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2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 5 - Amusements, Public Exhibitions and Meetings › Section 5:10-6.11 - Annual report to Governor, Legislature, public.

5:10-6.11 Annual report to Governor, Legislature, public.
9. The foundation shall annually report its findings and recommendations to the Governor, the Legislature, pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1991, c.164 (C.52:14-19.1), and the public. The report shall address the responsibilities of the foundation and all other issues which the foundation finds to be necessarily related.
L.2005, c.232, s.9; amended 2017, c.31, s.5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 5 - Amusements, Public Exhibitions and Meetings › Section 5:10-6.12 - Use of funds.

5:10-6.12 Use of funds.
10. All funds received by the foundation, other than those necessary to pay the expenses of the foundation, shall be used exclusively for the establishment, support and promotion of the purposes as set forth in P.L.2005, c.232 (C.5:10-6.4 et al.).
L.2005,c.232,s.10.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 5 - Amusements, Public Exhibitions and Meetings › Section 5:10-6.13 - Expenses payable from funds raised by foundation.

5:10-6.13 Expenses payable from funds raised by foundation.
11. All expenses incurred by the foundation shall be payable from funds raised by the foundation, and from such other funds as may be made available to the foundation, and no liability or obligation, in tort or contract, shall be incurred by the State for the operation of the foundation. The foundation shall, if necessary, obtain private counsel, and shall not be represented by the Attorney General or indemnified by the State of New Jersey.
L.2005, c.232, s.11; amended 2017, c.31, s.6.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 5 - Amusements, Public Exhibitions and Meetings › Section 5:10-6.14 - Annual audit.

5:10-6.14 Annual audit.
12. A certified public accountant shall be selected by the foundation to annually audit the foundation's funds. The foundation shall contract for and receive such audit annually, and shall submit the audit to the State Treasurer and the Director of the Division of Budget and Accounting in the Department of the Treasury.
L.2005,c.232,s.12.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 5 - Amusements, Public Exhibitions and Meetings › Section 5:10-6.15 - References to New Jersey Sports Hall of Fame deemed to mean New Jersey Hall of Fame.

5:10-6.15 References to New Jersey Sports Hall of Fame deemed to mean New Jersey Hall of Fame.
13. Whenever, in any law, rule, regulation, order, contract, document, judicial or administrative proceeding or otherwise, reference is made to the New Jersey Sports Hall of Fame, the same shall mean and refer to the "New Jersey Hall of Fame."
L.2005,c.232,s.13.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 5 - Amusements, Public Exhibitions and Meetings › Section 5:10-7.1 - Proposals to lease horse racetrack facilities; notification.

5:10-7.1 Proposals to lease horse racetrack facilities; notification.
12. If the authority seeks proposals to lease one or both of its horse racetrack facilities, it shall promptly provide written notification thereof to the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the General Assembly. Within 20 days after the receipt of such notice, the President of the Senate and Speaker of the General Assembly shall designate a member of the Senate and a member of the General Assembly, as appropriate, to serve as a liaison between the Legislature and the authority with respect to the potential leasing of one or both of the authority's horse racetracks, and shall provide written notification to the authority of the designations. The President and Chief Executive Officer of the authority shall describe to the liaisons each significant proposal and the authority's analysis of each significant proposal. Any recommendation regarding a lease proposal submitted by the President and Chief Executive Officer or staff of the authority to the board of commissioners shall include the opinions of the liaisons. The authority's members shall not award the contract in a lease transaction less than 45 days after the liaisons receive descriptions and analyses of the proposals.
L.2004, c.116, s.12.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 5 - Amusements, Public Exhibitions and Meetings › Section 5:10-12 - Pledge of revenues, funds or other property; lien

5:10-12. Pledge of revenues, funds or other property; lien
Any pledge of revenues, moneys, funds or other property made by the authority shall be valid and binding from the time when the pledge is made; the revenues, moneys, funds or other property so pledged and thereafter received by the authority 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 of revenues, moneys or funds is created need be filed or recorded except in the records of the authority.
L.1971, c. 137, s. 12, eff. May 10, 1971.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 5 - Amusements, Public Exhibitions and Meetings › Section 5:10-13 - Personal liability

5:10-13. Personal liability
Neither the members of the authority nor any person executing bonds or notes issued pursuant to this act shall be liable personally on such bonds or notes by reason of the issuance thereof.
L.1971, c. 137, s. 13, eff. May 10, 1971.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 5 - Amusements, Public Exhibitions and Meetings › Section 5:10-14 - Reserves, funds or accounts; establishment

5:10-14. Reserves, funds or accounts; establishment
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.1971, c. 137, s. 14, eff. May 10, 1971.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 5 - Amusements, Public Exhibitions and Meetings › Section 5:10-14.2 - Right of state to require redemption prior to maturity

