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2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice › Section 2A:62-17 - Persons entitled to maintain action

2A:62-17. Persons entitled to maintain action
When a person claims to be entitled to a vested estate in remainder in lands in this state or to a remainder interest in personalty and his title thereto, or any part thereof, is denied or disputed, or another person claims or is claimed to own the same, or any part thereof or interest therein, or to hold a lien or encumbrance thereon, and no action to which he is a party is pending to enforce or test the validity of any alleged title, interest, claim, lien, or encumbrance, the person claiming to be entitled to the estate or in interest may maintain an action in the superior court to settle the title to the estate or interest and to clear up all doubts and disputes concerning the same.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice › Section 2A:62-18 - Jury trial; issues; adjudication by court

2A:62-18. Jury trial; issues; adjudication by court
Upon the application of either party, a jury trial shall be directed to try the validity of the claims made to the estate or interest, or to settle the facts, or any specified portion of the facts upon which the same depends.
When such jury trial is not requested, or as to the facts for which the same is not requested, the court shall proceed to inquire into and determine such claims, interest and estate, and shall, upon the verdict, or upon such inquiry and determination, finally settle and adjudge whether the defendant has any estate, interest or right in or encumbrance upon said estate in remainder in said lands or remainder interest in said personalty, or any part thereof, and what the same is and in or upon what part of said lands or personalty the same exists.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice › Section 2A:62-19 - Judgment; conclusiveness; opening judgment as to persons under disability.

2A:62-19 Judgment; conclusiveness; opening judgment as to persons under disability.
2A:62-19. The final determination and judgment in an action authorized by N.J.S.2A:62-17 shall fix and settle the rights of all the parties in the estate in remainder in the lands or in the remainder interest in the personalty, and shall be binding and conclusive on all the parties to the action; but if any defendant to the suit is either at the time of the entry of a default or of judgment against the defendant, a minor or an incapacitated person, the defendant, the defendant's heirs or assigns may, unless the defendant was represented in the action by a guardian or a guardian ad litem, at any time within two years after the termination of the disability, appear in the action and apply for relief from the judgment.
amended 2013, c.103, s.10.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice › Section 2A:62-20 - Persons entitled to maintain action

2A:62-20. Persons entitled to maintain action
A person in the peaceable possession of lands in this state, claiming ownership thereof in fee simple under a deed therefor, or by or under descent or devise from the grantee thereof, which deed contains no covenants, conditions or agreements for the forfeiture and payment of money or penalties on breach thereof, or restrictions therein, may, when it is claimed or asserted by anyone that such lands are subject to covenants, conditions or agreements for the forfeiture and payment of money or penalties on breach thereof, or restrictions, contained in earlier deeds in the chain of title, and no action is pending to enforce or test the existence or validity of such covenants, conditions, agreements or restrictions, maintain an action in the superior court to settle the existence and validity thereof, and to clear up all doubts and disputes concerning the same.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice › Section 2A:62-21 - Jury trial; adjudication by court

2A:62-21. Jury trial; adjudication by court
Upon the application of either party, a jury trial shall be directed to try the validity of any claim specified in section 2A:62-20 of this title, or any specified portion of the facts upon which the same depends.
When such jury trial is not requested, or as to the facts for which the same is not requested, the court shall proceed to inquire into and determine the validity and existence of the covenants, conditions, agreements and restrictions, and shall, upon the verdict, or upon such inquiry and determination, finally settle and adjudge whether the defendant has any right, title or interest in, under and to such covenants, conditions, agreements and restrictions, and determine the validity and existence thereof.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice › Section 2A:62-22 - Effect of final adjudication

2A:62-22. Effect of final adjudication
The final determination and judgment of the court in an action brought pursuant to section 2A:62-20 of this title shall fix and settle the rights of the parties with respect to the existence and validity of the covenants, conditions, agreements or restrictions in dispute, which shall be binding and conclusive upon all the parties to the action.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice › Section 2A:62-23 - Action by attorney general

2A:62-23. Action by attorney general
When a grant or conveyance in fee of riparian lands or lands under water, or both, has been or shall be made by the state, the riparian commission, the board of commerce and navigation, the division of navigation, in the department of conservation or the division of planning and development in the department of conservation and economic development to any person, who, or whose lessee or grantee under an unexpired lease or an estate for years not terminated is in possession of the lands, or any part thereof, and the state denies the validity of the grant or conveyance of the fee and desires to contest it, the attorney general may maintain an action in the superior court on behalf of the state to determine and settle the title to the affected lands and to clear up all doubts concerning the same.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice › Section 2A:62-24 - Jury trial; adjudication by court

