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2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 48 - Public Utilities › Section 48:5A-39 - Prohibited activities

48:5A-39. Prohibited activities
No CATV company shall:
a. Adopt, maintain or enforce any regulation, practice or measurement which shall be unjust, unreasonable, unduly preferential, arbitrarily or unjustly discriminatory or otherwise in violation of law;
b. Provide or maintain any service that is unsafe, improper or inadequate, or withhold or refuse any service which reasonably can be demanded or furnished;
c. Refuse to furnish or supply service to or for any building or premises by reason of a bill remaining unpaid by a previous occupant, providing the person applying for service shall not be in arrears to such company for service previously furnished to or for such building or premises or furnished to or for any other building or premises;
d. Make or give, directly or indirectly, any undue preference or advantage to any person, locality or particular description of traffic, or subject any particular person, locality or particular description of traffic to any prejudice or disadvantage.
L.1972, c. 186, s. 39.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 48 - Public Utilities › Section 48:5A-40 - Sale, mortgage, lease, disposition, encumbrance, merger, consolidation, certain circumstances, approval by board.

48:5A-40 Sale, mortgage, lease, disposition, encumbrance, merger, consolidation, certain circumstances, approval by board.
40. a. Except as otherwise provided by subsections b. and c. of this section, no CATV company shall, without the approval of the board, sell, lease, mortgage or otherwise dispose of or encumber its property, franchises, privileges or rights, or any part thereof; or merge or consolidate its property, franchises, privileges or rights, or any part thereof, with that of any other CATV company. Every sale, mortgage, lease, disposition, encumbrance, merger or consolidation made in violation of this section shall be void.
b. Nothing herein shall prevent the sale, lease or other disposition by any CATV company of any of its property in the ordinary course of business, nor require the approval of the board to any grant, conveyance or release or any property or interest therein heretofore made or hereafter to be made by any CATV company to the United States, the State or any county or municipality or any agency, authority or subdivision thereof, for public use. The approval of the board shall not be required to validate the title of the United States, the State or any county or municipality or any agency, authority or subdivision thereof, to any lands or interest therein heretofore condemned or hereafter to be condemned by the United States, the State or any county or municipality or any agency, authority or subdivision thereof for public use.
c. Nothing herein shall require the review or approval by the board of any parent or affiliate corporation of a company that provides cable television service over a cable television system if such parent or affiliate corporation does not itself provide cable television service in this State and seeks to sell, lease, mortgage, or otherwise to dispose of or to permit the encumbrance of any of its property, franchises, privileges, or rights, or any part thereof; or to merge or consolidate its property, franchises, privileges, or rights, or any part thereof, with that or those of another corporation or other organization which:
(1) does not directly provide cable television service in this State; and
(2) does not directly or through one or more affiliates own a controlling interest in another corporation or other organization which provides cable television service in this State.
L.1972, c.186, s.40; amended 2008, c.87, s.6.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 48 - Public Utilities › Section 48:5A-41 - Loan of money or property to owners or corporations owned by shareholders; approval of board

48:5A-41. Loan of money or property to owners or corporations owned by shareholders; approval of board
Except with the approval in writing of the board first had and obtained, no CATV company shall loan any of its money or property to any other person owning, holding or controlling, separately or in affiliation with others, 5% or more of the capital stock of any such CATV company, or to any corporation 5% or more of the capital stock of which is owned, held or controlled by any person owning, holding or controlling, separately or in affiliation with others, 5% or more of the capital stock of such CATV company.
L.1972, c. 186, s. 41.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 48 - Public Utilities › Section 48:5A-42 - Issuance, renewal of stocks, bonds, notes, other evidences of indebtedness, certain circumstances; review by board.

48:5A-42 Issuance, renewal of stocks, bonds, notes, other evidences of indebtedness, certain circumstances; review by board.
42. Except as otherwise provided by subsection c. of this section, no CATV company shall, unless it shall have first obtained authority from the board to do so:
a. Issue any stocks, bonds, notes or other evidence of indebtedness payable more than 12 months after the date or dates thereof, or extend or renew any bond, note or other evidence of indebtedness so that any extension or renewal thereof shall be payable later than 12 months after the date of the original instrument; or
b. Permit any demand note to remain unpaid for a period of more than 12 months after the date thereof.
The board shall approve any such proposed issue, with or without hearing at its discretion, when satisfied that such issue is to be made in accordance with law and the purpose thereof is approved by the board.
c. Nothing herein shall require the review or approval by the board of any parent or affiliate corporation of a company that provides cable television service over a cable television system if such parent or affiliate corporation seeks to issue any stocks, bonds, notes, or other evidence of indebtedness payable more than 12 months after the date or dates thereof, or to extend or renew any bond, note, or other evidence of indebtedness so that any extension or renewal thereof shall be payable later than 12 months after the date of the original instrument, or to permit any demand note to remain unpaid for a period of more than 12 months after the date thereof, if the company which seeks to engage in any of the aforementioned transactions does not itself provide cable television service over a cable television system but does directly or through one or more affiliates own a controlling interest in such a cable television system or does otherwise control or exercise responsibility for, through any arrangement, the management and operation of such a cable television system.
L.1972, c.186, s.42; amended 2008, c.87, s.7.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 48 - Public Utilities › Section 48:5A-43 - Sale or transfer of stock to other CATV corporation or to corporation or person resulting in acquisition of majority in interest; authorization

