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NJ Rev Stat § 48:13A-12.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Public Utilities|Section 48:13A-12.1 - Solid waste vehicles not to transport food, rules and regulations

48:13A-12.1. Solid waste vehicles not to transport food, rules and regulations  1. a. Except as provided in subsections b., c. or d., no vehicle, including any truck, trailer or other haulage vehicle other than a truck tractor, utilized for the transportation of solid waste in this State shall be subsequently utilized for the transportation of fresh food or fresh food products, including meat, poultry, produce or other non-processed fresh food products intended for sale for human consumption. The presence of refrigeration equipment in a vehicle shall be prima facie evidence that the vehicle is used for the transportation of fresh food or fresh food products, unless the vehicle is lawfully registered, equipped and operated for the transportation of medical waste.  b. No vehicle which is registered pursuant to State solid waste laws and regulations for lawful solid waste transportation activities in this State shall be utilized for the transportation of fresh food or fresh food products, including meat, poultry, produce or other non-processed fresh food products intended for sale for human consumption, unless that vehicle has been appropriately cleaned and sanitized in accordance with rules and regulations adopted by the Department of Environmental Protection, after consultation with the Department of Health, prior to any use for the transportation of fresh food or fresh food products. The Department of Environmental Protection may adopt rules and regulations requiring notification, recordkeeping or reporting of the use of registered vehicles for the transportation of fresh food or fresh food products.  c. The provisions of this section shall not apply to any vehicles utilized for the transportation of source separated recyclable materials as defined in section 2 of P.L.1987, c.102 (C.13:1E-99.12).  d. A vehicle, including any truck, trailer or other haulage vehicle other than a truck tractor, owned or operated by any person engaging in the transportation of fresh produce intended for human consumption, may be utilized for the transportation of vegetative waste material generated from the fresh produce that was transported in that vehicle if the vegetative waste material is transported without delay to a vegetative waste composting facility.  L.1991,c.214,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 48:13A-12.2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Public Utilities|Section 48:13A-12.2 - Violations, penalties.

48:13A-12.2 Violations, penalties.  2. a. Any owner or operator who knowingly violates the provisions of section 1 of P.L.1991, c.214 (C.48:13A-12.1) is guilty of a crime of the third degree.  b. The provisions of N.J.S.2C:43-3 to the contrary notwithstanding, any person convicted of a violation of the provisions of section 1 of P.L.1991, c.214 (C.48:13A-12.1) is subject to a fine of not less than $7,500 for a first offense, not more than $10,000 for a second offense and not more than $25,000 for a third and every subsequent offense. Each day during which the violation continues constitutes an additional, separate and distinct offense.  c. If a person is convicted of a violation of the provisions of section 1 of P.L.1991, c.214 (C.48:13A-12.1), the court shall, in addition to the penalties provided under this section, require the person to perform community service for a term of not more than 90 days.  d. All conveyances used or intended for use in the unlawful transportation of solid waste in violation of the provisions of section 1 of P.L.1991, c.214 (C.48:13A-12.1) are subject to forfeiture to the State pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1981, c.387 (C.13:1K-1 et seq.).  L.1991, c.214, s.2; amended 2019, c.276, s.19.
NJ Rev Stat § 48:13A-13 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Public Utilities|Section 48:13A-13 - Derogation of rights

48:13A-13. Derogation of rights  Nothing contained herein shall be construed to be in derogation of any other right, duty, power or authority granted to the board by the provisions of Title 48 of the Revised Statutes. L.1970, c. 40, s. 14.
NJ Rev Stat § 48:14-2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Public Utilities|Section 48:14-2 - Manner of laying pipes and conduits

48:14-2. Manner of laying pipes and conduits  Pipes and conduits shall be laid at least 3 feet below the surface and shall not unnecessarily interfere with public travel or damage public or private property. They shall be laid at least 3 feet from the outside of any water or gas pipe already laid, except when it shall be necessary to cross, in which case they shall be at least 12 inches from the outside of the water or gas pipe. Amended by L.1962, c. 198 s. 164.
NJ Rev Stat § 48:14-3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Public Utilities|Section 48:14-3 - Restoration of pavements; repair and maintenance of streets

48:14-3. Restoration of pavements; repair and maintenance of streets  The portions of the surfaces of any streets, including pavements, disturbed in laying the pipes, shall be immediately restored to their original condition and so maintained for six months after the completion of the work. If the owner of the pipes shall fail so to restore and maintain the streets, the officer having supervision of the streets may do so, and the cost thereof may be recovered by the city from such owner in any court of competent jurisdiction.
NJ Rev Stat § 48:14-9 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Public Utilities|Section 48:14-9 - Surveys; entry on lands

