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NJ Rev Stat § 48:19-17 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Public Utilities|Section 48:19-17 - Pipes in streets authorized; consent of public body; appeal

48:19-17. Pipes in streets authorized; consent of public body; appeal  Each water company may lay its pipes beneath such public roads, streets, and places as it may deem necessary for its corporate purposes, free from all charge to be made by any person or body politic whatsoever for such privilege, and may also construct and maintain hydrants on and along such roads, streets and places, provided that the pipes shall be laid at least 3 feet below the surface and shall not in anywise unnecessarily obstruct or interfere with the public travel or damage public or private property. The consent of the public body charged with the repair and maintenance of such public roads, streets and places shall first be obtained. If such public body shall refuse or fail to give its consent, the water company may appeal to the Board of Public Utility Commissioners of the State of New Jersey. A hearing thereon shall be had on notice to all parties in interest, who shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard. If, after such hearing the Board of Public Utility Commissioners shall determine that the installation of such pipes or hydrants is reasonably necessary for the service, convenience or welfare of the public, the water company shall be authorized to proceed in accordance with such determination. Amended by L.1962, c. 198, s. 193; L.1966, c. 233, s. 1, eff. Aug. 10, 1966.
NJ Rev Stat § 48:19-18 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Public Utilities|Section 48:19-18 - Sale of water, rates.

48:19-18 Sale of water, rates.  48:19-18. Each water company organized under the laws of this State may sell and dispose of the water issuing from its reservoirs, aqueducts or pipes for such rates and pursuant to such terms and conditions as are in accordance with its approved tariffs on file with the Board of Public Utilities, provided, however, as follows: No tariff shall be approved that provides for or allows the imposition of any standby fees or charges for any fire protection system to a residential customer served by a water service line of two inches or less in diameter. No tariff shall be approved that provides for or allows the imposition of any fees in excess of the cost of water actually used for any sprinkler system required to be installed in any residential health care facility pursuant to the "Health Care Facilities Planning Act," P.L.1971, c.136 (C.26:2H-1 et seq.) and regulations promulgated thereunder or in any rooming or boarding house pursuant to the "Rooming and Boarding House Act of 1979," P.L.1979, c.496 (C.55:13B-1 et al.) and regulations promulgated thereunder. Nothing herein shall preclude any water company from charging for the actual cost of water main connection. Nothing in this section shall preclude a water company from requiring separate dedicated service lines for fire protection. The water company may require that fire service lines be metered. Nothing in this section shall alter the liability for maintenance and repair of service lines which exists on the effective date of P.L.2003, c.278. Amended 1962, c.198, s.194; 1981, c.514, s.1; 2003, c.278, s.8.
NJ Rev Stat § 48:19-18.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Public Utilities|Section 48:19-18.1 - Statement of amount of water sold in gallons on bill

48:19-18.1. Statement of amount of water sold in gallons on bill  Any bill or other statement presented by a person, firm, association, corporation, authority or governmental unit to a customer for water sold or supplied shall have the amount of water sold or supplied stated thereon in gallons or shall indicate thereon that 100 cubic feet of water equals 748 gallons. L.1973, c. 230, s. 1.
NJ Rev Stat § 48:19-19 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Public Utilities|Section 48:19-19 - Contracts between companies for supply of water

48:19-19. Contracts between companies for supply of water  Every water company organized under the laws of this State may contract with any company organized under any law of the State for a supply of water upon such terms and for such times as may be mutually agreed upon. Such companies may lay such supply mains and pipes as may be thought necessary to furnish such supply through any property upon obtaining the consent in writing of the owner thereof, or under the surface of any streets, roads, highways or public places, provided that the companies first obtain the consent by ordinance of the municipalities through which the mains and pipes are to be laid. The municipal body having control of such streets, roads, highways or public places shall designate the place therein where and the manner in which the pipes or mains shall be laid. Amended by L.1962, c. 198, s. 195.
NJ Rev Stat § 48:19-20 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Public Utilities|Section 48:19-20 - Extension of works

48:19-20. Extension of works  Every aqueduct company which was on March 21, 1888, in existence under any special charter in this State and every water company incorporated under the law of this State, may add to and extend its works to and within any municipality to such extent as may be necessary to carry out its corporate purposes, provided municipal consent is obtained and approved by the Board of Public Utility Commissioners, and may take such lands and may divert such streams of water in the manner provided in chapter 3 of this Title as shall be necessary for that purpose. Nothing in this section shall empower any company to supply or furnish water within the corporate limits of a municipality of this State owning or controlling its water supply, without the permission of such municipality. Amended by L.1962, c. 198, s. 196.
NJ Rev Stat § 48:19-22 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Public Utilities|Section 48:19-22 - Refund for failure to supply water