2A:62-24. Jury trial; adjudication by court
Upon application of either party, a jury trial shall be directed to try the validity of any claim to the affected lands mentioned in section 2A:62-23 of this title, or to settle the facts or any specified portion of the facts upon which the same depends.
When such jury trial is not required, or as to the facts for which the same is not requested, the court shall proceed to inquire into and determine such claims, interests or estates; and shall, upon the verdict, or upon such inquiry and determination, finally settle and adjudge whether such defendant has any estate, or right in such lands, or any part thereof, by virtue of such grant or conveyance in fee, and what such interest, estate or right is, and upon what part of such lands the same exists.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice › Section 2A:62-25 - Effect of final adjudication

2A:62-25. Effect of final adjudication
The final determination and judgment of the court in an action authorized by section 2A:62-23 of this title shall fix and settle the rights of the parties in the affected lands, which shall be binding upon all the parties to the action.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice › Section 2A:62-26 - Tender or payment into court not required; terms upon which grant or conveyance set aside

2A:62-26. Tender or payment into court not required; terms upon which grant or conveyance set aside
The attorney general need not, on behalf of the state, make or offer to make any tender or payment into court, either on or before filing the complaint. If the judgment of the court is in favor of the state, the court shall determine upon what equitable terms the grant or conveyance in fee shall be set aside and declared of no effect.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice › Section 2A:62A-1 - Civil immunity for emergency care

2A:62A-1. Civil immunity for emergency care
Any individual, including a person licensed to practice any method of treatment of human ailments, disease, pain, injury, deformity, mental or physical condition, or licensed to render services ancillary thereto, or any person who is a volunteer member of a duly incorporated first aid and emergency or volunteer ambulance or rescue squad association, who in good faith renders emergency care at the scene of an accident or emergency to the victim or victims thereof, or while transporting the victim or victims thereof to a hospital or other facility where treatment or care is to be rendered, shall not be liable for any civil damages as a result of any acts or omissions by such person in rendering the emergency care.
L. 1963, c. 140, s. 1; amended by L.1968, c.254, s.1; L. 1987, c. 296, s. 1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice › Section 2A:62A-1.1 - Immunity from civil damages for certain law enforcement officers at accident scenes

2A:62A-1.1. Immunity from civil damages for certain law enforcement officers at accident scenes
5. A municipal, county or State law enforcement officer is not liable for any civil damages as a result of any acts or omissions undertaken in good faith in rendering care at the scene of an accident or emergency to any victim thereof, or in transporting any such victim to a hospital or other facility where treatment or care is to be rendered; provided, however, that nothing in this section shall exonerate a law enforcement officer for gross negligence.
L.1996,c.115,s.5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice › Section 2A:62A-1.2 - Immunity from civil damages for firefighters at accident scenes.

2A:62A-1.2 Immunity from civil damages for firefighters at accident scenes.
1. A municipal, county or State firefighter, whether volunteer or paid, shall not be liable for any civil damages as a result of any acts or omissions undertaken in good faith in rendering care at the scene of an accident or emergency to any victim thereof, or in transporting any such victim to a hospital or other facility where treatment or care is to be rendered; provided, however, that nothing in this section shall exonerate a firefighter for gross negligence.
L.1998, c.101, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice › Section 2A:62A-3 - Treatment by medical personnel for dependency upon or illegal use of controlled dangerous substances or use of intoxicating vapor releasing chemical; immunity from liability

2A:62A-3. Treatment by medical personnel for dependency upon or illegal use of controlled dangerous substances or use of intoxicating vapor releasing chemical; immunity from liability
Any fully licensed doctor of medicine or doctor of osteopathy, or registered nurse, and any resident or intern on the staff of a hospital, whether or not fully licensed, who in good faith treats or renders care to a person in an attempt to cure such person's dependency upon controlled dangerous substances as defined in P.L.1970, chapter 226, section 2 (C. 24:24-2) or to curtail such person's illegal use of controlled dangerous substances, or any chemical or chemical compound which releases vapor or fumes causing a condition of intoxication, inebriation, excitement, stupefication, or dulling of the brain or nervous system, including but not limited to glue containing a solvent having the property of releasing toxic vapors or fumes, as defined in P.L.1965 chapter 41, section 1 (C. 2A:170-25.9) shall not be liable for any civil damages as a result of any of his acts or omissions in rendering such care, provided the skill and care given is that ordinarily required and exercised by others in the profession. The grant of immunity provided for herein shall also extend to the administrative personnel including all members of the medical staff and board of directors of hospitals and clinics treating such persons.
L.1971, c. 414, s. 1, eff. Jan. 20, 1972.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice › Section 2A:62A-4 - School personnel not liable for civil damages under certain circumstances

