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2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:9M-4 - Investigation of departments or agencies

52:9M-4. Investigation of departments or agencies
At the direction or request of the Legislature by concurrent resolution or of the Governor or of the head of any department, board, bureau, commission, authority or other agency created by the State, or to which the State is a party, the commission shall investigate the management or affairs of any such department, board, bureau, commission, authority or other agency; provided, however, that if the commission determines that the requests for investigations from the Legislature, the Governor or the head of any department, board, bureau, commission, authority or other agency created by the State or to which the State is a party, exceed the commission's capacity to perform such investigations, they may, by resolution, ask the Governor or the Attorney General or the Legislature in the case of a legislative request, to review those requests upon which it finds itself unable to proceed.
L.1968, c. 266, s. 4, eff. Sept. 4, 1968. Amended by L.1979, c. 254, s. 4, eff. Dec. 21, 1979.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:9M-4.1 - Public hearing; notice to President of Senate and Speaker of General Assembly

52:9M-4.1. Public hearing; notice to President of Senate and Speaker of General Assembly
Within 5 days after the adoption of a resolution authorizing a public hearing and not less than 7 days prior to that public hearing, the commission shall advise the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the General Assembly that such public hearing has been scheduled. The President and the Speaker shall, after reviewing the subject matter of the hearing, refer such notice to the appropriate standing committee of each house.
L.1979, c. 254, s. 5, eff. Dec. 21, 1979.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:9M-4.2 - Advice to Governor and legislature of recommendations

52:9M-4.2. Advice to Governor and legislature of recommendations
The commission shall, within 120 days of holding a public hearing, advise the Governor and the Legislature of any recommendations for administrative or legislative action which they have developed as a result of the public hearing.
L.1979, c. 254, s. 6, eff. Dec. 21, 1979. Amended by L.1984, c. 110, s. 2, eff. Aug. 3, 1984.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:9M-4.3 - Recommendations concerning pending bill or resolution; advice to sponsor and chairman of standing legislative committee

52:9M-4.3. Recommendations concerning pending bill or resolution; advice to sponsor and chairman of standing legislative committee
Prior to making any recommendations concerning a bill or resolution pending in either house of the Legislature, the commission shall advise the sponsor of such bill or resolution and the chairman of any standing legislative committee to which such bill or resolution has been referred of such recommendations.
L.1979, c. 254, s. 7, eff. Dec. 21, 1979.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:9M-5 - Cooperation with law enforcement officials

52:9M-5. Cooperation with law enforcement officials
Upon request of the Attorney General, a county prosecutor or any other law enforcement official, the commission shall co-operate with, advise and assist them in the performance of their official powers and duties.
L.1968, c. 266, s. 5, eff. Sept. 4, 1968.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:9M-6 - Investigations of federal law violations

52:9M-6. Investigations of federal law violations
The commission shall co-operate with departments and officers of the United States Government in the investigation of violations of the Federal Laws within this State.
L.1968, c. 266, s. 6, eff. Sept. 4, 1968.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:9M-7 - Law enforcement problems extending into other states

52:9M-7. Law enforcement problems extending into other states
The commission shall examine into matters relating to law enforcement extending across the boundaries of the State into other States; and may consult and exchange information with officers and agencies of other States with respect to law enforcement problems of mutual concern to this and other States.
L.1968, c. 266, s. 7, eff. Sept. 4, 1968.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:9M-8 - Referral of certain information to Attorney General, exceptions

52:9M-8. Referral of certain information to Attorney General, exceptions
8. a. Except as provided in subsection c. of this section, whenever the commission or any employee of the commission obtains any information or evidence of a reasonable possibility of criminal wrongdoing, the commission shall immediately refer such information or evidence to the Attorney General.
b. Except as provided in subsection c. of this section, whenever the commission or any employee of the commission obtains information or evidence of cause for the removal or discipline of a public official or public employee, the commission shall, as soon as practicable, refer such information or evidence to the Attorney General unless the commission shall, by majority vote, determine that special circumstances exist which require the delay in transmittal of the information or evidence.
c. Whenever the commission or any employee of the commission obtains any information or evidence of criminal wrongdoing or misconduct on the part of the Attorney General, the commission shall immediately refer such information or evidence to the Governor, the Senate President and the Speaker of the General Assembly for further direction to the commission pursuant to section 3 of P.L. 1968, c.266 (C.52:9M-3) or for any other action authorized by the laws of this State or of the United States.
d. Whenever the commission or any employee of the commission obtains any information or evidence indicating a reasonable possibility of an unauthorized disclosure of information or a violation of any provision of P.L. 1968, c.266 (C.52:9M-1 et seq.), the commission shall immediately refer such information to the Attorney General.
L.1968,c.266,s.8; amended 1979, c.254, s.10; 1996, c. 44, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:9M-8.1 - Written notice to Attorney General of intention to issue report