48:19-22. Refund for failure to supply water  In case any water company of this state shall fail for more than five consecutive days during any period for which water rent is charged, collected or received, to supply water to a person who has paid such rents in advance, the water company shall refund to the consumer a portion of such rent proportioned to the time of the nonsupply. The word "consumer" herein shall be construed to include individuals, firms, private, public and municipal corporations furnished with water for any purpose other than that of motive power. This section shall not apply to any municipality owning or controlling its waterworks.
NJ Rev Stat § 48:19-23 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Public Utilities|Section 48:19-23 - Municipal consents to formation of water companies validated

48:19-23. Municipal consents to formation of water companies validated  L.1906, c. 68, s. 2, p. 98 (C.S. p. 3636, s. 633), being section two of the act entitled "A supplement to an act entitled "An act for the construction, maintenance and operation of waterworks for the purpose of supplying cities, towns and villages of this state with water,' approved April twenty-first, eighteen hundred and seventy-six," approved April second, one thousand nine hundred and six, as amended by L.1912, c. 211, p. 328 (1924 Suppl. s. 136-633), approved March twenty-eighth, one thousand nine hundred and twelve, saved from repeal. [The above section, as amended, validates municipal consents theretofore granted to the formation of water companies, provided the approval of the state water policy commission is obtained.]
NJ Rev Stat § 48:19-24 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Public Utilities|Section 48:19-24 - Incorporation and contracts of certain water companies validated

48:19-24. Incorporation and contracts of certain water companies validated  L.1906, c. 128, p. 238 (C.S. p. 3649, s. 675), entitled "An act validating the incorporation and proceedings of certain companies organized in townships for the construction, maintenance and operation of waterworks under an act entitled "An act for the construction, maintenance and operation of waterworks for the purpose of supplying cities, towns and villages of this state with water,' approved April twenty-first, one thousand eight hundred and seventy-six, and the several supplements thereto and amendments thereof," approved April nineteenth, one thousand nine hundred and six, saved from repeal. [This act validates the incorporation, contracts, bonds and obligations of certain water companies.]
NJ Rev Stat § 48:19-25 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Public Utilities|Section 48:19-25 - Incorporation and powers of certain water companies validated

48:19-25. Incorporation and powers of certain water companies validated  L.1926, c. 158, p. 263, entitled "A supplement to an act entitled "A supplement to an act entitled "An act for the construction, maintenance and operation of waterworks for the purpose of supplying cities, towns, townships, villages, boroughs and other municipalities in this state with water, and otherwise amending said act," approved April twenty-first, one thousand eight hundred and seventy-six, as such title was amended by an act approved June twenty-second, one thousand nine hundred and six,' approved March twelfth, one thousand nine hundred and twenty-five," approved March twenty-sixth, one thousand nine hundred and twenty-six, saved from repeal. [This act validates the incorporation and powers of water companies actually engaged in supplying water to municipalities and which have filed a proper certificate.]
NJ Rev Stat § 48:19-26 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Public Utilities|Section 48:19-26 - Nonprofit senior citizen cooperative associations; exceptions from rules and laws on rates

48:19-26. Nonprofit senior citizen cooperative associations; exceptions from rules and laws on rates  The Board of Public Utility Commissioners is hereby authorized and empowered to grant exceptions from the literal requirements of those provisions of chapters 2, 3 and 19 of Title 48 of the Revised Statutes, or from any rules, regulations or procedures promulgated pursuant thereto, pertaining to the imposition or exaction of special, discriminatory or preferential rates or regulations or for the installation of metering devices, for determining any charges to be imposed by nonprofit water companies which are owned wholly by nonprofit senior citizen cooperative associations, and which provide service only to the members of such association. Such exceptions shall only be granted upon a finding by the board that the literal application of said aforementioned provisions in such cases is unnecessary for the protection of the public interest. L.1973, c. 160, s. 1, eff. June 7, 1973.
NJ Rev Stat § 48:19-27 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Public Utilities|Section 48:19-27 - Applications for exception

48:19-27. Applications for exception  An application for an exception authorized pursuant to the provisions of section 1 of this act shall be filed in writing with, and upon forms supplied by, the board, and shall contain such information as the board shall require. L.1973, c. 160, s. 2, eff. June 7, 1973.
NJ Rev Stat § 48:19-28 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Public Utilities|Section 48:19-28 - Exceptions granted; record; public examination

48:19-28. Exceptions granted; record; public examination  The board shall maintain a record of all exceptions granted, and shall make such record reasonably available for public examination. L.1973, c. 160, s. 3, eff. June 7, 1973.
NJ Rev Stat § 48:23-1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Public Utilities|Section 48:23-1 - Short title

48:23-1. Short title  This act shall be known and may be cited as the "New Jersey Public Broadcasting Authority Act of 1968." L.1968, c. 405, s. 1, eff. Jan. 13, 1969.
NJ Rev Stat § 48:23-2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Public Utilities|Section 48:23-2 - Definitions.