2A:62A-4. School personnel not liable for civil damages under certain circumstances
2. Any teacher, guidance counselor, psychologist, registered nurse or other educational or noneducational personnel employed by or in any of the public or private schools of this State who in good faith reports a person to the principal or his designee or to the medical inspector or school physician or school nurse in an attempt to help such person cure his dependency upon or illegal use of controlled dangerous substances as defined in P.L.1970, chapter 226, section 2 (C.24:21-2), or such chemical or chemical compound as defined in P.L.1965, chapter 41, section 1 (C.2A:170-25.9), shall not be liable in civil damages as a result of making any such report.
L.1971,c.414,s.2; amended 1992,c.158,s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice › Section 2A:62A-5 - Persons providing assistance in a liquefied petroleum gas or liquefied natural gas accident or emergency; immunity from liability

2A:62A-5. Persons providing assistance in a liquefied petroleum gas or liquefied natural gas accident or emergency; immunity from liability
Notwithstanding any provisions of law to the contrary, no person who provides assistance, free of charge except for reimbursement of expenses, upon request of any police agency, fire company, first aid, rescue or emergency squad or other agency or unit of government in the event of an accident or other emergency situation involving the use, handling, transportation, transmission or storage of liquefied petroleum gas or liquefied natural gas shall be liable in any civil action for damages as a result of his acts of commission or omission arising out of and in the course of his rendering assistance in good faith. Nothing herein shall be deemed to grant immunity to any person causing such accidents or emergency situations or any damage resulting therefrom in the course of his business activities or to persons who by a willful, wanton or grossly negligent act of commission or omission cause damage in responding to such accidents and emergency situations.
As used in this act, "person" means an individual, firm or corporation with knowledge and training in the storage, handling, transportation, operation and utilization of liquefied petroleum gas or liquefied natural gas.
L.1983, c. 57, s. 1, eff. Feb. 7, 1983.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice › Section 2A:62A-6 - Athletic officials' immunity

2A:62A-6. Athletic officials' immunity
a. Notwithstanding any provisions of law to the contrary, no person who provides services or assistance free of charge, except for reimbursement of expenses, as an athletic coach, manager, or official, other than a sports official accredited by a voluntary association as provided by P.L.1979, c.172 (C.18A:11-3) and exempted from liability pursuant to P.L.1987, c.239 (C.2A:62A-6.1), for a sports team which is organized or performing pursuant to a nonprofit or similar charter or which is a member team in a league organized by or affiliated with a county or municipal recreation department, shall be liable in any civil action for damages to a player, participant or spectator as a result of his acts of commission or omission arising out of and in the course of his rendering that service or assistance.
b. The provisions of subsection a. of this section shall apply not only to organized sports competitions, but shall also apply to practice and instruction in that sport.
c. (1) Nothing in this section shall be deemed to grant immunity to any person causing damage by his willful, wanton, or grossly negligent act of commission or omission, nor to any coach, manager, or official who has not participated in a safety orientation and training skills program which program shall include but not be limited to injury prevention and first aid procedures and general coaching concepts.
(2) A coach, manager, or official shall be deemed to have satisfied the requirements of this subsection if the safety orientation and skills training program attended by the person has met the minimum standards established by the Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports in consultation with the Bureau of Recreation within the Department of Community Affairs, in accordance with rules and regulations adopted pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.).
d. Nothing in this section shall be deemed to grant immunity to any person causing damage as the result of his negligent operation of a motor vehicle.
e. Nothing in this section shall be deemed to grant immunity to any person for any damage caused by that person permitting a sports competition or practice to be conducted without supervision.
f. Nothing in this act shall apply to an athletic coach, manager, or official who provides services or assistance as part of a public or private educational institution's athletic program.
L.1986,c.13,s.1; 1988,c.87,s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice › Section 2A:62A-6.1 - Exemption from liability

