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NJ Rev Stat § 13:8-37 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:8-37 - Use of state lands; acquisition of lands or interests in land

13:8-37. Use of state lands; acquisition of lands or interests in land  The department may use for trail purposes lands owned by the State, with the concurrence of the head of the administering agency, and may acquire lands or interests in land by scenic easements, written cooperative agreement, eminent domain, donation, purchase with donated or appropriated funds, or exchange. Acquisition of land or interest shall be accomplished with all possible speed. L.1974, c. 159, s. 8, eff. Nov. 14, 1974.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:8-38 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:8-38 - Noninterference with nature and purposes by use of trail; maintenance of natural and scenic qualities

13:8-38. Noninterference with nature and purposes by use of trail; maintenance of natural and scenic qualities  Within the external boundaries of the right-of-way, the natural vegetation shall be kept undisturbed except for any clearing required for construction of the trail, occasional vistas, or trail-use facilities. The department shall make every effort to avoid any use of the right-of-way that is incompatible with the purposes for which the trails were established. Development and management of each segment of the State trails system shall be designed to harmonize with and complement any established multiple-use plans for that specific area in order to insure continual maximum benefits from the land. Other uses along the trail which will not substantially interfere with the nature and purposes of the trail may be permitted by the department. State scenic trails shall be managed in such a way as to maintain their natural and scenic quality. L.1974, c. 159, s. 9, eff. Nov. 14, 1974.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:8-39 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:8-39 - Development and maintenance of trails; written cooperative agreements

13:8-39. Development and maintenance of trails; written cooperative agreements  a. The department shall provide for the development and maintenance of trails established under this act and shall cooperate with and encourage other State agencies to operate, develop and maintain portions of such trails which are located in areas administered by such agencies. b. When deemed to be in the public interest, the department may enter into written cooperative agreements with local governments, landowners, private organizations or individuals to operate, develop and maintain any portion of a recreation or scenic trail. L.1974, c. 159, s. 10, eff. Nov. 14, 1974.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:8-40 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:8-40 - Studies for designation of additional trails

13:8-40. Studies for designation of additional trails  The department shall make studies for the purpose of determining the feasibility and desirability of designating additional trails as recreation or scenic trails. L.1974, c. 159, s. 11, eff. Nov. 14, 1974.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:8-41 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:8-41 - Review of formal declarations of railroad right-of-way abandonments for inclusion in system

13:8-41. Review of formal declarations of railroad right-of-way abandonments for inclusion in system  The department shall review all formal declarations of railroad right-of-way abandonments by the Interstate Commerce Commission or other Federal agencies, for possible inclusion into the State trails system. L.1974, c. 159, s. 12, eff. Nov. 14, 1974.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:8-42 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:8-42 - Rules and regulations

13:8-42. Rules and regulations  The commissioner may adopt and promulgate pursuant to law, rules and regulations governing the use, protection, management, development and administration of the trails system and such other rules and regulations as he deems necessary to effectuate the purposes of this act. L.1974, c. 159, s. 13, eff. Nov. 14, 1974.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:8-43 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:8-43 - Violations; penalties

13:8-43. Violations; penalties  Any person violating any provision of this act or any rule or regulation promulgated thereunder shall be liable to a penalty of not more than $50.00 to be collected in a summary proceeding pursuant to the Penalty Enforcement Law (N.J.S. 2A:58-1 et seq.). L.1974, c. 159, s. 14, eff. Nov. 14, 1974.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:8-44 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:8-44 - Funds available for acquisition of lands or interests therein

13:8-44. Funds available for acquisition of lands or interests therein  The commissioner may use any sum hereafter appropriated by any act from the proceeds of the sale of bonds under the New Jersey Green Acres Land Acquisition Act of 1971, P.L.1971, c. 419 (C. 13:8A-19 et seq.), and such other sums as may be appropriated for like purposes for the acquisition of lands or interests therein for the purposes of this act. L.1974, c. 159, s. 15, eff. Nov. 14, 1974.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:8-44.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:8-44.1 - "Chingwe Brook" in Wildcat Rock Shelter designated.

13:8-44.1 "Chingwe Brook" in Wildcat Rock Shelter designated.  1. The Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Protection shall officially name the brook which is part of the Wildcat Rock Shelter, located on a parcel along the Wallkill Valley Mineral Heritage Trail in Franklin Borough, Sussex County, the "Chingwe Brook." L.2005,c.327,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:8-44.2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:8-44.2 - Notification of name of brook.

