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2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:8-2 - Receipt of fund by state treasurer; taxation to raise principal; cancellation of receipts

52:8-2. Receipt of fund by state treasurer; taxation to raise principal; cancellation of receipts
The State Treasurer shall receive from the several counties or municipalities all of the amounts of the "1837 Surplus Revenue Fund" deposited with the counties in accordance with the act entitled "An act making provisions for the deposit and distribution of so much of the surplus revenue of the United States as now is or may hereafter be apportioned to and received by this State," passed March 10, 1837 (L.1837, p. 432), with its amendments and supplements, and give his receipt therefor. The several governing bodies of the counties or municipalities having heretofore received such funds shall raise by taxation the whole of the principal thereof remaining unpaid and provide for the same in the annual budget of appropriations for the year 1960 and repay it into the State Treasury on or before December 31, 1960. When a county or municipality shall have so repaid the full amount of the deposit received by it, the State Treasurer shall cancel and return to the duly authorized official of the county or municipality the receipts and pledges of said county or municipality, if any, heretofore delivered to the State.
Amended by L.1959, c. 64, p. 179, s. 1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:8-3 - Transfer of duties to state treasurer; notices to counties

52:8-3. Transfer of duties to state treasurer; notices to counties
To carry out and accomplish the purposes of this chapter and the act of March tenth, one thousand eight hundred and thirty-seven, the state treasurer may do all or any of the acts or duties heretofore cast upon the governor, treasurer and speaker of the house of assembly, and he shall give and serve such notice or notices upon the governing bodies of the various counties as may be necessary or expedient to accomplish such purposes. Said notice or notices shall be as effectual as if done under said act of March tenth, one thousand eight hundred and thirty-seven, its supplements and amendments.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:8-4 - Definition of fund; state treasurer as custodian

52:8-4. Definition of fund; state treasurer as custodian
The moneys received by the state treasurer pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall be kept as a fund to be known as the "1837 Surplus Revenue Fund" . The treasurer is hereby constituted the custodian of the fund and the surety bond given by him as state treasurer shall also cover his acts as such custodian.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:8-5 - Investment of moneys in fund

52:8-5. Investment of moneys in fund
The moneys in said fund shall be invested by the state treasurer only in bonds of the United States or of the state of New Jersey or of any county, municipality or school district of this state, or in the negotiable notes of any county, municipality or school district of this state.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:8-6 - Apportionment of income

52:8-6. Apportionment of income
The income of the fund shall be apportioned annually on or before the thirtieth day of June to the several counties in the proportion that the amount repaid or redeposited in the State treasury by each county shall bear to the total of the principal of the fund so repaid or redeposited. The amounts so apportioned shall be paid by the State Treasurer to the several treasurers of the counties entitled to receive the same. The amount so received by the treasurer of the county shall be further apportioned among the several school districts of that county in the same manner as other school funds are apportioned.
In making the first apportionment under this amendatory statute the same may include income from the twelfth day of March, one thousand nine hundred and forty-five, to the thirtieth day of June, one thousand nine hundred and forty-six.
Amended by L.1946, c. 62, p. 236, s. 1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:9-1 - State director of United New Jersey Railroad and Canal Company; appointment, compensation and duties

52:9-1. State director of United New Jersey Railroad and Canal Company; appointment, compensation and duties
The following acts and parts of acts are hereby saved from repeal:
a. Sections 3 and 4 of an act entitled "An act to prescribe and declare the mode of appointing certain officers," approved April sixteenth, one thousand eight hundred and forty-six (L.1846, p. 188 [Rev.1877, p. 745, s.s. 10, 11; C.S. p. 3785, s.s. 9, 10] ).
b. Sections 1, 3 and 4 of an act entitled "An act prescribing the duties of the directors on behalf of the state of the Delaware and Raritan canal and Camden and Amboy railroad and transportation companies," approved April sixteenth, one thousand eight hundred and forty-six (L.1846, p. 157 [Rev.1877, p. 748, s.s. 26, 28, 29; C.S. p. 3793, s.s. 44 to 46] ), together with the supplement thereto approved March ninth, one thousand eight hundred and forty-eight (L.1848, p. 218 [Rev.1877, p. 748, s. 30; C.S. p. 3793, s. 47] ).
c. An act entitled "An act to provide compensation to the state directors of the Delaware and Raritan canal and the Camden and Amboy railroad and transportation companies," approved March fourth, one thousand eight hundred and forty-seven (L.1847, p. 174 [Rev.1877, p. 1409, s. 1; C.S. p. 3794, s. 48] ). [These acts provide for the appointment, oath, compensation and duties of the state directors of the Delaware and Raritan canal and Camden and Amboy railroad and transportation companies. By L.1872, c. 223, s. 2, p. 568, but one state director is to be appointed by the legislature in joint meeting. Pursuant to the authority contained in L.1867, c. 69, p. 114, as amended by L.1872, c. 223, p. 567, the aforesaid joint companies, together with the New Jersey Railroad and Transportation Company, consolidated into one corporation under the name of "The United New Jersey Railroad and Canal Company" (see L.1872, p. 1402) ].
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:9A-2 - Violet; designation as state flower

