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2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27H-21.22c - Supplying false information, fourth degree crime.

52:27H-21.22c Supplying false information, fourth degree crime.
6. Any applicant who knowingly supplies false information or has been awarded a contract to which the business would not otherwise have been entitled under P.L.2003, c.189 (C.52:27H-21.22a et al.) shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a crime of the fourth degree.
L.2003,c.189,s.6.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27H-21.23 - Annual report

52:27H-21.23. Annual report
The commissioner shall report to the Governor and the Legislature annually as to the status of the uniform certification procedure required by this act, including any recommendations for legislation which would enable the division to more efficiently and effectively carry out its duties and responsibilities under this act.
L. 1986, c. 195, s. 7, eff. Dec. 23, 1986.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27H-21.24 - Rules, regulations

52:27H-21.24. Rules, regulations
The commissioner shall promulgate the rules and regulations he deems necessary to effectuate the purposes of this act, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L. 1968, c. 410 (C. 52:14B-1 et seq.).
L. 1986, c. 195, s. 8, eff. Dec. 23, 1986.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27H-21.25 - Findings, declarations

52:27H-21.25. Findings, declarations
The Legislature finds and declares that:
a. The economy of our State is vitally dependent upon the health and stability of the small and independent businesses in the State. The Legislature finds further that the future welfare of the State depends on the continued existence and development of these same small and independent businesses. It is, therefore, the declared policy of the Legislature to assist, counsel, aid and protect small and independent business development in the furtherance of the general welfare.
b. Historically, businesses owned by minority group members and women have been small establishments offering products and services, and their participation in the nation's business community has been disproportionate to their numbers in society as a whole.
c. The opportunity for full participation in our free enterprise system by minority group members and women is essential if social and economic justice for them is to be attained, and the functioning of our economy improved.
d. The role of government at the national and State levels in encouraging the development of small businesses, as well as businesses owned by minority group members and women, has been recognized and is developing at a rapid pace with technical and financial assistance, contract procurement, contract set-asides and other programs designed to encourage development.
e. In addition to the national and State governments' role in providing assistance, local levels of government have a unique opportunity and responsibility in encouraging the development of such businesses within their jurisdictions, and for coordinating local assistance with assistance and certification procedures provided at the national and State levels of government.
f. The Legislature, therefore, declares that in order to aid local units of government in establishing pilot projects to provide development and coordination assistance to small, minority and women-owned businesses within their jurisdictions, the Commissioner of the Department of Commerce and Economic Development shall be authorized to make grants of financial assistance to county and municipal units of government; that the making of those grants to county and municipal governments shall be regarded as a complement to the State's program to directly assist small, minority and women's businesses; that the authority and powers conferred hereunder and the expenditure of public moneys as provided herein are in service of a valid public purpose; and that the enactment of the provisions hereinafter set forth is in the public interest and for the public benefit and good and is so declared as a matter of express legislative determination.
L. 1987, c. 56, s. 1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27H-21.27 - Application for financial assistance grants

52:27H-21.27. Application for financial assistance grants
The commissioner is authorized to consider and approve an application for a financial assistance grant of State funds from any county or municipality for the purpose of paying up to 50 percent of the cost of a pilot program to provide technical or certification assistance to small, minority and women-owned businesses within the grantee's jurisdiction. The commissioner may approve any one or more of the applications based on such criteria as he deems appropriate and shall not be required to provide a grant to every applicant. Any application for a grant shall include such information and documentation as the commissioner may require to insure that any financial assistance approved pursuant to the provisions of this section will further the purpose and intent of this act.
Any application to the commissioner for a financial assistance grant pursuant to the provisions of this section shall include the following:
a. A detailed budget for the services for which grant support is being applied;
b. Evidence of the availability to the grantee of otherwise unencumbered and uncommitted funds sufficient to finance that portion of the services which is not to be funded from the grant;
c. Any other information and documentation as the commissioner may require to insure that any grant approved pursuant to the provisions of this section will as effectively as possible further the purpose and intent of this act.
L. 1987, c. 56, s. 3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27H-21.28 - Report on pilot programs

52:27H-21.28. Report on pilot programs
The commissioner is authorized to require any periodic reports necessary to ascertain the progress of any activity supported directly or indirectly by a grant of financial assistance pursuant to the provisions of this act, and further to ascertain the extent of compliance with any contract for a grant. The commissioner shall submit to the Legislature, not more than 12 months following the effective date of this act, a report evaluating the effectiveness of the pilot programs which receive financial assistance pursuant to the provisions of this act. The report shall include recommendations concerning the appropriateness of continued State funding for the county and municipal programs of technical or certification assistance.
L. 1987, c. 56, s. 4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27H-21.29 - Rules, regulations.

