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NJ Rev Stat § 32:22B-13 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Interstate and Port Authorities and Commissions|Section 32:22B-13 - Definitions

32:22B-13. Definitions  For the purpose of this compact, unless the context plainly requires a different meaning: (a) "Party state" means the States of Connecticut, New Jersey and New York; (b) "Commission" means the Tri-State Regional Planning Commission created and established by this compact; (c) "Concurrent legislation" means a statute enacted by one of the party states which is concurred in by the other party states in the form of enactments having like effect; and (d) "Compact region" means the geographical area described as follows: the counties of Rockland, Orange, Dutchess, Putnam, Westchester, Nassau, Suffolk, New York, Kings, Queens, Bronx and Richmond in the State of New York; the counties of Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Passaic, Somerset and Union in the State of New Jersey; and the South Western, Housatonic Valley, Greater Bridgeport, Valley, South Central Connecticut and Central Naugatuck Valley planning regions in the State of Connecticut. Such area may be enlarged or reduced by concurrent legislation hereafter enacted. L.1965, c. 12, s. 1. Amended by L.1971, c. 161, s. 9.
NJ Rev Stat § 32:22B-14 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Interstate and Port Authorities and Commissions|Section 32:22B-14 - Liberal construction

32:22B-14. Liberal construction  This compact shall be construed liberally to effectuate its purposes. Nothing herein shall be deemed in any way to limit or restrict the power of one or more of the party States, by law or otherwise, to deal independently with respect to any matter within the scope of this compact. L.1965, c. 12, s. 1.
NJ Rev Stat § 32:22B-15 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Interstate and Port Authorities and Commissions|Section 32:22B-15 - Duration of commission

32:22B-15. Duration of commission  The commission shall continue in existence until revoked by one or more of the party states. L.1965, c. 12, s. 1. Amended by L.1969, c. 11, s. 1, eff. April 2, 1969; L.1970, c. 14, s. 1; L.1970, c. 50, s. 1; L.1971, c. 161, s. 10.
NJ Rev Stat § 32:22B-16 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Interstate and Port Authorities and Commissions|Section 32:22B-16 - Adoption of amendments and supplements

32:22B-16. Adoption of amendments and supplements  Amendments and supplements to this compact to implement the purposes thereof may be adopted by concurrent legislation of the party States. L.1965, c. 12, s. 1.
NJ Rev Stat § 32:22B-17 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Interstate and Port Authorities and Commissions|Section 32:22B-17 - Partial invalidity

32:22B-17. Partial invalidity  If any part or provision of this compact or the application thereof to any person or circumstance be adjudged invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such judgment shall be confined in its operation to the part, provision, or application directly involved in the controversy in which such judgment shall have been rendered and shall not affect or impair the validity of the remainder of this compact or the application thereof to other persons or circumstances, and the party States hereby declare that they would have entered into this compact or the remainder thereof had the invalidity of such provision or application thereof been apparent. L.1965, c. 12, s. 1.
NJ Rev Stat § 32:22B-18 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Interstate and Port Authorities and Commissions|Section 32:22B-18 - Citation of compact

32:22B-18. Citation of compact  This compact shall be known and may be cited as the Tri-State Regional Planning Compact. L.1965, c. 12, s. 1. Amended by L.1971, c. 161, s. 11.
NJ Rev Stat § 32:22B-19 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Interstate and Port Authorities and Commissions|Section 32:22B-19 - New Jersey representatives; terms of public members; vacancies

32:22B-19. New Jersey representatives; terms of public members; vacancies  The five representatives from this State on the Tri-State Regional Planning Commission shall consist of the State Transportation Commissioner or his designated representative, the Commissioner of Community Affairs or his designated representative, and three public members appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. Two of the three appointed members shall be chosen from among the members of county boards of freeholders or mayors of municipalities in the compact region. The appointed members shall be appointed for terms of 2 years and until their successors shall have been appointed and qualify. Any vacancy in the office of an appointed member shall be filled for the unexpired term only in the same manner as the original appointment. L.1965, c. 12, s. 2. Amended by L.1971, c. 161, s. 12.
NJ Rev Stat § 32:22B-20 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Interstate and Port Authorities and Commissions|Section 32:22B-20 - Effective date

32:22B-20. Effective date  This act shall take effect upon the enactment, on or before July 1, 1965, by each of the States of Connecticut and New York of legislation having like effect as section 1 hereof. L.1965, c. 12, s. 3.
NJ Rev Stat § 32:22B-21 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Interstate and Port Authorities and Commissions|Section 32:22B-21 - Severability.