48:5A-43. Sale or transfer of stock to other CATV corporation or to corporation or person resulting in acquisition of majority in interest; authorization
No CATV company incorporated under the laws of this State shall sell, nor shall any such CATV company permit to be made upon its books any transfer of any share or shares of its capital stock to any other CATV corporation, unless authorized to do so by the board. Nor shall any CATV company incorporated under the laws of this State sell any share or shares of its capital stock or make or permit to be made upon its books any transfer thereof to any corporation, domestic or foreign, or any person, the result of which sale or transfer in itself or in connection with other previous sales or transfers shall be to vest in such corporation or person a majority in interest of the outstanding capital stock of such CATV company, unless authorized to do so by the board.
L.1972, c. 186, s. 43.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 48 - Public Utilities › Section 48:5A-45 - Records, books, accounts, documents and writings; keeping within state; consent for exemption; conditions; designation of agent as custodian; jurisdiction for enforcement of compliance

48:5A-45. Records, books, accounts, documents and writings; keeping within state; consent for exemption; conditions; designation of agent as custodian; jurisdiction for enforcement of compliance
a. Every CATV company shall at all times keep within this State all records, books, accounts, documents and other writings relating to contracts entered into, transactions had, services rendered, business done and property within this State, and shall at no time remove any of such records, books, accounts, documents or writings from this State without the consent in writing of the board first had and obtained. The board may by order in writing grant consent and permission under such regulations and conditions as it may see fit to impose for the keeping of any such records, books, accounts, documents and other writings outside the State in such cases as it may determine that such consent or permission may be of financial advantage to the customers of the CATV company within this State. Such consent or permission so granted may be revoked by the board at any time without notice. A CATV company granted such consent or permission shall on the notice in writing of the board produce such records, books, accounts, documents and other writings at such time and place within this State as it may designate.
b. Every CATV company shall file with the board a designation in writing of an agent, resident of this State, who shall have the custody of such records, books, accounts, documents and other writings, and upon whom process for the protection of the same may be served. Such designation shall set out the name of such agent, his place of residence within the State and his place of business. A CATV company may at any time revoke such designation if simultaneously a substituted designation be filed by it with the board.
c. Jurisdiction and power are hereby conferred upon the Superior Court, at the suit of the board, to enforce compliance with this section through sequestration of, or the appointment of a receiver for, the property in this State of any CATV company failing to comply with the same.
d. If for any cause service of process to produce such records, books, accounts, documents or other writings cannot be effected upon a designated agent, service may be made within this State upon any officer, agent or employee of such CATV company having custody or control of the same, or access thereto.
L.1972, c. 186, s. 45.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 48 - Public Utilities › Section 48:5A-46 - Inspection and examination of books, records, accounts, papers and memoranda

48:5A-46. Inspection and examination of books, records, accounts, papers and memoranda
The board and any officers or employees of the office under its direction may inspect and examine all books, records, accounts, papers and memoranda kept by any CATV company in respect of any matter within the office's jurisdiction and which would not be privileged in any judicial proceeding.
L.1972, c. 186, s. 46.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 48 - Public Utilities › Section 48:5A-47 - Revocation, suspension, alteration of certificate, franchise.

48:5A-47 Revocation, suspension, alteration of certificate, franchise.
47. The board may, after affording the holder an opportunity to be heard, revoke, suspend or alter any certificate of approval or franchise for the violation of any provisions of P.L.1972, c.186 (C.48:5A-1 et seq.) or the rules, regulations or orders made under authority of P.L.1972, c.186 (C.48:5A-1 et seq.), or for other reasonable cause, upon a finding that the revocation, suspension or alteration will not adversely affect the public interest in the provision of safe, adequate and proper cable television service in this State.
L.1972,c.186,s.47; amended 2006, c.83, s.28.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 48 - Public Utilities › Section 48:5A-48 - Order to extend system, to repair, to improve or add to system