52:27H-21.29 Rules, regulations.
5. The commissioner shall issue and promulgate rules and regulations in accordance with the provisions of the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) as are necessary and appropriate to carry out the purposes of this act, and may revise, repeal or amend them from time to time as he may deem necessary.
L.1987,c.56,s.5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27H-22 - Division of international trade; duties; director

52:27H-22. Division of international trade; duties; director
There is established in the department a Division of International Trade. The Division of International Trade shall:
a. Encourage and promote foreign investment in New Jersey by establishing and maintaining contact with representatives of foreign governments and businesses, and providing information on the benefits of investing in New Jersey;
b. Encourage and promote the expansion and development of foreign export markets for products and services of New Jersey businesses and industries by providing information and assistance to those New Jersey companies wishing to penetrate foreign markets;
c. The Division of International Trade shall be under the immediate supervision of a director, who prior to appointment shall be qualified by responsible work in economic development and international trade activities or its equivalent in training and experience. The director of such division shall be appointed by the commissioner and shall serve during the term of office of the appointing commissioner and until such time a successor is appointed.
L.1981, c. 122, s. 23, eff. April 16, 1981.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27H-22.1 - Findings, determinations

52:27H-22.1. Findings, determinations
The Legislature finds and determines that:
a. The expansion of international trade is vital to the maintenance and continued growth of a healthy New Jersey economy;
b. An increase in exports from New Jersey would benefit the State and ultimately the nation by improving the United States balance of trade;
c. The State of New Jersey boasts a comprehensive and efficient transportation system, including a major international airport, an inter- and intrastate railway and extensive port facilities in both the northern and southern New Jersey regions;
d. As a major northeastern industrial state, New Jersey has a skilled labor force whose members produce manufactured and agricultural goods, high technology and services, all of which are marketable to foreign consumers;
e. The Legislature established the Division of International Trade in the Department of Commerce and Economic Development for the express purpose of promoting New Jersey in international commerce and encouraging firms with foreign trade potential to locate in New Jersey;
f. In order to realize New Jersey's export potential and effectively promote the State in international trade, it is necessary to augment certain functions of the Division of International Trade, thus confirming it as the leading State agency in the field of international commerce, and to establish a bipartisan commission of trade experts.
L. 1985, c. 160, s. 1, eff. April 26, 1985.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27H-22.2 - Duties of Division of International Trade

52:27H-22.2. Duties of Division of International Trade
In addition to duties otherwise prescribed by law, the Division of International Trade shall:
a. Conduct research and analysis of international markets, international business practices, specific business skills necessary to engage in international commerce and methods of stimulating reinvestment in New Jersey;
b. Establish a data center which provides information on commercial opportunities in international trade, resources for technical and financial trade assistance, and employment opportunities in international business, in cooperation with the Department of Education through the State Library and various agencies involved in international trade;
c. Regularly represent or assist in representing the interests of New Jersey-based firms in foreign market transactions through regularly scheduled trade delegations, missions and seminars;
d. Provide New Jersey-based firms with customized technical and other needed assistance in international trade;
e. Utilize sufficient funds for international travel by appropriate members of the division staff in order to promote New Jersey exports and publicize the advantages of the State of New Jersey as a location from which to engage in export trade; and
f. Recruit foreign capital investment in New Jersey to be applied toward economic development and job creation.
L. 1985, c. 160, s. 2, eff. April 26, 1985.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27H-22.2a - New Jersey State Trade Office in Asia

52:27H-22.2a. New Jersey State Trade Office in Asia
The Division of International Trade in the Department of Commerce and Economic Development shall establish a New Jersey State Trade Office located in Asia.
L. 1987, c. 303, s. 1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27H-22.2b - Purpose

52:27H-22.2b. Purpose
The purpose of the New Jersey State Trade Office in Asia shall be to assist in creating higher levels of employment in the State by promoting the export of goods and services produced in New Jersey and by encouraging companies to invest in manufacturing and other employment generating facilities in the State. The office shall publicize the many advantages of investing in New Jersey, including the high quality of the State's work force, transportation facilities and government services for productive enterprises.
L. 1987, c. 303, s. 2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27H-22.2c - Report