2A:62A-6.1. Exemption from liability
Notwithstanding any provisions of law to the contrary, a person who is accredited as a sports official by a voluntary association as provided by P.L. 1979, c. 172 (C. 18A:11-3) and who serves that association, a conference under the jurisdiction of the association, or a public entity as defined in Title 59 of the New Jersey Statutes in the capacity of a sports official, whether or not compensated for his services, shall not be liable in any action for damages as a result of his acts of commission or omission arising out of and in the course of his rendering the services. Nothing in this act shall be deemed to grant immunity to any person causing damage by his willful, wanton, or grossly negligent act of commission or omission, nor to any person causing damage as the result of his negligent operation of a motor vehicle.
L. 1987, c. 239, s. 1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice › Section 2A:62A-6.2 - Sponsors of sports teams

2A:62A-6.2. Sponsors of sports teams
Notwithstanding any provisions of law to the contrary, no person who provides goods, services, or other assistance as the sponsor of a sports team which is organized or performing pursuant to a nonprofit or similar charter, or which is a member team in a league organized by or affiliated with a county or municipal recreation department, shall be liable in any civil action for damages to a player or participant as a result of his acts of commission or omission arising out of and in the course of his rendering those goods or services or that assistance.
The provisions of this section shall apply not only to organized sports competitions, but shall also apply to practice and instruction in that sport.
Nothing in this section shall be deemed to grant immunity to any person causing damage by his willful, wanton, or grossly negligent act of commission or omission, nor to any person causing damage as the result of his negligent operation of a motor vehicle.
L. 1988, c. 87, s. 3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice › Section 2A:62A-7 - Third party immunity

2A:62A-7. Third party immunity
a. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law to the contrary, no individual, partnership, corporation, association, or other entity shall be liable for civil damages as a result of acts taken or omitted in anticipation of, in preparation for, or in the course of rendering care, assistance, or advice with respect to an incident creating a danger to persons, property, or the environment as a result of an imminent, potential, or actual hazardous discharge. This limitation on potential liability shall not be construed to cover the action of the person responsible for the hazardous discharge, but is applicable only to third parties rendering assistance to mitigate the effects of a hazardous discharge.
b. For the purposes of this act, hazardous discharge means a discharge of a hazardous substance required to be reported to the Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to P.L. 1976, c. 141 (C. 58:10-23.11 et seq.) and any rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto.
L. 1986, c. 30, s. 1, eff. June 23, 1986.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice › Section 2A:62A-8 - Limitations

2A:62A-8. Limitations
Notwithstanding the provisions of section 1 of this act to the contrary, this act shall not apply to the rendering of care or assistance, if rendered for remuneration in excess of reimbursement for out of pocket expenses incurred in rendering the care or assistance, or with the expectation of remuneration from the recipients of the care or assistance or from another person on their behalf; or to acts or omissions concerning the operation of a motor vehicle while traveling to and from the scene of a hazardous discharge to render care, assistance, or advice. This act shall not apply to actions taken against the advice or direction of the Department of Environmental Protection, or police, fire, or other emergency response personnel.
L. 1986, c. 30, s. 2, eff. June 23, 1986.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice › Section 2A:62A-9 - Gross negligency, intentional misconduct

2A:62A-9. Gross negligency, intentional misconduct
Section 1 of this act shall not preclude liability for civil damages as the result of gross negligence or intentional misconduct. Reckless, willful, or wanton misconduct constitutes gross negligence for the purposes of this act.
L. 1986, c. 30, s. 3, eff. June 23, 1986.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice › Section 2A:62A-10 - Civil, criminal immunity for obtaining specimens

2A:62A-10. Civil, criminal immunity for obtaining specimens
1. a. When acting in response to a request of a law enforcement officer, any physician, nurse or medical technician who withdraws or otherwise obtains, in a medically accepted manner, a specimen of breath, blood, urine or other bodily substance and delivers it to a law enforcement officer, shall be immune from civil or criminal liability for so acting, provided the skill and care exercised is that ordinarily required and exercised by others in the profession.
b. Any physician, nurse or medical technician who, for an accepted medical purpose, withdraws or otherwise obtains, in a medically accepted manner, a specimen of breath, blood, urine or other bodily substance and subsequently delivers it to a law enforcement officer either voluntarily or upon court order, shall be immune from civil or criminal liability for so acting, provided the skill and care exercised in obtaining the specimen is that ordinarily required and exercised by others in the profession.
c. The immunity from civil or criminal liability provided in subsections a. and b. of this section shall extend to the hospital or other medical facility on whose premises or under whose auspices the specimens are obtained, provided the skill, care and facilities provided are those ordinarily so provided by similar medical facilities.
d. For the purposes of this section, the term "law enforcement officer" includes a State, county or municipal police officer, a county prosecutor or his assistant, the Attorney General or his deputy or a State or county medical examiner.
L.1986,c.189,s.1; amended 1992,c.196,s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice › Section 2A:62A-11 - Certificate