5:10-14.2. Right of state to require redemption prior to maturity
The State shall have the right, upon furnishing the authority with sufficient funds therefor, to require the authority to redeem, pay or cause to be paid, at or prior to maturity, in whole or in part, any bonds issued by the authority under the act; provided that such redemption or payment shall be made in accordance with the provisions of any contract entered into by the authority with the holders of such bonds.
L.1973, c. 286, s. 2, eff. Dec. 4, 1973.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 5 - Amusements, Public Exhibitions and Meetings › Section 5:10-15 - Guarantee by state not to limit or alter rights or powers vested in authority

5:10-15. Guarantee by state not to limit or alter rights or powers vested in authority
The State of New Jersey does hereby pledge to and covenant and agree with the holders of any bonds or notes issued pursuant to authority of the act that the State will not limit or alter the rights or powers hereby vested in the authority to acquire, construct, maintain, improve, repair and operate a 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 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, together with interest thereon, are fully met and discharged or provided for.
L.1971, c. 137, s. 15, eff. May 10, 1971. Amended by L.1984, c. 215, s. 9, eff. Dec. 18, 1984, operative Jan. 7, 1985.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 5 - Amusements, Public Exhibitions and Meetings › Section 5:10-16 - Authorization as legal investment or security for public deposits

5:10-16. Authorization as legal investment or security for public deposits
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, trustee and other fiduciaries, may legally invest any sinking funds, moneys or other funds belonging to them or within their control in any bonds or notes issued pursuant to the act, and such bonds or notes shall be authorized security for any and all public deposits.
L.1971, c. 137, s. 16, eff. May 10, 1971.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 5 - Amusements, Public Exhibitions and Meetings › Section 5:10-17 - Lease or conveyance of land by state or governmental subdivision

5:10-17. Lease or conveyance of land by state or governmental subdivision
All counties and municipalities and other governmental subdivisions, all authorities, and all public departments, agencies and commissions of the State, notwithstanding any contrary provision of law, are hereby authorized and empowered to lease, lend, grant or convey to the authority at its request upon such terms and conditions as the governing body or other proper authorities of such counties, municipalities and governmental subdivisions, authorities and departments, agencies or commissions of the State may deem reasonable and fair and without the necessity for any advertisement, order of court or other action or formality, other than the authorizing ordinance of the governing body of the municipality, the authorizing resolution of the governing body of the county, or the regular and formal action of any public body concerned, any real property or interest therein which may be necessary or convenient to the effectuation of the purposes of the authority, including public highways and other real property already devoted to public use, provided that, as to the authority's project in the meadowlands complex, such real property is located within the 750 acre site authorized for that project or upon a site outside of that acreage, but immediately contiguous thereto or immediately across any public road which borders that acreage. No property of the State, other than meadowlands, riparian lands or lands under water and similar lands or interests therein referred to in Title 12, Commerce and Navigation, and Title 13, Conservation and Development, of the Revised Statutes, as amended, shall be so granted, leased or conveyed to the authority except upon payment to the State of such price therefor as may be fixed by the State House Commission.
L.1971, c. 137, s. 17, eff. May 10, 1971. Amended by L.1984, c. 215, s. 10, eff. Dec. 18, 1984, operative Jan. 7, 1985.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 5 - Amusements, Public Exhibitions and Meetings › Section 5:10-19 - Annual report; annual audit

5:10-19. Annual report; annual audit
On or before the last day of February in each year the authority shall make an annual report of its activities for the preceding calendar year to the Governor and to the Legislature. Each such report shall set forth a complete operating and financial statement covering its operations during the year. The authority shall cause an audit of its books and accounts to be made at least once in each year by certified public accountants and the cost thereof shall be considered an expense of the authority and a copy thereof shall be filed with the Comptroller of the Treasury.
L.1971, c. 137, s. 19, eff. May 10, 1971.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 5 - Amusements, Public Exhibitions and Meetings › Section 5:10-20 - Services by state officers, departments, boards, agencies, divisions and commissions

5:10-20. Services by state officers, departments, boards, agencies, divisions and commissions
All officers, departments, boards, agencies, divisions and commissions of the State are hereby authorized and empowered to render any and all of such services to the authority as may be within the area of their respective governmental functions as fixed or established by law, and as may be requested by the authority. The cost and expense of any such services shall be met and provided for by the authority.
L.1971, c. 137, s. 20, eff. May 10, 1971.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 5 - Amusements, Public Exhibitions and Meetings › Section 5:10-21.1 - Purchases, contracts, or agreements over threshold amount.