52:27H-22.2c. Report
The Department of Commerce and Economic Development shall submit a report to the Senate Revenue, Finance and Appropriations Committee and the Assembly Appropriations Committee on the projected costs and planned activities of the New Jersey State Trade Office established by this act, including an enumeration of costs by type, prior to expenditure of any funds appropriated by this act.
L. 1987, c. 303, s. 3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27H-22.4 - Findings, declarations

52:27H-22.4. Findings, declarations
The Legislature finds and declares that:
a. The Sister Cities program both in concept and practice has been a valuable program for encouraging cultural, educational and trade relationships between cities in the United States and cities in other countries;
b. This same concept has been applied to a sister state-province relationship between New Jersey and Zhejiang Province in the Peoples Republic of China since May 11, 1981, and has resulted in a number of successful cultural, educational and economic exchanges; and
c. As a means of furthering cultural, educational and trade relationships between this State and similar jurisdictions in other countries, it is important to build upon existing knowledge concerning sister city and sister state relationships and to aggressively seek to establish other sister state relationships.
L. 1987,c.334, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27H-22.5 - Office for Sister State Relations

52:27H-22.5. Office for Sister State Relations
a. There is established in the Division of International Trade in the Department of Commerce and Economic Development, an Office for Sister State Relations. This office shall have as its primary function, the development and implementation of a "Sister States Initiatives Program" to focus the attention and efforts of this State on particular jurisdictions in other countries with which to establish a sister state relationship.
b. The Director of the Division of International Trade may appoint and employ any persons, including accountants, attorneys, persons who are fluent in foreign languages, financial advisors, and any other individuals with expertise in foreign trade or marketing, whom the office may require within the limits of available appropriations.
c. This office shall work closely with the New Jersey Department of State and the U.S. Department of Commerce in determining jurisdictions in other countries with which to establish a sister state relationship.
d. This office shall work closely with the New Jersey Department of Education to develop programs to stimulate the interest of students in the schools of the State in the culture, history, art and languages of other jurisdictions with whom a sister state relationship is formed.
e. This office shall work closely with the New Jersey Department of Higher Education to develop programs or encourage existing programs, as the case may be, for undergraduate, graduate and professional students focusing on international relations generally, and international trade specifically.
f. This office shall work closely with the Dean of Cook College and the Director of the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station to develop ways in which Cook College and the agricultural experiment station can actively participate in New Jersey's sister state relationships.
g. This office shall actively encourage businesses in New Jersey to develop their export capabilities specifically in relation to those jurisdictions which are granted a sister state designation and it shall do so by carrying out those duties already given to the Division of International Trade pursuant to section 23 of P.L.1981, c. 122 (C. 52:27H-22) and section 2 of P.L.1985, c. 160 (C. 52:27H-22.2).
L. 1987,c.334, s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27H-22.6 - Annual reports

52:27H-22.6. Annual reports
The office shall annually report on its activities and progress by submitting a written report to the Director of the Division of International Trade and the Commissioner of Commerce and Economic Development and through them to the Governor's Commission on International Development, to the presiding officer of each house of the State Legislature and to the appropriate committees of the Legislature.
L. 1987,c.334, s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27H-22.7 - Findings, declarations relative to export trade

52:27H-22.7. Findings, declarations relative to export trade
1. The Legislature hereby finds and declares that:
a. The United States has significantly fallen behind other industrialized nations with respect to the volume of its exports in relation to its gross national product, and this trend will continue as the European economic community grows in strength as an economic competitor;
b. The advent of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and the opening of markets in Eastern Europe and the nations of the former Soviet Union present important opportunities to expand our markets abroad;
c. Export trade has a material impact in bringing about economic expansion and sustainable economic growth, having a particularly salutary effect upon manufacturing industries which have saturated their domestic markets;
d. Many small domestic industries have the potential for great expansion through the development of export trade, but lack the incentive, information, expertise, and financing to develop an effective export trade program;
e. In order to assist businesses with little or no export experience in establishing a relationship with an export agent which has the appropriate expertise and offers a full range of export services, the Legislature finds it appropriate to establish a voluntary State certification program for qualified export trading corporations organized solely to assist new entrants into the export market, in an effort to ensure a standard of proficiency and reliability in the export services provided.
L.1995,c.275,s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27H-22.8 - Definitions relative to export trade