52:9M-8.1. Written notice to Attorney General of intention to issue report
7. At least seven days prior to the issuance of a report disclosing any information or evidence of a reasonable possibility of criminal wrongdoing, the State Commission of Investigation shall give written notice to the Attorney General of the commission's intention to issue that report and afford the Attorney General an opportunity to be heard with respect to any objections the Attorney General has to the issuance of the report. At the request of the Attorney General, the commission may delay the issuance of a report containing evidence of a reasonable possibility of criminal wrongdoing for a period of up to 120 days.
L.1996, c.44,s.7.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:9M-9 - Commission employees; appointment removal, compensation, status

52:9M-9. Commission employees; appointment removal, compensation, status
9. The commission shall be authorized to appoint and employ and at pleasure remove an executive director, counsel, investigators, accountants, and such other persons as it may deem necessary, without regard to civil service; and to determine their duties and fix their salaries or compensation within the amounts appropriated therefor. All commission personnel shall be deemed confidential employees for purposes of the "New Jersey Employer-Employee Relations Act," P.L.1941, c.100 (C.34:13A-1 et seq.). Investigators and accountants appointed by the commission shall be and have all the powers of peace officers.
L.1968,c.266,s.9; amended 1999,c.88.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:9M-10 - Annual, interim reports to Governor, Legislature

52:9M-10. Annual, interim reports to Governor, Legislature
10. The commission shall make an annual report to the Governor and Legislature which shall include its recommendations. The commission shall, consistent with the provisions of sections 7 and 8 of P.L.1996, c.44 (C.52:9M-8.1 and C.52:9M-12.2), make such further interim reports to the Governor and Legislature, or either thereof, as it shall deem advisable, or as shall be required by the Governor or by concurrent resolution of the Legislature.
L.1968,c.266,s.10; amended 1996, c.44, s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:9M-11 - Commission to keep public informed

52:9M-11. Commission to keep public informed
11. By such means and to such extent as it shall deem appropriate, the commission shall, consistent with the provisions of sections 7 and 8 of P.L.1996, c.44 (C.52:9M-8.1 and C.52:9M-12.2) keep the public informed as to the operations of organized crime, problems of criminal law enforcement in the State and other activities of the commission.
L.1968,c.266,s.11; amended 1996, c.44, s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:9M-12 - Commission's powers; witnesses

52:9M-12. Commission's powers; witnesses
12. With respect to the performance of its functions, duties and powers and subject to the limitation contained in paragraph d. of this section, the commission shall be authorized as follows:
a. To conduct any investigation authorized by this act at any place within the State; and to maintain offices, hold meetings and function at any place within the State as it may deem necessary;
b. To conduct private and public hearings, and to designate a member of the commission to preside over any such hearing; no public hearing shall be held except after adoption of a resolution by majority vote, and no public hearing shall be held by the commission until after the Attorney General and the appropriate county prosecutor or prosecutors shall have been given at least seven days' written notice of the commission's intention to hold such a public hearing and afforded an opportunity to be heard in respect to any objections they or either of them may have to the commission's holding such a hearing;
c. To administer oaths or affirmations, subpena witnesses, compel their attendance, examine them under oath or affirmation, and require the production of any books, records, documents or other evidence it may deem relevant or material to an investigation; and the commission may designate any of its members or any member of its staff to exercise any such powers;
d. Unless otherwise instructed by a resolution adopted by a majority of the members of the commission, every witness attending before the commission shall be examined privately and the commission shall not make public the particulars of such examination. The commission shall not have the power to take testimony at a private hearing or at a public hearing unless at least two of its members are present at such hearing, except that the commission shall have the power to conduct private hearings, on an investigation previously undertaken by a majority of the members of the commission, with one commissioner present, when so designated by resolution;
e. Witnesses summoned to appear before the commission shall be entitled to receive the same fees and mileage as persons summoned to testify in the courts of the State.
If any person subpenaed pursuant to this section shall neglect or refuse to obey the command of the subpena, any judge of the Superior Court or any municipal court may, on proof by affidavit of service of the subpena, payment or tender of the fees required and of refusal or neglect by the person to obey the command of the subpena, issue a warrant for the arrest of said person to bring him before the judge, who is authorized to proceed against such person as for a contempt of court.
L.1968,c.266,s.12; amended 1969,c.67,s.1; 1979,c.254,s.11; 1991,c.91,s.494.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:9M-12.2 - Notification to person criticized; response.

