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2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27BBBB-10 - Severability.

52:27BBBB-10 Severability.
12. If any provision of P.L.2016, c.4 (C.52:27BBBB-1 et al.) or its application is held invalid, the invalidity shall not affect other applications of that provision, or other provisions of P.L.2016, c.4 (C.52:27BBBB-1 et al.), which reasonably can be given effect despite the invalidity, and to this end the provisions of P.L.2016, c.4 (C.52:27BBBB-1 et al.) are severable.
L.2016, c.4, s.12.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27BBBB-12 - Specific power, authority not construed to limit, restrict certain general authorities.

52:27BBBB-12 Specific power, authority not construed to limit, restrict certain general authorities.
14. The enumeration of any specific power or authority granted to the Local Finance Board or the director pursuant to P.L.2016, c.4 (C.52:27BBBB-1 et al.) shall not be construed to limit or restrict in any way the general authorities granted by P.L.2016, c.4 (C.52:27BBBB-1 et al.) to the Local Finance Board or the director to take actions necessary or appropriate to help stabilize the finances, restructure the debts, or assist with the financial rehabilitation and recovery of the municipality in need of stabilization and recovery.
L.2016, c.4, s.14.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27BBBB-13 - Liberal construction.

52:27BBBB-13 Liberal construction.
15. P.L.2016, c.4 (C.52:27BBBB-1 et al.) shall be construed liberally to give effect to its intent that severe fiscal distress in municipalities in need of stabilization and recovery shall be addressed and corrected.
L.2016, c.4, s.15.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27BBBB-14 - Terms of C.52:27BBBB et al. prevail in event of inconsistency.

52:27BBBB-14 Terms of C.52:27BBBB et al. prevail in event of inconsistency.
16. The authorities granted to the director in P.L.2016, c.4 (C.52:27BBBB-1 et al.) are intended to supplement authority provided in the "Local Government Supervision Act (1947)," P.L.1947, c.151 (C.52:27BB-1 et seq.) and other applicable laws. To the extent any inconsistency exists between the terms of P.L.2016, c.4 (C.52:27BBBB-1 et al.) and other applicable laws, the terms of P.L.2016, c.4 (C.52:27BBBB-1 et al.) shall prevail.
L.2016, c.4, s.16.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27BBBB-15 - Attendance of certain meetings required, final report.

52:27BBBB-15 Attendance of certain meetings required, final report.
17. The director or the director's designee shall attend the regularly scheduled meetings of the municipal council in a municipality in need of stabilization and recovery. On or before the first day of the tenth year next following the determination that a municipality is in need of stabilization and recovery pursuant to section 4 of P.L.2016, c.4 (C.52:27BBBB-4), the director shall provide a final report to the Governor and Legislature regarding the municipality in need of stabilization and recovery.
L.2016, c.4, s.17; amended 2021, c.124, s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27BBBB-16 - Transfer of necessary appropriations.

52:27BBBB-16 Transfer of necessary appropriations.
18. The State Treasurer, in consultation with the commissioner, shall direct the Director of the Division of Budget and Accounting to transfer appropriations from any State department to any other State department as may be necessary to provide a secured loan, for the exclusive purpose of covering expenses of the municipality during the 2016 calendar year, and for a term not to exceed 180 days, to a municipality for which a recovery plan is required under section 4 of P.L.2016, c.4 (C.52:27BBBB-4) to be submitted to the director on such terms and conditions that may be required by the commissioner.
L.2016, c.4, s.18.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27BBBB-17 - Required amount of relief aid.

52:27BBBB-17 Required amount of relief aid.
19. Notwithstanding any law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, the amount of consolidated municipal property tax relief aid and energy tax receipts property tax relief aid paid to a municipality in need of stabilization and recovery shall not be less than the amount certified for the municipality in the Certification of State Aid for Calendar Year 2016 and Fiscal Year 2017 Budgets issued by the Division of Local Government Services in the Department of Community Affairs.
L.2016, c.4, s.19.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27BBBB-18 - Short title.

52:27BBBB-18 Short title.
1. Sections 1 through 8 and section 10 of P.L.2016, c.5 (C.52:27BBBB-18 et al.) shall be known and may be referred to as the "Casino Property Tax Stabilization Act."
L.2016, c.5, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27BBBB-21 - Additional payments required.

