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2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations › Section 13:1B-13.9 - Approval of application; fixing of consideration; conveyance by deed of bargain and sale or quitclaim deed

13:1B-13.9. Approval of application; fixing of consideration; conveyance by deed of bargain and sale or quitclaim deed
The council shall, subject to the provisions of applicable law, approve an application for lease, conveyance, license or permit, if after investigation and a review of the recommendations submitted to it pursuant to section 94, it is satisfied that the lease, conveyance, license or permit will be in the public interest. In determining whether a lease, conveyance, license or permit is in the public interest, the council shall consider the environmental impact of the use proposed to be made of the property in question. The council shall further determine the fair market value of the property at the time of the lease, conveyance, license or permit and shall fix the proper consideration to be charged for the lease, conveyance, license or permit of the lands owned by the State or quitclaim of any claim asserted by the State. In determining such consideration the council shall take into account the actions of a claimant under color of title who in good faith made improvements or paid taxes, or both, on the lands in question. Upon receipt of the payment of the consideration for a conveyance, the council and the appropriate State officers in accordance with the riparian statutes, shall convey the premises by deed of bargain and sale or quitclaim deed under the seal of the State. The council and the appropriate State officers shall require such terms and conditions in the conveyance instrument as it deems necessary and appropriate.
L.1968, c. 404, s. 95. Amended by L.1973, c. 335, s. 4, eff. Dec. 27, 1973.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations › Section 13:1B-13.10 - Investigation of applications for and approval of lease, license or permit; terms and conditions; acquisition of state's interest

13:1B-13.10. Investigation of applications for and approval of lease, license or permit; terms and conditions; acquisition of state's interest
The council shall investigate any application for a lease, license or permit in the meadowlands and if the council is satisfied that such a lease, license or permit will be in the public interest, or if the council approves the giving of a lease, license or permit in lieu of the conveyance applied for, the annual rental for the leasehold interest or the fee for the license or permit, shall be fixed based upon the fair market value of the land owned by the State or the value of any interest the State may have in said premises at the time of the lease, license or permit, upon such terms and conditions as the council may deem appropriate. In determining such annual rental the Council shall take into account the actions of a claimant under color of title who in good faith made improvements or paid taxes, or both, on the lands in question.
The lessee shall have the option of acquiring, if the council approves, a conveyance of the State's interest at any time during the term of the lease or any extension. In fixing the consideration for said conveyance, the council and the appropriate State officers shall determine the fair market value of the property and the State's interest therein at the start of the lease and shall give a reasonable credit for the rental paid by the lessee during the term of the lease or any extension thereof.
L.1968, c. 404, s. 96. Amended by L.1973, c. 335, s. 5, eff. Dec. 27, 1973.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations › Section 13:1B-13.11 - Application for or acceptance of lease not deemed recognition of state's claim of paramount title

13:1B-13.11. Application for or acceptance of lease not deemed recognition of state's claim of paramount title
The application for or acceptance of a lease shall not be deemed a recognition of the State's claim of paramount title by the claimant, nor shall the claimant be deemed to have waived his right to apply for an adjudication of title to the Superior Court. An application for any conveyance may also be made after the claimant has failed to establish the primacy of his title before the Superior Court.
L.1968, c. 404, s. 97.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations › Section 13:1B-13.12 - Termination of lease; vacation of premises; reimbursement for original costs of reclamation and permanent structures

13:1B-13.12. Termination of lease; vacation of premises; reimbursement for original costs of reclamation and permanent structures
Upon the expiration of the lease, or any renewal thereof, the lessee shall cease his activity and vacate the parcel; provided, however, that he shall be entitled to be reimbursed by the council for the provable original cost of any reclamation performed on the parcel prior to the effective date of this act or with the approval of the council, and also for the value of any permanent structures erected on the parcel prior to the effective date of this act or with the approval of the council. The amount of reimbursement for permanent structures shall be based on the provable original cost, unamortized, at the time of expiration of the lease.
L.1968, c. 404, s. 98.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations › Section 13:1B-13.13 - Disposition of net proceeds from sale, lease or transfer of state's interest in meadowlands

13:1B-13.13. Disposition of net proceeds from sale, lease or transfer of state's interest in meadowlands
The net proceeds from the sale, lease or transfer of the State's interest in the meadowlands shall be paid to the Fund for the Support of Free Public Schools established by the Constitution, Article VIII, Section IV, after deducting from the net proceeds any expenditures of the Hackensack Meadowlands Development Commission for reclaiming land within the district. The amount of said deduction for reclamation shall be paid to the Hackensack Meadowland Development Commission.
L.1968, c. 404, s. 99.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations › Section 13:1B-13.14 - Approval of conveyances, leases, permits and licenses; validation of instruments

13:1B-13.14. Approval of conveyances, leases, permits and licenses; validation of instruments
Except as expressly provided by this act, the council shall approve conveyances, leases, permits and licenses for meadowlands in the same manner and subject to the same provisions, terms, conditions and requirements as are applicable by law to all riparian instruments. Any instrument conveying or releasing the State's interest in the meadowlands executed by the council prior to this act is valid and binding notwithstanding any inconsistency with the provisions of this act.
L.1968, c. 404, s. 100. Amended by L.1973, c. 335, s. 6, eff. Dec. 27, 1973.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations › Section 13:1B-15.1 - Bureau of Recreation