52:9M-12.2 Notification to person criticized; response.
8. a. The commission shall make a good faith effort to notify any person whose conduct it intends to criticize in a proposed report.
b. The notice required under subsection a. of this section shall describe the general nature and the context of the criticism, but need not include any portion of the proposed report or any testimony or evidence upon which the report is based.
c. A person receiving notice under subsection a. of this section shall have 15 days to submit a response, signed by that person under oath or affirmation. Thereafter the commission shall consider the response and shall include the response in the report together with any relevant evidence submitted by that person; except that the commission may redact from the response any discussion or reference to a person who has not received a notice under subsection a. of this section.
d. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent the commission from granting such further rights and privileges, as it may determine, to any person whose conduct it intends to criticize in a proposed report.
e. Notwithstanding the provisions of R.S.1:1-2, nothing in this section shall be deemed to apply to any entity other than a natural person.
L.1996, c.44, s.8; amended 2005, c.58, s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:9M-13 - Construction of sections 2 through 12 of act

52:9M-13. Construction of sections 2 through 12 of act
Nothing contained in sections 2 through 12 of this act shall be construed to supersede, repeal or limit any power, duty or function of the Governor or any department or agency of the State, or any political subdivision thereof, as prescribed or defined by law.
L.1968, c. 266, s. 13, eff. Sept. 4, 1968. Amended by L.1969, c. 67, s. 2, eff. May 28, 1969.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:9M-14 - Cooperation and assistance of state departments and agencies

52:9M-14. Cooperation and assistance of state departments and agencies
The commission may request and shall receive from every department, division, board, bureau, commission, authority or other agency created by the State, or to which the State is a party, or of any political subdivision thereof, co-operation and assistance in the performance of its duties.
L.1968, c. 266, s. 14, eff. Sept. 4, 1968.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:9M-15 - Disclosure of information, violation, penalties; privilege, certain; OPRA not applicable.

52:9M-15 Disclosure of information, violation, penalties; privilege, certain; OPRA not applicable.
15. a. Any person conducting or participating in any examination or investigation who shall disclose or any person who, coming into possession of or knowledge of the substance of any examination or investigation, shall disclose, or any person who shall cause, encourage or induce a person, including any witness or informant, to disclose, other than as authorized or required by law, to any person other than the commission or an officer having the power to appoint one or more of the commissioners the name of any witness examined, or any information obtained or given upon such examination or investigation, except as directed by the Governor or commission, or any person other than a member or employee of the commission or any person entitled to assert a legal privilege who, coming into possession of or knowledge of the substance of any pending examination or investigation who fails to advise the Attorney General and the commission of such possession or knowledge and to deliver to the Attorney General and the commission any documents or materials containing such information, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor until September 1, 1979 when such person shall be guilty of a crime of the third degree. Any member or employee of the commission who shall violate this section shall be dismissed from his office or discharged from his employment.
b. Any statement made by a member of the commission or an employee thereof relevant to any proceedings before or investigative activities of the commission shall be absolutely privileged and such privilege shall be a complete defense to any action for libel or slander; provided, however, that nothing in this subsection shall be deemed to grant immunity for conduct that was outside the scope of his employment or constituted a crime, actual fraud, actual malice or willful misconduct.
c. Nothing contained in this section shall in any way prevent the commission from furnishing information or making reports, as required by this act, or from furnishing information to the Legislature, or to a standing reference committee thereof, pursuant to a resolution duly adopted by a standing reference committee or pursuant to a duly authorized subpena or subpena duces tecum, provided, however, that nothing herein shall be deemed to preclude the commission from seeking from a court of competent jurisdiction a protective order to avoid compliance with such subpena or duces tecum.
d. Nothing in P.L.1963, c.73 (C.47:1A-1 et seq.), as amended and supplemented by P.L.2001, c.404, shall be construed to require the commission to disclose any information acquired or any records created, except as provided by this section.
L.1968,c.266,s.15; amended 1969, c.67, s.3; 1979, c.254, s.14; 1996, c.44, s.5; 2005, c.58, s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:9M-16 - Exhibits; impounding by court