2A:62A-11. Certificate
Any person taking a specimen pursuant to section 1 of this act shall, upon request, furnish to any law enforcement agency a certificate stating that the specimen was taken pursuant to section 1 of this act and in a medically acceptable manner. The certificate shall be signed under oath before a notary public or other person empowered to take oaths and shall be admissible in any proceeding as evidence of the statements contained therein.
L. 1986, c. 189, s. 2, eff. Dec. 17, 1986.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice › Section 2A:62A-12 - Definitions

2A:62A-12. Definitions
As used in this act:
a. "Association" means the entity responsible for the administration of a common interest community in which 75% or more units have been conveyed to unit owners other than the developer pursuant to subsection a. of section 2 of P.L. 1979, c. 157 (C. 46:8B-12.1), which association may be incorporated or unincorporated.
b. "Bylaws" mean the governing regulations adopted by a common interest community for the administration and management of the property.
c. "Common interest community" means real estate with respect to which a person, by virtue of his ownership of a unit, is obligated to pay for real estate taxes, insurance premiums, maintenance or improvement of other real estate described in the declaration. Ownership of a unit does not include holding a leasehold interest of less than 20 years in a unit, including renewal options. Common interest communities shall include, but not be limited to, condominiums and cooperatives.
d. "Declaration" means any instrument, however denominated, which creates a common interest community, including any amendment to that instrument.
e. "Bodily injury" means death or bodily injury to a person.
f. "Qualified common interest community" means a common interest community which is (1) residential and (2) contains at least four units.
g. "Unit" means a physical part of a common interest community designated for separate ownership or occupancy.
h. "Unit owner" means the person owning a unit or that person's spouse.
L. 1989, c. 9, s. 1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice › Section 2A:62A-13 - Limited immunity for association

2A:62A-13. Limited immunity for association
a. Where the bylaws of a qualified common interest community specifically so provide, the association shall not be liable in any civil action brought by or on behalf of a unit owner to respond in damages as a result of bodily injury to the unit owner occurring on the premises of the qualified common interest community.
b. Nothing in this act shall be deemed to grant immunity to any association causing bodily injury to the unit owner on the premises of the qualified common interest community by its willful, wanton or grossly negligent act of commission or omission.
L. 1989, c. 9, s. 2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice › Section 2A:62A-14 - Amendment of bylaws

2A:62A-14. Amendment of bylaws
a. No bylaws shall be amended in accordance with section 2 of this act unless the amendment is approved by the owners of at least two-thirds of the units held by unit owners other than the developer in the qualified common interest community.
b. Bylaws adopted in accordance with section 2 of this act shall apply to actions for injuries sustained on or after the operative date of the bylaws.
L. 1989, c. 9, s. 3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice › Section 2A:62A-15 - Immunity to local emergency planning committee members

2A:62A-15. Immunity to local emergency planning committee members
Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, no person serving as a member of a local emergency planning committee organized pursuant to the "Super Fund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986," Pub.L.99-499 (42 U.S.C. s. 9601 et seq.) and Executive Order No. 161 of 1986 shall be liable:
a. For damages resulting from the exercise of judgment or discretion unless the actions evidence a reckless disregard for the duties imposed by the position; or
b. For damages resulting from acts of commission or omission arising out of and in the course of rendering volunteer service or assistance; provided, however, that nothing in this subsection shall be deemed to grant immunity to any person causing damage by his willful, wanton or grossly negligent act of commission or omission, nor for any damage caused to any person as the result of the negligent operation of a motor vehicle.
L.1989,c.351,s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice › Section 2A:62A-17 - Court order required for certain disclosures.