52:9A-2. Violet; designation as state flower
The violet (common meadow, V. sororia) is designated the New Jersey State Flower.
L.1971, c. 444, s. 1, eff. Feb. 15, 1972.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:9A-3 - Honey bee; designation as state bug

52:9A-3. Honey bee; designation as state bug
The honey bee (apis mellifera) is designated as the New Jersey State Bug.
L.1974, c. 42, s. 1, eff. June 20, 1974.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:9A-4 - Horse; designation as state animal

52:9A-4. Horse; designation as state animal
The horse (Equus Caballus) is designated as the New Jersey State Animal.
L.1977, c. 173, s. 1, eff. Aug. 14, 1977.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:9A-6 - Designation of State Freshwater Fish.

52:9A-6 Designation of State Freshwater Fish.
1. The brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis) is designated as the New Jersey State Freshwater Fish.
L.1991, c.342, s.1; amended 2017, c.194, s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:9A-6.1 - Striped bass designated NJ State Salt Water Fish.

52:9A-6.1 Striped bass designated NJ State Salt Water Fish.
1. The striped bass (Morone saxatilis) is designated as the New Jersey State Saltwater Fish. L.2017, c.194, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:9A-8 - A.J. Meerwald designated New Jersey State Tall Ship.

52:9A-8 A.J. Meerwald designated New Jersey State Tall Ship.
1. The schooner A.J. Meerwald is designated as the New Jersey State Tall Ship.
L.1998,c.9,s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:9A-9 - Highbush blueberry designated State fruit.

52:9A-9 Highbush blueberry designated State fruit.
1. The highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) is designated as the New Jersey State Fruit.
L.2003,c.245,s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:9A-10 - Black Swallowtail designated State butterfly.

52:9A-10 Black Swallowtail designated State butterfly.
1. The Black Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio polyxenes) is designated as the New Jersey State Butterfly.
L.2015, c.176, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:9A-13 - Bog turtle designated as State reptile.

52:9A-13 Bog turtle designated as State reptile.
1. The Bog Turtle (Glyptemys muhlenbergii) is designated as the New Jersey State Reptile.
L.2018, c.41, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:9A-15 - Streptomyces griseus designated New Jersey State Microbe.

52:9A-15 Streptomyces griseus designated New Jersey State Microbe.
1. Streptomyces griseus is designated as the New Jersey State Microbe.
L.2019, c.104.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:9A-17 - Harriet Tubman Museum.

52:9A-17 Harriet Tubman Museum.
1. The Howell House on Lafayette Street in Cape May, New Jersey is recognized as the Harriet Tubman Museum in New Jersey.
L.2020, c.91, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:9A-18 - Funding for museum signs.

52:9A-18 Funding for museum signs.
2. State and other public funds shall not be used for producing, purchasing, or erecting signs bearing the designation established under section 1 of this act, P.L.2020, c.91 (C.52:9A-17). The Governor, or the designee thereof, is authorized to receive gifts, grants, or other financial assistance from private sources for the purpose of funding or reimbursing the Governor, or the designee thereof, for the costs associated with producing, purchasing, and erecting signs bearing the designation established under section 1 of this act and entering into agreements related thereto, with private sources, including but not limited to non-governmental, non-profit, educational, or charitable entities or institutions. Work shall not proceed and funding shall not be accepted by the Governor, or the designee thereof, until an agreement has been reached with a responsible party for paying the costs associated with producing, purchasing, erecting, and maintaining the signs.
L.2020, c.91, s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:9B-1 - Commission established; functions