52:9M-16. Exhibits; impounding by court
Upon the application of the commission, or a duly authorized member of its staff, the Superior Court or a judge thereof may impound any exhibit marked in evidence in any public or private hearing held in connection with an investigation conducted by the commission, and may order such exhibit to be retained by, or delivered to and placed in the custody of, the commission. When so impounded such exhibit shall not be taken from the custody of the commission, except upon further order of the court made upon 5 days' notice to the commission or upon its application or with its consent.
L.1968, c. 266, s. 16, eff. Sept. 4, 1968.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:9M-17 - Grant of immunity to criminal prosecution or penalty; contempt; incarceration

52:9M-17. Grant of immunity to criminal prosecution or penalty; contempt; incarceration
a. If, in the course of any investigation or hearing conducted by the commission pursuant to this act, a person refuses to answer a question or questions or produce evidence of any kind on the ground that he will be exposed to criminal prosecution or penalty or to a forfeiture of his estate thereby, the commission may order the person to answer the question or questions or produce the requested evidence and confer immunity as in this section provided. No order to answer or produce evidence with immunity shall be made except by majority vote and after the Attorney General, the United States Attorney for New Jersey and the appropriate county prosecutor shall have been given at least seven days written notice of the commission's intention to issue such order and afforded an opportunity to be heard in respect to any objections they or either of them may have to the granting of immunity.
b. If upon issuance of such an order, the person complies therewith, he shall be immune from having such responsive answer given by him or such responsive evidence produced by him, or evidence derived therefrom used to expose him to criminal prosecution or penalty or to a forfeiture of his estate, except that such person may nevertheless be prosecuted for any perjury committed in such answer or in producing such evidence, or be prosecuted for willful refusal to give an answer or produce evidence in accordance with an order of the commission pursuant to section 13, or held in contempt for failing to give an answer or produce evidence in accordance with the order of the commission pursuant to section 11; and any such answer given or evidence produced shall be admissible against him upon any criminal investigation, proceeding or trial against him for such perjury, or upon any investigation, proceeding or trial against him for such contempt or willful refusal to give an answer or produce evidence in accordance with an order of the commission.
c. If the commission proceeds against any witness for contempt of court for refusal to answer, subsequent to a grant of immunity, said witness may be incarcerated at the discretion of the Superior Court; provided, however, that (1) no incarceration for civil contempt shall exceed a period of five years of actual incarceration exclusive of releases for whatever reason; (2) the commission may seek the release of a witness for good cause on appropriate motion to the Superior Court; and (3) nothing contained herein shall be deemed to limit any of the vested constitutional rights of any witness before the commission.
L.1968, c. 266, s. 17, eff. Sept. 4, 1968. Amended by L.1979, c. 254, s. 12, eff. Dec. 21, 1979; L.1984, c. 110, s. 3, eff. Aug. 3, 1984.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:9M-17.1 - Failure to answer questions after order; penalty

52:9M-17.1. Failure to answer questions after order; penalty
a. Any person who shall willfully refuse to answer a question or questions or produce evidence after being ordered to do so by the State Commission of Investigation in accordance with the act to which this act is a supplement P.L.1968, c. 266 (C. 52:9M-1 et seq.) is guilty of a high misdemeanor until September 1, 1979, when such person shall be guilty of a crime of the second degree. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no person imprisoned pursuant to this section shall be eligible for parole or reconsideration of sentence except upon a showing that after imposition of the sentence he testified or furnished the required evidence at a time when the commission's needs were substantially met. Action against such person shall ensue upon a complaint signed by the chairman upon resolution of the commission. Such complaint shall be referred for prosecution to the Attorney General.
b. The trial of a defendant for an indictment made pursuant to this act shall be stayed pending the disposition of any review on appeal of the commission's order to testify and the indictment shall be dismissed if the order to testify is set aside on appeal or if, within 30 days after the order to testify is sustained on appeal, the defendant notifies the commission that he will comply with the order and does so promptly upon being afforded an opportunity to do so.
c. Any period of incarceration for contempt of an order of the commission shall be credited against any period of imprisonment to which a defendant is sentenced pursuant to subsection a. of this section.
L.1979, c. 254, s. 13, eff. Dec. 21, 1979.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:9M-18 - Partial invalidity

52:9M-18. Partial invalidity
If any section, clause or portion of this act shall be unconstitutional or be ineffective in whole or in part, to the extent that it is not unconstitutional or ineffective it shall be valid and effective and no other section, clause or provision shall on account thereof be deemed invalid or ineffective.
L.1968, c. 266, s. 18, eff. Sept. 4, 1968.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:9M-20 - Special committee established in June of 2000