48:5A-48. Order to extend system, to repair, to improve or add to system
The board may, after affording an opportunity for hearing, order a CATV company (1) to construct and operate any reasonable extension of its existing CATV system within the certified territory, (2) to make any reasonable repair or improvement or addition to such system.
L.1972, c. 186, s. 48.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 48 - Public Utilities › Section 48:5A-49 - Landlords allowing cable television service reception by tenants; prohibition of charges and fees; indemnification of owners by installers; definitions

48:5A-49. Landlords allowing cable television service reception by tenants; prohibition of charges and fees; indemnification of owners by installers; definitions
a. No owner of any dwelling or his agent shall forbid or prevent any tenant of such dwelling from receiving cable television service, nor demand or accept payment in any form as a condition of permitting the installation of such service in the dwelling or portion thereof occupied by such tenant as his place of residence, nor shall discriminate in rental charges or otherwise against any such tenant receiving cable television service; provided, however, that such owner or his agent may require that the installation of cable television facilities conforms to all reasonable conditions necessary to protect the safety, functioning, appearance and value of the premises and the convenience, safety and well-being of other tenants; and further provided, that a cable television company installing any such facilities for the benefit of a tenant in any dwelling shall agree to indemnify the owner thereof for any damage caused by the installation, operation or removal of such facilities and for any liability which may arise out of such installation, operation or removal.
b. For purposes of this section:
(1) "Owner" includes, but is not limited to, a condominium association and housing cooperative, and "owner of any dwelling or his agent" includes, but is not limited to, a mobile home park owner or operator.
(2) "Condominium association" means an entity, either incorporated or unincorporated, responsible for the administration of the form of real property which, under a master deed, provides for ownership by one or more owners of individual units together with an undivided interest in common elements appurtenant to each unit.
(3) "Housing cooperative" means a housing corporation or association which entitles the holder of a share or membership interest thereof to possess and occupy for dwelling purposes a house, apartment or other structure owned or leased by the corporation or association, or to lease or purchase a dwelling constructed by the corporation or association.
(4) "Tenant" includes, but is not limited to, a resident of a mobile home in a mobile home park.
L.1972, c. 186, s. 49. Amended by L.1982, c. 231, s. 1, eff. Jan. 5, 1983; L.1983, c. 166, s. 1 eff. May 3, 1983.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 48 - Public Utilities › Section 48:5A-50 - Immunity from liability for use of facilities for CATV company

48:5A-50. Immunity from liability for use of facilities for CATV company
No cable television company shall be liable to prosecution or for damages, directly or indirectly, arising out of any suit for libel, slander, defamation of character, indecency, invasion of privacy or any other cause of action arising from the use of its facilities by any person to whom the use of such facilities is extended by the company in compliance with its obligations under any State or Federal law, regulation or policy requiring that it make such use available to members of the public.
L.1972, c. 186, s. 50.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 48 - Public Utilities › Section 48:5A-51 - Penalties, enforcement.

48:5A-51 Penalties, enforcement.
51. a. Any person or any officer or agent thereof who shall knowingly violate any of the provisions of P.L.1972, c.186 (C.48:5A-1 et seq.) or aid or advise in such violation, or who, as principal, manager, director, agent, servant or employee knowingly does any act comprising a part of such violation, is guilty of a misdemeanor.
b. Any person who shall violate any provision of P.L.1972, c.186 (C.48:5A-1 et seq.) or any rule, regulation or order duly promulgated hereunder, shall be liable to a penalty of not more than $1,000 for a first offense, not less than $2,000 nor more than $5,000 for a second offense, and not less than $5,000 nor more than $10,000 for a third and every subsequent offense. The penalties provided in this subsection may be enforced by summary proceedings instituted by the board in the name of the State in accordance with the "Penalty Enforcement Law of 1999," P.L.1999, c.274 (C.2A:58-10 et seq.). For the purposes of the fines imposed pursuant to this subsection, a "cable television company" shall include all of the affiliates of such company.
c. Whenever it shall appear to the board that any person has violated, intends to violate, or will violate any provisions of this act or any rule, regulation or order duly promulgated hereunder, the board may institute a civil action in the Superior Court for injunctive relief and for such other relief as may be appropriate in the circumstances, and the said court may proceed in any such action in a summary manner.
L.1972,c.186,s.51; amended 1991, c.91, s.470; 2006, c.83, s.29.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 48 - Public Utilities › Section 48:5A-55 - Definitions