2A:62A-17 Court order required for certain disclosures.
2. When a duty to warn and protect arises from the receipt of a privileged communication from a patient in a drug or alcohol abuse program governed by federal law, a licensed practitioner of psychology, psychiatry, medicine, nursing, clinical social work or marriage and family therapy may be required to obtain a court order authorizing disclosure prior to disclosure of information about the patient including the patient's threat of violence, in accordance with 42 U.S.C. s. 290dd-3 and 42 U.S.C. s. 290ee-3 and regulations promulgated thereunder.
L.1991, c.270, s.2; amended 2018, c.34, s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice › Section 2A:62A-18 - Reports of suspected arson related burn injuries, immunity

2A:62A-18. Reports of suspected arson related burn injuries, immunity
2. A person acting in accordance with the requirements of this act in making a report required by subsection b. of N.J.S.2C:58-8 shall be immune from any civil liability that might otherwise be incurred or imposed. The person shall also be immune from civil liability for testimony given in any judicial proceeding resulting from or concerning such a report.
L.1991,c.433,s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice › Section 2A:62A-19 - Civil immunity for emergency medical technician instructors

2A:62A-19. Civil immunity for emergency medical technician instructors
1. a. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, no emergency medical technician who, without compensation, trains or instructs other persons in basic life support services shall be liable in any action for damages as a result of his acts of commission or omission arising out of and in the course of that training or instruction.
b. (1) Nothing in this section shall be deemed to grant immunity to any person causing damage by his willful or wanton act of commission or omission.
(2) Nothing in this section shall be deemed to grant immunity to any person causing damage as the result of the person's operation of a motor vehicle.
c. As used in this section:
(1) "Basic life support services" shall include but not be limited to: patient stabilization, airway clearance, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, hemorrhage control, initial wound care and fracture stabilization.
(2) "Emergency medical technician" means a person who is trained in basic life support services and who is certified by the Department of Health to perform these services.
L.1992,c.196,s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice › Section 2A:62A-20 - Immunity from civil liability for use of chemical substance for self-defense

2A:62A-20. Immunity from civil liability for use of chemical substance for self-defense
1. Notwithstanding any provisions of law to the contrary, a person who possesses a chemical substance for the purpose of personal self-defense in accordance with subsection i. of N.J.S.2C:39-6 and who releases or discharges that chemical substance upon or toward another person shall not be liable in any civil action for damages resulting from that release or discharge when the actor reasonably believes that the releasing or discharging of that chemical substance is immediately necessary for the purpose of personal self-defense. Nothing in this section shall be deemed to grant immunity to any person causing any damage by his willful, wanton or grossly negligent unlawful releasing or discharging of such a chemical substance upon or toward another person.
L.1993,c.211.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice › Section 2A:62A-21 - Additional right of action, recovery

2A:62A-21. Additional right of action, recovery
1. In addition to any other right of action or recovery otherwise available under law, whenever any law enforcement officer, firefighter, or member of a duly incorporated first aid, emergency, ambulance or rescue squad association suffers any injury, disease or death while in the lawful discharge of his official duties and that injury, disease or death is directly or indirectly the result of the neglect, willful omission, or willful or culpable conduct of any person or entity, other than that law enforcement officer, firefighter or first aid, emergency, ambulance or rescue squad member's employer or co-employee, the law enforcement officer, firefighter, or first aid, emergency, ambulance or rescue squad member suffering that injury or disease, or, in the case of death, a representative of that law enforcement officer, firefighter or first aid, emergency, ambulance or rescue squad member's estate, may seek recovery and damages from the person or entity whose neglect, willful omission, or willful or culpable conduct resulted in that injury, disease or death.
L.1993,c.366,s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice › Section 2A:62A-22 - Rights, remedies, limitations declared additional, cumulative

2A:62A-22. Rights, remedies, limitations declared additional, cumulative
2. The rights, remedies and limitations accorded by the provisions of this act are hereby declared to be in addition to and cumulative of the rights, remedies and limitations accorded under law and nothing herein shall be construed to deny, abrogate or impair any such statutory right, remedy or prohibition.
L.1993,c.366,s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice › Section 2A:62A-23 - Legislative findings relative to acquisition, deployment, use of automated external defibrillators; immunity from civil liability.