52:9B-1. Commission established; functions
There is hereby established the New Jersey Intergovernmental Relations Commission, whose function it shall be to carry forward the participation of this State as a member of the Council of State Governments, both regionally and nationally, to confer with officials of other States and of Federal Government, to formulate proposals for co-operation between this State and the other States, and with the Federal Government, to maintain liaison with the Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations established by Federal law, and to organize and maintain governmental machinery for such purposes.
The commission shall annually appoint, from among its entire membership, a delegate as a member of the Governing Board of the Council of State Governments for this State, who shall serve for the legislative year in which he is appointed as a delegate and until his successor shall be appointed and shall qualify. Whenever the commission shall fail to so appoint a delegate, or the duly appointed delegate becomes unavailable or unable to serve for any reason whatever, the chairman of the commission shall serve as the delegate until such time as a delegate has been appointed and has qualified.
Amended by L.1964, c. 51, s. 1; L.1970, c. 10, s. 1, eff. Feb. 11, 1970.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:9B-2 - Standing committee of Senate; membership

52:9B-2. Standing committee of Senate; membership
There is hereby established a standing committee on intergovernmental relations, of the Senate, to consist of five Senators. The members and chairman of this committee shall be designated in the same manner as are the members and chairmen of other standing committees of the Senate. The president of the Senate may serve as one of the five members of this committee.
Amended by L.1970, c. 10, s. 2, eff. Feb. 11, 1970.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:9B-3 - Standing committee of general assembly; membership

52:9B-3. Standing committee of general assembly; membership
There is hereby established a similar standing committee on intergovernmental relations, of the General Assembly, also to consist of five members, and the members and chairman of this committee shall be designated in the same manner as are the members and chairman of other standing committees of the General Assembly. The Speaker of the General Assembly may serve as one of the five members of the committee.
Amended by L.1970, c. 10, s. 3, eff. Feb. 11, 1970.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:9B-4 - Membership of commission

52:9B-4. Membership of commission
The New Jersey Intergovernmental Relations Commission shall be composed of 15 members, namely:
The five members of the committee on intergovernmental relations of the Senate.
The five members of the committee on intergovernmental relations of the General Assembly, and
Five officials of the State named by the Governor, who shall hold office during the pleasure of the Governor.
The Governor shall be an honorary member of the commission.
Amended by L.1970, c. 10, s. 4, eff. Feb. 11, 1970.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:9B-5 - Organization meeting; committees and advisory boards

52:9B-5. Organization meeting; committees and advisory boards
The commission shall meet annually in the month of January at the call of the Governor for the purpose of organization by the selection from among its members of a chairman and the appointment of a secretary and such other officers of the commission as it deems advisable who need not be members thereof. The commission may establish such committees and advisory boards as it deems advisable, to conduct conferences and to formulate proposals concerning subjects of intergovernmental cooperation. Subject to the approval of the commission, the members of every such committee and advisory board shall be appointed by the chairman of the commission. State officials who are not members of the commission may be appointed as members of any such committee or advisory board, and private citizens may serve on such board, but at least one member of the commission shall be a member of every such committee and board. The commission may establish such rules as it considers appropriate concerning the membership and the functioning of any committee or board which it establishes.
Amended by L.1970, c. 10, s. 5, eff. Feb. 11, 1970.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:9B-6 - Report to governor and legislature; compensation; expenses; employees

52:9B-6. Report to governor and legislature; compensation; expenses; employees
The commission shall report to the governor and to the legislature within fifteen days after the convening of each regular legislative session, and at such other times as it deems appropriate. Its members and the members of all committees which it establishes shall serve without compensation, but they shall be paid their necessary expenses in carrying out their obligations under this chapter. The commission may employ such staff and incur such other expenses as may be necessary for the proper performance of its duties, and it may, by contributions to the council of state governments and other similar governmental organizations affiliated with it, participate with other states in maintaining the said council's regional and central secretariats and other similar governmental services.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:9B-7 - Standing committees; functions

52:9B-7. Standing committees; functions
The Standing Committee of the Senate and the Standing Committee of the General Assembly shall function during regular sessions of the Legislature, and also during the interim periods between such sessions and their members shall serve until their successors are designated.
Amended by L.1964, c. 51, s. 2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:9B-8 - Notification to other states