52:27BBBB-21 Additional payments required.
4. a. In addition to the amounts required to be remitted under section 3 of P.L.2016, c.5 (C.52:27BBBB-20), the owner of each casino gaming property shall make a separate payment to the State, where the aggregate amount of these payments paid by the casino gaming properties shall be equal to the following: (1) $30,000,000 for calendar year 2015; (2) $30,000,000 for calendar year 2016; (3) $15,000,000 for calendar year 2017; (4) $10,000,000 for calendar year 2018; and (5) $5,000,000 per year for calendar years 2019 through 2026.
b. The Local Finance Board, in consultation with the division, shall determine the amount owed for each casino gaming property based on the proportion of gross gaming revenue of the casino in casino gaming property in the prior year. The owner of each casino gaming property where a casino is operated during the year in which the payments required by this section are due shall remit its payment to the State no later than June 1 of each year. The Local Finance Board shall provide the owner of each casino gaming property required to make a payment under this section with written notice of the amount of the payment for each casino gaming property, and instructions for how each payment shall be made. Each owner of a casino gaming property required to make a payment under this section shall remit its payment within five business days of receipt of the written notice from the Local Finance Board.
c. The funds comprised of the payments collected under this section shall be remitted from the State to Atlantic City, which, for purposes of preparing annual budgets pursuant to the "Local Budget Law," N.J.S.40A:4-1 et seq., must be applied to the Atlantic City budget for the calendar year for which funds are provided as identified in subsection a. of this section and to no other Atlantic City calendar year budget.
L.2016, c.5, s.4; amended 2021, c.315, s.4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27BBBB-23 - Atlantic City Review Commission.

52:27BBBB-23 Atlantic City Review Commission.
6. a. On January 1, 2025, there shall be established the Atlantic City Review Commission, to review and determine the efficacy of the payment in lieu of property tax program established by P.L.2016, c.5 (C.52:27BBBB-18 et al.). Specifically, the commission shall determine: the economic vitality and viability of Atlantic City's casinos; the economic vitality and viability of Atlantic City's government; the effect of the payment in lieu of property tax program on the economic viability of the casinos, and on Atlantic City's ability to fund its own government and to provide services to the residents of Atlantic City; and the feasibility of continuing the payment in lieu of property tax program for an additional period of time.
b. The commission shall consist of seven members:
A member of the public, appointed by the Governor, who shall be the Chairperson of the Commission;
The Commissioner of Community Affairs, or the commissioner's designee;
The Atlantic City Mayor or the mayor's designee;
The Atlantic County Executive, or the county executive's designee;
A representative of the casino industry, appointed by the Governor;
A representative of a casino employees' union, appointed by the Governor upon the recommendation of the President of the Senate; and
A representative of the business community of Atlantic City, appointed by the Governor upon recommendation of the Speaker of the General Assembly. This member shall be a resident of Atlantic City and shall not be an executive or an employee of any of the casinos in Atlantic City. This member shall be appointed from, and shall represent on the commission, the interests of the non-gaming business interests in the city.
c. The commission shall issue its findings and recommendations in writing not later than July 1, 2025 to the Governor, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the General Assembly pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1991, c.164 (C.52:14-19.1). The commission shall expire on the 30th day next following the issuance of those findings and recommendations.
L.2016, c.5, s.6.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27BBBB-24 - State to have first priority lien.

52:27BBBB-24 State to have first priority lien.
7. The State of New Jersey shall have a first priority lien on payments made under sections 3 and 4 of P.L.2016, c.5 (C.52:27BBBB-20 and C.52:27BBBB-21) to secure repayment of any amounts outstanding, including any accrued interest, at the time of the payment, including, without limitation, on any financial obligations of Atlantic City to the State of New Jersey, including any office, department, division, bureau, board, commission, or agency of the State, on any loans made to Atlantic City by the State of New Jersey, including any office, department, division, bureau, board, commission, or agency of the State, including without limitation loans made pursuant to the "Supplemental Municipal Property Tax Relief Act," P.L.1991, c.63 (C.52:27D-118.32 et seq.), or for any aid provided by the State of New Jersey, including any office, department, division, bureau, board, commission, or agency of the State, to Atlantic City requiring repayment. Atlantic City shall utilize amounts received under sections 3 and 4 of P.L.2016, c.5 (C.52:27BBBB-20 and C.52:27BBBB-21) to first repay the State of New Jersey for any such financial obligation, outstanding loan, or aid amounts. The first priority lien held by the State shall be superior and paramount to any and all prior or subsequent liens or levies by any creditors.
L.2016, c.5, s.7.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27BBBB-26 - Classification of certain moneys allocated.