2A:62A-23 Legislative findings relative to acquisition, deployment, use of automated external defibrillators; immunity from civil liability.
1. The Legislature finds that:
a. More than 350,000 Americans die annually from out-of-hospital sudden cardiac arrest. Many die needlessly because life saving defibrillators are not immediately available. The American Heart Association estimates that almost 100,000 deaths could be prevented each year if defibrillators were more widely available;
b. Due to technological advances, automated external defibrillators may be used by lay persons without any training to provide defibrillation within the first minutes of cardiac arrest to victims, thereby increasing the victims' chances of survival; and
c. It is the intent of the Legislature to encourage greater acquisition, deployment, and use of automated external defibrillators throughout this State by expanding immunity from civil liability of persons who acquire automated external defibrillators and by granting immunity from civil liability to lay persons who use them in good faith in emergency situations.
L.1999, c.34, s.1; amended 2012, c.6, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice › Section 2A:62A-24 - Definitions relative to acquisition, deployment, use of automated external defibrillators

2A:62A-24. Definitions relative to acquisition, deployment, use of automated external defibrillators
2. As used in this act:
"Automated external defibrillator" or "defibrillator" means a medical device heart monitor and defibrillator that:
a. Has received approval of its pre-market notification filed pursuant to 21 U.S.C. s.360 (k) from the United States Food and Drug Administration;
b. Is capable of recognizing the presence or absence of ventricular fibrillation or rapid ventricular tachycardia, and is capable of determining, without intervention by an operator, whether defibrillation should be performed; and
c. Upon determining that defibrillation should be performed, automatically charges and requests delivery of an electrical impulse to an individual's heart.
L.1999,c.34,s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice › Section 2A:62A-25 - Responsibilities of person, entity acquiring automated external defibrillator.

2A:62A-25 Responsibilities of person, entity acquiring automated external defibrillator.
3. A person or entity that acquires an automated external defibrillator shall:
a. Ensure that any person, who is anticipated by the person or entity that acquires the defibrillator to be in a position to render emergency care or treatment by the use of a defibrillator in the performance of that person's duties of employment or volunteer service, shall, prior to using that defibrillator, have successfully completed and hold a current certification from the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or other training program recognized by the Department of Health and Senior Services in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation and use of a defibrillator; however, a person or entity that acquires a defibrillator shall not be liable for any act or omission of any lay person who uses the defibrillator in the rendering of emergency care;
b. Ensure that the defibrillator is maintained and tested according to the manufacturer's operational guidelines;
c. Notify the appropriate first aid, ambulance, or rescue squad, or other appropriate emergency medical services provider that the person or entity has acquired the defibrillator, the type acquired, and its location; and
d. Prior to purchasing the automated external defibrillator, provide the prescribing licensed physician with documentation that the person or entity purchasing the defibrillator has a protocol in place to comply with the requirements of subsections a., b., and c. of this section.
L.1999, c.34, s.3; amended 2012, c.6, s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice › Section 2A:62A-26 - Requirements for user of defibrillator.

2A:62A-26 Requirements for user of defibrillator.
4. a. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2012, c.6)
b. Any person who uses a defibrillator shall request emergency medical assistance from the appropriate first aid, ambulance, or rescue squad as soon as practicable; however, a lay person who, in good faith, fails to request emergency medical assistance pursuant to this subsection shall be immune from civil liability for any personal injury that results from that failure.
L.1999, c.34, s.4; amended 2012, c.6, s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice › Section 2A:62A-27 - Immunity from civil liability for user of defibrillator; exceptions.

2A:62A-27 Immunity from civil liability for user of defibrillator; exceptions.
5. a. (1) Any person or entity who, in good faith, acquires or provides a defibrillator, renders emergency care or treatment by the use of a defibrillator, assists in or supervises the emergency care or treatment by the use of a defibrillator, or attempts to use a defibrillator for the purpose of rendering emergency care or treatment, and who has complied with the requirements of this act, shall be immune from civil liability for any personal injury as a result of that care or treatment, or as a result of any acts or omissions by the person or entity in providing, rendering, assisting in, or supervising the emergency care or treatment.
(2) A person or entity providing or maintaining an automated external defibrillator shall not be liable for any act or omission involving the use of a defibrillator in the rendering of emergency care by a lay person.
b. The immunity provided in subsection a. of this section shall include the prescribing licensed physician and the person or entity who provided training in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation and use of the defibrillator.
c. This subsection shall not immunize a person for any act of gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct. It shall not be considered gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct to fail to use a defibrillator in the absence of an otherwise preexisting duty to do so.
L.1999, c.34, s.5; amended 2012, c.6, s.4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice › Section 2A:62A-28 - Definitions relative to placement of automated external defibrillators in State buildings.