52:9B-8. Notification to other states
The secretary of state shall forthwith communicate the text of this measure to the governor, to the senate, and to the house of representatives of each of the other states of the Union, and memorialize each legislature which has not already done so to enact a law similar to this measure, thus establishing a similar commission with like duties and powers, and thus joining with this state in the common cause of reducing the burdens which are imposed upon the citizens of every state by governmental confusion, competition and conflict.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:9DD-9 - Duties of council

52:9DD-9 Duties of council
2. It shall be the duty of the council:
a. to develop policy proposals for the State and assist with coordinating efforts to promote prejudice reduction and prevent and deter crimes based upon the victim's race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, ethnicity, gender, or physical, mental or cognitive disability;
b. to assist in diffusing tensions in communities affected by such crimes;
c. to act as a clearinghouse for information and program ideas among the existing county human relations commissions;
d. to assist the efforts of the county human relations commissions in relieving tensions within the community;
e. to assist in providing training programs for members of the county human relations commissions and other interested community leaders;
f. to develop and present a biennial report to the Governor and Legislature on the status of bias and violence based upon race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, ethnicity, gender, or physical, mental or cognitive disability;
g. to establish and maintain a listing of conflict resolution programs and experts to be available as a resource for communities in time of crisis;
h. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2016, c.23)
i. to develop in conjunction with the Department of Education and the educational, civil rights and human relations communities educational programs intended to educate, encourage, develop, promote and strengthen respect for human rights and cultural diversity and prevent and combat racism, intolerance and bigotry;
j. to assist local communities in establishing local human relations commissions;
k. to assess changes in local demographics and assist communities in adapting to minority population shifts;
l. to assist State, county and local government agencies with multi-cultural awareness programs;
m. to require that the representatives from the county human relations commissions report back to the counties regarding the work and activities of the State council;
n. to provide conciliation assistance and conduct all activities in confidence and without publicity; and
o. to make recommendations to governmental entities for the development of policies and procedures in general and for programs of formal and informal education that will aid in eliminating all types of discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, ethnicity, gender, or physical, mental or cognitive disability.
L.1997,c.257,s.2, amended 2016, c.23, s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:9DD-11 - Powers of council

52:9DD-11 Powers of council
4. The council shall have the following powers:
a. to conduct public hearings throughout the State;
b. to establish subcommittees;
c. to perform fact finding functions and prepare reports on particular issues regarding race; color; religion; sexual orientation; ethnicity; gender; or physical, mental or cognitive disability; and
d. to call to its assistance and avail itself of the services of any official of this State and its political subdivisions and their departments, boards, bureaus, commissions and agencies as it may require and may expend any funds appropriated or otherwise made available to it.
L.1997,c.257,s.4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:9E-2 - Definitions relative to spinal cord research.

52:9E-2 Definitions relative to spinal cord research.
2. As used in this act:
a. "Approved research project" means a peer reviewed scientific research project, which is approved by the commission and which focuses on the treatment and cure of spinal cord injuries and diseases that damage the spinal cord.
b. "Commission" means the New Jersey Commission on Spinal Cord Research established pursuant to this act.
c. "Institutional support services" means all services, facilities, equipment, personnel and expenditures associated with the creation and maintenance of approved research projects.
d. "Qualifying research institution" means Rowan University; Rutgers, The State University; Princeton University; the Kessler Medical Rehabilitation Research and Education Corporation; the Coriell Institute for Medical Research; and any other research institution in the State approved by the commission.
L.1999, c.201, s.2; amended 2012, c.45, s.127.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:9E-3 - New Jersey Commission on Spinal Cord Research.

52:9E-3 New Jersey Commission on Spinal Cord Research.
3. a. There is established in the Executive Branch of the State government, the New Jersey Commission on Spinal Cord Research. For the purposes of complying with the provisions of Article V, Section IV, paragraph 1 of the New Jersey Constitution, the commission is allocated within the Department of Health and Senior Services, but notwithstanding that allocation, the commission shall be independent of any supervision or control by the department or by any board or officer thereof.
b. The commission shall consist of 11 members, including the Commissioner of Health and Senior Services, or his designee, who shall serve ex officio; one representative of Rowan University; one representative of Rutgers, The State University; one representative of the federally designated Spinal Cord Injury Model System; one representative from the American Paralysis Association; and six public members who are residents of the State knowledgeable about spinal cord injuries and who include at least one physician licensed in this State and at least one person with a spinal cord injury. The members shall be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate.
c. The term of office of each appointed member shall be three years, but of the members first appointed, three shall be appointed for a term of one year, four for terms of two years, and three for terms of three years. All vacancies shall be filled for the balances of the unexpired terms in the same manner as the original appointments. Appointed members are eligible for reappointment upon the expiration of their terms. A member shall continue to serve upon the expiration of his term until a successor is appointed.
The members of the commission shall not receive compensation for their services, but shall be reimbursed for the actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties as members of the commission.
L.1999, c.201, s.3; amended 2012, c.45, s.128.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:9E-4 - Responsibilities of commission

