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NJ Rev Stat § 5:10A-15 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 5 - Amusements, Public Exhibitions and Meetings|Section 5:10A-15 - Certification of approval of commission required.

5:10A-15 Certification of approval of commission required.  15. The county clerk or register of deeds and mortgages shall not accept for filing any subdivision plat for lands in the district unless it bears the certification of approval of the commission in addition to all other requirements for filing a subdivision plat. If the commission has not taken action on an application within the period required by section 13 of P.L.2015, c.19 (C.5:10A-13), at the request of the developer, the commission shall certify such fact upon the plat. This certification shall be sufficient authorization for further action by the municipal approving authority and filing with the appropriate county recording officer. L.2015, c.19, s.15.
NJ Rev Stat § 5:10A-16 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 5 - Amusements, Public Exhibitions and Meetings|Section 5:10A-16 - Written notice of hearing to commission.

5:10A-16 Written notice of hearing to commission.  16. a. Whenever notice and a hearing is required in any constituent municipality or affected county with respect to the adoption or amendment of a master plan, official map, zoning or subdivision regulations, or the granting of variances or special exceptions, involving property within the district or within 200 feet of its borders, the person required to give such notice shall also, at least 30 days prior to the hearing, provide written notice of the hearing to the commission by registered or certified mail. This notice of hearing shall contain a brief description of the property involved, its location, a concise statement of the matters to be heard, and a copy of any plan, code, regulations, or standards to be considered at the hearing. b. The commission shall be considered a party in interest at the local hearing. No public body of a constituent municipality or affected county shall take any action involving a municipal master plan, zoning ordinance, subdivision, building, or site plan approval, the official map, or the grant of a variance, or other special exception which is inconsistent with the master plan. c. If portions of the master plan contain proposals for drainage rights-of-way, roads or streets, schools, colleges, parks, playgrounds, or for any project before approving any subdivision or site plan, the commission may require that such project sites be shown in locations and of sizes suitable to their intended uses. The commission shall be permitted to reserve the location and extent of such project sites shown on the master plan, or any part thereof, for a period of one year after the approval of the subdivision or site plan, or within such further time as agreed to by the applying party. Unless during each one-year period or extension thereof the commission shall have entered into a contract to purchase or institute condemnation proceedings according to law for the project site, the developer shall not be bound by the proposals for such areas shown on the plan. This subsection shall not apply to streets, roads, and drainage rights-of-way required for approval of any subdivision or site plan and deemed essential to the public welfare. L.2015, c.19, s.16.
NJ Rev Stat § 5:10A-17 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 5 - Amusements, Public Exhibitions and Meetings|Section 5:10A-17 - Establishment of waiver of strict compliance to alleviate hardship.

5:10A-17 Establishment of waiver of strict compliance to alleviate hardship.  17. The commission may establish provisions for the waiver, according to definite criteria, of strict compliance with the standards promulgated, when necessary to alleviate hardship. A developer can request that the chief engineer grant a waiver based on the defined criteria. The chief engineer shall make a recommendation to the commission concerning whether the hardship criteria has been met.  L.2015, c.19, s.17.
NJ Rev Stat § 5:10A-18 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 5 - Amusements, Public Exhibitions and Meetings|Section 5:10A-18 - Approval required prior to construction, alteration of building or structure; violations, fines, civil action.

5:10A-18 Approval required prior to construction, alteration of building or structure; violations, fines, civil action.  18. a. If any person constructs or alters any building or structure within the district, or directly causes the construction or alteration of any building or structure within the district, without first obtaining the approval of the commission or municipality of any application for a subdivision, site plan or building permit as may be required by sections 1 through 68 of P.L.2015, c.19 (C.5:10A-1 through C.5:10A-68), the person shall be subject to a fine of not more than $5,000, and each parcel, lot, plot, building, or rental unit so disposed of or agreed or caused to be disposed of shall be deemed a separate violation.  b. The commission and or municipality may cancel and revoke any permit, approval, or certificate required or permitted to be granted or issued to any person pursuant to P.L.2015, c.19 (C.5:10A-1 et al.), if the commission finds that the person has violated this section. When any violation of this section is of a continuing nature, each day during which the continuing violation remains unabated, after the date fixed by the commission or municipality in any order or notice for the correction or termination of the violation, constitutes an additional, separate, and distinct violation. The commission, in the exercise of its administrative authority pursuant to this act, may levy and collect the fines in the amounts set forth in this section. If an administrative penalty order has not been satisfied, the penalty may be recovered by the commission in a civil action brought in a summary proceeding pursuant to the "Penalty Enforcement Law of 1999," P.L.1999, c.274 (C.2A:58-10 et seq.).  c. In addition to the foregoing, the commission or municipality may in the case of any violation of subsection a. of this section, institute a civil action: (1) for injunctive relief; (2) to prevent such unlawful sale, rental, erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, conversion, maintenance, or use; (3) to restrain, correct, or abate such violation; (4) to prevent the occupancy of said dwelling, structure, or land; and (5) to prevent any illegal act, conduct, business, or use in, or about, such premises. L.2015, c.19, s.18.
NJ Rev Stat § 5:10A-20 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 5 - Amusements, Public Exhibitions and Meetings|Section 5:10A-20 - Strategies, funding for flood control in infrastructure.