52:9M-20. Special committee established in June of 2000
9. In June of 2000, a special committee shall be established to review the activities of the State Commission of Investigation for the purpose of determining whether the statutory authorization for the commission's operation will be renewed. The special committee shall consist of seven members: three members to be appointed by the Governor, no more than two of whom shall be of the same political party; two members to be appointed by the President of the Senate, no more than one of whom shall be of the same political party and two members to be appointed by the Speaker of the General Assembly, no more than one of whom shall be of the same political party. This committee shall submit its report to the Governor and the Legislature no later than January 1, 2001.
L.1996,c.44,s.9.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:9Q-2 - Members; appointment; term of office; compensation

52:9Q-2. Members; appointment; term of office; compensation
The commission shall consist of nine members: one person appointed by the Governor, who shall be responsible to keep him advised of the work and recommendations of the commission; the Commissioner of the Department of Community Affairs; the Commissioner of the Department of Transportation; the State Treasurer; the Mayor of the city of Trenton; the Director of the Trenton Department of Planning and Development; the Business Administrator of the city of Trenton; the Director of the Mercer County Board of Chosen Freeholders, and the Director of the Mercer County Department of Planning and Development. The member appointed by the Governor shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor, and the other members shall serve during the term of the office by virtue of which they hold membership on the commission. The members shall serve without compensation in connection with the performance of their official duties as members of the commission.
L.1973, c. 299, s. 2, eff. Dec. 7, 1973.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:9Q-3 - Chairman and vice-chairman; organization

52:9Q-3. Chairman and vice-chairman; organization
The member appointed by the Governor shall act as chairman of the commission, and the Mayor of the city of Trenton shall act as vice-chairman of the commission. The commission shall organize as soon as possible after the appointment of the member appointed by the Governor.
L.1973, c. 299, s. 3, eff. Dec. 7, 1973.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:9Q-4 - Secretary; duties

52:9Q-4. Secretary; duties
The Commissioner of the Department of Community Affairs shall act as the secretary of the commission. He shall be responsible for notifying all members of the time and place of each meeting and for properly recording and disseminating to all members the minutes of all meetings of the commission. In carrying out these duties, he may utilize the personnel and resources of the Department of Community Affairs.
L.1973, c. 299, s. 4, eff. Dec. 7, 1973.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:9Q-5 - Meetings

52:9Q-5. Meetings
The commission shall meet at least three times each calendar year, at such times and places as the chairman shall designate. The chairman shall, however, call a special meeting of the commission if requested to do so in writing by three members of the commission.
L.1973, c. 299, s. 5, eff. Dec. 7, 1973.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:9Q-6 - Rules of procedure

52:9Q-6. Rules of procedure
The commission may formulate and adopt rules of procedure for the government of the commission in exercising its powers and fulfilling its duties.
L.1973, c. 299, s. 6, eff. Dec. 7, 1973.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:9Q-7 - Duties and powers

52:9Q-7. Duties and powers
The commission shall coordinate State, county and city physical development policies relating to the city of Trenton and recommend courses of action in areas where the city of Trenton and the State of New Jersey have a common interest because of the presence of the State capital within the city; provided, however, that nothing herein shall be construed to vest in the commission any authority or power to interdict, prohibit or infringe on the sovereign right of the State to construct future buildings, or to enjoin any action on any proposed plan for construction by the State of New Jersey.
L.1973, c. 299, s. 7, eff. Dec. 7, 1973.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:9Q-8 - Employees

52:9Q-8. Employees
The commission may avail itself of the assistance and services of such employees of any authority, department, board, bureau, commission, or agency of the State, Mercer county or the city of Trenton as it may require for the performance of its duties. The commission is further authorized to designate staff personnel from the members' respective departments to meet, on a regular basis or as specially designated by the commission, for the purpose of reviewing problems being discussed by the commission, coordinating efforts for the solution of these problems, and exchanging information.
L.1973, c. 299, s. 8, eff. Dec. 7, 1973.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:9Q-10 - Findings, declarations.