52:9E-4. Responsibilities of commission
4. The commission shall:
a. Review and authorize approved research projects, for which purpose the commission may establish an independent scientific advisory panel composed of scientists and clinicians who are not members of the commission to review proposals submitted to the commission and make funding recommendations to the commission;
b. Apportion all available funds to qualifying research institutions to finance approved research projects and necessary institutional support services;
c. Ensure that funds so apportioned to approved research projects are not diverted to any other use;
d. Take steps necessary to encourage the development within the State of spinal cord research projects;
e. Compile a directory of all spinal cord research projects being conducted in the State; and
f. Provide the Governor and the Legislature with a report by January 30 of each year describing the status of the commission's activities and the results of its funded research efforts.
L.1999,c.201,s.4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:9E-5 - Authority of commission

52:9E-5. Authority of commission
5. The commission is authorized to:
a. Adopt rules and regulations concerning the operation of the commission, the functions and responsibilities of its officers and employees and other matters as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this act;
b. Maintain offices at such places within the State as it may designate;
c. Employ an executive director and other personnel as may be necessary, whose employment shall be in the unclassified service of the State, except that employees performing stenographic or clerical duties shall be appointed pursuant to Title 11A (Civil Service) of the New Jersey Statutes;
d. Design a fair and equitable system for the solicitation, evaluation and approval of proposals for spinal cord research projects;
e. Apply for and accept any grant of money from the federal government, which may be available for programs relating to research on the spinal cord;
f. Enter into contracts with individuals, organizations and institutions necessary or incidental to the performance of its duties and the execution of its powers under this act; and
g. Accept gifts, grants and bequests of funds from individuals, foundations, corporations, governmental agencies and other organizations and institutions.
L.1999,c.201,s.5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:9E-6 - Election, duties of officers

52:9E-6. Election, duties of officers
6. The commission shall annually elect a chairman and a vice-chairman from among its members. The chairman shall be the chief executive officer of the commission, shall preside at all meetings of the commission and shall perform other duties that the commission may prescribe.
The executive director shall serve as secretary to the commission and shall carry out its policies under the direction of the chairman.
L.1999,c.201,s.6.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:9E-7 - Direct application for funds permitted

52:9E-7. Direct application for funds permitted
7. Nothing in this act shall preclude a qualifying research institution or any other research facility in the State from directly applying for or receiving funds from any public or private agency to conduct spinal cord research.
L.1999,c.201,s.7.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:9E-8 - Establishment, maintenance of central registry

52:9E-8. Establishment, maintenance of central registry
8. a. The commission shall establish and maintain, in conjunction with the Department of Health and Senior Services, a central registry of persons who sustain spinal cord injuries other than through disease, whether or not the injury results in a permanent disability, in order to provide a database that indicates the incidence and prevalence of spinal cord injuries and which will serve as a resource for research, evaluation and information on spinal cord injuries and available services.
b. The commission shall require the reporting of all cases of spinal cord injuries, except those caused through disease, and the submission of specified additional information on reported cases as it deems necessary and appropriate.
The commission shall, by regulation, specify the health care facilities and providers required to make the report of a spinal cord injury to the registry, information that shall be included in the report to the registry, the method for making the report and the time period in which the report shall be made.
c. The reports made pursuant to this section are to be used only by the commission and the Department of Health and Senior Services and such other agencies as may be designated by the commission or the department and shall not otherwise be divulged or made public so as to disclose the identity of any person to whom they relate; and to that end, the reports shall not be included under materials available to public inspection pursuant to P.L.1963, c.73 (C.47:1A-1 et seq.).
d. No individual or organization providing information to the commission in accordance with this section shall be deemed to be, or held liable for, divulging confidential information. Nothing in this section shall be construed to compel any individual to submit to medical, commission or department examination or supervision.
e. A health care facility or health care provider who is required to report a spinal cord injury to the commission that fails to comply with the provisions of this section shall be liable to a penalty of up to $100 per unreported spinal cord injury case. A penalty sued for under the provisions of this section shall be recovered by and in the name of the commission and shall be deposited in the "New Jersey Spinal Cord Research Fund" established pursuant to this act.
L.1999,c.201,s.8.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:9E-9 - "New Jersey Spinal Cord Research Fund"