52:27BBBB-26 Classification of certain moneys allocated.
10. Notwithstanding any law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, all monies allocated pursuant to section 9 of P.L.2016, c.5 (C.52:27BBBB-25) shall be considered "funds appropriated as State aid and not otherwise dedicated to specific municipal programs" so payable to such municipality that are withheld or are required to be withheld by the State Treasurer under the "Municipal Qualified Bond Act," P.L.1976, c.38 (C.40A:3-1 et seq.).
L.2016, c.5, s.10.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27BBBB-27 - Clean and Safe Fund, established.

52:27BBBB-27 Clean and Safe Fund, established.
7. a. There is established the Clean and Safe Fund to be held by the State Treasurer, which shall be the repository for all moneys required to be deposited therein under subsection b. of section 9 of P.L.2016, c.5 (C.52:27BBBB-25) and any moneys appropriated annually to the fund. The State Treasurer may invest and reinvest any moneys in the fund, or any portion thereof, in legal obligations of the United States or of the State or of any political subdivision thereof. Any income from, interest on, or increment to moneys so invested or reinvested shall be included in the fund.
b. Moneys in the fund shall be expended by Atlantic City, or another governmental entity working on behalf of Atlantic City, to pay for capital public safety expenses, streetscape improvements, plantings, roadway median improvements, shade trees, beautification, wayfinding, lighting, cleaning equipment, waste receptacles, sidewalk repair, and related maintenance. The governing body of Atlantic City may fund a project authorized under this subsection with moneys deposited in the Clean and Safe Fund subject to approval of the Director of the Division of Local Government Services in the Department of Community Affairs.
c. If Atlantic City is no longer deemed a municipality in need of stabilization and recovery, as defined in section 3 of P.L.2016, c.4 (C.52:27BBBB-3), then Atlantic City shall receive any money in the Clean and Safe Fund and any future dedication to the Clean and Safe Fund pursuant to subsection b. of section 9 of P.L.2016, c.5 (C.52:27BBBB-25) subject to a memorandum of understanding executed with the State Treasurer that restricts the use of such moneys to the purposes authorized under subsection b. of this section.
L. 2021, c.315, s.7.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27BBBB-28 - Infrastructure Fund, established.

52:27BBBB-28 Infrastructure Fund, established.
8. a. There is established the Infrastructure Fund to be held by the State Treasurer, which shall be the repository for all moneys required to be deposited therein under subsection b. of section 9 of P.L.2016, c.5 (C.52:27BBBB-25) and any moneys appropriated annually to the fund. The State Treasurer may invest and reinvest any moneys in the fund, or any portion thereof, in legal obligations of the United States or of the State or of any political subdivision thereof. Any income from, interest on, or increment to moneys so invested or reinvested shall be included in the fund.
b. Moneys in the fund shall be expended by Atlantic City to pay for any work that may be undertaken as a local improvement pursuant to R.S.40:56-1. The governing body of Atlantic City may fund a local improvement with moneys deposited in the Infrastructure Fund subject to approval of the Commissioner of Community Affairs, in consultation with the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority and other State agencies, as appropriate.
c. If Atlantic City is no longer deemed a municipality in need of stabilization and recovery, as defined in section 3 of P.L.2016, c.4 (C.52:27BBBB-3), then Atlantic City shall receive any money in the Infrastructure Fund and any future dedication to the Infrastructure Fund pursuant to subsection b. of section 9 of P.L.2016, c.5 (C.52:27BBBB-25) subject to a memorandum of understanding executed with the State Treasurer that restricts the use of such moneys to works that may be undertaken as a local improvement pursuant to R.S.40:56-1.
amended 2021, c.315, s.8.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27C-1 - Department of Economic Development

52:27C-1. Department of Economic Development
There is hereby created a Department of Economic Development, consisting of a co-ordinator and an economic council, hereinafter referred to as "the department."
L.1944, c. 85, art. 1, p. 168, s. 1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27C-2 - Commissioner; appointment; term of office; compensation

52:27C-2. Commissioner; appointment; term of office; compensation
The co-ordinator, who shall be the commissioner of the department, hereinafter referred to as the "commissioner," shall be nominated and appointed by the Governor, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. The commissioner shall serve for a term of four years and until his successor is appointed and qualified, and shall receive an annual compensation of twelve thousand dollars ($12,000.00).
L.1944, c. 85, art. 1, p. 168, s. 2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27C-3 - Economic Council; membership; terms; chairman