5:10A-20 Strategies, funding for flood control in infrastructure.  20. The commission may develop strategies and seek funding for flood control infrastructure based on flood modeling for the district and surrounding areas.  a. The commission may: (1) identify all drainage basins in the district and any drainage areas that directly impact the district; and (2) develop strategies to address the major causes of flooding. b. The commission may maintain flood control infrastructure that it constructed. L.2015, c.19, s.20; amended 2015, c.72, s.11.
NJ Rev Stat § 5:10A-22 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 5 - Amusements, Public Exhibitions and Meetings|Section 5:10A-22 - Municipal Assistance Program Fund.

5:10A-22 Municipal Assistance Program Fund.  22. a. In the event that surplus moneys become available from the operation of solid waste disposal facilities by the commission, which are not required by any contract with the holders of any bonds, notes, or other obligations of the commission to be retained in any fund or account for the security of the commission's bonds, notes, or other obligations, then at least 75 percent of that surplus shall be used by the commission for any lawful purpose and 25 percent of that surplus may be placed in a special Municipal Assistance Program fund established by the commission for the purpose of infrastructure improvements.  b. The commission may establish a surcharge on solid waste which enters into its facilities. Revenue collected pursuant to this subsection shall be dedicated, exclusively, to the Municipal Assistance Program fund created by the commission pursuant to subsection a. of this section.  L.2015, c.19, s.22; amended 2015, c.72, s.13.
NJ Rev Stat § 5:10A-25 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 5 - Amusements, Public Exhibitions and Meetings|Section 5:10A-25 - Provisions of agreements, leases, deeds, other instruments.

5:10A-25 Provisions of agreements, leases, deeds, other instruments.  25. All agreements, leases, deeds, and other instruments between the commission and a redeveloper shall contain, at least, the following provisions:  a. A covenant running with the land to the effect that the land, and any buildings or improvements thereon, shall be used only for the purposes designated in the redevelopment plan;  b. A provision that the redeveloper shall be without power to sell, lease, or otherwise transfer the redevelopment area or project, or any part thereof, without the prior written consent of the commission; and c. Any other covenants, provisions, and continuing controls as may be deemed necessary to effectuate the purposes of sections 1 through 68 of P.L.2015, c.19 (C.5:10A-1 through C.5:10A-68), including, but not limited to, deed restrictions or easements to promote environmental and ecological sustainability. L.2015, c.19, s.25.
NJ Rev Stat § 5:10A-26 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 5 - Amusements, Public Exhibitions and Meetings|Section 5:10A-26 - Issuance of negotiable bonds and notes.

5:10A-26 Issuance of negotiable bonds and notes.  26. The commission may issue negotiable bonds and notes for any corporate purpose in accordance with the power provided to the commission in subsection g. of section 5 of P.L.1971, c.137 (C.5:10-5). L.2015, c.19, s.26.
NJ Rev Stat § 5:10A-27 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 5 - Amusements, Public Exhibitions and Meetings|Section 5:10A-27 - Bonds, notes not deemed debt or liability of State.

5:10A-27 Bonds, notes not deemed debt or liability of State.  27. Except as otherwise provided by or pursuant to Section II of Article VIII of the State Constitution and approved by a majority of the legally constituted voters of the State voting thereon, or except when any county or municipality shall have guaranteed principal or interest thereon, bonds and notes issued by the commission shall not be deemed to constitute a debt or liability of the State, or of any political subdivision thereof, or a pledge of the faith and credit of the State, or of any political subdivision except the commission, and all such bonds or notes shall contain on the face thereof a statement to that effect. L.2015, c.19, s.27.
NJ Rev Stat § 5:10A-28 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 5 - Amusements, Public Exhibitions and Meetings|Section 5:10A-28 - Collaboration; establishment of not-for-profit organization.