32:22B-21 Severability.  If any part or provision of this act or the application thereof to any person or circumstances be adjudged invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such judgment shall be confined in its operation to the part, provision or application directly involved in the controversy in which such judgment shall have been rendered and shall not affect or impair the validity of the remainder of this act or the application thereof to other persons or circumstances and the 2 States hereby declare that they would have entered into this act or the remainder thereof had the invalidity of such provision or application thereof been apparent. L.1956, c. 194, p. 722, s. 8.
NJ Rev Stat § 32:23-224 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Interstate and Port Authorities and Commissions|Section 32:23-224 - Repealer.

32:23-224 Repealer.  18. Section 3 of Part II (C.32:23-75) and section 10 of Part III (C.32:23-82) chapter 202 of the laws of 1953, as amended; sections 5 and 6 of chapter 14 of the laws of 1954 (C.32:23-89 and 32:23-90); section 2 of chapter 19 of the laws of 1956 (C.32:23-100) are hereby repealed. L.1970, c.58, s.18.
NJ Rev Stat § 32:23-226 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Interstate and Port Authorities and Commissions|Section 32:23-226 - Definitions relative to cargo facility charges.

32:23-226 Definitions relative to cargo facility charges.  1. As used in P.L.2013, c.216 (C.32:23-226 et seq.): "Bill of lading" means a document evidencing the receipt of goods for shipment issued by a person engaged in the business of transporting or forwarding goods. "Cargo facility charge" means any fee applicable to cargo and cargo containers discharged from, or loaded onto, vessels at any marine facility owned or operated by the port authority. "Carrier" means a carrier as that term is defined in 49 U.S.C. s.13102. "Container" means any receptacle, box, carton, or crate which is specifically designed and constructed so that it may be repeatedly used for the carriage of freight by an ocean common carrier. "Marine terminal operator" means any person, corporation, partnership, or any business organization which shall operate and maintain any of the marine terminals established, acquired, constructed, rehabilitated, or improved by the port authority by means of and through leasing agreements entered into by any such person, corporation, partnership, or any business organization with the port authority. "Ocean common carrier" means an ocean common carrier as that term is defined in 46 U.S.C. s.40102. "Rail carrier" means a rail carrier as that term is defined in 49 U.S.C. s.10102. "Tariff" means a marine terminal operator schedule as that term is defined in 46 C.F.R. 525.2. "User" means: a. any person, company, or other entity that is named as the shipper or consignee on the ocean common carrier bill of lading issued for export or import cargo, or any person owning or entitled to the possession, or having a past or future interest in, the export or import cargo; b. in the case of negotiable bills of lading, any other person, company, or other entity that is a bona fide holder of the bill of lading or who is entitled to receive delivery of export cargo or import cargo; or  c. any other bailor of export or import cargo. L.2013, c.216, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 32:23-227 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Interstate and Port Authorities and Commissions|Section 32:23-227 - Cargo facility charges not assessed, certain circumstances.

32:23-227 Cargo facility charges not assessed, certain circumstances.  2. Notwithstanding any law, rule, regulation, or existing tariff to the contrary, the port authority shall not assess a user, ocean common carrier, marine terminal operator , carrier, or rail carrier a cargo facility charge on import and export cargo leaving any marine facility owned or operated by the port authority, except that the port authority may assess a user, ocean common carrier, marine terminal operator , carrier, or rail carrier a cargo facility charge upon written mutual agreement between the user, ocean common carrier, marine terminal operator , carrier, or rail carrier and the port authority. L.2013, c.216, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 32:23-228 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Interstate and Port Authorities and Commissions|Section 32:23-228 - Effective date.

32:23-228 Effective date.  3. This act shall take effect immediately, but shall remain inoperative until the enactment into law of legislation substantially similar to P.L.2013, c.216 (C.32:23-226 et seq.) by the State of New York, but if such legislation shall have been enacted prior to the enactment of this act, this act shall take effect immediately. L.2013, c.216, s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 32:23-230 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Interstate and Port Authorities and Commissions|Section 32:23-230 - Withdrawal from compact.