52:27C-3. Economic Council; membership; terms; chairman
The Economic Council shall consist of twelve members representing war veterans, industry, agriculture, labor, local government and the public generally. Each member shall be appointed by the Governor, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, for a term of four years and until his successor is appointed and qualified, except that of those first appointed five shall be appointed for a term of two years. Members of the council shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. The chairman of the Economic Council shall be elected by the members thereof.
L.1944, c. 85, art. 1, p. 168, s. 3. Amended by L.1945, c. 128, p. 483, s. 1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27C-4 - Divisions; directors; terms; compensation

52:27C-4. Divisions; directors; terms; compensation
There shall be within the department a division of veterans services, a division of municipal aid, a division of commerce, a division of planning and engineering and such other divisions as the commissioner may from time to time establish. Each division shall be under the supervision of a director who shall be a person qualified by training and experience to direct the work assigned to it; and two or more divisions may be consolidated by the commissioner. The director of each division shall be appointed by the Governor, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. The term of office of each director in office, on the day on which this amendment takes effect, shall terminate on such day and each director thereafter appointed shall serve for a term of five years and until his successor shall be appointed and qualified. The compensation of each director shall be fixed by the commissioner, subject to the approval of the Governor. The commissioner may authorize one or more division heads to act for him and in his place, as his deputy or deputies, during his absence or disability.
L.1944, c. 85, art. 1, p. 169, s. 4. Amended by L.1945, c. 128, p. 484, s. 2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27C-5 - Transfer of powers and duties of various agencies

52:27C-5. Transfer of powers and duties of various agencies
The State Planning Board, State Housing Authority, New Jersey Council, South Jersey Transit Commission, Port Raritan District Commission and the State Service Officer are hereby abolished and their respective functions, powers and duties shall, as provided in this act, devolve upon the Department of Economic Development.
L.1944, c. 85, art. 1, p. 169, s. 5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27C-6 - Transfer of functions, etc., of Municipal Aid Administration

52:27C-6. Transfer of functions, etc., of Municipal Aid Administration
The Municipal Aid Administration, all its functions, powers, duties, personnel, property and appropriations are hereby transferred to the department, and the functions, powers and duties of the director of municipal aid are vested in the commissioner.
L.1944, c. 85, art. 1, p. 169, s. 6.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27C-7 - Additional powers and duties of commissioner

52:27C-7. Additional powers and duties of commissioner
The commissioner, in addition to his powers and duties otherwise provided by this act, shall:
a. Exercise all powers of the department not vested in the Economic Council.
b. Administer the work of the department.
c. Prescribe the organization of the department and the duties of his subordinates and assistants.
d. Subject to the approval of the Economic Council, appoint officers and employees, other than the directors of the divisions, engage technical and professional experts and fix their compensation within the limits of available appropriations, except as may be otherwise provided by law.
e. Administer all laws, which are by their terms included under the jurisdiction of the department, relating to veterans' guaranteed loans, grants-in-aid to municipalities for the preparation of engineering plans and specifications and for other purposes, urban redevelopment, housing and economic development.
f. Prepare for issuance by the Governor such executive orders relating to the work of the department as may be necessary.
g. Maintain liaison with local, State and Federal officials and agencies, concerned with matters of post-war planning or otherwise related to the functions of the department.
h. Pursue any appropriate legal remedy in effectuation or enforcement of any of his powers and duties under this act.
L.1944, c. 85, art. 1, p. 169, s. 7.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27C-8 - Coordination of post-war planning

52:27C-8. Coordination of post-war planning
When so directed by the Governor, the commissioner may prescribe activities to be undertaken or terminated by other State departments, agencies and instrumentalities, for the purpose of co-ordinating and integrating all post-war planning and activities under the government of the State.
L.1944, c. 85, art. 1, p. 170, s. 8.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27C-9 - Services of other departments or agencies; delegation of powers

52:27C-9. Services of other departments or agencies; delegation of powers
The commissioner may utilize the services of any State department, agency or instrumentality, and may accept the services of any local or Federal official or agency, or of business, civil and labor organizations, in such manner and in such capacities as he may deem appropriate. He may also delegate such of his powers as he may deem desirable for the efficient administration of the department to be exercised under his direction and supervision by division heads.
L.1944, c. 85, art. 1, p. 170, s. 9.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27C-10 - Additional powers and duties of council