5:10-21.1 Purchases, contracts, or agreements over threshold amount.
1. a. All purchases, contracts, or agreements where the cost or contract price exceeds the sum of $25,000 or, after the effective date of P.L.1999, c.440, the amount determined pursuant to subsection b. of this section shall, except as otherwise provided in this act, be made, negotiated, or awarded only after public advertisement for bids therefor and shall be awarded to that responsible bidder whose bid, conforming to the invitation for bids, is most advantageous to the authority, in its judgment, upon consideration of price and other factors. Any bid may be rejected when the authority determines that it is in the public interest to do so.
Any purchase, contract, or agreement where the cost or contract price is less than or equal to $25,000 or, after the effective date of P.L.1999, c.440, the amount determined pursuant to subsection b. of this section may be made, negotiated, or awarded by the authority without advertising and in any manner which the authority, in its judgment, deems necessary to serve its unique interests and purposes and which promotes, whenever practicable, full and free competition by the acceptance of quotations or proposals or by the use of other suitable methods.
b. Commencing in the fifth year after the year in which P.L.1999, c.440 takes effect, and every five years thereafter, the Governor, in consultation with the Department of the Treasury, shall adjust the threshold amount set forth in subsection a. of this section, or after the effective date of P.L.1999, c.440, the threshold amount resulting from any adjustment under this subsection, in direct proportion to the rise or fall of the index rate as that term is defined in section 2 of P.L.1971, c.198 (C.40A:11-2), and shall round the adjustment to the nearest $1,000. The Governor shall, no later than June 1 of every fifth year, notify the authority of the adjustment. The adjustment shall become effective on July 1 of the year in which it is made.
L.1981,c.447,s.1; amended 1984, c.128, s.1; 1999, c.440, s.82.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 5 - Amusements, Public Exhibitions and Meetings › Section 5:10-21.1a - Set-aside contract goals

5:10-21.1a. Set-aside contract goals
The authority is authorized and directed to establish, prior to initiating any project on or after the effective date of this 1987 amendatory and supplementary act, small business, minority business and women's business set-aside contract goals and procedures in accordance with the provisions of the "Set-Aside Act for Small Businesses, Female Businesses, and Minority Businesses," P.L. 1983, c. 482 (C. 52:32-17 et seq.).
L.1987,c.318,s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 5 - Amusements, Public Exhibitions and Meetings › Section 5:10-21.2 - Exemptions

5:10-21.2. Exemptions
Any purchase, contract, or agreement, where the cost or contract price exceeds the amount set forth in, or after June 30, 1985, the amount calculated by the Governor pursuant to, section 1 of P.L. 1981, c. 447 (C. 5:10-21.1), may be made, negotiated, or awarded by the authority without advertisement for bids when the subject matter is that described in section 3 of this act or when the purchase, contract, or agreement is made, negotiated, or awarded under the circumstances described in section 4 of this act. In any such instance, the authority may make, negotiate, or award the purchase, contract, or agreement in any manner which the authority deems necessary to serve its unique interests and purposes and which promotes, whenever practicable, full and free competition by the acceptance of quotations or proposals or by the use of other suitable methods.
L. 1981, c. 447, s. 2, eff. Jan. 9, 1982. Amended by L. 1984, c. 128, s. 2, eff. Aug. 8, 1984.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 5 - Amusements, Public Exhibitions and Meetings › Section 5:10-21.3 - Exemptions; subject matter

5:10-21.3. Exemptions; subject matter
Any purchase, contract, or agreement may be made, negotiated, or awarded pursuant to section 2 of this act when the subject matter consists of:
a. Services which are professional or technical in nature or services which are original and creative in character in a recognized field of artistic endeavor;
b. Items which are perishable or subsistence supplies;
c. Items which are specialized equipment or specialized machinery necessary to the conduct of authority business;
d. Items or services supplied by a public utility subject to the jurisdiction of the Board of Public Utilities, and tariffs and schedules of the charges made, charged or exacted by the public utility for those items or services are filed with the board;
e. Items which are styled or seasonal wearing apparel;
f. Items or services which, in order to compete successfully with other sports and entertainment facilities, the authority deems necessary to provide quality athletic contests, horse racing, or other spectator sporting events and trade shows, expositions, concerts, and other public events. These items and services shall include but not be limited to: food concessions; playing surfaces for football, soccer, tennis, or other athletic contests; indoor foot racing tracks; ice making and resurfacing equipment and services; matrix and scoreboard systems; ticket printing and ticket selling services; materials, supplies, equipment and services for preparation and maintenance of horse racing or horse showing surfaces; horse race starting gates and equipment; program printing; pari-mutuel computer or totalisator equipment or services; horse racing teletimer equipment or services; horse racing photo finish equipment or services; and items or services which are part of or related to promotional or advertising efforts;
g. The lease of such office space, office machinery, specialized equipment, buildings or real property as may be required for the conduct of authority business; or
h. The sale or licensing of advertising rights.
L.1981, c. 447, s. 3, eff. Jan. 9, 1982.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 5 - Amusements, Public Exhibitions and Meetings › Section 5:10-21.4 - Exemptions; circumstances.