13:8-44.2 Notification of name of brook.  2. The Commissioner shall take appropriate action to notify the public and the community of the naming of the brook by erecting appropriate signs bearing that name and updating the State internet website with the name of the brook. L.2005,c.327,s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:8-45 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:8-45 - Short title

13:8-45. Short title  This act shall be known and may be cited as the "New Jersey Wild and Scenic Rivers Act." L.1977, c. 236, s. 1, eff. Sept. 28, 1977.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:8-46 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:8-46 - Legislative findings and declarations

13:8-46. Legislative findings and declarations  The Legislature hereby finds and declares that many of the rivers of New Jersey, or sections thereof, together with adjacent land areas, possess outstanding scenic, recreational, geologic, fish and wildlife, floral, historic, cultural, or similar values which are of benefit and enjoyment to present and future generations of this State; that selected rivers, or sections thereof, are a public trust and should be preserved and protected so as to insure that this and succeeding generations have the opportunity to enjoy the aesthetic and recreational qualities of such rivers; and that it shall, therefore be the policy of this State to preserve, protect, and enhance the natural and recreational values of such rivers through the establishment of a New Jersey Wild and Scenic Rivers System, and by prescribing the procedures and criteria for designating, protecting and administering the system and for adding new components to it from time to time. L.1977, c. 236, s. 2, eff. Sept. 28, 1977.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:8-47 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:8-47 - Definitions

13:8-47. Definitions  As used in this act, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: a. "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Protection. b. "Department" means the Department of Environmental Protection. c. "Designated adjacent area of land" means those lands immediately adjacent to rivers or sections of rivers included in the system which have been delineated by the department as a floodway, flood fringe area or flood hazard area, as determined by the department, pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1962, c. 19 (C. 58:16A-50 et seq.), as amended by P.L.1972, c. 185, as well as any additional lands to which the department acquires a fee simple interest or scenic easement in accordance with the provisions of this act. d. "Free of impoundment," as applied to any river, means existing or flowing in natural condition without impoundment, diversion, straightening, riprapping, or other significant modification of the waterway; provided, however, that the existence of low dams, diversion works, and other minor structures at the time any river or section of river is proposed for inclusion in the system shall not necessarily bar its consideration for such inclusion. e. "River" means a flowing body of water or estuary or a section, portion, or tributary thereof, including but not limited to rivers, streams, creeks, runs, kills, rills, and small lakes. f. "River area" means rivers and designated adjacent areas of land which are included in the system. g. "Scenic easement" means a perpetual easement in land which (1) is held for the benefit of the public; (2) is specifically enforceable by its holder or beneficiary; and (3) limits or obligates the holder of the servient estate, his heirs, and assigns with respect to their use and management of activities conducted thereon, the object of such limitations and obligations being the maintenance or enhancement of the natural beauty of the land in question or of the areas affected by it; provided, however, that nothing herein contained shall be construed as to affect, without the owner's consent, any normal or usual use of and or water exercised prior to the acquisition of a scenic easement therein. h. "System" means the New Jersey Wild and Scenic Rivers System established pursuant to this act. L.1977, c. 236, s. 3, eff. Sept. 28, 1977.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:8-48 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:8-48 - Establishment; components; administration; classification of river areas

13:8-48. Establishment; components; administration; classification of river areas  The department is hereby authorized, empowered and directed to establish a State system of rivers to be known as the New Jersey Wild and Scenic Rivers System, which shall comprise river areas classified, designated and administered as wild, scenic, recreational, or developed recreational rivers. Such river areas shall be administered by the department or by a local commission as provided in section 9 of this act. Such administration shall reflect the classification of such river area so as to prevent incompatible management or development which could detract from the quality or alter the character of such area. The administration of all State-owned lands within any wild river area shall be consistent with the administration of lands included within the New Jersey Natural Areas System pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1975, c. 363 (C. 13:1B-15.12a et seq.); provided, however that such lands within such river areas shall be deemed to be in addition to, and not a part of, the New Jersey Natural Areas System for the purposes of section 4 of P.L.1975, c. 363 (C. 13:1B-15.12a3). Such classifications shall be as follows: a. Wild river areas, which are those rivers, or sections thereof, that are free of impoundment and generally inaccessible except by trail, with watersheds or shorelines essentially primitive and undeveloped and waters unpolluted. b. Scenic river areas, which are those rivers, or sections thereof, that are free of impoundment, with watersheds or shorelines still largely primitive and undeveloped, but accessible in places by road. c. Recreational river areas, which are those rivers, or sections thereof, that are readily accessible, that may have some development along their shorelines, and that may have undergone some impoundment or diversion prior to their inclusion in the New Jersey Scenic River System. d. Developed recreational rivers, which are those rivers, or sections thereof, that are readily accessible, that may have substantial development along their shorelines, that may have undergone substantial impoundment or diversion, but which remain suitable for a variety of recreational uses. L.1977, c. 236, s. 4, eff. Sept. 28, 1977.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:8-49 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:8-49 - Inclusion of river in system; determination of suitability; hearings; designation; notice