52:27C-10. Additional powers and duties of council
The council, in addition to other powers and duties specifically vested in it, shall:
a. Consult with and advise the commissioner with respect to the work of the department.
b. Approve or disapprove the appointment of officers and employees other than directors of divisions, the engaging of technical and professional experts, and the fixing of their compensation by the commissioner.
c. Survey and study the operations of the department.
d. Hold hearings when required by law or whenever it deems desirable.
e. Report to the Governor and the Legislature with respect to such matters relating to the work of the department and at such times as it may deem in the public interest.
L.1944, c. 85, art. 1, p. 171, s. 10.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27C-11 - Federal grants

52:27C-11. Federal grants
The department may apply for and accept grants from the Federal Government or any agency thereof, any may comply with the terms, conditions and limitations thereof, for any of the purposes of this act. Any moneys so received may be expended by the department, subject to any limitations imposed in the grant, to effectuate any of the purposes of this act, upon warrant of the comptroller on vouchers certified or approved by the commissioner.
L.1944, c. 85, art. 1, p. 171, s. 11.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27C-12 - Policies and programs

52:27C-12. Policies and programs
The department, through its division of commerce, shall formulate comprehensive economic policies for the development and use of natural and economic resources of the State. It shall organize and operate programs for:
a. The co-operation of employers and employees.
b. The improvement of business and working conditions.
c. The centralization, collection and preparation of statistics and researches of practical social and economic significance in this State.
d. The development of technical services and information useful to small business units.
e. The increase of employment opportunities and encouragement of free private enterprise.
L.1944, c. 85, art. 2, p. 171, s. 12.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27C-13 - Private work reserves

52:27C-13. Private work reserves
The department shall, through such locally organized and operating agencies as the commissioner may deem appropriate, motivate, compile and analyze private work reserves. Such reserves shall consist of deferred and anticipated demands for private improvements, repairs, goods and services, that would provide employment upon the cessation of war production.
L.1944, c. 85, art. 2, p. 172, s. 13.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27C-14 - Direction and use of private work reserves

52:27C-14. Direction and use of private work reserves
The co-ordinator shall develop programs to guide and direct the use of private work reserves, so far as possible, into such periods and locations as appear in need of additional employment opportunities. He shall also use the private work reserve and such other information as the department may have to provide business marketing analysis and consumer information services.
L.1944, c. 85, art. 2, p. 172, s. 14.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27C-15 - Public informational material

52:27C-15. Public informational material
The department shall prepare, distributed and co-ordinate public informational materials pertaining to the industrial development, facilities and advantages of the State and to the social and economic programs sponsored by the department.
L.1944, c. 85, art. 2, p. 172, s. 15.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27C-16 - Study of transportation; harbor, etc., facilities

52:27C-16. Study of transportation; harbor, etc., facilities
The department shall survey, investigate and study the transportation, storage, port, harbor and terminal facilities and needs of the State and of particular industrial areas, and the co-ordination of such facilities with existing or future means of transportation. The department shall prepare a comprehensive and co-ordinated plan for the development of harbor, port, freight terminal and transportation facilities in the State, in co-operation with other State and interstate agencies having jurisdiction over related matters. The commissioner shall recommend to the Governor and the Legislature such policies and projects as are suggested by such investigations, plans and studies.
L.1944, c. 85, art. 2, p. 172, s. 16.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27C-17 - Adoption of improved methods, etc., of transportation

52:27C-17. Adoption of improved methods, etc., of transportation
The department may petition any Federal, State, municipal or other authority, administrative, judicial or legislative, having jurisdiction in the premises, for the adoption and execution of any physical improvement, change in method, rate or system of handling freight, warehousing, docking, lightering or transfer of freight or the transportation of passengers and baggage which the commissioner may find desirable to improve or facilitate commerce in and through the State, or to improve terminal and transportation facilities therein. The commissioner may intervene in any proceeding affecting the commerce of the State, but nothing herein shall impair the powers of any municipality or ad hoc authority to develop, improve or operate port and terminal facilities.
L.1944, c. 85, art. 2, p. 173, s. 17.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27C-18 - Plans for physical development of state; coordination; housing