5:10-21.4 Exemptions; circumstances.
4. Any purchase, contract, or agreement may be made, negotiated, or awarded pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1981, c.447 (C.5:10-21.2) when:
a. Standardization of equipment and interchangeability of parts is in the public interest;
b. Only one source of supply or service is available;
c. The safety or protection of the authority's or other public property requires;
d. The exigency of the authority's service will not admit of advertisement;
e. More favorable terms can be obtained from a primary source of supply of an item or service;
f. Bid prices, after advertising, are not reasonable or have not been independently arrived at in open competition; but no negotiated purchase, contract, or agreement may be entered into under this subsection after the rejection of all bids received unless (1) notification of the intention to negotiate and reasonable opportunity to negotiate is given to each responsible bidder; (2) the negotiated price is lower than the lowest rejected bid price of a responsible bidder; and (3) the negotiated price is the lowest negotiated price offered by any responsible contractor;
g. The purchase is to be made from, or the contract is to be made with, the federal or any state government or agency or political subdivision thereof; or
h. Purchases are to be made through or by the Director of the Division of Purchase and Property pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1959, c.40 (C.52:27B-56.1), or through a contract made by any of the following: the Hackensack Meadowlands Development Commission established under section 5 of P.L.1968, c.404 (C.13:17-5); the New Jersey Highway Authority established under section 4 of P.L.1952, c.16 (C.27:12B-4); the New Jersey Turnpike Authority established under section 3 of P.L.1948, c.454 (C.27:23-3); the New Jersey Water Supply Authority established under section 4 of P.L.1981, c.293 (C.58:1B-4); the South Jersey Transportation Authority established under section 4 of P.L.1991, c.252 (C.27:25A-4); the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey established under R.S.32:1-4; the Delaware River Port Authority established under R.S.32:3-2; the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority established under N.J.S.18A:71A-3.
L.1981,c.447,s.4; amended 1999, c.440, s.83.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 5 - Amusements, Public Exhibitions and Meetings › Section 5:10-21.5 - Award without public advertisement; resolution; specification of subject matter or circumstances

5:10-21.5. Award without public advertisement; resolution; specification of subject matter or circumstances
In any case where the authority shall make, negotiate, or award a purchase, contract, or agreement without public advertisement pursuant to section 2 of this act, the authority shall, by resolution passed by the affirmative vote of a majority of its members, specify the subject matter or circumstances set forth in sections 3 and 4 of this act which permit the authority to take such action.
L.1981, c. 447, s. 5, eff. Jan. 9, 1982.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 5 - Amusements, Public Exhibitions and Meetings › Section 5:10-21.6 - Work by employees of authority

5:10-21.6. Work by employees of authority
Nothing herein shall prevent the authority from having any work done by its own employees.
L.1981, c. 447, s. 6, eff. Jan. 9, 1982.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 5 - Amusements, Public Exhibitions and Meetings › Section 5:10-23 - Ecological factors.

5:10-23 Ecological factors.
23. It is the express intent of the Legislature that the authority in undertaking the meadowlands complex shall consult with the Department of Environmental Protection with respect to the ecological factors constituting the environment of the Hackensack meadowlands to the end that the delicate environmental balance of the Hackensack meadowlands may be maintained and preserved.
L.1971, c.137, s.23; amended 2015, c.19, s.92.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 5 - Amusements, Public Exhibitions and Meetings › Section 5:10-24 - Effect on inconsistent acts and rules and regulations adopted thereunder

5:10-24. Effect on inconsistent acts and rules and regulations adopted thereunder
It is the intent of the Legislature that in the event of any conflict or inconsistency in the provisions of the act and any other acts pertaining to matters herein established or provided for or in any rules and regulations adopted under the act or said other acts, to the extent of such conflict or inconsistency, the provisions of the act and the rules and regulations adopted thereunder shall be enforced and the provisions of such other acts and rules and regulations adopted thereunder shall be of no force and effect.
L.1971, c. 137, s. 24, eff. May 10, 1971.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 5 - Amusements, Public Exhibitions and Meetings › Section 5:10-25 - Partial invalidity

