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NJ Rev Stat § 20:4-20 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 20 - Eminent Domain|Section 20:4-20 - Severability

20:4-20. Severability  If any provision of this act or the application thereof to any person of circumstances is held invalid, the remainder of the act and the application of such provision to persons or circumstances other than those to which it is held invalid shall not be affected thereby. L.1971, c. 362, s. 20, eff. Jan. 1, 1972.
NJ Rev Stat § 20:4-21 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 20 - Eminent Domain|Section 20:4-21 - Repeal of inconsistent acts

20:4-21. Repeal of inconsistent acts  All acts and parts of acts inconsistent with any of the provisions of this act are, to the extent of such inconsistency, hereby repealed. L.1971, c. 362, s. 21, eff. Jan. 1, 1972.
NJ Rev Stat § 20:4-22 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 20 - Eminent Domain|Section 20:4-22 - State department of transportation; inapplicability of act; supplemental program; consultation with commissioner of department of community affairs

20:4-22. State department of transportation; inapplicability of act; supplemental program; consultation with commissioner of department of community affairs  The provisions of this act shall not apply to the State Department of Transportation; provided, however, that the State Department of Transportation shall supplement its existing relocation assistance program designed to minimize the hardships of persons and business concerns displaced as a result of the acquisition by said State Department of Transportation of any real property for a public use, by July 1, 1972. Said supplemented program shall be in compliance with the rules and regulations of the Federal Highway Administration relating to relocation assistance so as to fully qualify the Department of Transportation for Federal aid reimbursement and to equal or exceed the requirements of this statute. For purposes of coordinating and formulating uniform relocation programs of the State, the Commissioner of Transportation shall consult with the Commissioner of the Department of Community Affairs in order that said relocation assistance program will be in general conformity with any rules and regulations promulgated by the Commissioner of the Department of Community Affairs pursuant to P.L. 91-646, the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, and amendments thereto. L.1971, c. 362, s. 22, eff. Jan. 1, 1972.
NJ Rev Stat § 21:1A-128 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 21 - Explosives and Fireworks|Section 21:1A-128 - Short title

21:1A-128. Short title  This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Explosives Act." L.1960, c. 55, p. 468, s. 1, eff. June 21, 1960.
NJ Rev Stat § 21:1A-130 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 21 - Explosives and Fireworks|Section 21:1A-130 - Enforcement

21:1A-130. Enforcement  The commissioner shall enforce the provisions of this act, make complaints against persons violating its provisions, and prosecute violations of the same. The commissioner and any authorized person acting under him shall have authority to enter and inspect any place or establishment covered by this act. If upon inspection the commissioner discovers a condition which exists in violation of the provision of this act or if the commissioner determines that certain precautions are reasonably necessary for the safety of workers and the public and the protection of property, he shall be authorized to order such violation to cease or such precaution to be taken. The order shall state the items which are in violation of the provisions of the act or the precautions which he deems reasonably necessary to be taken, and shall provide a reasonable specified time within which the required action must be taken by the person responsible. If the violation or the lack of certain precautions constitutes an imminent hazard and the commissioner's order is not obeyed, the commissioner may apply for an injunction in the Superior Court of New Jersey. Nothing herein shall be deemed to prevent the commissioner from prosecuting any violation of this act, notwithstanding that such violations are corrected in accordance with his order. The Division of State Police, Department of Law and Public Safety shall have concurrent enforcement power with regard to the transportation of explosives on any highway as defined in this act. Any person aggrieved by an order or act of the commission under this act may, upon application made within 15 days after notice thereof, be entitled to a hearing before the commissioner who shall within 30 days after submission of the application hold a hearing of which at least 15 days written notice shall be given to all interested parties. The commissioner, upon application therefor, may stay the operation of the order complained of pending his final determination upon such terms and conditions as he may deem proper. Within 30 days after the said hearing the commissioner shall issue an appropriate order modifying, approving or disapproving his prior order or act. A copy of such order shall be served upon all interested parties. L.1960, c. 55, p. 470, s. 3.
NJ Rev Stat § 21:1A-131 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 21 - Explosives and Fireworks|Section 21:1A-131 - Rules and regulations