32:23-230 Withdrawal from compact.  2. a. Within 30 days of the effective date of P.L.2017, c.324 (C.32:23-229 et al.), the Governor, on behalf of the State of New Jersey, shall notify the Congress of the United States, the Governor of the State of New York, and the waterfront commission of New York harbor, of the State of New Jersey's intention to withdraw from: (1) the compact entered into by the State of New Jersey pursuant to its agreement thereto under P.L.1953, c.202 (C.32:23-1 et seq.) and by the State of New York pursuant to its agreement thereto under P.L.1953, c.882 (NY Unconsol. Ch.307, s.1), as amended and supplemented; and (2) the compact, entered into by the State of New Jersey pursuant to its agreement thereto under P.L.1970, c.58 (C.32:23-150 et seq.) and by the State of New York pursuant to its agreement thereto under P.L.1970, c.951 (NY Unconsol. Ch.307, s.10), as amended and supplemented. b. As soon as practicable after the date of notification pursuant to subsection a. of this section, the Governor shall notify the presiding officers of each house of the Legislature that the notification has occurred, the date of the notification, and any other information concerning the notification the Governor deems appropriate. L.2017, c.324, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 32:24-2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Interstate and Port Authorities and Commissions|Section 32:24-2 - Effective date of compact; exchange of official documents

32:24-2. Effective date of compact; exchange of official documents  When the Governor shall have executed said compact on behalf of this State and shall have caused a verified copy thereof to be filed with the Secretary of State, and when said compact shall have been authorized by the Legislature and executed by the Governor of 1 or more of the States named in section 1 of this act, then said compact shall become operative and effective as between this State and such other State or States. The Governor is hereby authorized and directed to take such action as may be necessary to complete the exchange of official documents as between this State and any other State authorizing said compact. L.1955, c. 224, p. 876, s. 2.
NJ Rev Stat § 32:24-3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Interstate and Port Authorities and Commissions|Section 32:24-3 - Compact administrator

32:24-3. Compact administrator  The Commissioner of Environmental Protection, or someone designated by him, shall act as compact administrator for this State and represent this State in the Middle Atlantic Interstate Forest Fire Protection Compact.  L.1955,c.224,s.3; amended 1990,c.133,s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 32:25-1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Interstate and Port Authorities and Commissions|Section 32:25-1 - Short title

32:25-1. Short title  This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Regional Advisory Council Act of 1962." L.1962, c. 46, s. 1.
NJ Rev Stat § 32:25-2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Interstate and Port Authorities and Commissions|Section 32:25-2 - Definitions

32:25-2. Definitions  As used in this act unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context: (a) "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Conservation and Economic Development or his designated representative; (b) "Governing body" means and includes the board of chosen freeholders of a county and the governing body of a municipality; (c) "Local unit" means and includes a county or municipality of this State and refers to comparable local public agencies of other States; (d) "Participating local unit" means a local unit which is a member of a regional or area advisory council established pursuant to this act; (e) "Regional or area advisory council," "advisory counsel" or "council" means an advisory council created pursuant to this act or similar boards or councils created pursuant to the laws of any other State. L.1962, c. 46, s. 2.
NJ Rev Stat § 32:25-3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Interstate and Port Authorities and Commissions|Section 32:25-3 - Establishment

32:25-3. Establishment  The governing body of any local unit of this State is hereby authorized to enter into regional or area agreements with any local unit or units of this State and any other State or States for the establishment of a regional or area advisory council to recommend programs and policies for the participating local units for co-operative or uniform action in dealing with common governmental and community problems. The governing body of any local unit of this State may authorize the appropriate officials of such local unit to enter into such an agreement by ordinance or resolution, as the case may be. Prior to the passage of said ordinance or resolution, a public hearing shall be held in the local unit. Notice of such public hearing shall be published at least once in a newspaper having a general circulation in the local unit not less than 10 days prior to the date designated therein for such hearing. The notice shall contain a brief description of the regional or area agreement which shall specify the time and place of the hearing. L.1962, c. 46, s. 3.
NJ Rev Stat § 32:25-4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Interstate and Port Authorities and Commissions|Section 32:25-4 - Requisites to regional or area agreements

32:25-4. Requisites to regional or area agreements  A regional or area agreement or any modification, extension or amendment thereof shall not become effective unless: (a) The commissioner finds that such agreement will serve the general public interest and will not substantially duplicate the services of any existing agreement and approves the provisions thereof; (b) The Attorney General certifies that the agreement complies with the laws and public policy of New Jersey and with the provisions of this act; and (c) A copy of the agreement or any modification, extension or amendment thereof is filed with the clerk of the governing body of each participating local unit. L.1962, c. 46, s. 4.
NJ Rev Stat § 32:25-6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Interstate and Port Authorities and Commissions|Section 32:25-6 - General powers of advisory councils

32:25-6. General powers of advisory councils  An advisory council established pursuant to the provisions of this act shall have the power to conduct such studies and investigations as may be desirable or necessary to carry out the advisory functions assigned to it but the power and responsibility for implementing or operating any of the programs and policies recommended by the council shall be reserved to the local units and, where appropriate, to the respective States. L.1962, c. 46, s. 6.
NJ Rev Stat § 32:25-7 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Interstate and Port Authorities and Commissions|Section 32:25-7 - Authority to accept grants

