes to the loss of or destruction to property; or c. Hamper, impede, or in any way interfere with any person who is performing any function authorized under this act; or d. Drive any motor vehicle in a prohibited area during a black-out or while an air raid alert is in progress or in any other manner contrary to the rules and regulations covering any period of danger or any emergency; or e. Go within a prohibited area contrary to rules and regulations; or f. Refuse to obey the lawful orders of any air raid warden, civilian protection worker, or other person who is duly authorized to perform any act or function during the threat or imminence of danger or any emergency; or g. Refuse to cooperate with any air raid warden, civilian protection worker, or other person who is duly authorized to perform any act or function in connection with activities during the threat or imminence of danger or any emergency; or h. Violate any order, rule or regulation adopted by the Governor and promulgated as provider by this act; or i. Violate any other provision of this act declared herein to be unlawful--shall be adjudged a disorderly person and shall be subject to imprisonment for a term not to exceed 6 months or shall pay a fine not to exceed $1,000.00 or to both a fine and imprisonment, in the discretion of the court. Prosecution for the imposition of a penalty pursuant to this section shall be commenced in the municipal court of the municipality wherein the offense is alleged to have occurred. The State shall be required to prove all elements of the offense beyond a reasonable doubt in order to obtain a conviction. L.1942, c. 251, p. 687, s. 17. Amended by L.1953, First Sp.Sess., c. 438, p. 2412, s. 21; L.1982, c. 108, s. 1, eff. Aug. 4, 1982.
NJ Rev Stat App.A:9-49.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Appendix A - Emergency and Temporary Acts|App.A:9-49.1 Towing, transportation of boats prohibited during emergency evacuations.

App.A:9-49.1 Towing, transportation of boats prohibited during emergency evacuations.  1. Unless otherwise ordered by the State Director of Emergency Management, a County Emergency Management Coordinator, or a Municipal Emergency Management Coordinator, the operator of a motor vehicle shall not tow any trailer, semitrailer, or any other type of drawn or towed trailer, including a trailer transporting a boat, on a public highway located in an area where an emergency or local disaster emergency as defined in section 3 of P.L.1953, c.438 (C.App.A:9-33.1) has been declared and an evacuation plan is in effect. This prohibition shall not apply to emergency vehicles. The operator of a motor vehicle who violates this prohibition may be charged with failure to obey signals, signs, or directions under emergency conditions with regard to the flow of vehicular traffic, and upon conviction shall be subject to penalties for a violation of section 3 of P.L.1950, c.70 (C.39:4-215). L.2011, c.103, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat App.A:9-50 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Appendix A - Emergency and Temporary Acts|App.A:9-50 Aiding or abetting violation

App.A:9-50. Aiding or abetting violation  Any person who shall knowingly aid or abet another in the violation of any provision of this act shall also be adjudged a disorderly person and punishable in the same manner as the violation aided or abetted. L.1942, c. 251, p. 688, s. 18.
NJ Rev Stat App.A:9-51.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Appendix A - Emergency and Temporary Acts|App.A:9-51.1 Definitions

App.A:9-51.1. Definitions  As used in this act unless a different meaning clearly appears: (a) "Disaster area" means any area of the State in which an emergency has been proclaimed to exist by the President of the United States or the Governor of the State. (b) "Period of emergency" means a period terminating 6 months from the date an area was designated a disaster area. (c) "Prohibited area" means the part or parts of a municipality subject to the municipal ordinance authorized by this act. L.1962, c. 44, s. 1.
NJ Rev Stat App.A:9-51.2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Appendix A - Emergency and Temporary Acts|App.A:9-51.2 Prohibition by ordinance of construction or repair of buildings during emergency

App.A:9-51.2. Prohibition by ordinance of construction or repair of buildings during emergency  The governing body of any municipality in a disaster area may, by ordinance, prohibit the construction, reconstruction or repair of buildings and structures in any part of the municipality if it shall find that: (a) essential facilities such as roads and water and sewerage systems will not be available and usable during the period of emergency or any part thereof; or (b) the damage or loss to buildings and structures in the prohibited area exceeds an amount equal to 20% of the total assessed value based at 100% of true value, at the time of the disaster, of the buildings and structures in such area. L.1962, c. 44, s. 2.
NJ Rev Stat App.A:9-51.3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Appendix A - Emergency and Temporary Acts|App.A:9-51.3 Contents of ordinance; exceptions