52:27C-18. Plans for physical development of state; coordination; housing
The department shall prepare and perfect from time to time a State master plan for the physical development of the State and prepare and keep current a proposed long term development program of major State improvements. The Economic Council shall hold public hearings on such plan or plans and shall transmit to the Governor and the Legislature such plans as it may agree upon. When approved by the Legislature, such plan or plans shall be known as the official State plan.
The department shall among other things:
a. Advise with the various State departments, agencies and instrumentalities, and with local authorities and individuals with a view to the co-ordination of all physical development plans, including plans for highways, airways and air terminals, parkways, parks, water supply development, flood control, land use, recreation areas and forest reservations that are related to an economical and comprehensive development of the State.
b. Make studies of rural land utilization with a view to the determination of the areas suitable for field crops, for reforestation, for watershed protection, for reclamation, for recreation, for summer residence and for industrial and urban expansion.
c. Investigate living, dwelling and housing conditions and into the means and methods of improving such conditions; determine where slum areas exist or where there is a shortage of decent, safe and sanitary dwelling accommodations for persons of low income; make studies and recommendations relating to the problem of clearing, replanning and reconstructing of slum areas, and the problem of providing dwelling accommodations for persons of low income; and co-operate with any public body in action taken in connection with such problems; and engage in research, studies and experimentation on the subject of housing.
d. The department shall enforce compliance with the laws relating to local housing authorities, and shall succeed to all the functions, powers and duties of the State Housing Authority and of its director under chapters fourteen-A and fifteen of Title 55 of the Revised Statutes.
L.1944, c. 85, art. 3, p. 173, s. 18.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27C-19 - Notice to commissioner of public improvements

52:27C-19. Notice to commissioner of public improvements
All State departments, agencies and instrumentalities, before entering upon any major public improvement or any project involving the acquisition of lands for public use, or before requesting a change of use or disposition of real property owned by the State or in which the State has an interest, shall give written notice to the commissioner of such contemplated or proposed action, and he shall have a reasonable opportunity to study and make recommendations thereon.
L.1944, c. 85, art. 3, p. 174, s. 19.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27C-20 - Maps and surveys

52:27C-20. Maps and surveys
The department may prepare and make maps, planning studies and surveys for the collection and presentation of data pertaining to the physical development of the State and of its political subdivisions, and for this purpose may enter upon public and private lands to make surveys, photographs and tests.
L.1944, c. 85, art. 3, p. 175, s. 20.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27C-21 - Co-operation with other planning boards

52:27C-21. Co-operation with other planning boards
The department shall co-operate with county, municipal and regional planning boards for the purpose of aiding and encouraging an orderly and co-ordinated development of the State.
L.1944, c. 85, art. 3, p. 175, s. 21.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27C-22 - Public housing and development authority

52:27C-22. Public housing and development authority
Within the department there shall be a "public housing and development authority" a body politic and corporate, with power to sue and be sued, to have a seal, and to have corporate succession, hereinafter referred to as "the authority." The powers and duties of this authority shall be vested in and may be exercised by the commissioner.
L.1944, c. 85, art. 3, p. 175, s. 22.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27C-23 - Powers of authority

52:27C-23. Powers of authority
The authority shall have full power to undertake and operate any slum clearance or housing project for slum dwellers and families of low income and to manage and control its projects.
L.1944, c. 85, art. 3, p. 175, s. 23.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27C-24.1 - Fund for assistance to homeless.

52:27C-24.1 Fund for assistance to homeless.
3. a. The Commissioner of the Department of Community Affairs shall establish within the Division of Housing and Community Resources a fund for the purpose of funding programs to assist persons who are homeless pursuant to subsections f. and h. of section 24 of P.L.1944, c.85 (C.52:27C-24).
b. The fund shall consist of moneys appropriated thereto by section 4 of P.L.1988, c.29 and such other moneys as may be appropriated or otherwise made available for that purpose.
c. Not more than 5% of moneys paid into the fund during any fiscal year of the State may be used to pay the costs of the fund's administration by the Department of Community Affairs during that fiscal year.
d. Upon the effective date of P.L.2019, c.73 (C.52:27D-287.5 et al.), the fund created pursuant to subsection a. of this section may be transferred from the Division of Housing and Community Resources to the Office of Homelessness Prevention.
L.1988, c.29, s.3; amended 2019, c.73, s.8.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27C-25 - Housing projects; rentals

52:27C-25. Housing projects; rentals
Upon the completion of any housing project constructed by the authority, the authority shall have full power to maintain and operate the same at such scale of rentals as in the judgment of the authority shall be proper in the premises, but the maximum average rental in cities of the first class shall be ten dollars ($10.00) and in other municipalities eight dollars ($8.00). Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the scale of rentals to be charged by any public housing corporation as provided by chapter fifteen of Title 55 of the Revised Statutes.
L.1944, c. 85, art. 3, p. 176, s. 25.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27C-26 - Taxation of property of authority