52:27H-22.8. Definitions relative to export trade
2. As used in this act:
"Board" means the board of directors of the corporation.
"Clients" mean eligible businesses which utilize the services of the corporation.
"Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Commerce and Economic Development.
"Corporation" means an export trading corporation certified pursuant to section 3 of this act.
"Department" means the Department of Commerce and Economic Development.
"Eligible business" means a business located in New Jersey which is a new entrant into an export market with little or no export experience and which can reasonably be determined to be able to sustain and expand its export capability after using the services of a corporation.
"Export trade" means trade or commerce in goods or services which are exported or in the course of being exported through any port in the United States directly to a foreign country.
L.1995,c.275,s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27H-22.9 - Voluntary certification program established

52:27H-22.9. Voluntary certification program established
3. The commissioner shall establish a voluntary certification program for export trading corporations which meet the standards established by this act. Each corporation seeking State certification shall make application therefor in the manner prescribed by the commissioner. Upon the granting of the certification, the corporation may use the title "New Jersey Certified Export Trading Corporation." The department shall cooperate and assist all export trading corporations certified pursuant to this act.
L.1995,c.275,s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27H-22.10 - Qualifications of corporations, reviewed by commissioner

52:27H-22.10 Qualifications of corporations, reviewed by commissioner
4. The commissioner shall review the qualifications of corporations certified pursuant to this act not less than once every five years. If the commissioner determines that the certified corporation no longer meets the qualification standards established pursuant to this act, or the corporation's business practices do not meet professional standards or are not in conformance with the provisions of this act, the commissioner shall notify the corporation in writing of the deficiencies. If the deficiencies are not corrected within a reasonable period of time to the satisfaction of the commissioner, the commissioner may revoke the corporation's certification. A corporation which has had its certification revoked may reapply for certification on terms and conditions established by the commissioner. No certification shall be granted to any export trading entity which does not meet the standards established by this act.
L.1995,c.275,s.4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27H-22.11 - Fees

52:27H-22.11 Fees
5. The following fees shall be assessed, in an amount to be determined by the commissioner, in connection with the voluntary certification provided for under this act: a. An initial application fee not to exceed $250; b. An annual renewal fee; and c. A reinstatement fee. Failure on the part of a corporation to pay the assessed certification fees shall result in the denial or revocation of its certification.
L.1995,c.275,s.5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27H-22.13 - List of certified export trading corporations

52:27H-22.13 List of certified export trading corporations
7. The commissioner shall maintain a list of certified export trading corporations which the commissioner shall make available to the business community and to community colleges and other institutions of higher education which conduct educational programs for businesses seeking information on exporting.
L.1995,c.275,s.7.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27H-22.14 - Providing information to New Jersey businesses

52:27H-22.14 Providing information to New Jersey businesses
8. The department shall, through its business assistance programs, provide information to New Jersey businesses about the opportunities which may exist for exporting their goods and services.
L.1995,c.275,s.8.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27H-23 - Utilization of consolidated statistical services and data processing facilities

52:27H-23. Utilization of consolidated statistical services and data processing facilities
The department shall, to the maximum practicable extent, utilize consolidated statistical services and data processing facilities so that unnecessary duplication will be avoided. To that end, it is directed that the commissioner, the Commissioner of Labor and Industry and the Director of the Division of Budget and Accounting shall, from time to time, cooperatively determine and agree upon the nature and extent of assistance and services to be provided the department by the Division of Planning and Research and the Division of Systems and Communications in the Department of Labor and Industry so as to meet the requirements of the department necessary to the reasonable exercise of its powers and the fulfillment of its functions and duties as set forth in this act.
L.1981, c. 122, s. 24, eff. April 16, 1981.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27H-24 - Report to legislature and Governor

52:27H-24. Report to legislature and Governor
Within 6 months of the effective date of this act, the commissioner, after consultation with all division directors, the State Treasurer and the commissioners of appropriate executive departments, including but not necessarily limited to the Departments of Labor and Industry and Environmental Protection shall prepare and submit a report to the Legislature and the Governor identifying (1) those functions and duties currently exercised by other departments, divisions, agencies, commissions, councils, boards or bureaus of State Government relating to commerce and economic development that might be appropriately transferred to the department; and (2) those functions and duties transferred to the department pursuant to the provisions of this act that might be appropriately transferred to other departments. Such transfers may be effectuated by executive order or law, as the case may be.
L.1981, c. 122, s. 26, eff. April 16, 1981.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27H-25 - Review of operations, personnel and staff organization transferred to department