App.A:9-51.3. Contents of ordinance; exceptions  Such ordinance shall designate the specific part or parts of the municipality to which it shall apply and shall further provide that: (a) repairs may be made to any building or structure within the prohibited area if the cost of such repairs will not exceed an amount equal to 40% of the assessed value of the building or structure based at 100% of true value at the time of damage; and (b) repairs may be made to any building or structure to the extent necessary to maintain such building or structure in a safe and sound condition. If such repairs are not possible or feasible, the ordinance shall authorize the demolition of the building or structure. L.1962, c. 44, s. 3.
NJ Rev Stat App.A:9-51.4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Appendix A - Emergency and Temporary Acts|App.A:9-51.4 Duration of ordinance

App.A:9-51.4. Duration of ordinance  Any ordinance passed pursuant to the provisions of this act shall remain in force and effect for the period of the emergency or such lesser period of time as the ordinance shall provide. L.1962, c. 44, s. 4.
NJ Rev Stat App.A:9-51.5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Appendix A - Emergency and Temporary Acts|App.A:9-51.5 Construction or repair of protective barriers in municipalities bordering Atlantic ocean or Delaware bay

App.A:9-51.5. Construction or repair of protective barriers in municipalities bordering Atlantic ocean or Delaware bay  When the governing body of any municipality bordering on the Atlantic ocean or Delaware bay shall find that there exists a threat or danger to life and property by reason of the damage to or the destruction of sand barriers and other natural or manmade barriers which protect the municipalities, and that it is necessary to the health, safety and welfare of the municipality to repair, restore, replace or construct such protective barriers, such governing body may, by resolution, as an exercise of the police power of the State designate the properties required for the purpose of providing such protective barriers and authorize the appropriate municipal or governmental officials or agencies or the representatives thereof to enter immediately upon such property to take control and possession thereof, and to do such acts as may be required, including removing, destroying or otherwise disposing of any property located thereon without first paying any compensation therefor. Such resolution shall provide that no entry shall be made upon such property for a period of at least 10 days following the passage of such resolution, unless the governing body shall find that the public safety and interest requires that entry be made within a shorter period of time. In such case, entry may be made after the expiration of such time period as shall be fixed by the resolution. L.1962, c. 48, s. 1.
NJ Rev Stat App.A:9-51.6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Appendix A - Emergency and Temporary Acts|App.A:9-51.6 Agreements with state or federal government; provisions

App.A:9-51.6. Agreements with state or federal government; provisions  The governing body of any municipality subject to the provisions of this act may by resolution or, where required in order to receive aid from the State or the Federal Government to assist in providing protective barriers, by ordinance, authorize and direct the chief executive official of the municipality acting for and on behalf and in the name of the municipality to enter into such agreements with the State or the Federal Government or any agency thereof to do such acts or things as shall be necessary or convenient to secure such aid and assistance. Such agreement may provide: (a) That the municipality will hold and save harmless the State and Federal Government or any agency thereof free from damages which may arise out of the construction, repair, restoration or replacement and the maintenance of such protective barriers undertaken by the State or the Federal Government or agency thereof in connection with any such agreement; (b) That the municipality will provide, free of cost to the State and Federal Government, all lands, easements, rights of way or other areas within the municipality required in connection with the work undertaken by the State, the Federal Government or agencies thereof in respect of such agreement; (c) That the municipality will undertake to maintain and preserve the protective barriers constructed, repaired, restored, or replaced by the State or Federal Government or agencies thereof; (d) That the municipality will do such other acts as may be necessary to carry out the terms of the agreement. L.1962, c. 48, s. 2.
NJ Rev Stat App.A:9-51.7 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Appendix A - Emergency and Temporary Acts|App.A:9-51.7 Compensation for taking of property

App.A:9-51.7. Compensation for taking of property  Nothing in this act shall be construed to deny to any person who has an interest in any property which has been possessed by the municipality the right to obtain therefor just compensation to the extent that such property shall have been taken by the municipality. No compensation shall be granted to any individual to the extent that the action of the municipality does not amount to a taking of property but to a reasonable regulation of property pursuant to a proper exercise of the police power. L.1962, c. 48, s. 3.