52:9E-9. "New Jersey Spinal Cord Research Fund"
9. a. There is established in the Department of the Treasury a nonlapsing revolving fund to be known as the "New Jersey Spinal Cord Research Fund." This fund shall be the repository for moneys provided pursuant to subsection e. of R.S.39:5-41. Moneys deposited in the fund, and any interest earned thereon, shall be used exclusively for the purpose of making grants for approved spinal cord research projects at qualified research institutions.
b. Any costs incurred by the department in the collection or administration of the fund may be deducted from the funds deposited therein, as determined by the Director of the Division of Budget and Accounting.
L.1999,c.201,s.9.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:9E-10 - Rules, regulations pertinent to spinal cord research

52:9E-10. Rules, regulations pertinent to spinal cord research
11. The commission shall adopt such regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this act.
L.1999,c.201,s.10.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:9EE-2 - Definitions relative to brain injury research.

52:9EE-2 Definitions relative to brain injury research.
2. As used in this act:
"Approved research project" means a scientific research project, which is approved by the commission and which focuses on the treatment and cure of brain injuries.
"Commission" means the New Jersey State Commission on Brain Injury Research established pursuant to this act.
"Institutional support services" means all services, facilities, equipment, personnel and expenditures associated with the creation and maintenance of approved research projects.
"Qualifying research institution" means Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Rowan University, and any other institution approved by the commission, which is conducting an approved research project.
L.2003, c.200, s.2; amended 2012, c.45, s.129.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:9EE-3 - New Jersey State Committee on Brain Injury Research.

52:9EE-3 New Jersey State Committee on Brain Injury Research.
3. a. There is established in the Executive Branch of the State government, the New Jersey State Commission on Brain Injury Research. For the purposes of complying with the provisions of Article V, Section IV, paragraph 1 of the New Jersey Constitution, the commission is allocated within the Department of Health and Senior Services, but notwithstanding that allocation, the commission shall be independent of any supervision or control by the department or by any board or officer thereof.
b. The commission shall consist of 11 members, including the Commissioner of Health and Senior Services, or his designee, who shall serve ex officio; one representative of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; one representative of Rowan University; six public members, appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate, one of whom shall be a licensed physician in this State and one of whom shall be a person with a brain injury; and two public members, one of whom shall be appointed by the President of the Senate and one of whom shall be appointed by the Speaker of the General Assembly. All public members shall be residents of the State or otherwise associated with the State, and shall be known for their knowledge, competence, experience or interest in brain injury medical research.
c. The term of office of each public member shall be three years, but of the members first appointed, three shall be appointed for terms of one year, three for terms of two years, and two for terms of three years. All vacancies shall be filled for the balances of the unexpired terms in the same manner as the original appointments. Appointed members are eligible for reappointment upon the expiration of their terms. A member shall continue to serve upon the expiration of his term until a successor is appointed.
The members of the commission shall not receive compensation for their services, but shall be reimbursed for the actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties as members of the commission.
L.2003, c.200, s.3; amended 2012, c.45, s.130.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:9EE-4 - Duties of commission.

52:9EE-4 Duties of commission.
4. The commission shall:
a. Review and authorize approved research projects, emphasizing projects that study nerve regeneration as a means to a cure for brain injury, and may establish an independent scientific advisory panel composed of scientists and clinicians who are not members of the commission to review proposals submitted to the commission and make funding recommendations to the commission;
b. Apportion all available funds to qualifying research institutions to finance approved research projects and necessary institutional support services;
c. Ensure that funds so apportioned to approved research projects are not diverted to any other use;
d. Take steps necessary to encourage the development within the State of brain injury research projects;
e. Compile a directory of all brain injury research projects being conducted in the State; and
f. Provide the Governor and the Legislature with a report by January 30 of each year describing the status of the commission's activities and the results of its funded research efforts.
L.2003,c.200,s.4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:9EE-5 - Authority of commission.