52:9Q-10 Findings, declarations.
2. The Legislature finds and declares that:
a. The city of Trenton is of unique significance to the State and the nation both as the State capital and center of State governmental operations, and as the site of the battle which in the nation's memory turned the tide toward American independence;
b. The historic and public importance of the city, once contemplated as the site of the nation's capital has too long been neglected in a State which lacks a demographic or commercial center of sufficient magnitude to serve as a focus for State identity and pride, and, as a result, the city is in great need of redevelopment and revitalization;
c. The actions and decisions of the State government are vitally connected to the redevelopment and revitalization of those portions of the city which serve as the commercial center of the community and in which public buildings and historic sites are located;
d. It is a public purpose of this State to establish a capital district within the city and to create a redevelopment corporation operating within the boundaries of the district, which will plan, coordinate and promote the public and private development of the district in a manner which enhances the vitality of the district as a place of commerce, recreation and culture and as an area in which to conduct public business and visit historic sites and thereby restores the prominence and prestige of the seat of State government for the benefit of all of the citizens of this State;
e. In the exercise of its powers toward this public purpose, the Capital City Redevelopment Corporation will plan, coordinate and encourage an appropriate balance of governmental and nongovernmental facilities and activities in the district, and assist in the provision of public, recreational and cultural facilities, in the preservation and restoration of historic structures and sites, and in the stimulation of private investment in the district in order to establish it as a source of State pride equal in standard to the best of State capitals in the country; and
f. To facilitate the redevelopment of the city of Trenton and provide for increased cooperation between the city and the State, it is necessary to provide the Capital City Redevelopment Corporation with additional powers, including the authority to act as a municipal redevelopment entity, create subsidiaries, enter into partnerships with private developers, hold its own funds and to issue bonds, notes and other obligations paid for from non-State sources to fund redevelopment projects, and to expand the composition of its board.
L.1987, c.58, s.2; amended 2009, c.252, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:9Q-11 - Definitions

52:9Q-11. Definitions
As used in this act, except where otherwise indicated:
a. "Board of Directors" or "board" means the board of directors of the Capital City Redevelopment Corporation;
b. "City" means the city of Trenton;
c. "Corporation" means the Capital City Redevelopment Corporation established pursuant to section 4 of this act;
d. "Director" means a director of the corporation;
e. "District" means the Capital City District delineated in section 6 of this act;
f. "Fund" means the Capital City Redevelopment Loan and Grant Fund established pursuant to section 11 of this act;
g. "Person" means any natural person or persons or any firms, partnerships, associations, societies, trusts, corporations, or other legal entities;
h. "Plan" means the Capital City Renaissance Plan adopted pursuant to this act;
i. "Project" means (1) the acquisition, construction, reconstruction, redevelopment, historic restoration, repair, alteration, improvement or extension of any building, structure or facility, or public area or (2) the acquisition and improvement of real estate and the extension or provision of utilities, access roads and other appurtenant facilities in connection therewith, provided that the work undertaken is consistent with the Capital City Renaissance Plan adopted pursuant to section 9 of this act; a project may also include planning, designing, acquiring, constructing, reconstructing or otherwise improving a building, structure or facility and extension or provision of utilities, access roads and other appurtenant facilities in connection therewith, or any redevelopment undertaken by any person pursuant to section 12 of this act; and
j. "Redevelopment" means a program of renewal through planning, conservation, rehabilitation, clearance, development and redevelopment, and historic restoration; and the construction and rehabilitation of commercial, industrial, public or other structures; and the grant, dedication or rededication of land as may be appropriate or necessary in the interest of the general welfare for streets, parks, playgrounds or other public purposes including recreational and other facilities appurtenant thereto.
L. 1987, c. 58, s. 3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:9Q-13.1 - Additional powers of corporation.