21:1A-131. Rules and regulations  The commissioner may make and promulgate rules and regulations necessary to further the purposes of this act. The rules and regulations may include requirements that are not mentioned specifically in this act but which are reasonably necessary for the safety of workers and the public and the protection of property. Such rules and regulations shall have the force and effect of law and shall be enforced in the same manner. The procedure for the promulgation of rules and regulations under this section shall be as follows: (a) Upon the completion of proposed rules and regulations by the commissioner notice of the proposed promulgation shall be given to all holders of explosive permits. This notice shall be in writing, shall state briefly the purpose of the proposed rules and regulations, shall state that a copy of the proposed rules and regulations may be obtained upon written request to the Department of Labor and Industry and shall state that upon written request to the Commissioner of Labor and Industry, a hearing will be held by the commissioner or his authorized representative for the purpose of hearing recommendations concerning the proposed rules and regulations; (b) If no hearing is requested, the commissioner shall promulgate the rules and regulations within 60 days of the notice required by section 4(a) of this act. (c) If a hearing is requested, notice of the hearing shall be sent to all holders of permits. The notice shall state the date, time and place of the hearing. (d) Within 60 days after the hearing, the commissioner shall promulgate the rules and regulations as originally proposed or with such changes that he, in his discretion, decides to make in view of the recommendations offered at the hearing. No further hearings are required. L.1960, c. 55, p. 471, s. 4.
NJ Rev Stat § 21:1A-132 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 21 - Explosives and Fireworks|Section 21:1A-132 - Prohibited acts; exceptions; permit required; records and reports of permittees; disposal of deteriorated or leaking explosives

21:1A-132. Prohibited acts; exceptions; permit required; records and reports of permittees; disposal of deteriorated or leaking explosives  It is prohibited for any person to manufacture, store, sell, transport, use, dispose of, or possess explosives in any manner except as permitted under this act. Any person who is not engaged primarily in the manufacture, sale, storage, transportation or use of explosives but who in the course of activities engages in any of the above or uses explosives in any manufacturing process shall be required to comply with the provisions of this act. A. No person shall sell, deliver, give away or otherwise dispose of any explosives to any persons not in possession of a permit as required by the provisions of this act. No person shall have any explosives in his possession or control without a permit required by this act. B. Every person holding a permit to manufacture, sell, store or use explosives shall keep such records as may be required by the commissioner, and shall file reports monthly with the commissioner, on a date and in a form to be prescribed by the commissioner, listing amounts of explosives used, sold or otherwise disposed of, during the preceding month and showing inventories on hand, and shall be required to report immediately any loss, by theft or otherwise, of explosives in his possession to the commissioner, who shall immediately forward such information to the Attorney General of the State, provided, however, that where an employer is maintaining such records, his employees holding permits to use explosives, at the discretion of and with the written approval of the commissioner, shall not be required to maintain individual records. Records shall be retained at least until the end of the calendar year next following the year in which the record is made. All such records shall be open to inspection by the commissioner. C. No person shall handle explosives while under the influence of narcotics or intoxicating liquors. D. No person shall smoke or have open lights or fire- or flame-producing devices while handling or using explosives or when within 100 feet of any magazine or vehicle containing explosives; provided, however, that this prohibition shall not apply to the use of igniters when preparing to detonate an explosive charge. E. When deteriorated or leaking explosives are found by the commissioner, he may order them disposed of in the manner he shall direct, at the expense of the possessor. L.1960, c. 55, p. 472, s. 5. Amended by L.1971, c. 35, s. 1, eff. Feb. 25, 1971.
NJ Rev Stat § 21:1A-133 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 21 - Explosives and Fireworks|Section 21:1A-133 - Permits for manufacture, sale, storage, transportation or use of explosives

21:1A-133. Permits for manufacture, sale, storage, transportation or use of explosives  Any person who shall manufacture, sell, store, transport or use explosives first shall obtain a written or printed permit from the commissioner, which permit shall state specifically the use or uses authorized: (a) To manufacture--authorizing the manufacture of explosives and storage of materials in process, developmental materials and finished products. (b) To sell--authorizing the sale of explosives. (c) To transport--authorizing the transportation of explosives; provided, however, that no permit will be required where such transportation is not on the highways nor where the articles being transported are of laboratory samples; however, such transportation shall otherwise be in conformity with the provisions of this act. (d) To store--authorizing the purchase and storage of explosives in a specified magazine; (e) To use--authorizing a person to use explosives for such purposes and under such conditions as are specified on the permit. The commissioner may establish classifications of use of explosives for blasting and other purposes, specifying the privileges and requirements of each classification. Persons holding, or employed by a person holding, a permit to manufacture explosives, and who are engaged in the testing of explosives incident to the manufacture or development thereof shall not be required to obtain a permit to use explosives. A. No permit shall be required for the storage, transportation or use of smokeless powder which is used by private persons for the hand loading of small arms ammunition and which is not for resale. For this purpose not more than 36 lbs. of smokeless powder and not more than 5 pounds of black powder shall be stored or transported without a permit. B. Permits shall at all times be readily available to inspection by the commissioner, State Police or local police and fire departments and shall be posted as directed by the commissioner. C. Permits shall not be transferable. D. Whenever a permanent storage magazine for which a permit has been issued is moved to a new location, or its physical surroundings are so changed that the magazine comes within the prohibited distances to a highway, railroad or inhabited building, the permit for said magazine shall become invalid and a new permit required. E. No permittee shall manufacture, sell, transport, store or use explosives except in compliance with the limitations expressed on the permit. L.1960, c. 55, p. 473, s. 6. Amended by L.1971, c. 35, s. 2, eff. Feb. 25, 1971.
NJ Rev Stat § 21:1A-136 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 21 - Explosives and Fireworks|Section 21:1A-136 - Magazines; requirements