48:23-2 Definitions.  2. For the purposes of this act, unless otherwise indicated by the context: "Authority" means the New Jersey Public Broadcasting Authority. "Board" means the board of the New Jersey Public Broadcasting Authority. "Public broadcasting" includes all aspects of noncommercial radio and television, open and closed circuit, including the production and dissemination of public and community affairs, educational, cultural, and instructional information to the public at large within the State. For the purposes of P.L.1968, c.405 (C.48:23-1 et seq.), public broadcasting does not include radio and television transmissions for internal communications, as presently used by public and private agencies in fields such as law enforcement, safety, transportation, traffic control, civil defense, and the like, except that this limitation shall not apply when an emergency condition exists and notification of the emergency condition is received by the authority pursuant to section 3 of P.L.1989, c.133 (C.53:1-21.6) nor shall this limitation apply with regard to preparations or planning for such an emergency condition. "Public broadcasting telecommunications" includes all public broadcasting services relating to public broadcasting including intercommunications, datacasting, closed circuit Instructional Television Fixed Service (ITFS), and other services requiring Federal Communications Commission spectrum allocations for transmission of electrical impulses that specifically and integrally relate to New Jersey public broadcasting. Facilities typical for application of these services would encompass micro-wave interconnection, aural and video TV transmission, multiplexing, laser beam utilization, satellite interconnection systems, and other appropriate technological devices.  L.1968, c.405, s.2; amended 2005, c.35, s.1; 2010, c.104, s.10.
NJ Rev Stat § 48:23-3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Public Utilities|Section 48:23-3 - New Jersey Public Broadcasting Authority; establishment.

48:23-3 New Jersey Public Broadcasting Authority; establishment.  3. There is hereby established, pursuant to P.L.1968, c.405 (C.48:23-1 et seq.), in the Executive Branch of the State Government the New Jersey Public Broadcasting Authority. For the purpose of complying with the provisions of Article V, Section IV, paragraph 1 of the New Jersey Constitution, the authority is hereby allocated within the Department of the Treasury, but notwithstanding such allocation, the authority shall be independent of any supervision or control by the department or by any agency or officer thereof. L.1968, c.405, s.3; amended 2010, c.104, s.11.
NJ Rev Stat § 48:23-4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Public Utilities|Section 48:23-4 - Board; appointment; terms; compensation; meetings; organization; secretary; seal.

48:23-4 Board; appointment; terms; compensation; meetings; organization; secretary; seal.  4. a. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2010, c.104). b. The authority shall consist of a board which shall be composed of five members: (1) three members appointed by the Governor who shall be citizens of the State, two of whom shall be public members; (2) one member appointed by the President of the Senate; and (3) one member appointed by the Speaker of the General Assembly. c. The term of office of appointed members, except for the first appointed members made under P.L.2010, c.104, shall be for five years. Each member shall serve until the member's successor shall have been appointed and qualified and vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointments for the remainder of the unexpired term.  d. The members of the board shall receive no compensation for their services, but may be reimbursed for their actual expenses in performing their duties. e. The board shall hold public meetings at such places within the State as it shall designate at least once quarterly and at such other times as in its judgment may be necessary. f. The board shall organize annually by the election of a chair and vice-chair, and such other officers as the board shall determine. Officers shall serve until their successors are elected and qualified. Vacancies in such offices shall be filled in the same manner for the unexpired term only. g. The chair shall appoint a secretary of the board who shall have custody of its official seal. The chair may designate an employee of the authority to perform such duties of the secretary and such other services as the board shall designate. L.1968, c.405, s.4; amended 2010, c.104, s.13.
NJ Rev Stat § 48:23-7 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Public Utilities|Section 48:23-7 - Powers of authority.