13:8-49. Inclusion of river in system; determination of suitability; hearings; designation; notice  In order to determine the suitability of any river for inclusion in the system, the department shall: a. Complete the delineation of the flood hazard area for such river as required by section 3 of P.L.1962, c. 19 (C. 58:16A-52). b. Conduct such studies as are necessary in order to prepare a report containing the following information concerning the proposed river area: a map portraying the location and boundaries of such area; a summary of the current and potential ownership and uses of such lands; a discussion of the environmental and economic impact upon local communities and the State which would result from the inclusion of such area in the system; a recommendation concerning the proper classification and use of such proposed river area; and, an estimation of the cost which would be incurred by the State in designating such area as a component of the system. Such report shall be made available to the Assembly Agriculture and Environment Committee, the Senate Energy and Environment Committee and to the public at least 30 days prior to the public hearing required by this section. c. Conduct a public hearing in a location convenient to all interested parties at least 30 days prior to designating any river area as a component of the system. Public notices of such hearings shall be published in at least two newspapers circulating within the affected counties not less than 3 weeks prior to the hearings. At least 2 weeks prior to the date set for such hearing, a copy of the public notice shall be sent by certified mail to each owner having a recorded interest in the lands within the proposed river area as shown in the municipal tax office wherein such land is located. Such notice shall be mailed to the address shown in the records of the municipal tax office. Following any such public hearing, the commissioner shall consider the testimony presented thereat and evaluate any reasonable alternative to, or revision of, the designation of such proposed river area. d. Subsequent to the fulfillment of the above requirements, the commissioner may designate such river area as a component of the system. Upon such designation, the commissioner shall cause notice thereof, including a map portraying the boundaries of the river area, to be published in the New Jersey Register. L.1977, c. 236, s. 5, eff. Sept. 28, 1977.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:8-50 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:8-50 - State lands; use for system; scenic easements; acquisition or agreements

13:8-50. State lands; use for system; scenic easements; acquisition or agreements  a. The department may use for the purposes of the system lands owned by the State, with the concurrence of the head of the administering agency, and acquire scenic easements in such lands by written cooperative agreement, donation, or purchase with donated or appropriated funds, or agree to manage any such lands in a manner consistent with the provisions of this act. b. The department may enter into such agreements with landowners, counties, municipalities, private organizations and individuals for the use of lands within the designated boundaries of any river area of the system in accordance with the provisions of this act, or may acquire therefor scenic easements by donation or purchase with donated or appropriated funds. L.1977, c. 236, s. 6, eff. Sept. 28, 1977.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:8-51 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:8-51 - Funds; authorization to apply for, accept and expend

13:8-51. Funds; authorization to apply for, accept and expend  The department is hereby authorized to apply for, accept and expend funds from any public or private source for the planning or acquisition of lands, scenic easements thereto, or the development of facilities for the system as provided by this act. L.1977, c. 236, s. 7, eff. Sept. 28, 1977.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:8-52 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:8-52 - Rules and regulations; use by commissions created by municipalities; transmittal; veto by legislature