48:14-9. Surveys; entry on lands  When a survey of the locations of the dams of any steam or water power company organized under the laws of this State and the routes and locations of its main canals and raceways, branches and improvements, together with the lands and portions of such rivers or streams necessary for the same, shall be completed and deposited in the office of the Secretary of State, such company may enter upon, take possession of, and use, occupy and possess such lands and premises as authorized by this Title. Every such company may enter upon all lands, whether covered with water or not, for the purposes contemplated by this article, subject to the right of the owners of said lands to full compensation for damages thereto. Amended by L.1962, c. 198, s. 165.
NJ Rev Stat § 48:14-10.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Public Utilities|Section 48:14-10.1 - Condemnation; authority; action against utility

48:14-10.1. Condemnation; authority; action against utility  Every utility formed to construct dams in any of the rivers or streams within this State or between this and another State, for the purpose of generating, distributing and selling water power and electric power, may exercise the power of eminent domain as provided in sections 48 and 49 hereof in acquiring any waters, streams, lands, property or franchises that may be required for the construction of its dams, canals, raceways and other works. Nothing in this chapter shall impair the rights of any person to an action against the utility for any damage done to his real estate by the construction of the dams, canals, raceways and works where he has not agreed with the utility or where his damages have not been paid and satisfied by the utility under the provisions of this chapter. L.1962, c. 198, s. 55.
NJ Rev Stat § 48:14-11 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Public Utilities|Section 48:14-11 - Dams; construction; jurisdiction of department of conservation and economic development

48:14-11. Dams; construction; jurisdiction of department of conservation and economic development  Every steam and water power company organized under the laws of this State may construct and maintain dams on rivers and streams at such points and at such heights as it may deem necessary or advisable, and may flow back and raise the water in the rivers or stream above the dam to a height not exceeding 10 feet above common low water of the rivers and streams. The plans and construction of the dams shall be approved by the Department of Conservation and Economic Development. For dams on navigable streams, the department may require the construction of such canals, locks, gates, shoots or other openings as, after public hearing, it may determine that the interests of navigation require. Where judged necessary by it, the department may require all dams constructed under this article to be provided with a fishway for the passage of shad and other fish. Amended by L.1962, c. 198, s. 166.
NJ Rev Stat § 48:14-12 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Public Utilities|Section 48:14-12 - Canals and raceways; jurisdiction of department of conservation and economic development

48:14-12. Canals and raceways; jurisdiction of department of conservation and economic development  Every steam and water power company organized under the laws of this State may cut or acquire main canals or raceways on each side of the rivers or streams from its dams to such points below as it may deem necessary. The company also may cut and erect as many lateral or branch raceways, locks, weirs, gates and other works, from the main canals or raceways to the rivers or streams as it may deem expedient for the purposes of generating, using and selling the power of the rivers and streams and electric power developed therefrom for mills, manufactories and other purposes. All work pursuant to this section shall be subject to the approval of the Department of Conservation and Economic Development. The water so diverted from the rivers and streams shall be returned again to them after being so used, as unpolluted as before it was used. Amended by L.1962, c. 198, s. 167.
NJ Rev Stat § 48:14-13 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Public Utilities|Section 48:14-13 - Time for commencement and completion of dams, canals and raceways

48:14-13. Time for commencement and completion of dams, canals and raceways  Every steam and water power company organized under the laws of this State shall commence its proposed dams and works within 2 years from the date of its organization, and complete the dams and cut or acquire its main canals or raceways within 3 years from the date of commencement aforesaid. Amended by L.1962, c. 198, s. 168.
NJ Rev Stat § 48:14-14 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Public Utilities|Section 48:14-14 - Forfeiture of franchise

48:14-14. Forfeiture of franchise  Any company failing to comply with the provisions of sections 48:14-11 to 48:14-13 of this title shall thereby forfeit the franchises given by this article.
NJ Rev Stat § 48:14-15 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Public Utilities|Section 48:14-15 - Construction and maintenance of necessary works

48:14-15. Construction and maintenance of necessary works  Every steam and water power company organized under the laws of this State may construct, maintain, improve and repair all such embankments, reservoirs, aqueducts, culverts, locks, bridges and other works as it may deem convenient and necessary for the public purposes of this article. Amended by L.1962, c. 198, s. 169.
NJ Rev Stat § 48:14-16 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Public Utilities|Section 48:14-16 - Development and sale of electric power