52:27H-25. Review of operations, personnel and staff organization transferred to department
a. Within 6 months following the effective date of this act, the commissioner of the department in consultation with the Commissioner of Labor and Industry shall jointly review the operations, personnel and staff organization of those agencies transferred from the Department of Labor and Industry to the Department of Commerce and Economic Development and, with the approval of the Department of Civil Service and the Division of Budget and Accounting, establish a plan, if such is needed, for reorganization and transfer of personnel.
b. Nothing in this section shall be construed to deprive employees of any rights or protections provided by Civil Service (Title 11) or the pension and retirement laws of this State.
L.1981, c. 122, s. 27, eff. April 16, 1981.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27H-26 - Transfers in accordance with State Agency Transfer Act

52:27H-26. Transfers in accordance with State Agency Transfer Act
The transfers directed by this act, except as otherwise provided herein, shall be made in accordance with the "State Agency Transfer Act" , P.L.1971, c. 375 (C. 52:14D-1 et seq.).
L.1981, c. 122, s. 28, eff. April 16, 1981.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27H-27 - Appropriation from unemployment compensation auxiliary fund

52:27H-27. Appropriation from unemployment compensation auxiliary fund
In addition to the funds transferred to the department by this act, there is appropriated the sum of $250,000.00, or so much thereof as may be necessary, from the Unemployment Compensation Auxiliary Fund established pursuant to R.S. 43:21-14(g) to be allocated for the implementation of this act, subject to the approval of the Director of the Division of Budget and Accounting in the Department of the Treasury.
L.1981, c. 122, s. 30, eff. April 16, 1981.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27H-28 - Supersedure of inconsistent acts

52:27H-28. Supersedure of inconsistent acts
All acts and parts of acts inconsistent with the provisions of this act are superseded.
L.1981, c. 122, s. 31, eff. April 16, 1981.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27H-29 - Findings, declarations.

52:27H-29 Findings, declarations.
1. The Legislature finds that the tourist, resort and convention industry of Atlantic City has traditionally made an important contribution to the economic vitality of this State; that the recent revitalization of that industry as a result of the authorization of casino gaming in Atlantic City has resulted in significant economic benefits not only to the residents of the city and its immediate environs, but to all of the residents of the State in the form of increased business and employment opportunities and augmented State and local revenues; and that the future growth of this industry will depend in part upon the provision and operation of an attractive convention center in Atlantic City or the promotion and marketing of the city of Atlantic City and the provision of an adequate mechanism whereby the interests and efforts of the State, the city and the private sector may be effectively coordinated and the financial soundness of a convention center assured.
To this end, the Legislature declares the establishment of an authority having the requisite power to own, lease, promote, operate, maintain, transfer and sell a convention center project in Atlantic City and to promote and market the city of Atlantic City to be in the public interest of the citizens of this State.
The Legislature further finds that it is in the best interests of the State for the Atlantic City Convention and Visitors Authority established pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1981, c.459 (C.52:27H-29 et seq.), which is the entity most closely related to the facilities and operations of the Atlantic City convention center project, to acquire ownership of and assume responsibility and control over the daily operations of the project.
L.1981, c.459, s.1; amended 1991, c.375, s.4; 2008, c.47, s.5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27H-31 - "Atlantic City Convention and Visitors Authority."

52:27H-31 "Atlantic City Convention and Visitors Authority."
3. There is created a public body corporate and politic, with corporate succession, to be known as the "Atlantic City Convention and Visitors Authority." The authority is constituted as an instrumentality of the State exercising public and essential governmental functions, and the exercise by the authority of the powers conferred by this act shall be an essential government function of the State. For the purposes of complying with the provisions of Article V, Section IV, paragraph 1 of the New Jersey Constitution, the authority is allocated within the Department of the Treasury, but, notwithstanding the allocation, the authority shall be independent of any supervision or control by the department or any officer or employee thereof.
L.1981, c.459, s.3; amended 2008, c.47, s.7.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27H-31.1 - Short title.

52:27H-31.1 Short title.
1. Sections 1 and 2, sections 12 through 19, sections 21 through 25, and section 27 of P.L.2008, c.47 (C.52:27H-31.1 et al.) shall be known and may be cited as the "Atlantic City Convention Center Transfer Act." L.2008, c.47, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27H-31.2 - Definitions used in C.52:27H-29 et seq.