5:10-25. Partial invalidity
If any clause, sentence, paragraph, section or part of the act shall be adjudged by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such judgment shall not affect, impair or invalidate the remainder thereof, but shall be confined in its operation to the clause, sentence, paragraph, section or part thereof directly involved in the controversy in which such judgment shall have been rendered.
L.1971, c. 137, s. 25, eff. May 10, 1971.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 5 - Amusements, Public Exhibitions and Meetings › Section 5:10-26 - Construction of act

5:10-26. Construction of act
The act shall be construed liberally to effectuate the legislative intent and the purposes of the act as complete and independent authority for the performance of each and every act and thing herein authorized and all powers herein granted shall be broadly interpreted to effectuate such intent and purposes and not as a limitation of powers.
L.1971, c. 137, s. 26, eff. May 10, 1971.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 5 - Amusements, Public Exhibitions and Meetings › Section 5:10-27 - Legislative findings and declarations

5:10-27. Legislative findings and declarations
The Legislature hereby finds and declares that the general welfare of the people of the State will be promoted by the advancement of horse racing facilities in the State; that it is vital to State Government that the revenues derived from parimutuel betting on horse race meetings at racetracks in the State be continued; that ownership and operation of racetracks for horse racing by a State agency would protect against a loss of revenue to the State and assure the financial stability of the racetracks and availability of capital to repair, reconstruct and restore damaged or destroyed facilities thereof and to provide improvements and additions thereto; that the advancement and retention of the horse racing and related activities in the State will not only provide recreational opportunities for the people of the State but will also benefit the people in the form of increased commerce and employment.
The Legislature has determined that in order to accomplish such purposes and goals, it is necessary and desirable to authorize the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority to immediately acquire and operate the Garden State Racetrack facility, its contiguous properties and auxiliary facilities.
The Legislature further finds that the powers conferred by this act and the expenditure of public moneys pursuant hereto will serve a valid public purpose and that the enactment of the provisions hereinafter set forth is in the public interest and is hereby so declared to be such as a matter of express legislative determination.
L.1978, c. 1, s. 1, eff. Feb. 23, 1978.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 5 - Amusements, Public Exhibitions and Meetings › Section 5:10-28 - Definitions

5:10-28. Definitions
As used in this act:
a. "Additional projects" means the projects and purposes authorized by section 3 of this act.
b. "Authority" means the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority created by P.L.1971, c. 137 (C. 5:10-1 et seq.).
c. "Meadowlands complex" means the sports and exposition project authorized by P.L.1971, c. 137 (C. 5:10-1 et seq.).
d. "Meadowlands commission" means the Hackensack Meadowlands Development Commission created by P.L.1968, c. 404 (C. 13:17-1 et seq.).
e. "Racing commission" means the New Jersey Racing Commission created by P.L.1940, c. 17, s. 1 (C. 5:5-22).
L.1978, c. 1, s. 2, eff. Feb. 23, 1978.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 5 - Amusements, Public Exhibitions and Meetings › Section 5:10-31 - Application of New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority Law

5:10-31. Application of New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority Law
Except as limited by this act, the authority may exercise with respect to the additional projects authorized under this act all the rights and powers relating to the Meadowlands complex granted to the authority under P.L.1971, c. 137 (C. 5:10-1 et seq.) as though such rights and powers were granted under this act and made applicable to the additional projects, provided, however, that the provisions of sections 6 and 7 of P.L.1971, c. 137 (C. 5:10-6 and C. 5:10-7) which contain special provisions with respect to the development, treatment of revenues and holding of race meetings at the Meadowlands complex and the provisions of sections 18, 22 and 23 of P.L.1971, c. 137 (C. 5:10-18, C. 5:10-22 and C. 5:10-23) which contain special provisions as to tax exemption, site limitations and environmental matters pertaining only to the Meadowlands complex shall not be applicable to the additional projects, and provided further that provisions requiring consultation with the Meadowlands commission shall not be applicable to the additional projects. In no event shall the provisions of P.L.1973, c. 286 (C. 5:10-14.1 et seq.) relating to the use of appropriations to make up deficiencies in amounts available for debt service on bonds issued for the authority's initial project at the Meadowlands complex be applicable to any bonds or notes issued for the additional projects.
L.1978, c. 1, s. 5, eff. Feb. 23, 1978.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 5 - Amusements, Public Exhibitions and Meetings › Section 5:10-32 - Application of revenues, moneys or other funds derived from operation or ownership of additional projects