13:8-52. Rules and regulations; use by commissions created by municipalities; transmittal; veto by legislature  a. The department is hereby empowered and directed, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act" (C. 52:14B-1 et seq.), and after public hearings thereon, to promulgate rules and regulations concerning the development and use of designated adjacent areas of land, which rules and regulations shall also serve as minimum standards for the adoption of appropriate rules and regulations by any commission created by the affected municipalities in accordance with section 9 of this act; provided, however, that such rules and regulations shall not be construed so as to affect any use of such lands which exists at the time of the effective date of this act; provided, further, however, that such rules and regulations shall not be construed so as to prohibit or adversely affect the expansion of any agricultural use of such lands which exists at the time of the effective date of this act. b. The department is further authorized, pursuant to the aforesaid, "Administrative Procedure Act," and after public hearings thereon, to adopt, amend or repeal such other rules and regulations as are necessary to effectuate the purposes of this act. c. The department shall transmit copies of all rules and regulations proposed pursuant to this section to the Assembly Agriculture and Environment Committee and to the Senate Energy and Environment Committee. d. The department shall further transmit copies of all rules and regulations proposed pursuant to this section to the Senate and General Assembly on a day on which both Houses shall be meeting in the course of a regular or special session. The provisions of the aforesaid "Administrative Procedure Act' or any other law to the contrary notwithstanding, no such rule or regulation shall take effect if, within 60 days of the date of its transmittal to the Senate and General Assembly, the Legislature shall pass a concurrent resolution stating in substance that the Legislature does not favor such proposed rule or regulation. L.1977, c. 236, s. 8, eff. Sept. 28, 1977.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:8-53 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:8-53 - Municipal wild and scenic river commissions; authority; members; failure to adopt and enforce rules and regulations; enforcement by department

13:8-53. Municipal wild and scenic river commissions; authority; members; failure to adopt and enforce rules and regulations; enforcement by department  a. Within 6 months of the adoption of rules and regulations pursuant to subsection a. of section 8 of this act, each affected municipality may, singly or jointly, create a commission to be known and designated as "the . . . wild and scenic river commission." Any existing environmental commission or joint environmental commission established pursuant to P.L.1968, c. 245 (C. 40:56A-1 et seq.), by any affected municipality or municipalities may be designated as such a wild and scenic river commission. Such commission shall have authority to adopt, amend and administer, with the approval of the commissioner, rules and regulations concerning the development and use of the appropriate designated adjacent area of land; provided, however, that no such rules and regulations shall be less restrictive than the minimum standards promulgated by the department pursuant to section 8 of this act. Members of such commissions shall be appointed by the governing body of municipalities creating same. The method, number, and terms of such appointments shall be determined by such governing bodies with the approval of the commissioner. b. If any affected municipality fails to create, or join in the creation of, such a commission, or if any such commission fails to adopt and enforce such rules and regulations, the department shall enforce existing State rules and regulations applicable to such land. L.1977, c. 236, s. 9, eff. Sept. 28, 1977.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:8-54 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:8-54 - Development of facilities for public welfare on state-owned land

13:8-54. Development of facilities for public welfare on state-owned land  Nothing in this act shall be construed so as to prohibit the department from developing facilities on any State-owned land within a component river area of the system to provide for the public welfare, including recreational use and enjoyment of such area; provided, however, that such facilities shall be consistent with the relevant classification of the river area and with rules and regulations promulgated by the department or a local commission pursuant to this act. L.1977, c. 236, s. 10, eff. Sept. 28, 1977.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:8-55 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:8-55 - Guidelines for preparation of reports

13:8-55. Guidelines for preparation of reports  Within 1 year of the effective date of this act, the commissioner shall promulgate guidelines for the preparation of the reports required for designation of component river areas of the system and for the management of the four classes of rivers herein established, including the goals, objectives, policies, and State rules and regulations which shall also serve as minimum standards for local rules and regulations concerning the development and use of designated adjacent areas of land. L.1977, c. 236, s. 11, eff. Sept. 28, 1977.
NJ Rev Stat § 13:8-56 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations|Section 13:8-56 - Easements and rights-of-way on state-owned land; grants; reclassification of designation of component river area

13:8-56. Easements and rights-of-way on state-owned land; grants; reclassification of designation of component river area  a. The department may grant easements and rights-of-way upon, over, under, across, or through any State-owned land within a component river area of the system in accordance with the laws and rules and regulations applicable to the department; provided, however, that any conditions precedent to granting such easements and rights-of-way shall be related to the policy and purposes of this act. b. Subsequent to the designation procedure provided in section 5 of this act, the commissioner may reclassify the designation of any component river area of the system. L.1977, c. 236, s. 12, eff. Sept. 28, 1977.