5:10A-28 Collaboration; establishment of not-for-profit organization.  28. a. The commission shall collaborate with the Division of Travel and Tourism in the Department of State and the Meadowlands Convention and Visitors Bureau. The tourism structure should work closely, or integrate with, the work of agencies within the Department of State dedicated to advancing an economic development plan developed pursuant to subsection g. of section 7 of P.L.2015, c.19 (C.5:10A-7).  b. The commission shall make a vigorous effort to establish collaboration among private tourist marketing operations, and between those operations and the commission, through conversations with leaders of such operations, as well as stakeholders associated with such operations. c. The commission shall promote the image of "one-stop shopping" for those seeking tourist information and assistance or wishing to host an event. d. The commission may establish a not-for-profit organization that will be responsible for the operation of the sports and entertainment area, and may collaborate with the Division of Travel and Tourism and the Meadowlands Convention and Visitors Bureau to attract major events to the area. The not-for-profit organization established pursuant to this section may be a public-private partnership and may raise funds to support these activities. The goal of the not-for-profit organization is to consolidate event planning and establish sources of revenue as part of an overall strategy to create positive economic development opportunities that will impact the Hackensack meadowlands. L.2015, c.19, s.28.
NJ Rev Stat § 5:10A-29 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 5 - Amusements, Public Exhibitions and Meetings|Section 5:10A-29 - Acquisition of real property.

5:10A-29 Acquisition of real property.  29. Subject to the limitations established in subsection m. of section 5 of P.L.1971, c.137 (C.5:10-5), if for any of its authorized purposes, including temporary purposes, the commission shall find it necessary or convenient to acquire any real property within its jurisdiction, or if for any of its authorized purposes, including temporary construction purposes, the commission shall find it necessary to acquire any real property contiguous to property within its jurisdiction, whether for immediate or future use, the commission may take such action in accordance with the "Eminent Domain Act of 1971," P.L.1971, c.361 (C.20:3-1 et seq.). L.2015, c.19, s.29.
NJ Rev Stat § 5:10A-30 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 5 - Amusements, Public Exhibitions and Meetings|Section 5:10A-30 - Projects, lands, property declared public property.

5:10A-30 Projects, lands, property declared public property.  30. All projects, lands, and other property of the commission are hereby declared to be public property devoted to an essential public and governmental function and purpose. The provisions of section 9 of P.L.1978, c.1 (C.5:10-35) and section 18 of P.L.1971, c.137 (C.5:10-18) shall be applicable to all projects, lands, and other property of the commission. L.2015, c.19, s.30.
NJ Rev Stat § 5:10A-31 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 5 - Amusements, Public Exhibitions and Meetings|Section 5:10A-31 - Flood improvement zones.

5:10A-31 Flood improvement zones.  31. The commission may form, within the district, flood improvement zones for any authorized purpose in order to levy special assessments against real estate located within such zones for benefits rendered. L.2015, c.19, s.31.
NJ Rev Stat § 5:10A-32 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 5 - Amusements, Public Exhibitions and Meetings|Section 5:10A-32 - Division of land into classes.

5:10A-32 Division of land into classes.  32. a. All land within the district shall be divided by the commission into three classes as follows: (1) Class one--Land owned by the State of New Jersey, any of its political subdivisions, or any other public agency or instrumentality which enjoys the privilege of general property tax exemption under the laws of the State, and which land is designated by the owner as presently or ultimately intended for a public use. (2) Class two--Land owned by the State of New Jersey, any of its political subdivisions, or any other public agency or instrumentality which enjoys the privilege of general property tax exemption under the laws of the State, and which land is designated by the owner as ultimately disposable to private ownership, or usable by private parties. (3) Class three--All other land. b. The State, its political subdivisions, or any other public agency or instrumentality owning land in the district shall be required to certify to the commission, by a date established by the commission, whether said lands are in class one or class two; and in the case of land being in class one, the State, its political subdivisions, or any other public agency or instrumentality, as appropriate, shall indicate the nature of the present or ultimate use. The commission shall approve or modify the certifications by resolution. The commission may also reclassify lands by a majority vote, upon the request of the State, its political subdivisions, or any other public agency or instrumentality owning land in the district for such reclassification. c. In the case that the title of lands designated to be in class three passes to the State of New Jersey, its political subdivisions, or any other public agency or instrumentality, the commission shall change the designation of the class of that land to reflect the future use of that land. L.2015, c.19, s.32.
NJ Rev Stat § 5:10A-33 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 5 - Amusements, Public Exhibitions and Meetings|Section 5:10A-33 - Procedure for construction of improvements.

5:10A-33 Procedure for construction of improvements.  33. If, in its judgment, public necessity or interest demands the construction of improvements which would benefit lands within an area in need, the commission shall pass a resolution of its intention to undertake any such improvement and shall give notice of the proposal by advertising in one or more newspapers circulating in the district. The advertisement shall fix a time and place, not earlier than two weeks after notice, for a hearing on said proposed action and, prior to said hearing, the commission shall prepare a tentative assessment which shall be presented at the hearing and open to inspection. Any person desiring to testify concerning the proposal shall have the right to do so. After such hearing, if the commission decides to carry out the proposals, the commission shall pass a resolution setting forth this determination, acquire the necessary funding for the project, and proceed to make such improvements. L.2015, c.19, s.33.
NJ Rev Stat § 5:10A-34 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 5 - Amusements, Public Exhibitions and Meetings|Section 5:10A-34 - Statement showing cost of improvement.