48:5A-55. Definitions
As used in this act:
a. "Upstream communications channel" means a signaling path provided by a cable television company for the transmission of signals over a cable television system from subscriber terminals;
b. "Interactive cable television program or service" means a cable television program or service involving the collection, reception, aggregation, storage or use of information contained in signals transmitted from subscriber terminals over upstream communications channels;
c. "Intercept" means to acquire, at any time from initiation to completion of a signal transmission over a cable television system, the content of the information contained in that signal;
d. "Personally identifiable information" means any information that identifies any individual as a subscriber to, or user of, a cable television system, or that otherwise provides information about that individual or his use of any service provided by a cable television system; and
e. "Qualified auxiliary service" means any business activity necessary or incidental to the provision of cable television services performed by a cable television company or other party, and shall include, but not be limited to, billing services, program suppliers, management consulting services, brokers, and banking or other financial services.
L. 1988, c. 121, s. 2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 48 - Public Utilities › Section 48:5A-57 - Provision of personally identifiable information to others

48:5A-57. Provision of personally identifiable information to others
a. No cable television company shall rent, sell or otherwise release personally identifiable information, in part or whole, without the prior written or electronic consent of the subscriber, to any person except to a person providing qualified auxiliary services to the company, or pursuant to law.
b. A cable television company may disclose the names and addresses of subscribers to any of its services if:
(1) The company has provided each subscriber with the opportunity to prohibit the disclosure of his name and address; and
(2) The disclosure does not reveal the nature or extent of the use of any cable television service or other service by any subscriber, subscriber household or user of a subscriber terminal.
c. No person shall be refused any cable television service for prohibiting the inclusion of his name and address on a mailing list provided to a third party.
d. Use of personally identifiable information by those receiving the information from a cable television company pursuant to the provisions of this act is limited to the purposes for which the disclosure is made. At the time that personally identifiable information is no longer required for such purposes, it shall be destroyed. Information acquired pursuant to the consent of a subscriber shall be destroyed immediately upon receipt of notice from the cable television company that the subscriber consent has been withdrawn or that the contract between the subscriber and the cable television company has been terminated, except that the information may be retained until the fulfillment of the purposes for which it was received, if such retention is permitted by the subscriber consent granted pursuant to subsection f. of section 3 of this act.
e. Concurrent with, or prior to, the provision of personally identifiable information to others pursuant to the provisions of this act, a cable television company shall give notice to the person or entity receiving the information of the provisions of this act. If personally identifiable information is provided on a continuing basis, notice shall be provided at the time of or prior to the provision of the first of such information and once per year thereafter.
f. A third party which has received personally identifiable information pursuant to section 3 or 4 of this act shall not retain that information if no longer needed for the purposes for which it was acquired, nor shall the party rent, sell or otherwise release that information to any other person, except as provided by law.
L. 1988, c. 121, s. 4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 48 - Public Utilities › Section 48:5A-58 - Disclosure to subscriber

48:5A-58. Disclosure to subscriber
a. A cable television company shall disclose to a subscriber all information which the company possesses pertaining to that subscriber upon request of the subscriber.
b. A subscriber may examine and copy any information in the possession of a cable television company pertaining to the subscriber, his household or a user of his terminal upon reasonable notice during regular business hours. The information supplied to the subscriber shall be in a legible format which is easily understood by the subscriber. The subscriber shall bear all copying or mailing costs occasioned by the examination.
c. A cable television company shall correct the information upon a reasonable showing by a subscriber that personally identifiable information contained therein is inaccurate. Within 45 days of receiving this notification from the subscriber, the cable television company shall transmit a corrected copy of the information to any party which was given the erroneous information. Copies of all such correspondence shall be sent to the subscriber.
L. 1988, c. 121, s. 5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 48 - Public Utilities › Section 48:5A-59 - Monitoring

48:5A-59. Monitoring
a. Except as otherwise provided in this act, no signal of any upstream communications channel may be transmitted from a subscriber terminal for the purpose of monitoring individual household viewing patterns or practices except with the written authorization of the subscriber, contained in a document separate from any contract entered into by the subscriber and a cable television company for non-interactive cable television services.
b. Except as otherwise provided by law, no person shall intercept a signal of an upstream communications channel transmitted from a subscriber terminal except the subscriber and the intended receiver of the signal.
c. Written authorization shall not be required for a cable television company to conduct system-wide or individually addressed monitoring for the purposes of verifying system integrity, controlling return path transmission, or for any purpose for which personally identifiable information may be lawfully acquired pursuant to this act, except that, if not for such purpose, the monitoring shall not result in the creation of personally identifiable information other than the name and address of the subscriber.
L. 1988, c. 121, s. 6.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 48 - Public Utilities › Section 48:5A-61 - Examination, disclosure of data

48:5A-61. Examination, disclosure of data
This act shall not prohibit the examination of aggregate data by, or the disclosure of such data to, any third party, provided that the data contain no personally identifiable information concerning any subscriber, his household, or a user of his terminal.
L. 1988, c. 121, s. 8.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 48 - Public Utilities › Section 48:5A-62 - Fine for violation