5:10-32. Application of revenues, moneys or other funds derived from operation or ownership of additional projects
Revenues, moneys or other funds, if any, derived from the operation or ownership of an additional project or projects, including the conduct of horse race meetings, shall be applied in accordance with and subject to the priorities set forth in the resolution or resolutions authorizing or relating to the issuance of bonds or notes of the authority to finance such additional project or projects to the following purposes in connection with such additional project or projects:
(1) The cost of operation and maintenance and reserves therefor;
(2) Principal, sinking fund installments and redemption premiums of and interest on any bonds or notes of the authority issued for the purposes of such additional project or projects or for the purpose of refunding the same, including reserves therefor;
(3) The costs of any major or extraordinary repairs, renewals, replacements, additions or improvements not paid pursuant to paragraph (1) above, including reserves therefor;
(4) Payments in-lieu-of-taxes required to be made pursuant to this act.
The balance remaining after application in accordance with the above and after the establishment of a reserve fund or funds for the development of a convention and cultural facility by the authority pursuant to section 3 of this act, shall be deposited in the General State Fund.
L.1978, c. 1, s. 6, eff. Feb. 23, 1978.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 5 - Amusements, Public Exhibitions and Meetings › Section 5:10-33 - Pledge to and covenant with holders of bonds or notes by state to not limit or alter rights or powers of authority

5:10-33. Pledge to and covenant with holders of bonds or notes by state to not limit or alter rights or powers of authority
The State of New Jersey does hereby pledge to and covenant and agree with the holders of any bonds or notes issued pursuant to this act that the State will not limit or alter the rights or powers hereby vested in the authority to acquire, construct, maintain, improve, repair and operate the additional projects or any one or more thereof 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 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, together with interest thereon, are fully met and discharged or provided for.
L.1978, c. 1, s. 7, eff. Feb. 23, 1978.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 5 - Amusements, Public Exhibitions and Meetings › Section 5:10-34 - Bonds or notes as legal investments and authorized security for public deposits

5:10-34. Bonds or notes as legal investments and authorized security for public deposits
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, moneys or other funds belonging to them or within their control in any bonds or notes issued pursuant to this act, and such bonds or notes shall be authorized security for any and all public deposits.
L.1978, c. 1, s. 8, eff. Feb. 23, 1978.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 5 - Amusements, Public Exhibitions and Meetings › Section 5:10-36 - Enforcement of provisions of or rules and regulations under this act over conflicting or inconsistent acts and regulations

5:10-36. Enforcement of provisions of or rules and regulations under this act over conflicting or inconsistent acts and regulations
It is the intent of the Legislature that in the event of any conflict or inconsistency in the provisions of this act and any other acts pertaining to matters therein established or provided for or in any rules and regulations adopted under this act or said other acts, to the extent of such conflict or inconsistency, the provisions of this act and the rules and regulations adopted hereunder shall be enforced and the provisions of such other acts and rules and regulations adopted thereunder shall be of no force and effect.
L.1978, c. 1, s. 10, eff. Feb. 23, 1978.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 5 - Amusements, Public Exhibitions and Meetings › Section 5:10-37 - Severability

5:10-37. Severability
If any clause, sentence, paragraph, section or part of this act shall be adjudged by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such judgment shall not affect, impair or invalidate the remainder thereof, but shall be confined in its operation to the clause, sentence, paragraph, section or part thereof directly involved in the controversy in which such judgment shall have been rendered.
L.1978, c. 1, s. 11, eff. Feb. 23, 1978.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 5 - Amusements, Public Exhibitions and Meetings › Section 5:10-38 - Liberal construction

5:10-38. Liberal construction
This act shall be construed liberally to effectuate the legislative intent and purposes of this act as a complete and independent authority for the performance of each and every act and thing herein authorized and all powers herein granted shall be broadly interpreted to effectuate such intent and purposes and not as a limitation of powers.
L.1978, c. 1, s. 12, eff. Feb. 23, 1978.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 5 - Amusements, Public Exhibitions and Meetings › Section 5:10A-1 - Short title.

5:10A-1 Short title.
1. Sections 1 through 68 of P.L.2015, c.19 (C.5:10A-1 through C.5:10A-68) shall be known and may be cited as the "Hackensack Meadowlands Agency Consolidation Act."
L.2015, c.19, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 5 - Amusements, Public Exhibitions and Meetings › Section 5:10A-4 - References mean and refer to the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority.

5:10A-4 References mean and refer to the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority.
4. On and after the effective date of P.L.2015, c.19 (C.5:10A-1 et al.), any reference in any law, rule, regulation, order, contract, or document to the Hackensack Meadowlands Development Commission or the New Jersey Meadowlands Commission shall mean and refer to the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority as established by section 4 of P.L.1971, c.137 (C.5:10-4), as modified by P.L.2015, c.19 (C.5:10A-1 et al.), also referred to herein as the "commission."
L.2015, c.19, s.4; amended 2015, c.72, s.4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 5 - Amusements, Public Exhibitions and Meetings › Section 5:10A-6 - New Jersey Meadowlands Commission dissolved.