21:1A-136. Magazines; requirements  All explosives, except those in the process of manufacture or being transported or used as permitted by this act, shall be stored in a magazine complying with the requirements of this act. A. All magazines shall be in charge of a competent person who shall be at least 21 years of age. The holder of the storage permit shall be held responsible for compliance with all safety precautions. B. All magazines shall be well ventilated, clean, dry and free of grit, paper, rubbish and any combustible material other than explosives or the cases containing them. C. All magazines shall be kept closed and locked except when necessarily opened for the lawful purpose of storing or removing explosives, for inspections, or by persons lawfully entitled to enter same. D. No container of explosives shall at any time be opened in or within 50 feet of any magazine, nor shall any explosives be kept in any magazine except in closed containers. E. The commissioner is hereby authorized to deny a permit for a magazine which in his judgment is unsuited for the storage of explosives. The commissioner may require plans for magazines to be submitted for approval before the magazines are constructed and used. F. Magazines shall not be provided with artificial heat or internal lighting except by approved portable electric safety battery lamps. Underground magazines may be provided with explosion proof lights where all wiring is in conduits and the switch is located outside of the magazine. G. All magazines in which explosives are stored, except those in explosives manufacturing establishments, shall conform with the Tables of Distance for storage of explosives established by regulations promulgated under this act. H. The commissioner shall state on each storage permit the maximum amount of explosives that may be stored under that permit. No quantity of explosives in excess of that amount shall be stored under the permit. In any event no quantity in excess of 300,000 pounds of commercial explosives and no quantity in excess of 20,000,000 blasting caps shall be kept or stored in any magazine. I. Nitro-carbo-nitrates or propellants, or both, may be stored with commercial explosives in the same magazine, but when so stored, all commercial explosives magazine regulations apply, and the quantity of nitro-carbo-nitrate or propellant shall be taken into consideration in computing the total quantity in the magazine for compliance with the quantity and distance tables for commercial explosives established by regulation. L.1960, c. 55, p. 479, s. 9.
NJ Rev Stat § 21:1A-137 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 21 - Explosives and Fireworks|Section 21:1A-137 - Transportation of explosives

21:1A-137. Transportation of explosives  A. The person using any vehicle for the transportation of explosives, whether he be the owner or lessee, shall be responsible for the keeping of inspection records required by the commissioner. B. It is prohibited for any person to transport or carry explosives upon any public conveyance. C. No explosives shall be transported in any form of full trailer, nor shall any trailer be attached to a vehicle transporting explosives. D. Vehicles in which explosives are being transported shall be driven by and be under the control of a driver at least 21 years of age. Such a person shall be familiar with the New Jersey laws and rules and regulations pertaining to the transportation of explosives. E. No quantity of explosives in excess of the quantity indicated upon the transportation permit shall be transported in a vehicle. F. Blasting caps or electric blasting caps, or both, may be transported in the same vehicle with other commercial explosives only when the net weight of the other commercial explosives does not exceed 5,000 pounds. G. When nitro-carbo-nitrates or propellants, or both, are transported in the same vehicle with commercial explosives, all requirements governing the transportation of commercial explosives must be followed. L.1960, c. 55, p. 480, s. 10.
NJ Rev Stat § 21:1A-138 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 21 - Explosives and Fireworks|Section 21:1A-138 - Blasting operations

21:1A-138. Blasting operations  A. Persons authorized to conduct blasting operations and their employers or persons in charge of the operation shall comply with all provisions of this act and rules and regulations promulgated hereunder. No employer shall employ any person to prepare explosive charges or conduct blasting operations unless such person holds a valid permit to use explosives issued by the commissioner, provided however, that (a) explosives may be used by a miner in underground mining operations without a permit to use explosives if the blasting operations are under the direct supervision of a person in possession of a valid permit. (b) explosive charges may be prepared by a person at least 18 years of age without a permit to use explosives if such work is done under the direct supervision of a person in possession of a valid permit. (c) persons not less than 15 years of age shall be permitted to assist in the preparation or use of propellants in amateur rocket experimentation when such work is done under the actual control and supervision of a person in possession of a valid permit to use explosives, and in such a manner and place as to insure the safety of persons and property where such work is performed, and in conformity with rules and regulations promulgated under this act. B. The amount of explosives taken into a blast area shall never exceed the amount estimated by the blaster as necessary for the blast. C. When commercial explosives are used in conjunction with nitro-carbo-nitrates, all safety precautions and rules and regulations for commercial explosives shall be observed. D. Except when nitro-carbo-nitrates are mixed at the site of the blast for immediate use, any such mixing shall be deemed to be manufacturing of explosives and shall be subject to all applicable provisions relating thereto. L.1960, c. 55, p. 481, s. 11.
NJ Rev Stat § 21:1A-139 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 21 - Explosives and Fireworks|Section 21:1A-139 - Jurisdiction of commissioner; law governing manufacture, sale, transportation, storage or use of explosives