52:27C-26. Taxation of property of authority
All real property and improvements thereon owned by the authority shall be assessed and taxed in the municipalities wherein such lands are situate for State, school, county, municipal and improvement purposes in the same manner as other real property owned by individuals. The taxes for any given year shall be paid out of the rentals or income accruing from such property for the year in which the taxes are assessed.
L.1944, c. 85, art. 3, p. 176, s. 26.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27C-27 - Approval of housing project by municipality

52:27C-27. Approval of housing project by municipality
Notwithstanding any other provisions of law the approval of the governing body of the municipality in which a housing project is to be located, pursuant to article three of this act, shall be obtained before such project may be undertaken, arranged for, or contracted.
L.1944, c. 85, art. 3, p. 176, s. 27.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27C-28 - Public work reserve to be maintained; duties of department

52:27C-28. Public work reserve to be maintained; duties of department
The department shall prepare and maintain a public work reserve consisting of proposed projects of State, county, municipal and ad hoc agencies for public works and services. The projects included in the public work reserve shall be classified and arranged in order of priority so as to facilitate selection and timing of individual projects. For this purpose the department shall:
a. Keep records of the progress of design of all proposed public works and improvements for which funds for detailed plans and specifications have heretofore been made available to various State departments, so that the status, scope, cost, employment possibilities, materials and equipment needed for the execution of such projects after the war may be promptly available to officials and to the public;
b. Keep like records of the progress of the preparation of plans and specifications for State projects in addition to the projects enumerated in paragraph (a);
c. Prepare and maintain current progress information on the design of post-war projects by political subdivisions of the State.
L.1944, c. 85, art. 4, p. 177, s. 28.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27C-29 - Description of projects to be furnished department

52:27C-29. Description of projects to be furnished department
Every department, agency, political subdivision, special district or ad hoc authority operating under the authority of this State which receives, anticipates or may apply for Federal financial assistance for a public improvement project shall transmit to the department of economic development a complete description of each such proposed project, in such form as the commissioner may prescribe.
L.1944, c. 85, art. 4, p. 177, s. 29.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27C-30 - Copies of plans, etc., of improvements receiving federal aid to be filed with department

52:27C-30. Copies of plans, etc., of improvements receiving federal aid to be filed with department
The commissioner may require any State department or agency or any political subdivision, special district or ad hoc authority of this State to file with the department, plans and specifications and certified copies of all correspondence, agreements and documents relating to any public improvement or service involving Federal financial assistance.
L.1944, c. 85, art. 4, p. 178, s. 30.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27C-31 - No Federal aid unless commissioner has opportunity to recommend

52:27C-31. No Federal aid unless commissioner has opportunity to recommend
Notwithstanding any other legislation heretofore enacted, no Federal financial assistance may hereafter be paid to or accepted by any political subdivision, special district or ad hoc authority of this State for a public improvement project unless and until the commissioner has had a reasonable opportunity to make recommendations with respect thereto and certifies that the public body sponsoring the project has complied with the requirements of this chapter, with respect to the filing of project descriptions, correspondence, agreements and documents.
L.1944, c. 85, art. 4, p. 178, s. 31.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27C-32 - Recommendations to be published

52:27C-32. Recommendations to be published
The commissioner shall, with the co-operation of other State departments, make and publish such recommendations with respect to any project as may be desirable to properly conserve the public interest.
L.1944, c. 85, art. 4, p. 178, s. 32.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27C-33 - Surveys and plans

52:27C-33. Surveys and plans
The commissioner may, after consultation with interested department heads, and upon approval of the economic council, order surveys to be made or plans and specifications to be prepared for any State or regional project or service, by force account or by contract with such private architectural or engineering consultants as he may designate, within the limits of available appropriations.
L.1944, c. 85, art. 4, p. 178, s. 33.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27C-34 - Allotments toward cost of plans and specifications

52:27C-34. Allotments toward cost of plans and specifications
The department may make allotments to any county, municipality or school district, all of which are hereinafter referred to as any "political subdivision," toward the cost of preparing detailed plans and specifications after the effective date of this act for local public works or improvements to be undertaken after the termination of the present war.
L.1944, c. 85, art. 4, p. 178, s. 34.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27C-35 - Application for allotments

52:27C-35. Application for allotments
Any political subdivisions may apply to commissioner for allotment under this act upon such forms and subject to such rules and regulations not inconsistent herewith as the commissioner may prescribe. If the commissioner approves a proposed project, he shall allot to the applicant, out of such sums as may be appropriated for the purpose, an amount which he finds necessary to defray one-half the cost to the applicant of preparing detailed plans and specifications for the public work or improvement.
L.1944, c. 85, art. 4, p. 179, s. 35.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27C-36 - Total cost of allotments limited