5:10A-6 New Jersey Meadowlands Commission dissolved.
6. The New Jersey Meadowlands Commission, established pursuant to section 5 of P.L.1968, c.404 (C.13:17-5) is dissolved. All property, funds, and assets of the New Jersey Meadowlands Commission are vested in and belong to the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority, which, in addition to the powers and authority vested in it pursuant to P.L.1971, c.137 (C.5:10-1 et seq.), shall carry out the purposes of P.L.1968, c.404 (C.13:17-1 et seq.) and P.L.2015, c.19 (C.5:10A-1 et al.). All regulations, adjudications, orders, permits, and other approvals issued by the New Jersey Meadowlands Commission, and all contracts, agreements, bonds, notes, and other obligations incurred by the New Jersey Meadowlands Commission pursuant to P.L.1968, c.404 (C.13:17-1 et seq.) prior to the effective date of P.L.2015, c.19 (C.5:10A-1 et al.) shall remain in effect, and all applications pending before the New Jersey Meadowlands Commission on the effective date of P.L.2015, c.19 (C.5:10A-1 et al.) shall continue to be pending before the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority.
L.2015, c.19, s.6; amended 2015, c.72, s.5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 5 - Amusements, Public Exhibitions and Meetings › Section 5:10A-8 - Notification to municipalities of plans of the commission.

5:10A-8 Notification to municipalities of plans of the commission.
8. Whenever the commission prepares plans for the development, redevelopment, or rezoning of, or for the construction or reconstruction of buildings or structures on land within the district, the commission shall notify, within seven days, the governing body of the constituent municipality or municipalities in which the land is located. During the preparation of the plans, the commission shall meet and consult with the notified governing body or bodies. If the final plans of the commission are inconsistent with any recommendations of the governing body or bodies of the municipality or municipalities in which the land is located, the commission shall inform the governing body or bodies, in writing, of the reasons for the inconsistencies prior to the submission of the plans to the committee, and shall include a copy of that writing when submitting the plans to the committee.
L.2015, c.19, s.8.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 5 - Amusements, Public Exhibitions and Meetings › Section 5:10A-9 - Submission to the committee prior to final action.

5:10A-9 Submission to the committee prior to final action.
9. a. The commission shall submit to the municipal committee established pursuant to section 7 of P.L.1968, c.404 (C.13:17-7) for review, prior to final action thereon, codes and standards formulated by the commission, the district master plan and amendments thereto, development and redevelopment plans, and improvement plans. The commission may also submit to the committee any other matter which the commission deems advisable. The committee may also coordinate shared services and cooperative agreements among the constituent municipalities and conduct studies and provide reports to the commission regarding issues which impact the constituent municipalities.
b. The committee shall review matters submitted to it by the commission pursuant to this section and shall indicate its position, in writing, to the commission. Failure of the committee to convey to the commission its position within 30 days of the receipt of any matter referred to the committee shall constitute approval of the proposed action of the commission; provided, however, that the committee shall have 120 days after receipt of a major revision of the master plan to convey its position, in writing, to the commission.
c. The commission shall not take action on any matter required to be submitted to the committee, which matter has been formally rejected by the committee, except by an affirmative vote of the majority of the members of the commission.
L.2015, c.19, s.9; amended 2015, c.72, s.7.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 5 - Amusements, Public Exhibitions and Meetings › Section 5:10A-11 - Municipality; authority to approve, reject applications.