5:10A-34 Statement showing cost of improvement.  34. The appropriate officer of the commission shall prepare a statement showing, in detail, the cost of the improvement proposed pursuant to section 33 of P.L.2015, c.19 (C.5:10A-33). Such statement shall also show the proportion of the amount to the whole cost of improvement, if any, paid or contributed by any public body or by any individual or entity. The total amount of assessment levied upon the land benefited by the improvement shall not exceed the cost thereof. L.2015, c.19, s.34.
NJ Rev Stat § 5:10A-35 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 5 - Amusements, Public Exhibitions and Meetings|Section 5:10A-35 - Hearing relative to improvement.

5:10A-35 Hearing relative to improvement.  35. The appropriate officer of the commission shall examine the estimated cost of the work of any improvement and view all lands benefited thereby and shall thereupon fix the time and place for hearing all persons interested. Notice of the time and place of the hearing shall be mailed to owners of land affected, directed to their last known post-office addresses, and shall be published at least 10 days before the hearing. Failure to mail the notice shall not invalidate any proceeding or assessment. Such officer of the commission shall attend the hearing, scheduled at the time and place designated by the commission, and shall give all parties interested or affected by an improvement the opportunity to be heard upon the subject of assessment. Thereafter, such officer shall make a just and equitable assessment of the benefits conferred upon any land by reason of such improvement, having due regard to the rights and interests of all persons concerned, and the increment in the value of the land benefited thereby and levy the same. L.2015, c.19, s.35.
NJ Rev Stat § 5:10A-36 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 5 - Amusements, Public Exhibitions and Meetings|Section 5:10A-36 - Assessments levied.

5:10A-36 Assessments levied.  36. All assessments levied under section 35 of P.L.2015, c.19 (C.5:10A-35) for any improvement shall, in each case, be as nearly as may be in proportion to, and not in excess of, the benefit, advantage, or increase in value which respective lots and parcels of land shall be deemed to receive by reason of such improvement. L.2015, c.19, s.36.
NJ Rev Stat § 5:10A-37 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 5 - Amusements, Public Exhibitions and Meetings|Section 5:10A-37 - Damage deducted from amount of benefits assessed.

5:10A-37 Damage deducted from amount of benefits assessed.  37. In addition to the making of assessments for benefits, the appropriate officer of the commission shall fix and determine the amount, if any, the property is damaged incidentally to the making of the improvement and deduct such amount from the amount of benefits assessed thereon. If the amount of any such damages, as confirmed by the commission, shall exceed the benefits assessed on the same property, if in case no benefits shall accrue thereto, or if such property is damaged subsequent to the levying and collection of an assessment which shall be confirmed by the commission to be a direct result of the making of the improvement, the balance or amount of such damages so fixed, may be raised from the general revenues of the commission and shall be paid by the commission to the owner of the property so damaged. Any person aggrieved by such assessment or award of damages may after the same has been confirmed by the commission, appeal therefrom as provided in section 48 of P.L.2015, c.19 (C.5:10A-48). L.2015, c.19, s.37.
NJ Rev Stat § 5:10A-38 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 5 - Amusements, Public Exhibitions and Meetings|Section 5:10A-38 - Award for damages.

5:10A-38 Award for damages.  38. When owners of any property have been or shall have been awarded damages as incidental to any improvement undertaken pursuant to sections 1 through 68 of P.L.2015, c.19 (C.5:10A-1 through C.5:10A-68), and such award has been or shall have been duly confirmed, the amount thereof shall be tendered to the person or persons entitled thereto. If there is uncertainty as to the person entitled to receive the award or if the party entitled to receive the amount awarded shall refuse upon tender thereof to receive the same, or shall be out of the State or under any legal disability, or if several parties interested in the fund shall not agree as to the distribution thereof, or the lands damaged are encumbered by any mortgage, judgment, or other lien, or if for any other reason the commission cannot safely pay the amount awarded to any person, in all such cases the amount awarded may, with leave of the Superior Court, be paid into said court and thereupon distributed according to law, on the application of any person interested therein. L.2015, c.19, s.38.
NJ Rev Stat § 5:10A-39 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 5 - Amusements, Public Exhibitions and Meetings|Section 5:10A-39 - Certification of benefits, awards.

5:10A-39 Certification of benefits, awards.  39. Assessments for benefits for any improvement together with any accompanying awards for incidental damages and all awards of damages for land or interests therein taken from any improvement shall be certified by the officer making the assessment to the commission by a report, in writing, signed by the officer. The report shall be accompanied by a map showing the land taken, damaged, or benefited by the improvement and for which damages or benefits have been assessed. L.2015, c.19, s.39.