52:27H-31.2 Definitions used in C.52:27H-29 et seq.
2. (a) As used in P.L.1981, c.459 (C.52:27H-29 et seq.):
"Atlantic City convention center project" or "convention center project" means the project authorized by paragraph (9) of subsection a. of section 6 of P.L.1971, c.137 (C.5:10-6).
"Convention authority" or "authority" means the Atlantic City Convention and Visitors Authority established pursuant to section 3 of P.L.1981, c.459 (C.52:27H-31).
"New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority" means the public body established under section 4 of P.L.1971, c.137 (C.5:10-4).
(b) As used in P.L.2008, c.47 (C.52:27H-31.1 et al.), "Luxury Tax Bond Resolution" shall mean the authority's Convention Center Luxury Tax Bond Resolution adopted on October 28, 1992, as amended and supplemented.
L.2008, c.47, s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27H-32 - Membership; appointment.

52:27H-32 Membership; appointment.
4. a. The authority shall consist of seven members as follows:
(1) Six public members, at least two of whom shall be representatives of the New Jersey casino industry, to be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate; and
(2) The Treasurer of the State of New Jersey, who shall be an ex officio member.
b. Vacancies in the membership of the authority shall be filled in the same manner as prescribed by law for the original appointment, but for the unexpired term only.
c. No more than four members of the authority shall be affiliated with the same political party. The public members of the authority shall serve for a term of five years and until a successor shall have been appointed and qualified; except that of the public members first appointed pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1991, c.375, the Governor shall designate upon appointment: two members for a term of five years, one for a term of four years, one for a term of three years, one for a term of two years and one for a term of one year.
L.1981, c.459, s.4; amended 1991, c.375, s.5; 2008, c.47, s.8.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27H-33 - Members; removal; vacancies; oaths; record; expenses; inapplicability of conflicts of interest law

52:27H-33. Members; removal; vacancies; oaths; record; expenses; inapplicability of conflicts of interest law
a. Any public member of the authority may be removed by the appointing authority for cause. Any vacancy in the public membership shall be filled in the same manner as the appointment was made, but for the unexpired term.
b. Each member of the authority, before entering upon his duties, shall take and subscribe an oath to perform the duties of the office faithfully, impartially, and justly to the best of his ability. A record of the oaths shall be filed with the office of the Secretary of State.
c. The members of the authority shall serve without compensation, but the authority may reimburse its members for necessary expenses incurred in the discharge of their duties.
d. No member or employee of the authority shall be considered to be a State officer or employee or a special State officer or employee subject to the provisions of the "New Jersey Conflicts of Interest Law," P.L.1971, c. 182 (C. 52:13D-12 et seq.) solely by virtue of that membership or employment.
L.1981, c. 459, s. 5, eff. Jan. 12, 1982.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27H-34 - Quorum; officers; president.

52:27H-34 Quorum; officers; president.
6. a. The authority shall not be constituted and shall not take action or adopt motions or regulations until all original authorized members shall have been appointed and qualified. The powers of the authority shall be vested in the members thereof and a majority of the total authorized membership of the authority shall constitute a quorum at any meeting. Action may be taken and motions and resolutions adopted by the authority at any meeting by the affirmative vote of a majority of the quorum, unless in any case the bylaws of the authority or any of the provisions of this act shall require a larger number. The authority may designate one or more of its agents, officers or employees to exercise, under its supervision and control, such administrative functions, powers and duties as it may deem proper, consistent with the provisions of this act and with the bylaws of the authority. No vacancy in the membership of the authority shall affect the right of the quorum to exercise all the rights and perform all the duties of the authority.
b. The chairman of the authority shall be appointed by the Governor, and the authority shall designate one of its members to serve as the vice-chairman. The authority shall appoint a president who shall serve as its chief operating officer. The president shall serve at the pleasure of the authority and shall be a person qualified by training and experience to perform the duties of the president's office, as those duties shall be prescribed by the bylaws of the authority.
L.1981, c.459, s.6; amended 1991, c.375, s.6; 2008, c.47, s.9.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27H-35 - Dissolution

52:27H-35. Dissolution
The authority may be dissolved by law on condition that the authority has no debts, obligations or contractual commitments, or on condition that provision has been made for the payment or retirement of debts and obligations and for the release from or satisfaction of contractual commitments. Upon dissolution of the authority all property, funds and assets thereof shall be vested in the political subdivision with which the authority is currently under contract pursuant to section 9 of this act at the time of dissolution.
L.1981, c. 459, s. 7, eff. Jan. 12, 1982.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27H-36 - Minutes of meetings