52:9EE-5 Authority of commission.
5. The commission is authorized to:
a. Adopt rules and regulations concerning the operation of the commission, the functions and responsibilities of its officers and employees, the use of moneys from the "New Jersey Brain Injury Research Fund" established pursuant to section 9 of P.L.2003, c.200 (C.52:9EE-9) to meet the operating expenses of the commission, and other matters as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this act;
b. Maintain offices at such places within the State as it may designate;
c. Employ an executive director and other personnel as may be necessary, whose employment shall be in the unclassified service of the State, except that employees performing stenographic or clerical duties shall be appointed pursuant to Title 11A (Civil Service) of the New Jersey Statutes;
d. Design a fair and equitable system for the solicitation, evaluation and approval of proposals for brain injury research projects;
e. Apply for and accept any grant of money from the federal government, which may be available for programs relating to research on brain injury;
f. Enter into contracts with individuals, organizations and institutions necessary or incidental to the performance of its duties and the execution of its powers under this act; and
g. Accept gifts, grants and bequests of funds from individuals, foundations, corporations, governmental agencies and other organizations and institutions.
L.2003,c.200,s.5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:9EE-6 - Election of officers.

52:9EE-6 Election of officers.
6. The commission shall annually elect a chairman and a vice-chairman from among its members. The chairman shall be the chief executive officer of the commission, shall preside at all meetings of the commission and shall perform other duties that the commission may prescribe.
The executive director shall serve as secretary to the commission and shall carry out its policies under the direction of the chairman.
L.2003,c.200,s.6.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:9EE-7 - Direct applications for funds.

52:9EE-7 Direct applications for funds.
7. Nothing in this act shall preclude a qualifying research institution or any other research facility in the State from directly applying for or receiving funds from any public or private agency to conduct brain injury research.
L.2003,c.200,s.7.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:9EE-8 - Central registry of persons who sustain brain injuries.

52:9EE-8 Central registry of persons who sustain brain injuries.
8. a. The commission shall establish and maintain, in conjunction with the Department of Health and Senior Services, a central registry of persons who sustain brain injuries other than through disease, whether or not the injury results in a permanent disability, in order to provide a database that indicates the incidence and prevalence of brain injuries and that will serve as a resource for research, evaluation and information on brain injuries and available services.
b. The commission shall require the reporting of all cases of brain injuries, except those caused through disease, and the submission of specified additional information on reported cases as it deems necessary and appropriate.
The commission shall, by regulation, specify the health care facilities and providers required to make the report of a brain injury to the registry, information that shall be included in the report to the registry, the method for making the report and the time period in which the report shall be made.
c. The reports made pursuant to this section are to be used only by the commission and the Department of Health and Senior Services and such other agencies as may be designated by the commission or the department and shall not otherwise be divulged or made public so as to disclose the identity of any person to whom they relate; and to that end, the reports shall not be included under materials available to public inspection pursuant to P.L.1963, c.73 (C.47:1A-1 et seq.) and P.L.2001, c.404 (C.47:1A-5 et al.).
d. No individual or organization providing information to the commission in accordance with this section shall be deemed to be, or held liable for, divulging confidential information. Nothing in this section shall be construed to compel any individual to submit to medical, commission or department examination or supervision.
e. A health care facility or health care provider who is required to report a brain injury to the commission and who fails to comply with the provisions of this section shall be liable to a penalty of up to $100 per unreported brain injury case. A penalty sued for under the provisions of this section shall be recovered by and in the name of the commission and shall be deposited in the "New Jersey Brain Injury Research Fund" established pursuant to this act.
L.2003,c.200,s.8.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:9EE-9 - "New Jersey Brain Injury Research Fund."

52:9EE-9 "New Jersey Brain Injury Research Fund."
9. a. There is established in the Department of the Treasury a nonlapsing revolving fund to be known as the "New Jersey Brain Injury Research Fund." This fund shall be the repository for moneys provided pursuant to subsection f. of R.S.39:5-41. Moneys deposited in the fund, and any interest earned thereon, shall be used for the purpose of making grants for brain injury research projects at qualified research institutions approved by the New Jersey State Commission on Brain Injury Research, and for the purpose of meeting the operating expenses of the commission.
b. Any costs incurred by the department in the collection or administration of the fund may be deducted from the funds deposited therein, as determined by the Director of the Division of Budget and Accounting.
L.2003,c.200,s.9.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:9EE-10 - Regulations.