21:1A-139. Jurisdiction of commissioner; law governing manufacture, sale, transportation, storage or use of explosives  The commissioner shall have exclusive jurisdiction over the regulation of the manufacture, sale, transportation, storage and use of explosives. This act shall supersede any existing ordinance, by-law or resolution of any municipality or other governmental subdivision pertaining to the manufacture, sale, transportation, storage or use of explosives. L.1960, c. 55, p. 482, s. 12.
NJ Rev Stat § 21:1A-141 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 21 - Explosives and Fireworks|Section 21:1A-141 - Exemptions

21:1A-141. Exemptions  Nothing contained in this act shall be construed as applying to the military or naval forces of the United States or its allies, or the duly authorized militia of any State, nor to the police or fire departments of this State, providing the same are acting in their official capacity and in the performance of their public duties. A. Nothing contained in this act shall be construed as applying to explosives which are in transit upon vessels, railroad cars or vehicles or while being held for delivery, when such transportation and delivery are under the jurisdiction of and in conformity with regulations adopted by the Interstate Commerce Commission, the United States Coast Guard or the Civil Aeronautics Board, and provided, further, that nothing in this act shall be construed as applying to the receipt, possession, and use of signals required for the safe operation of vessels, motor vehicles, railroad cars, or aircraft by the operators of such vessels, motor vehicles, railroad cars or aircraft. L.1960, c. 55, p. 484, s. 14.
NJ Rev Stat § 21:1A-142 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 21 - Explosives and Fireworks|Section 21:1A-142 - Possession of explosives or bombs for unlawful purpose

21:1A-142. Possession of explosives or bombs for unlawful purpose  Any person who shall have in his possession or control any explosives, including any bomb, shell or similar device filled with one or more explosives, intending to use the same or cause the same to be used or who has used the same for an unlawful purpose shall be guilty of a high misdemeanor, and upon conviction shall be punished by imprisonment in a State prison for a term of not more than 25 years. The possession of explosives or any bomb, shell or similar device filled with explosives, without a permit as required by this act, shall be evidence of an intent to use the same or cause the same to be used for an unlawful purpose. Unlawful purpose shall mean a purpose that cannot be authorized under the provisions of this act. L.1960, c. 55, p. 484, s. 15. Amended by L.1971, c. 35, s. 4, eff. Feb. 25, 1971.
NJ Rev Stat § 21:1A-143 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 21 - Explosives and Fireworks|Section 21:1A-143 - Partial invalidity

21:1A-143. Partial invalidity  If any provision of this act is adjudged unconstitutional or invalid for any reason, such adjudication shall not affect any of the other provisions of this act. L.1960, c. 55, p. 485, s. 16.
NJ Rev Stat § 21:1A-144 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 21 - Explosives and Fireworks|Section 21:1A-144 - Repeals

21:1A-144. Repeals  The following statutes are hereby repealed: P.L.1941, c. 27 (approved March 28, 1941) and all amendments and supplements thereto. Sections 34:5-24 through 34:5-32 of the Revised Statutes. Sections 21:1-41 through 21:1-44 of the Revised Statutes. Sections 21:1-50 and 21:1-51 of the Revised Statutes. The repeal of any statute herein shall not be deemed to revive any act previously repealed by any such statute. L.1960, c. 55, p. 485, s. 17.
NJ Rev Stat § 21:1B-1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 21 - Explosives and Fireworks|Section 21:1B-1 - Definitions.

21:1B-1 Definitions.  1. As used in this chapter: "Board" means the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Education and Safety Board; "Bulk plant" means intermediate establishments or points of storage and distribution, as distinguished from terminals and refineries, from which liquefied petroleum gas is distributed to retail dealers and consumers; "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Community Affairs; "Department" means the Department of Community Affairs; and "Liquefied petroleum gas" means any material which is composed predominantly of any of the following hydrocarbons, or mixtures of the same: propane, propylene, butanes (normal butane or isobutane), and butylenes. L.1950,c.139,s.1; amended 1958, c.43, s.2; 1999, c.109, s.5.