48:14-16. Development and sale of electric power  Every steam and water power company organized under the laws of this State may develop electric power for commercial purposes by means of water power and supply current and power at such prices as may be agreed upon. Such company may erect and maintain the necessary buildings, machinery and apparatus for developing power and current and distribute the same to any place or places. Amended by L.1962, c. 198, s. 170.
NJ Rev Stat § 48:14-17 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Public Utilities|Section 48:14-17 - Erection of poles; municipal consent

48:14-17. Erection of poles; municipal consent  Every steam and water power company organized under the laws of this State may enter upon any public highway, street or alley and erect poles on the same to sustain the necessary wires and fixtures, and alter, inspect and repair its system of distribution. No such company shall enter upon any street or alley of any city, borough or township until after the consent of the governing body thereof shall have been obtained. Amended by L.1962, c. 198, s. 171.
NJ Rev Stat § 48:14-18 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Public Utilities|Section 48:14-18 - Lease of dams and works; consolidation

48:14-18. Lease of dams and works; consolidation  Every steam and water power company incorporated under the laws of this State may lease its dams and works or any part thereof to any other company or consolidate and merge its stock, property and franchises with those of any other company or companies of this or any other State. Such other company or companies may take such lease or consolidate and merge its stock, property and franchises with such company to form a new company. After such lease or consolidation the lessee or the consolidated company may use and operate such dams and works and their own dams and works, or all or any of them according to the provisions and restrictions contained in this article, notwithstanding any privilege heretofore granted to another company. Amended by L.1962, c. 198, s. 172.
NJ Rev Stat § 48:14-19 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Public Utilities|Section 48:14-19 - Supplying water for domestic uses prohibited; diversion by municipality

48:14-19. Supplying water for domestic uses prohibited; diversion by municipality  No steam and water power company organized under the laws of this State shall supply any municipality or the public with water for potable or other domestic uses. Nothing in this article shall impair the right or privilege of any municipality to take from the rivers and streams wholly in this State, or between this and any other State, the potable waters thereof for public purposes. No such company shall be entitled to damages or compensation for the diversion of the waters of any such river or stream or tributaries thereof for the water supply of any municipality. Amended by L.1962, c. 198, s. 173.
NJ Rev Stat § 48:14-20 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Public Utilities|Section 48:14-20 - Surveys of dams, canals and other works; filing map with county clerk

48:14-20. Surveys of dams, canals and other works; filing map with county clerk  Every water power company organized to construct one or more dams in any river or stream tributary to Barnegat bay for the purpose of developing and selling water power and generating, distributing and selling electricity, may cause examinations and surveys to be made of its proposed dams, reservoirs, ponds, locks, weirs, gates, bridges, canals, race and power stations, as well as the land that may be overflowed by the erection of the dams. It may enter upon any lands or waters for the purpose of making such examinations and surveys, subject to liability for all damage done. A survey and map shall be made of the land to be taken or entered upon, which map shall be signed by the president and secretary of the company and filed in the office of the clerk of the county in which the lands shown on the map are situated. Amended by L.1962, c. 198, s. 174.
NJ Rev Stat § 48:14-21.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Public Utilities|Section 48:14-21.1 - Power to condemn

48:14-21.1. Power to condemn  Any utility organized to construct one or more dams in any river, stream, or tributary to Barnegat Bay for the purpose of developing and selling electricity may exercise the power of eminent domain as provided in sections 48 and 49 hereof to take any real or personal property, rights, privileges, franchises or easements necessary for its dams, reservoirs, ponds, locks, weirs, gates, bridges, races, canals, power stations and flowage. L.1962, c. 198, s. 56.
NJ Rev Stat § 48:15-1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Public Utilities|Section 48:15-1 - "Street railway or traction company" ; "street"

48:15-1. "Street railway or traction company" ; "street"  The term "street railway or traction company" when used in this chapter means and includes, unless the contrary appears from the context, a company organized under this Title, or any company heretofore organized, reorganized or consolidated under the provisions of any act of this State general, special or private, for the purpose of owning, leasing or operating a street railway or a railroad operated as a street railway and extensions thereof, or any company, which, by virtue of any act of this State, has become subject to the provisions of any law of this State authorizing the incorporation of street railway or traction companies. The word "street" when used in this chapter means and includes a public street, avenue, highway, road, alley, lane, plaza, square or other public place. Amended by L.1962, c. 198, s. 175.
NJ Rev Stat § 48:15-2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Public Utilities|Section 48:15-2 - Computation of time for performance of duty or exercise of privilege