48:5A-62. Fine for violation
Any person who discloses personally identifiable information in violation of this act or otherwise engages in negligent, willful or reckless conduct in violation of this act shall be subject to a fine of not less than $500.00 for each disclosure, or for each negligent, willful or reckless act or omission, as appropriate. The fine shall be collected in a summary manner, pursuant to "the penalty enforcement law" (N.J.S. 2A:58-1 et seq.).
L. 1988, c. 121, s. 9.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 48 - Public Utilities › Section 48:5A-63 - Liability

48:5A-63. Liability
a. Subject, where appropriate, to the "New Jersey Tort Claims Act" (N.J.S. 59:1-1 et seq.), any person, State or local agency or other governmental or public entity which discloses personally identifiable information in violation of this act, or otherwise engages in negligent, willful or reckless conduct in violation of this act, shall be liable to the aggrieved subscriber for:
(1) Actual damages, but not less than liquidated damages computed at a rate of $100.00 per day for each day of violation or a total of $1,000.00 for all violations, whichever is greater;
(2) Such punitive damages as the court may allow; and
(3) Attorney's fees and other litigation costs reasonably and actually incurred.
b. In determining the amount of punitive damages, if any, the court shall consider, among other relevant factors, the amount of any actual damages awarded, the nature and seriousness of any intangible harm suffered by the subscriber, the frequency and persistence of failures of compliance by the defendant, the resources of the defendant, the number of persons adversely affected, and the extent to which the failure of the defendant to comply was intentional.
L. 1988, c. 121, s. 10.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 48 - Public Utilities › Section 48:5A-64 - Contract between private aggregator and municipalities.

48:5A-64 Contract between private aggregator and municipalities.
6. a. A private aggregator may enter into a contract with two or more municipalities for the purpose of facilitating the joint action of those municipalities in granting municipal consent for the provision of cable television service, pursuant to the "Cable Television Act," P.L.1972, c.186 (C.48:5A-1 et seq.) as amended and supplemented, subject to the requirements of the "Local Public Contracts Law," P.L.1971, c.198 (C.40A:11-1 et seq.).
b. A private aggregator shall register with the office, which shall include the filing of basic information pertaining to the aggregator, such as name, address, telephone number, business or organization background, and business or organization profile. A private aggregator shall provide annual updates of this information to the office.
L.2003,c.38,s.6.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 48 - Public Utilities › Section 48:6-14 - Powers in general

48:6-14. Powers in general
Every canal company organized under this Title shall have power:
I. To enter upon all lands or waters to explore, survey and locate the route of the proposed canal, doing no unnecessary injury to private or other property, and subject to responsibility for all damages which shall be done thereto;
II. To purchase, hold and use all such real estate and other property as may be necessary in the construction, operation and maintenance of the canal, necessary for the full and free enjoyment of the canal;
III. Upon depositing in the office of the Secretary of State a survey of the route of the proposed canal, to construct, maintain and operate a canal between the points named in the certificate of incorporation;
IV. To use and let others use the canal and to charge tolls;
V. To demand and receive such sums of money for the transportation of persons and property and for any other services in connection therewith, in accordance with its filed tariff as approved by the Board of Public Utility Commissioners;
VI. To have constructed or to purchase all boats, machinery and other property necessary for the carrying on of its business; and
VII. To do any other act necessary for the full and free use and enjoyment by any canal company of the franchises hereby granted.
Amended by L.1962, c. 198, s. 91.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 48 - Public Utilities › Section 48:6-15.1 - Condemnation; authority; restrictions; payment of damages

48:6-15.1. Condemnation; authority; restrictions; payment of damages
Every canal utility may take and condemn pursuant to sections 48 and 49 hereof, such lands, waters and streams as may be necessary for the construction and operation of a canal.
No property used by any canal in operation shall be taken, nor shall any canal be interfered with, unless the consent of the utility operating the canal shall be first obtained.
The payment or tender of payment of all damages for the occupancy of all lands, whether covered by water or not, shall be made before the utility shall enter upon the premises, except for the purpose of surveying and locating the canal, unless the consent of the owner of the land be first obtained.
L.1962, c. 198, s. 50.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 48 - Public Utilities › Section 48:6-17 - Borrowing money and issuing bonds secured by mortgage

48:6-17. Borrowing money and issuing bonds secured by mortgage
Every canal company organized under this Title may borrow such sums of money from time to time, not to exceed in the whole its paid up capital stock, as may be necessary to construct and repair the canal and the works on lands adjacent thereto. To secure repayment thereof it may issue bonds secured by a mortgage on its property and franchises provided. The bonds shall constitute a lien on the property and franchises of the company and the proceeds of the bonds shall be used for the purposes above specified.
Amended by L.1962, c. 198, s. 92.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 48 - Public Utilities › Section 48:6-18 - Extension of time for completing works