52:9EE-10 Regulations.
11. The commission shall adopt regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this act.
L.2003,c.200,s.11.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:9H-1 - Budget message; recommendations for appropriations

52:9H-1. Budget message; recommendations for appropriations
The budget message of the Governor shall contain his budget recommendations for all appropriations to be made from State revenues under one budget.
L.1945, c. 33, p. 90, s. 1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:9H-2 - State revenues, payment into General State Fund; uncommitted balances; lapses

52:9H-2. State revenues, payment into General State Fund; uncommitted balances; lapses
All State revenues which are now payable into the General State Fund and all State revenues which are now payable into the State Highway Fund shall after June thirtieth, one thousand nine hundred and forty-five, be payable and be paid into the General State Fund. All uncommitted balances as of July first, one thousand nine hundred and forty-five, in the State Highway Fund shall be paid into the General State Fund. All lapses in the State Highway Fund after June thirtieth, one thousand nine hundred and forty-five, shall be paid into the General State Fund.
L.1945, c. 33, p. 90, s. 2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:9H-2.1 - "Long Term Obligation and Capital Expenditure Fund"; funding; uses.

52:9H-2.1 "Long Term Obligation and Capital Expenditure Fund"; funding; uses.
1. a. There is established in the General Fund a separate, non-lapsing fund to be known as the "Long Term Obligation and Capital Expenditure Fund." The Long Term Obligation and Capital Expenditure Fund shall be credited with the amount appropriated to the fund pursuant to section 2 of P.L.2008, c.22 and such funds as the Legislature may from time to time appropriate for the purposes of the fund as enumerated in subsection b. of this section.
b. (1) The moneys in the Long Term Obligation and Capital Expenditure Fund shall only be used for the purposes of paying for capital improvements and the costs thereof, retiring and defeasing debt and the costs thereof, or making supplemental payments to reduce the unfunded post-retirement health benefits liability for members of, and to reduce the unfunded pension liabilities of, the Public Employees' Retirement System, the Teachers' Pension and Annuity Fund, the Police and Firemen's Retirement System, the State Police Retirement System, the Judicial Retirement System, and the costs thereof, and making supplemental payments to reduce the unfunded post-retirement health benefits liability for members of the Alternate Benefit Program, and the costs thereof.
(2) Appropriations from the Long Term Obligation and Capital Expenditure Fund shall be enumerated in a separate section of the annual appropriations act, apart from all other appropriated funds, and shall not be counted in the total amounts appropriated from any other fund.
(3) The provisions of this section shall not be construed to render balances in the Long Term Obligation and Capital Expenditure Fund unavailable for meeting the costs of any emergency which requires an immediate response in the protection of the life, safety or well-being of the citizens of this State.
L.2008, c.22, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:9H-2.2 - "New Jersey Debt Defeasance and Prevention Fund", created.

52:9H-2.2 "New Jersey Debt Defeasance and Prevention Fund", created.
1. a. There is created within the General Fund a restricted reserve fund to be known as the "New Jersey Debt Defeasance and Prevention Fund." The "New Jersey Debt Defeasance and Prevention Fund" shall be credited with the amount appropriated to the fund pursuant to section 2 of P.L.2021, c.125 and such funds as the Legislature may, from time to time, appropriate for the purposes of the fund as enumerated in subsection b. of this section.
b. Balances in the "New Jersey Debt Defeasance and Prevention Fund" may be appropriated by the Legislature only for the purposes of: retiring and defeasing State debt, including general obligation bonds and appropriations-backed bonds, and the costs thereof; and funding capital projects on a pay-as-you-go basis rather than issuing additional State debt, including general obligation bonds or appropriations-backed bonds.
L.2021, c.125.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:9H-3 - General appropriation law

52:9H-3. General appropriation law
So far as known or can be reasonably foreseen, all needs for the support of the State Government and for all other State purposes shall be provided for in one general appropriation law covering one and the same fiscal year except that, if change in fiscal year is made, necessary provision may be made to effect the transition.
L.1945, c. 33, p. 91, s. 3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:9H-4 - Payment out of dedicated funds unaffected

52:9H-4. Payment out of dedicated funds unaffected
Nothing in this act shall be construed to change or affect in any way the payment or the amount of payment of moneys now or heretofore made under any items designated in former State highway appropriation acts as "Mandatory dedications" or the payment or amount of payment of any moneys into or out of any dedicated fund.
L.1945, c. 33, p. 91, s. 4.