52:27H-36. Minutes of meetings
8. A true copy of the minutes of every meeting of the authority shall be forthwith transmitted to the Governor. No action taken at that meeting by the authority shall have force or effect until 15 days after the copy of the minutes shall have been so delivered unless during the 15-day period the Governor shall approve the same, in which case the action shall become effective upon that approval. If, in the 15-day period, the Governor returns the copy of the minutes with veto of any action taken by the authority or any member thereof at that meeting, that action shall be null and of no effect.
L.1981,c.459,s.8; amended 1991,c.375,s.7.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27H-37 - Authority's powers relative to convention center project.

52:27H-37 Authority's powers relative to convention center project.
9. The authority shall have the power to acquire, own, lease, operate, maintain, transfer and sell the convention center project in the city of Atlantic City and to promote and market the city of Atlantic City in such manner as it shall determine to be in furtherance of the purposes of P.L.1981, c.459 (C.52:27H-29 et seq.).
L.1981, c.459, s.9; amended 1982, c.104, s.1; 1991, c.375, s.8; 2008, c.47, s.10.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27H-40 - Additional powers.

52:27H-40 Additional powers.
12. In addition to the powers granted to the authority in P.L.1981, c.459 (C.52:27H-29 et seq.), the authority may:
a. Make and alter bylaws for its organization and internal management and make rules and regulations with respect to its operations;
b. Adopt an official seal and alter the same at its pleasure;
c. Sue and be sued in its own name;
d. Make and enter into all contracts or agreements necessary or incidental to the performance of its duties;
e. Enter into agreements or other transactions with and accept grants and the cooperation of the United States or any agency thereof or any State or local agency in furtherance of the purposes of P.L.1981, c.459 (C.52:27H-29 et seq.), and do anything necessary in order to avail itself of this aid and cooperation;
f. Solicit, receive and accept aid, loans or contributions from any source of money, property, labor or other things of value, to be held, used and applied to carry out the purposes of P.L.1981, c.459 (C.52:27H-29 et seq.) subject to the conditions upon which this aid, these loans and contributions shall be made, including but not limited to grants from any department or agency of the United States or any State or local agency for any purpose consistent with P.L.1981, c.459 (C.52:27H-29 et seq.);
g. Acquire, own, hold, sell, exchange, lease or otherwise dispose of real or personal property or any interest therein in the exercise of its powers and the performance of its duties under P.L.1981, c.459 (C.52:27H-29 et seq.);
h. Appoint such officers, employees, and agents as it may require for the performance of its duties, and fix their compensation, promote and discharge them, all without regard to the provisions of Title 11A of the New Jersey Statutes;
i. Provide advisory, consultative and technical assistance and advice to any person, firm, association, partnership or corporation, either public or private, in order to carry out the purposes of P.L.1981, c.459 (C.52:27H-29 et seq.);
j. Invest moneys of the authority not required for immediate use in those obligations, securities and other investments as the authority shall deem prudent;
k. Procure insurance coverage in such types and amounts and from such insurers as may be advisable;
l. Engage the services of attorneys, accountants, marketing analysts and financial experts and such other advisors, consultants and agents as may be necessary in its judgment, and fix their compensation;
m. Maintain an office at such place or places in the city of Atlantic City as it may designate;
n. Advertise and promote the tourist, resort, convention and casino gaming industries of the city of Atlantic City and for these purposes establish funds, adopt and collect fees and other charges and make expenditures consistent with the provisions of any contract for the operation of the convention center project; and
o. Do any act necessary to the exercise of these powers or reasonably implied therefrom.
L.1981, c.459, s.12; amended 1991, c.375, s.9; 2008, c.47, s.11.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27H-41.3 - Pledge by authority valid, binding.

52:27H-41.3 Pledge by authority valid, binding.
14. Any pledge of revenues, receipts, monies, funds, levies, sales agreements, service contracts or other property or instruments made by the authority shall be valid and binding from the time when the pledge is made; the revenues, monies, funds or other property so pledged and thereafter received by the authority or a subsidiary shall immediately be subject to the lien of such pledge without any physical delivery thereof or further act, and the lien of any such pledge shall be valid and binding as against all parties having claims of any kind in tort, contract or otherwise against the authority, irrespective of whether such parties have notice thereof. Neither the resolution nor any other instrument by which a pledge under this section is created need be filed or recorded except in the records of the authority.
L.2008, c.47, s.14.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27H-41.4 - Establishment of reserves, funds, accounts.