52:9Q-13.1 Additional powers of corporation.
7. a. In addition to the powers set forth in section 5 of P.L.1987, c.58 (C.52:9Q-13), the corporation shall have the authority to form, purchase or assume control of one or more subsidiaries, in the manner and for the purposes set forth in this section.
b. The corporation may form a subsidiary by filing with the Secretary of State a certificate of incorporation, which may be amended from time to time and which shall set forth the name of the subsidiary, its duration, the location of its principal office, the joint owners thereof, and the purposes of the subsidiary.
c. The directors of the subsidiary shall be members or employees of the corporation, who shall constitute at least a majority, and such other persons representing any joint owner or owners as may be provided for in the agreement in connection with the incorporation of the subsidiary.
d. The subsidiary shall have all the powers vested in the corporation which the corporation may delegate to it by terms of the certificate of incorporation, except that it shall not have the power to contract indebtedness independently of the corporation. The subsidiary and any of its properties, functions and activities shall have all the privileges, immunities, tax exemptions, and other exemptions as the corporation and its property, functions and activities. The subsidiary shall also be subject to the restrictions and limitations to which the corporation is subject. The subsidiary shall be subject to suit as if it were the corporation itself.
e. Whenever the State or any municipality, commission, public authority, agency, officer, department, board, or division is authorized and empowered to cooperate and enter into agreements with the corporation, or to grant any consent to the corporation, or to grant, convey, lease or otherwise transfer any property to the corporation, or to execute any document, the State or such municipality, commission, public authority, agency, officer, department, board, or division shall have the same authorization and power for any of such purposes to cooperate and enter into agreements with the subsidiary, to grant consents to the subsidiary, to grant, convey, lease, or otherwise transfer property to the subsidiary, and to execute documents for the subsidiary.
f. Among the powers that shall be granted to a subsidiary corporation established by the corporation are:
(1) the power to participate as a co-owner or co-venturer in any activity financed by a loan from the corporation or the subsidiary corporation; and
(2) the power to issue non-voting stock and employ the proceeds of such sales for capital investment in, or other expenses in connection with, the projects of the subsidiary, upon authorization by the corporation.
L.2009, c.252, s.7.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:9Q-13.2 - Issuance of bonds by corporation.

52:9Q-13.2 Issuance of bonds by corporation.
8. For the purpose of providing funds to pay all or any part of the cost of any project or projects, to make loans in accordance with the provisions of P.L.1987, c.58 (C.52:9Q-9 et seq.), and for the funding or refunding of any bonds, the corporation shall have the power to authorize or provide for the issuance of bonds pursuant to P.L.2009, c.252 (C.52:9Q-13.1 et al.).
L.2009, c.252, s.8.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:9Q-13.3 - Powers of corporation relative to bonds.

52:9Q-13.3 Powers of corporation relative to bonds.
9. By resolution, the corporation shall have power to incur indebtedness, borrow money and issue its bonds for the purposes stated in section 7 of P.L.2009, c.252 (C.52:9Q-13.1); provided, however, that the corporation shall not issue more than $100 million of bonds in any one year. Except as may otherwise be expressly provided by the corporation, every issue of its bonds shall be general obligations of the corporation payable from any revenues or moneys of the corporation or any other contracted with or agreed upon source, subject only to any agreements with the holders of particular bonds or notes pledging any particular revenues or moneys, provided, however, that notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein or in any other law or regulation, any bonds, notes or other obligations issued by the corporation shall not have a pledge of an annual appropriation as the ways and means to pay the principal of, redemption premium if any, and interest on such bonds, notes or other obligations. Bonds shall be authorized by resolution and may be issued in one or more series and shall bear that date or those dates, mature at that time or those times not exceeding 40 years from the date thereof, bear interest at a rate or rates, be in that denomination or those denominations, be in such form, either coupon or registered, carry such conversion or registration privileges, have such rank or priority, be executed in such manner, be payable from such sources in such medium of payment at such place or places within or without the State, and be subject to such terms of redemption (with or without premium) as the resolution may provide. Bonds of the corporation may be sold by the corporation at public or private sale at such price or prices as the corporation shall determine.
L.2009, c.252, s.9.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:9Q-13.4 - Bonds negotiable.

52:9Q-13.4 Bonds negotiable.
10. Any provision of any law to the contrary notwithstanding, any bond, note or other obligation issued pursuant to P.L.2009, c.252 (C.52:9Q-13.1 et al.) shall be fully negotiable within the meaning and for all purposes of Title 12A, Commercial Transactions, of the New Jersey Statutes, and each holder or owner of such a bond or other obligation, or of any coupon appurtenant thereto, by accepting such bond or coupon, shall be conclusively deemed to have agreed that such bond, obligation, or coupon is and shall be fully negotiable within the meaning and for all purposes of Title 12A of the New Jersey Statutes.
L.2009, c.252, s.10.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:9Q-13.6 - Pledge of revenues, other moneys valid, binding.

52:9Q-13.6 Pledge of revenues, other moneys valid, binding.
12. Any pledge of revenues or other moneys made by the corporation shall be valid and binding from the time that the pledge is made. The revenues or other moneys so pledged and thereafter received by the corporation 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 corporation, irrespective of whether such parties have notice thereof. Neither the resolution nor any other instrument by which a pledge is created need be filed or recorded except in the records of the corporation.
L.2009, c.252, s.12.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:9Q-13.7 - No liability for bonds.