48:6-18. Extension of time for completing works
Any canal company created by virtue of any law of this state may extend the time limited in its charter for the completion of its works for a period not exceeding ten years, upon filing in the office of the secretary of state a certificate under its common seal, signed by its presiding officer, declaring its desire for such extension of time.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 48 - Public Utilities › Section 48:6-19 - Bridges and passageways over canal

48:6-19. Bridges and passageways over canal
Every canal company organized under this Title shall construct and properly maintain adequate bridges and passages over or under the canal at all places where any road or highway shall cross the canal.
Where the canal intersects any farm lands of any individual, the company shall provide and keep in repair suitable passageways over or under the canal. The canal company may refuse to build bridges to connect any such farm lands, in which event a judge of the Superior Court may appoint commissioners to assess the damages to the owner of the land as provided in chapter 1 of the Title Eminent Domain (s. 20:1-1 et seq.).
Amended by L.1962, c. 198, s. 93.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 48 - Public Utilities › Section 48:6-21 - Contracts for transporting goods and passengers

48:6-21. Contracts for transporting goods and passengers
Every canal company organized under this Title may make contracts with any person for transporting or conveying goods, freight and passengers in accordance with its filed tariffs.
Amended by L.1962, c. 198, s. 94.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 48 - Public Utilities › Section 48:6-22 - Abandonment of feeder in municipality; bridges and viaducts

48:6-22. Abandonment of feeder in municipality; bridges and viaducts
Whenever the governing body of a municipality in which a canal feeder or part thereof is located, and the board of directors of the company owning or operating the feeder, shall respectively by resolution declare that the further maintenance of the feeder or part thereof in a condition suitable for navigation is unnecessary, they may from time to time contract with each other for the erection and maintenance of bridges or viaducts for the passing of streets over the feeder and also for the use for any public purpose of such portion of the towpath or other real estate as is no longer necessary for the purposes of the feeder.
Upon filing in the office of the secretary of state of copies of such resolutions duly attested, any obligation previously existing on the part of the canal company to maintain such feeder or part thereof in a navigable condition shall be at an end and the navigation of the feeder shall be abandoned.
The title of the company to such feeder, its towpath and other real estate and appurtenances, and its right to use the same for other purposes than navigation shall not be thereby affected.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 48 - Public Utilities › Section 48:6A-1 - Agents for service of process; filing of powers of attorney

48:6A-1. Agents for service of process; filing of powers of attorney
From and after the effective date of this act the Board of Public Utility Commissioners shall receive, file and preserve powers of attorney, appointing agents upon whom the service of process may be made within this State, and submitted to it by the Interstate Commerce Commission of the United States or by common or contract carriers of persons or property engaged in interstate commerce through or within this State.
L.1950, c. 168, p. 365, s. 1, eff. June 2, 1950.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 48 - Public Utilities › Section 48:6A-2 - Public records, powers of attorney as

48:6A-2. Public records, powers of attorney as
Said powers of attorney, when received by the Board of Public Utility Commissioners, shall be public records open to the inspection of any interested person.
L.1950, c. 168, p. 365, s. 2, eff. June 2, 1950.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 48 - Public Utilities › Section 48:7-1 - Erection of poles; consent of property owner; designation of street

48:7-1. Erection of poles; consent of property owner; designation of street
Any company organized or to be organized pursuant to the laws of this State for the purpose of constructing, maintaining and operating works for the supply and distribution of electricity for electric light, heat or power may use the public highways, streets and alleys in this State for the purpose of erecting poles to sustain the necessary wires and fixtures, upon first obtaining the consent in writing of the owners of the soil. The poles shall be so located as in no way to interfere with the safety or convenience of persons traveling on the highways.
No poles shall be erected in any street of an incorporated city or town without first obtaining from the incorporated city or town a designation of the street in which the same shall be placed and the manner of placing the same. Such use of the public streets shall be subject to such regulations as may be first imposed by the corporate authorities of the city or town.
Amended by L.1962, c. 198, s. 95.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 48 - Public Utilities › Section 48:7-1.1 - Street light outage reporting plan.