48:15-2. Computation of time for performance of duty or exercise of privilege  Whenever a street railway or traction company shall have a duty imposed upon it or a privilege which it is authorized to exercise and there is a limited time within which the duty is to be discharged or the privilege exercised, and the company is restrained by the decree, order or writ of a court from the discharge of its duty, or prevented by the omission of any board or body having control of streets or governing body of any municipality or county to give any consent required by this chapter for the exercise of any privilege conferred by this chapter, then so much of the time during which the restraint exists or the omission continues shall not be computed as any portion of the time limited for the discharge of the duty or exercise of the privilege.
NJ Rev Stat § 48:15-3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Public Utilities|Section 48:15-3 - Public consent to have force of contract

48:15-3. Public consent to have force of contract  Any consent required by this chapter to be given by any public body may be given by a resolution or ordinance of such body and shall have the force and effect of a contract when accepted by any street railway or traction company in a writing under its corporate seal, filed with the clerk of the public body or in the office of the clerk of the county in which such body exists. Nothing herein shall make the provisions of R.S. 48:2-14 inoperative. Amended by L.1962, c. 198, s. 176.
NJ Rev Stat § 48:15-4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Public Utilities|Section 48:15-4 - Improper incorporation of certain companies not ground for questioning right to operate

48:15-4. Improper incorporation of certain companies not ground for questioning right to operate  The right of any company formed under any law of this state which on July fourth, one thousand nine hundred and twenty-seven, owned or operated a street railway upon the streets of this state to continue to own or operate such street railway or extensions thereof shall not be questioned or denied solely upon the ground that the company was improperly incorporated or organized or for any reason did not, by its incorporation, acquire the power to own and operate street railways.
NJ Rev Stat § 48:15-5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Public Utilities|Section 48:15-5 - Valuation report; open to public inspection; as evidence

48:15-5. Valuation report; open to public inspection; as evidence  The report of any valuation of street railway or traction company property together with all documents, maps and other papers accompanying the same, filed with the board of public utility commissioners as directed by chapter three hundred and fifty-one of the laws of one thousand nine hundred and twenty, shall be a public record open to the inspection of the public at all reasonable times and shall be admitted in the courts of this state as evidence of the facts therein contained to the same extent as though the same had been produced and proved.
NJ Rev Stat § 48:15-10 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Public Utilities|Section 48:15-10 - General powers

48:15-10. General powers  Every street railway or traction company shall have power: I. To construct lines of street or passenger railways and all necessary turnouts, sidings and bridges on, along or over any stream or highway by extension of existing railways or by the building of new lines thereon, either wholly within or partly within or wholly between or partly within and between municipalities and counties, and the same when constructed to equip, maintain and operate for the carriage of passengers and property; II. To contract with any person for such construction, equipment, maintenance or operation; III. To enter upon any street upon which any street railway or railroad operated as a street railway is now or may hereafter be constructed, with the consent of the owner or lessee of such railway or of the person operating the same, and construct, maintain and operate such railway; IV. To construct, maintain and use such motors, cables, electrical or other appliances, tunnels, subways for cables, poles, wires, conduits or other devices for transmitting and using electrical or other forces as will provide for the traction of cars on street railways or other railroads operated as street railways; V. To purchase, hold, sell, pledge, mortgage or otherwise dispose of any capital stock or securities of other companies owning, leasing or operating any street railway or railroad operated as a street railway, turnpike or plank road or engaged in the construction or equipment thereof, or in creating or supplying power for the operation thereof, and to exercise all the rights, powers and privileges in respect to such capital stock and securities which a natural person could do; VI. To have all other powers necessary to the performance of its duties and the exercise of its privileges imposed or conferred by law.
NJ Rev Stat § 48:15-11 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Public Utilities|Section 48:15-11 - Powers not limited by description of route in certificate of incorporation

48:15-11. Powers not limited by description of route in certificate of incorporation  The insertion in the certificate of incorporation of a street railway or traction company of a description of a line or route of railway or length of the same as proposed to be constructed and operated shall not limit or restrict the powers of the company. The company shall possess all the powers, rights and privileges granted to all street railway or traction companies with the same force and effect as if said description or designation had not been inserted in the certificate.
NJ Rev Stat § 48:15-12 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Public Utilities|Section 48:15-12 - Issuance of stock for stocks and securities of other corporations

48:15-12. Issuance of stock for stocks and securities of other corporations  Any street railway or traction company may purchase and hold real and personal property necessary and convenient for the business of such company, and also the stocks and securities of other corporations and may issue stock to the amount of the value thereof in payment therefor. Stock so issued shall be taken to be full paid stock and the holder thereof shall not be liable for any further payments or assessments thereon. The certificate for any stock so issued shall have legibly stamped upon its face "issued for property purchased" . In all statements and reports of the company to be published, the stock shall not be reported or stated as being issued for cash but shall be reported according to the fact.