5:10A-11 Municipality; authority to approve, reject applications.
11. a. A constituent municipality that adopts and maintains the commission's master plan, zoning regulations, codes, and standards shall review and approve or reject applications for the development, improvement, redevelopment, construction, or reconstruction on land in the district, except as otherwise provided in P.L.2015, c.19 (C.5:10A-1 et al.), upon the commission's determination that the master plan, zoning regulations, codes, and standards adopted by the constituent municipality conform in all material respects to those of the commission. If the commission does not respond to a constituent municipality's request for a determination of conformance within 120 days of the commission receiving the municipality's request, the municipality shall be deemed in conformance. The municipality shall provide the commission all documentation, plans, and information regarding all applications. All fees generated by these applications and approvals shall be retained by the municipality.
b. For those constituent municipalities that do not adopt the commission's master plan, zoning regulations, codes, and standards, the commission shall have the sole authority to issue zoning approvals.
c. Any constituent municipality which undertakes projects for public recreation, public safety, and the general welfare of its citizens will not be required to file an application with the commission. The codes and standards of that municipality shall apply. All documentation plans and necessary information regarding the project shall be submitted to the commission upon completion of the project.
d. Any project which requires a use variance pursuant to subsection d. of section 57 of P.L.1975, c.291 (C.40:55D-70) or special exception from any provision of the commission's master plan or zoning regulations must be submitted directly to the commission for review and approval or rejection. Any project which requires a bulk variance pursuant to subsection c. of section 57 of P.L.1975, c.291 (C.40:55D-70) or approval for a minor subdivision, as defined by section 3.2 of P.L.1975, c.291 (C.40:55D-5), may be approved by the appropriate board of a constituent municipality.
e. The commission shall maintain jurisdiction over any project that is subject to the jurisdiction of the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities, including, but not limited to, projects proposed by a public utility for the maintenance, operation, rehabilitation, preservation, construction, reconstruction, repair, or upgrade of transmission and distribution lines, rights of way, or systems that ensure safe, adequate, and reliable service.
f. Notwithstanding subsections a. through e. of this section, the commission shall maintain sole jurisdiction over any project it deems, in its sole discretion, to be vital to the public safety, general welfare, development, or redevelopment of the district.
L.2015, c.19, s.11; amended 2015, c.72, s.9.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 5 - Amusements, Public Exhibitions and Meetings › Section 5:10A-12 - Municipalities not adopting commission's master plan.

5:10A-12 Municipalities not adopting commission's master plan.
12. For those municipalities that do not adopt the commission's master plan, zoning regulations, codes, and standards, the commission shall review and regulate subdivisions and land development within the district, in accordance with procedures and engineering and planning standards adopted by the commission, which shall require that:
a. All subdivisions, site plans, buildings, and other development shall be in accordance with the master plan and any applicable redevelopment plan;
b. Adequate drainage facilities and easements be provided;
c. Road improvements be provided for subdivisions or sites when necessary to protect the safety and convenience of the traveling public, such improvements to include, but not be limited to, additional rights-of-way or pavement widths, marginal access streets, reverse frontage and highway and traffic design features necessitated by increased traffic, and potential safety hazards or traffic flow impediments caused by the subdivision or development;
d. Public water and sewer systems be provided when necessary to protect public health and to ensure an adequate supply of water; and
e. Performance guarantees, maintenance bonds, and agreements be provided specifying minimum standards of construction for required improvements by the commission, not to exceed the full cost of the facility and installation thereof, or the developer's proportionate share thereof. Any bonds, moneys, or guarantees received by the commission under this paragraph shall not duplicate bonds, moneys, or guarantees required by municipalities for municipal purposes.
L.2015, c.19, s.12.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 5 - Amusements, Public Exhibitions and Meetings › Section 5:10A-13 - Submission of applications for subdivision, site plan, or building permit.

5:10A-13 Submission of applications for subdivision, site plan, or building permit.
13. a. Pursuant to the commission's jurisdiction established in section 12 of P.L.2015, c.19 (C.5:10A-12), each application for a subdivision, site plan, or building permit shall be submitted to the commission for review and, when appropriate, approval, prior to any determination by the applicable local constituent municipal approving authority. Commission approval of any subdivision application shall be limited by, and based upon, the rules, regulations, and standards in a resolution adopted by the commission. The constituent municipal approval authority shall defer taking final action on a subdivision application until receipt of the commission report thereon. The commission shall report to the municipal authority within 45 days from the date of receipt of the application. If the commission fails to report to the municipal approving authority within the 45-day period, the subdivision application shall be deemed to have been approved by the commission unless, by mutual agreement between the commission and municipal approving authority, with approval of the applicant, the 45-day period shall be extended for an additional 45-day period, and any such extension shall so extend the time within which a municipal approving authority shall be required by law to act thereon.
b. The commission shall review each subdivision plan and building permit application and withhold approval if an application does not meet the requirements adopted by the commission. In the event of the withholding of approval or the disapproval of any such application, the reasons for such action shall be set forth in writing, and a copy thereof shall be forwarded to the applicant and the municipality.
L.2015, c.19, s.13.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 5 - Amusements, Public Exhibitions and Meetings › Section 5:10A-14 - Notification by commission to certain municipalities.

5:10A-14 Notification by commission to certain municipalities.
14. Whenever the commission receives an application for the development, improvement, or redevelopment of, or for the construction or reconstruction of buildings or structures on, land in the district, and the municipality did not adopt the commission's master plan and zoning regulations, the commission shall notify, within seven days, in writing, the governing body of the constituent municipalities in which the land is located. Before approving an application, the commission shall consult with the notified governing body or bodies. If the commission approves an application which the governing body or bodies oppose in any manner, the commission shall inform the governing body or bodies, in writing, by certified mail, of the reasons for approval within seven days of that approval.
L.2015, c.19, s.14.