48:7-1.1 Street light outage reporting plan.
1. Each electric public utility, as defined in section 3 of P.L.1999, c.23 (C.48:3-51), shall, upon the direction of the Board of Public Utilities, prepare and file with the Board of Public Utilities, a street light outage plan within the electric public utility's service territory. The plan shall be designed for the provision of reasonably prompt reporting of street light outages, and may include the following:
a. Methods to inform and educate the public and local officials concerning utilization of the electric public utility's existing street light outage reporting system;
b. Methods to identify and monitor street light outages in areas where outages may occur with increased frequency due to human interference, or where street light outages may pose an increased risk to public safety. An electric public utility shall engage local elected officials and law enforcement as appropriate;
c. Information regarding factors which contribute to the cost, timing, and manner of work required for street light outage restoration, such as whether restoration may involve the maintenance or repair of equipment that is located underground; and
d. Any method to improve the reporting and restoration of street light outages, which the electric public utility determines is reasonable.
L.2015, c.39, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 48 - Public Utilities › Section 48:7-2 - Pipes and conduits; restrictions on laying; municipal consent

48:7-2. Pipes and conduits; restrictions on laying; municipal consent
Any such company may lay pipes or conduits and wires therein beneath such public highways, streets and alleys as it may deem necessary. Such pipes or conduits shall be laid at least 2 feet below the surface and shall not unnecessarily interfere with public travel, or damage public or private property. They shall be laid at the greatest practicable distance from the outside of any water or gas pipe, but in no event less than 1 foot therefrom, except where it shall be necessary to cross or intersect any such gas or water pipe.
No public streets shall be opened in any municipality for the purpose of laying any such pipes, conduits or wires without the permission of the municipality.
Amended by L.1962, c. 198, s. 96; L.1973, c. 349, s. 1, eff. Dec. 27, 1973.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 48 - Public Utilities › Section 48:7-3.1 - Power to condemn; designation of streets and highways; location of posts, towers, etc.

48:7-3.1. Power to condemn; designation of streets and highways; location of posts, towers, etc.
Every utility organized and existing for the purpose of supplying electricity for light, heat or power may exercise the power of eminent domain as provided in sections 48 and 49 hereof in taking or acquiring any land or interest therein which may be reasonably necessary for a right-of-way for the transmission and distribution of electricity to the public.
No posts or poles, towers or other structures shall be erected by virtue of the authority given by this chapter in any road, street, or highway, without first obtaining a designation of the location thereof by the governing body, official or commission, having control of the road, street, or highway in which the lands to be condemned shall be located, and such posts or poles, towers or other structures shall be subject to such reasonable regulations as may be imposed by the governing body, official or commission having control of such street, road, or highway and shall be so located as in no way to interfere with the safety and convenience of the persons traveling on or over the said roads, streets, or highway.
L.1962, c. 198, s. 51.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 48 - Public Utilities › Section 48:7-5 - Determination of disputes as to territories served

48:7-5. Determination of disputes as to territories served
The board of public utility commissioners shall have power, after hearing, upon notice, to determine between public utilities supplying electric light, heat or power, and between a municipality and any public utility supplying electric light, heat or power within the corporate limits of such municipality, questions in dispute as to territories to be served. Pending the hearing the board may enjoin the construction of facilities for such supply.
Upon finding and determination that the construction is not necessary and proper for the public convenience and will not properly conserve the public interest, the board may issue orders prohibiting it.
Amended by L.1952, c. 245, p. 812, s. 1, eff. May 19, 1952.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 48 - Public Utilities › Section 48:7-6 - Construction, reconstruction, extensions and contracts validated

48:7-6. Construction, reconstruction, extensions and contracts validated
L.1898, c. 197, p. 458 (C.S. p. 3153, s. 38), entitled "An act relating to the use of the public streets by electric light, heat and power companies," approved May eighteenth, one thousand eight hundred and ninety-eight, saved from repeal. [This act validates the construction, reconstruction and extension of subways and pole-lines by electric light, heat and power companies, as well as contracts entered into between such companies and the several municipalities.]
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 48 - Public Utilities › Section 48:7-14 - Approval of electrical inspection authorities by board of public utility commissioners

48:7-14. Approval of electrical inspection authorities by board of public utility commissioners
The Board of Public Utility Commissioners of the Department of Public Utilities shall approve all electrical inspection authorities for inspection of electrical construction work by an electrical contractor licensed under the provisions of P.L.1962, c. 162. The Board of Public Utility Commissioners is authorized to promulgate all rules and regulations necessary to effectuate the purposes of this act.
L.1971, c. 244, s. 2, eff. June 24, 1971.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 48 - Public Utilities › Section 48:7-15 - Acceptance by electrical utilities of approved electrical inspection agencies

48:7-15. Acceptance by electrical utilities of approved electrical inspection agencies
All electrical inspection agencies approved by the Public Utilities Commission shall be accepted by electrical utilities for electrical inspection work in the State of New Jersey.
L.1971, c. 244, s. 3, eff. June 24, 1971.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 48 - Public Utilities › Section 48:7-26 - Definitions relative to certain power restoration practices of electric public utilities.