52:27C-36. Total cost of allotments limited
Allotments may be made for detailed plans and specifications prepared either by force account or by contract with architects or engineers approved by the commissioner, but the total sum allotted for any project shall not exceed one-half the actual cost of the plans and specifications, or two per centum (2%) of the estimated construction cost approved by the commissioner, whichever is lower.
L.1944, c. 85, art. 4, p. 179, s. 36.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27C-37 - Effect of grant of state aid; limitation of allotments

52:27C-37. Effect of grant of state aid; limitation of allotments
The granting of any application for State aid for plans and specifications, the acceptance of such aid or the preparation of such plans and specifications shall not be construed to commit either the State or the political subdivision to any contribution or appropriation whatsoever at any time for construction costs. The amount allotted for each project shall be paid to the political subdivision upon proof satisfactory to the commissioner of the completion of the plans and specifications and of their cost to the applicant; but the aggregate of all allotments or payments to any one political subdivision shall not exceed ten per centum (10%) of the total of all appropriations for local purpose allotments as contained in this or any other act.
L.1944, c. 85, art. 4, p. 179, s. 37.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27C-38 - Assistance and data to be furnished

52:27C-38. Assistance and data to be furnished
On the request of the commissioner, any department instrumentality or agency of the State or of any political subdivision shall furnish such assistance and data as the commissioner shall deem necessary to effectuate the purposes of the grant-in-aid for project plans and specifications provided by this act.
L.1944, c. 85, art. 4, p. 179, s. 38.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27C-39 - Termination of authority to allot funds for plans

52:27C-39. Termination of authority to allot funds for plans
The authority of the commissioner to allot funds for plans and specifications for other State projects shall terminate six months after the cessation of present hostilities.
L.1944, c. 85, art. 4, p. 180, s. 39.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27C-47 - Quarters for department

52:27C-47. Quarters for department
The department shall be provided with suitable quarters which shall be sufficient to house all of the divisions of the department within the same building.
L.1944, c. 85, art. 6, p. 181, s. 47.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27C-48 - Employees, etc., of abolished agencies

52:27C-48. Employees, etc., of abolished agencies
The employees, property and records of all agencies which are by this act abolished are hereby transferred to the department of economic development.
L.1944, c. 85, art. 6, p. 181, s. 48.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27C-49 - Appropriations of abolished agencies transferred; appropriation for administrative expenses

52:27C-49. Appropriations of abolished agencies transferred; appropriation for administrative expenses
The appropriations of all agencies abolished by this act are hereby transferred to the department, and, in addition, the sum of one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000.00), or so much thereof as may be necessary, is hereby appropriated for the administrative expenses of the department during the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, one thousand nine hundred and forty-five.
L.1944, c. 85, art. 6, p. 182, s. 49.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27C-50 - Appropriation for local purpose plans

52:27C-50. Appropriation for local purpose plans
The sum of five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000.00) is hereby appropriated from any moneys in the State treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the preparation of local purpose plans and specifications in accordance with allotments to be made pursuant to this act.
L.1944, c. 85, p. 182, s. 50.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27C-51 - Appropriation for state project plans

52:27C-51. Appropriation for state project plans
The sum of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00) is hereby appropriated, from any moneys in the State treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the preparation of State project plans and specifications in accordance with allotments to be made pursuant to this act.
L.1944, c. 85, p. 182, s. 51.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27C-52 - Repeals

52:27C-52. Repeals
The following sections, inclusive, of the Revised Statutes are hereby repealed:
Revised Statutes, sections 12:12-1 to 12:12-10, 38:24-1 to 38:24-2, 48:21-1 to 48:21-19, 52:9C-1 to 52:9C-4, 52:21-1 to 52:21-11, 55:14-1 to 55:14-13.
L.1944, c. 85, art. 6, p. 182, s. 52.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27C-53 - Effective date

52:27C-53. Effective date
This act shall take effect on July first, one thousand nine hundred and forty-four, except that appointments may be made and any action may be taken prior thereto in preparation for the operation of the department; provided, however, that nothing in this act contained shall be construed to apply to property now or hereafter subject to the jurisdiction or supervision of the Quartermaster-General.
L.1944, c. 85, art. 6, p. 182, s. 53.