48:23-7 Powers of authority.  7. The authority shall have the power to: a. Adopt and from time to time amend and repeal suitable by-laws for the management of the authority's affairs. b. Adopt and use the official seal and alter the same at the pleasure of the board. c. Maintain an office at such place or places within the State as the board may designate within the limits of available appropriations therefor. d. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2010, c.104). e. Apply for, receive, and hold such authorizations and licenses and assignments and reassignments of channels from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) as may be necessary to conduct its operations and prepare, and file and prosecute before the FCC all applications, reports, or other documents or requests for authorization of any type necessary or appropriate to achieve the authorized purposes of the authority. f. Comply with the minimum requirements of the FCC necessary for the authority to hold FCC broadcast licenses, including requirements concerning the minimum number of authority employees and broadcast transmission facilities. g. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2010, c.104). h. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2010, c.104). i. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2010, c.104). j. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2010, c.104). k. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2010, c.104). l. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2010, c.104).. m. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2010, c.104). n. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2010, c.104). o. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2010, c.104). p. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2010, c.104). q. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2010, c.104). r. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2010, c.104). s. Make reasonable rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of P.L.1968, c.405 (C.48:23-1 et seq.) and P.L.2010, c.104 (C.48:23-18 et al.). L.1968, c.405, s.7; amended 2010, c.104, s.16.
NJ Rev Stat § 48:23-8 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Public Utilities|Section 48:23-8 - Encumbering of assets

48:23-8. Encumbering of assets  The authority shall have no power to issue bonds, notes or other obligations, or to mortgage, pledge or otherwise encumber the assets of the authority or any of its income; and no part of the income or the assets of the authority shall inure to the benefit of any director, officer, employee or any other individual, except as may be provided as salary or reasonable compensation for services. L.1968, c. 405, s. 8, eff. Jan. 13, 1969.
NJ Rev Stat § 48:23-9 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Public Utilities|Section 48:23-9 - Political activities

48:23-9. Political activities  The authority shall be prohibited from supporting or opposing any political party or candidate for public office, elective or otherwise, and from attempting to influence the enactment of legislation. The authority shall not, however, be precluded from promoting full discussions of public issues. L.1968, c. 405, s. 9, eff. Jan. 13, 1969.
NJ Rev Stat § 48:23-10 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Public Utilities|Section 48:23-10 - Educational policies; curriculum content

48:23-10. Educational policies; curriculum content  Nothing in this act concerning the authority's activities in the field of instructional television shall be deemed to supersede the responsibilities of the Commissioner of Education, the Chancellor of Higher Education and local school governing bodies with respect to the determination of educational policies or curriculum content. L.1968, c. 405, s. 10, eff. Jan. 13, 1969.
NJ Rev Stat § 48:23-13 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Public Utilities|Section 48:23-13 - Foundation for New Jersey Public Broadcasting established

48:23-13. Foundation for New Jersey Public Broadcasting established  The New Jersey Public Broadcasting Authority is authorized to establish a nonprofit, educational and charitable organization to be known as the Foundation for New Jersey Public Broadcasting. The foundation shall be devoted to the sponsoring of activities and the raising of funds for the support and promotion of the authority and its several purposes. The foundation shall be incorporated, organized and operated in such manner as to be eligible under applicable federal law for tax-exempt status and for the receipt of tax-deductible contributions.  L.1990,c.114,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 48:23-14 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Public Utilities|Section 48:23-14 - Board of directors.

48:23-14 Board of directors.  2. The Foundation for New Jersey Public Broadcasting shall be governed by a board of directors. The number of directors and their terms and manner of selection shall be determined upon the incorporation of the foundation. No employee of the New Jersey Public Broadcasting Authority shall serve as a member of the board of directors. No member of the board of directors shall engage in any business transaction or professional activity for profit with the New Jersey Public Broadcasting Authority. L.1990, c.114, s.2; amended 2010, c.104, s.20.
NJ Rev Stat § 48:23-15 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Public Utilities|Section 48:23-15 - Executive director, employees

48:23-15. Executive director, employees  The board of directors of the Foundation for New Jersey Public Broadcasting shall be authorized, within the limits of its own funds, to employ an executive director and professional, technical and administrative personnel. Employees of the foundation shall not be construed to be employees of the State of New Jersey. The board shall also be authorized to contract for such professional and administrative services as it shall deem necessary.  L.1990,c.114,s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 48:23-16 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Public Utilities|Section 48:23-16 - Bylaws

48:23-16. Bylaws  Upon the incorporation of the Foundation for New Jersey Public Broadcasting and the establishment of the first board of directors, the board shall adopt bylaws setting forth the structure, officers, powers and duties of the foundation.  L.1990,c.114,s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 48:23-17 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Public Utilities|Section 48:23-17 - Use of funds.

48:23-17 Use of funds.  5. All funds received by the Foundation for New Jersey Public Broadcasting, other than those necessary to pay for the expenses of the foundation, shall be used exclusively for the support and promotion of public broadcasting in New Jersey. L.1990, c.114, s.5; amended 2010, c.104, s.21.
NJ Rev Stat § 48:23-18 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Public Utilities|Section 48:23-18 - Short title.

48:23-18 Short title.  1. Sections 1 through 9, sections 14 through 15 and sections 22 through 24 of this act shall be known and may be cited as the "New Jersey Public Broadcasting System Transfer Act." L.2010, c.104, s.1.