52:27H-41.4 Establishment of reserves, funds, accounts.
15. The authority may establish such reserves, funds or accounts as may be, in its discretion, necessary or desirable to further the accomplishment of the purposes of the authority or to comply with the provisions of any agreement made by or any resolution of the authority.
L.2008, c.47, s.15.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27H-41.5 - Covenant between State, holders of bonds, notes.

52:27H-41.5 Covenant between State, holders of bonds, notes.
16. The State of New Jersey does hereby pledge to and covenant and agree with the holders of any bonds or notes issued pursuant to P.L.2008, c.47 (C.52:27H-31.1 et al.) that the State will not limit or alter the rights or powers hereby vested in the authority to acquire, construct, maintain, improve, renovate, preserve, repair and operate the Atlantic City convention center project in any way that would jeopardize the interest of such holders, or to perform and fulfill the terms of any agreement made with the holders of such bonds or notes, or to fix, establish, charge and collect such rents, fees, rates, payments or other charges as may be convenient or necessary to produce sufficient revenues to meet all expenses of the authority and fulfill the terms of any agreement made with the holders of such bonds and notes, together with interest thereon, with interest on any unpaid installments of interest, and all costs and expenses in connection with any action or proceedings by or on behalf of such holders, until the bonds and notes, together with interest thereon, are fully met and discharged or provided for.
L.2008, c.47, s.16.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27H-41.6 - Immunity from liability.

52:27H-41.6 Immunity from liability.
17. Neither the members of the authority nor any person executing bonds or notes issued pursuant to P.L.2008, c.47 (C.52:27H-31.1 et al.) shall be liable personally on such bonds or notes by reason of the issuance thereof.
L.2008, c.47, s.17.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27H-41.7 - Investment permitted.

52:27H-41.7 Investment permitted.
18. The State and all public officers, governmental units and agencies thereof, all banks, trust companies, savings banks and institutions, building and loan associations, savings and loan associations, investment companies, and other persons carrying on a banking business, all insurance companies, insurance associations and other persons carrying on an insurance business, and all executors, administrators, guardians, trustees and other fiduciaries, may legally invest any sinking funds, monies or other funds belonging to them or within their control in any bonds or notes issued pursuant to P.L.2008, c.47 (C.52:27H-31.1 et al.), and such bonds or notes shall be authorized security for any and all public deposits.
L.2008, c.47, s.18.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27H-41.8 - Proceeds deemed trust funds.

52:27H-41.8 Proceeds deemed trust funds.
19. All sums of money received pursuant to the authority of P.L.2008, c.47 (C.52:27H-31.1 et al.), whether as proceeds from the sale of bonds or notes or as revenues or receipts, shall be deemed to be trust funds to be held and applied solely as provided in the proceedings under which the bonds or notes are authorized. Any officer with whom or any bank or trust company with which such sums of money shall be deposited as trustee thereof shall hold and apply the same for the purposes thereof, subject to such provisions as P.L.2008, c.47 (C.52:27H-31.1 et al.) and the proceedings authorizing the bonds or the notes of any issue or the trust agreement securing the bonds or notes may provide.
L.2008, c.47, s.19.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27H-41.10 - Pledge, covenant between State, holders of bonds, refunding bonds.

52:27H-41.10 Pledge, covenant between State, holders of bonds, refunding bonds.
22. The State hereby pledges and covenants with the holders of any bonds or refunding bonds issued pursuant to P.L.2008, c.47 (C.52:27H-31.1 et al.) that it will not limit or alter the rights or powers vested in the convention authority by P.L.2008, c.47 (C.52:27H-31.1 et al.) nor limit or alter the rights or powers of the State Treasurer in any manner which would jeopardize the interest of the holders or any trustee of the holders, or inhibit or prevent performance or fulfillment by the convention authority or the State Treasurer with respect to the terms of any agreement made with the holders of the bonds or refunding bonds or agreements made pursuant to this section; except that the failure of the Legislature to appropriate monies for any purpose of P.L.2008, c.47 (C.52:27H-31.1 et al.) shall not be deemed a violation of this section.
L.2008, c.47, s.22.