48:7-26 Definitions relative to certain power restoration practices of electric public utilities.
1. As used in P.L.2021, c.29 (C.48:7-26 et seq.):
"Assisted living facility" means an assisted living residence or comprehensive personal care home licensed pursuant to P.L.1971, c.136 (C.26:2H-1 et seq.).
"Board" means the Board of Public Utilities or any successor agency.
"DNA" means deoxyribonucleic acid.
"Electric public utility" means a public utility, as that term is defined in R.S.48:2-13, that transmits and distributes electricity to end users within this State.
"Extended power outage" means an electric power outage lasting more than 24 hours.
"Facility" means an assisted living facility; hospital; chronic or acute renal dialysis facility; clinical or research laboratory or institute that stores human blood, other human tissue, or human DNA; or nursing home.
"Hospital" means hospital licensed pursuant to P.L.1971 c.136 (C.26:2H-1 et seq.).
"Major event" means a natural or humanly caused occurrence arising from conditions beyond the control of the utility, including, but not limited to, a terrorist attack, thunderstorm, tornado, hurricane, flood, heat wave, snow storm, ice storm, or earthquake, which results in:
a. a sustained interruption of electric public utility service to at least 10 percent of the customers in an operating area or 10 percent of a utility's customers within a municipality or county located in an operating area; or
b. the declaration of a state of emergency or disaster by the State or by the federal government.
"Nursing home" means a nursing home licensed pursuant to P.L.1971 c.136 (C.26:2H-1 et seq.).
L.2021, c.29, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 48 - Public Utilities › Section 48:7-27 - Rules, regulations.

48:7-27 Rules, regulations.
2. a. The board shall adopt, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), rules and regulations requiring an electric public utility to give priority to a facility for electric public utility power restoration after an extended power outage following a major event, except that power restoration efforts to a facility shall not divert efforts to restore power where needed to otherwise maintain overall public safety.
b. The rules and regulations adopted by the board pursuant to subsection a. of this section shall allow an electric public utility to exercise its discretion to prioritize power restoration to a facility after an extended power outage in accordance with the facility's needs and with the characteristics of the geographic area in which power shall be restored.
L.2021, c.29, s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 48 - Public Utilities › Section 48:8-1 - Board of freeholders to fix rates; clerk's fee for copies

48:8-1. Board of freeholders to fix rates; clerk's fee for copies
The board of freeholders, hereinafter in this article called the "board" , shall fix the rates to be taken at the several ferries within their respective counties and from time to time, may revise or alter such rates or establish new rates.
The clerk of the board shall be entitled to fifty cents for each copy of the rates fixed by the board, certified under his hand.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 48 - Public Utilities › Section 48:8-2 - Table of rates; posting at ferry

48:8-2. Table of rates; posting at ferry
The owner or keeper of every ferry shall erect and maintain, where the ferry is kept, a post with a table of the rates fixed by the board, printed, written or painted in large capitals, annexed thereto. The post and table shall be set up so that the table shall be visible to passengers entering the boat used for the ferry.
For every day that the owner or keeper of any ferry shall fail or refuse to maintain a post and table of rates in the manner aforesaid, he shall be liable to a penalty of one dollar.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 48 - Public Utilities › Section 48:8-4 - Proper boats adequately equipped required; penalties

48:8-4. Proper boats adequately equipped required; penalties
The owner or keeper of every ferry shall provide proper boats or other vessels sufficient for the safe and speedy transportation of passengers, horses, cattle, vehicles and goods, and properly furnished with the necessary implements and sufficient competent and able-bodied men to perform his business.
No ferryman shall carry or attempt to carry any person over any ferry in a boat or other vessel that does not comply with this section, under penalty of ten dollars.
Every owner or keeper of a ferry who fails to provide the necessary implements and men required by this section, shall for every default therein be liable to a penalty of two dollars.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 48 - Public Utilities › Section 48:8-5 - Refusal to or delay in carrying passengers or goods; exception

48:8-5. Refusal to or delay in carrying passengers or goods; exception
Every ferryman shall give constant and diligent attendance to his ferry, and shall not deny or unnecessarily delay the carrying over any passenger, horses, cattle, vehicles or goods under the penalty of three dollars for every such offense. He shall also be liable to an action for damages, at the suit of the party aggrieved.
This section shall not require a ferryman to put off from his wharf or shore when it is manifestly hazardous so to do.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 48 - Public Utilities › Section 48:8-6 - Ejecting persons from ferryboats

48:8-6. Ejecting persons from ferryboats
Every ferryman may exclude or eject from his ferryboat or other vessel any person who shall attempt to enter, or enter or stay therein contrary to the order of the ferryman. The person so doing contrary to his order shall be liable to a penalty of one dollar for every offense.