2A:62A-28 Definitions relative to placement of automated external defibrillators in State buildings.
1. As used in this act:
"Automated external defibrillator" means an automated external defibrillator as defined in section 2 of P.L.1999, c.34 (C.2A:62A-24).
"Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Health and Senior Services.
"State building" means a building or portion of a building that is owned, leased or operated by a State agency.
L.2001,c.375,s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice › Section 2A:62A-29 - Guidelines with respect to placement of automated external defibrillators in State buildings.

2A:62A-29 Guidelines with respect to placement of automated external defibrillators in State buildings.
2. a. The Commissioner of Health and Senior Services shall establish guidelines, which the commissioner shall recommend for adoption by all State agencies, with respect to the placement of automated external defibrillators in State buildings. The guidelines shall take into account the need to ensure compliance with the provisions of P.L.1999, c.34 (C.2A:62A-23 et seq.), for the purposes of ensuring immunity from civil liability pursuant thereto, regarding the training of users of automated external defibrillators, the maintenance and testing of these devices, coordination with emergency medical services providers, and the adoption of protocols to effectuate this compliance.
b. The commissioner shall issue the guidelines established pursuant to subsection a. of this section to all State agencies no later than the 180th day after the effective date of this act.
c. For the purpose of establishing guidelines pursuant to subsection a. of this section, the commissioner shall consult, at a minimum, with: the New Jersey First Aid Council, Inc.; the American Heart Association; the American Red Cross; the Medical Society of New Jersey; the State Treasurer; the Commissioner of Personnel; the Attorney General; and representatives of organized labor.
L.2001,c.375,s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice › Section 2A:62A-30 - Findings, declarations relative to use of defibrillators in health clubs.

2A:62A-30 Findings, declarations relative to use of defibrillators in health clubs.
1. The Legislature finds and declares that:
a. According to the American Heart Association, when a person suffers sudden cardiac arrest, the person's chance of survival decreases by 7% to 10% for each minute that passes without defibrillation; and with defibrillation given in the first minute after cardiac arrest, the survival rate can be as high as 90%;
b. The greatest risk for cardiac arrest is among men over 45 and women over 55 years of age, as well as among persons who smoke, are overweight or have diabetes;
c. Studies have shown that while exercise helps the heart in the long run, the risk of physical activity is not zero and the risk for cardiac arrest may increase during the time that the person is engaging in moderate or vigorous exercise, particularly for those who are sporadic exercisers or have underlying cardiovascular disease;
d. The number of Americans who exercise regularly at health clubs has increased steadily in recent years, as has the age of persons who exercise at these clubs; as many as 30 million people now visit health and exercise centers in this country, and it is estimated that about 55% percent of these people are over age 35;
e. As the age of persons who use health clubs increases, it is reasonable to assume that the number of members with cardiovascular disease is rising as well;
f. In recognition of the increasing risk of cardiac arrest at health clubs and the effectiveness of readily accessible automated external defibrillators in saving lives, it is, therefore, in the best interest of the residents of this State to require health clubs to maintain defibrillators on their premises.
L.2005,c.346,s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice › Section 2A:62A-31 - Requirements of health clubs relative to defibrillators.

2A:62A-31 Requirements of health clubs relative to defibrillators.
2. No later than one year after the effective date of this act:
a. The owner or operator of a health club registered with the Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Law and Public Safety pursuant to P.L.1987, c.238 (C.56:8-39 et seq.) shall:
(1) acquire at least one automated external defibrillator as defined in section 2 of P.L.1999, c.34 (C.2A:62A-24), and store it in an accessible location within the health club that is known and available to the employees of the health club for the purposes of this act; and
(2) ensure that the automated external defibrillator is tested and maintained, and provide notification to the appropriate first aid, ambulance, or rescue squad, or other appropriate emergency medical services provider regarding the defibrillator, the type acquired, and its location, pursuant to section 3 of P.L.1999, c.34 (C.2A:62A-25); and
b. The owner or operator of a health club that is subject to the provisions of subsection a. of this section shall:
(1) arrange and pay for training in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation and the use of an automated external defibrillator for the employees of that health club in accordance with the provisions of paragraph (2) of this subsection;
(2) ensure that the health club has at least one employee on site during its normal business hours who holds current certification from the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or other training program recognized by the Department of Health and Senior Services in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation and use of a defibrillator; and
(3) ensure that an employee who uses a defibrillator requests emergency medical assistance from the appropriate first aid, ambulance, or rescue squad as soon as practicable.
L.2005, c.346, s.2; amended 2012, c.6, s.5.