32:25-7. Authority to accept grants  An advisory council is hereby authorized to accept gifts, grants and contributions from public and private sources, provided, however, that it may not apply for or accept grants from the Federal Government or any agency thereof, until such grant has been approved by the commissioner and is otherwise authorized by the laws of the respective States of which the participating local units shall be a part thereof. L.1962, c. 46, s. 7.
NJ Rev Stat § 32:25-8 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Interstate and Port Authorities and Commissions|Section 32:25-8 - Annual audit; report

32:25-8. Annual audit; report  Each advisory council shall have its accounts audited annually by an auditor. A copy of the audit shall be sent to each participating local unit, the commissioner and to the Division of Local Government, Department of the Treasury. Each advisory council shall submit an annual report to the participating local units, the commissioner and the Governor. L.1962, c. 46, s. 8.
NJ Rev Stat § 32:25-9 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Interstate and Port Authorities and Commissions|Section 32:25-9 - Examinations and investigations by Attorney General; reports by advisory council

32:25-9. Examinations and investigations by Attorney General; reports by advisory council  Each advisory council shall render to the Attorney General of this State reports concerning the activities of the area or regional council at such time, in such form and manner, and containing such information as shall be prescribed by the Attorney General. The Attorney General may examine and investigate the accounts and records of the staff and employees of the advisory council. For the purpose of such examination and investigation, the Attorney General may compel the appearance and attendance of any persons whose testimony may be required, may administer oaths, take testimony, issue subpoenas and compel the production of books and papers, in the manner prescribed by law. Each area or regional agreement shall expressly provide for the compliance by the staff and employees of the council with the directions of the Attorney General regarding the making of reports and shall expressly provide for the submission of such officers and employees to examinations by and investigations of the Attorney General as herein provided. L.1962, c. 46, s. 9.
NJ Rev Stat § 32:26-1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Interstate and Port Authorities and Commissions|Section 32:26-1 - Findings and purposes

32:26-1. Findings and purposes  (a) The party States find that: (1) Accidents and deaths on their streets and highways present a very serious human and economic problem with a major deleterious effect on the public welfare. (2) There is a vital need for the development of greater interjurisdictional co-operation to achieve the necessary uniformity in the laws, rules, regulations and codes relating to vehicle equipment, and to accomplish this by such means as will minimize the time between the development of demonstrably and scientifically sound safety features and their incorporation into vehicles. (b) The purposes of this compact are to: (1) Promote uniformity in regulation of and standards for equipment. (2) Secure uniformity of law and administrative practice in vehicular regulation and related safety standards to permit incorporation of desirable equipment changes in vehicles in the interest of greater traffic safety. (3) To provide means for the encouragement and utilization of research which will facilitate the achievement of the foregoing purposes, with due regard for the findings set forth in subdivision (a) of this article. (c) It is the intent of this compact to emphasize performance requirements and not to determine the specific detail of engineering in the manufacture of vehicles or equipment except to the extent necessary for the meeting of such performance requirements. L.1964, c. 54, s. 1.
NJ Rev Stat § 32:26-2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Interstate and Port Authorities and Commissions|Section 32:26-2 - Definitions

32:26-2. Definitions  As used in this compact: (a) "Vehicle" means every device in, upon, or by which any person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a highway, excepting devices moved by human power or used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks. (b) "State" means a State, territory or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. (c) "Equipment" means any part of a vehicle or any accessory for use thereon which affects the safety of operation of such vehicle or the safety of the occupants. L.1964, c. 54, s. 1.
NJ Rev Stat § 32:26-4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Interstate and Port Authorities and Commissions|Section 32:26-4 - Research and testing

32:26-4. Research and testing  The commission shall have power to: (a) Collect, correlate, analyze and evaluate information resulting or derivable from research and testing activities in equipment and related fields. (b) Recommend and encourage the undertaking of research and testing in any aspect of equipment or related matters when, in its judgment, appropriate or sufficient research or testing has not been undertaken. (c) Contract for such equipment research and testing as one or more governmental agencies may agree to have contracted for by the commission, provided that such governmental agency or agencies shall make available the funds necessary for such research and testing. (d) Recommend to the party States changes in law or policy with emphasis on uniformity of laws and administrative rules, regulations or codes which would promote effective governmental action or co-ordination in the prevention of equipment-related highway accidents or the mitigation of equipment-related highway safety problems. L.1964, c. 54, s. 1.