52:9Q-13.7 No liability for bonds.
13. The members of the corporation or any person executing bonds, notes or other obligations issued pursuant to P.L.2009, c.252 (C.52:9Q-13.1 et al.) shall not be liable personally on the bonds by reason of the issuance thereof. Bonds, notes or other obligations issued by the corporation pursuant to P.L.2009, c.252 (C.52:9Q-13.1 et al.) shall not be in any way a debt or liability of the State or of any political subdivision thereof and shall not create or constitute any indebtedness, liability or obligation of the State or of any political subdivision, either legal, moral or otherwise, and nothing contained in P.L.2009, c.252 (C.52:9Q-13.1 et al.) shall be construed to authorize the corporation to incur any indebtedness on behalf of or in any way to obligate the State or any political subdivision, and all such bonds, notes or other obligations shall contain on the face thereof a statement to that effect.
L.2009, c.252, s.13.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:9Q-15 - Duties of corporation

52:9Q-15. Duties of corporation
It shall be the duty of the corporation to:
a. Promote the revitalization of the Capital City District through the initiation of projects, encouragement of private redevelopment, restoration and improvement of historic areas, sites and structures, and formulation and implementation of programs and strategies which will enhance the vitality of the district as a place to live, visit, work, and conduct business, and thereby help restore the prominence and prestige of the capital area;
b. Facilitate the development of a transportation system within the district which is designed to assure the safe, convenient and efficient movement of people and goods within and through the district and which serves as the hub of a regional transportation system in which the various modes of travel are integrated and coordinated;
c. Facilitate coordination of its efforts with other governmental entities which currently have jurisdiction within, and in areas adjacent to, the district and in conjunction with the Capital District Oversight Committee, monitor the impact of the district on public safety in the city of Trenton, and on any other aspects of city life which the corporation determines may be affected by its existence.
L. 1987, c. 58, s. 7.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:9Q-16 - Executive director

52:9Q-16. Executive director
a. In order to oversee the performance of its duties, the board shall appoint an executive director, who shall be the chief executive officer of the corporation. The executive director shall perform the duties of office on a full-time basis, shall hold office at the pleasure of the board and shall receive such salary as the board shall provide.
b. The executive director shall, subject to the approval of the board, appoint such employees, officers or agents as the board shall deem necessary without reference to political party affiliation, solely on grounds of fitness to perform their duties. The employees of the corporation shall receive such compensation as shall from time to time be fixed by the corporation within the limits of available appropriations therefor.
L. 1987, c. 58, s. 8.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:9Q-18 - Capital District Impact Statement

52:9Q-18. Capital District Impact Statement
Any department, board, agency, division or commission of the State and any county or municipal government entity, or instrumentality thereof, which undertakes any construction, reconstruction or extension of any building, structure or facility or other improvement within the district shall, prior to undertaking such action, file with the corporation a Capital District Impact Statement which describes the ways in which the proposed construction, reconstruction or extension is consistent with the plan in its various elements. Whenever a governmental entity is granted final authority to review and approve plans for private development proposed for the district, the appropriate governmental entity with authority to grant final approval of an action shall file an impact statement for each development which is granted final approval explaining the ways in which the proposed development is consistent with the plan. The approving authority is empowered to require the preparation and submission of that impact statement by the developer as part of the application for development.
L. 1987, c. 58, s. 10.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:9Q-19 - Capital City Redevelopment Loan and Grant Fund.

52:9Q-19 Capital City Redevelopment Loan and Grant Fund.
11. a. There is established in the corporation a nonlapsing, revolving fund to be known as the Capital City Redevelopment Loan and Grant Fund, and which shall be at the disposal of the corporation for carrying out the provisions of P.L.1987, c.58 (C.52:9Q-9 et seq.), and for no other purpose.
b. The corporation may from time to time invest and reinvest those portions of the fund in investments in which other State funds may be invested. Net earnings received from the deposit of moneys in the fund shall be used only for the purposes of the fund.
c. There shall be included in the fund (1) all moneys appropriated and made available by the Legislature for inclusion therein, (2) any other moneys made available to the corporation from any source or sources, for its purposes, (3) any moneys repaid by persons pursuant to loan agreements under the terms of P.L.1987, c.58 (C.52:9Q-9 et seq.), which payments shall be transmitted to the corporation for inclusion in the fund, and (4) any income, increment or interest derived from investment or reinvestment.
L.1987, c.58, s.11; amended 2009, c.252, s.4.