13:1B-15.1. Bureau of Recreation
There shall be within the Department of Community Affairs a Bureau of Recreation, subject to the authority of the commissioner to reorganize the department. The Bureau of Recreation shall, under the supervision of the department and subject to the approval of the Commissioner of Community Affairs:
a. Promote and encourage the expansion and development of recreational programs on a Statewide and local basis.
b. Disseminate informational and related materials to governmental and other agencies engaged in fostering recreational programs.
L.1950, c. 338, p. 1118, s. 1. Amended by L.1966, c. 54, s. 9, eff. July 1, 1966; L.1971, c. 411, s. 5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations › Section 13:1B-15.2 - Definitions

13:1B-15.2. Definitions
The term "recreation" as used in this act means any activity, voluntarily engaged in, which contributes to the physical, mental or moral development of the individual or group participating therein, and includes any activity in the fields of music, drama, art, handicraft, science, nature study, aquatic sports and athletics and any informal activity incorporating any of them.
L.1950, c. 338, p. 1119, s. 2, eff. July 24, 1950.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations › Section 13:1B-15.3 - Appropriations

13:1B-15.3. Appropriations
There is appropriated for the purposes of this act such amounts as may, from time to time, be included therefor in any annual or supplemental appropriation act.
L.1950. c. 338, p. 1119, s. 3, eff. July 24, 1950.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations › Section 13:1B-15.4 - Definitions

13:1B-15.4. Definitions
The following terms wherever used or referred to in this act shall have the following meanings unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context:
(a) "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of the Department of Conservation and Economic Development or his designated representative.
(b) "Council" means the natural areas council established under this act.
(c) "Department" means the Department of Conservation and Economic Development.
(d) "Natural areas" means areas of land or water which have retained their primeval character, although not necessarily completely natural and undisturbed, or having rare or vanishing species of plant and animal life or having similar features of interest which are worthy of preservation for the use of present and future residents of the State.
(e) "Section" means the natural areas section established under this act.
L.1961, c. 51, p. 524, s. 1, eff. June 3, 1961.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations › Section 13:1B-15.5 - Responsibility of department for acquiring, maintaining and preserving natural areas

13:1B-15.5. Responsibility of department for acquiring, maintaining and preserving natural areas
The department is hereby vested with the responsibility of acquiring, maintaining and preserving natural areas within the State as a habitat for rare and vanishing species of plant and animal life so that the people of the State may be assured of their right to enjoy the benefits of such areas as places of natural interest and scenic beauty, as a living illustration of the State's original heritage and as a place for scientific study.
L.1961, c. 51, p. 525, s. 2, eff. June 3, 1961.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations › Section 13:1B-15.6 - Creation of natural areas section in Division of Parks, Forestry and Recreation; administration; powers and duties

13:1B-15.6. Creation of natural areas section in Division of Parks, Forestry and Recreation; administration; powers and duties
There is hereby created in the department a natural areas section in the Division of Parks, Forestry and Recreation, the function of which shall be, under the direction of the commissioner, to administer and enforce the provisions of this act and to perform such other duties as the commissioner may direct or as may be provided by law.
In addition to other functions, powers and duties vested in it by this and any other law, the Division of Parks, Forestry and Recreation shall, through the natural areas section:
a. Make periodic State-wide surveys to determine the availability of land that should be preserved as natural areas or as wild life preserves and recommend an over-all program of acquisition.
b. Recommend the acquisition of specific lands or interests in lands which are suitable for natural areas.
c. Maintain and operate lands being preserved as natural areas.
d. Prepare and disseminate literature and other materials to inform the public with respect to New Jersey's natural area program.
e. Consult with and co-operate with conservation and naturalists groups and organizations in the acquisition and maintenance of natural areas.
L.1961, c. 51, p. 525, s. 3. Amended by L.1966, c. 54, s. 10, eff. July 1, 1966.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations › Section 13:1B-15.7 - Natural areas council; membership; terms; vacancies; reimbursement for expenses; meetings

13:1B-15.7. Natural areas council; membership; terms; vacancies; reimbursement for expenses; meetings
There shall be within this section a natural areas council which shall consist of 7 members. The administrative head of the section shall serve as a member, ex officio. The other 6 members shall be appointed by the Governor. First appointments shall be made so that 2 members shall serve for terms of 1 year from July 1, 1961; 2 members for terms of 2 years from July 1, 1961; and 2 members for terms of 3 years from July 1, 1961. Subsequent appointments shall be for terms of 3 years. The appointed members of the council shall be either professional naturalists or persons who have a demonstrated interest in the preservation of natural lands and wild life.
The Governor shall fill any vacancy in the appointed membership of the council for the unexpired portion of the term.
The members of the council shall serve without compensation. They may be reimbursed for expenses necessarily incident to their duties. The council shall meet at least once every 6 months and at such other times as the commissioner may determine. A meeting of the council shall be called by the commissioner when requested by 3 members of the council. The administrative head of the section shall serve as secretary of the council.
L.1961, c. 51, p. 526, s. 4, eff. June 3, 1961.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations › Section 13:1B-15.8 - Duty of council to advise commissioner

13:1B-15.8. Duty of council to advise commissioner
The council shall advise the commissioner in matters relating to the administration of this act and shall co-operate with the section:
(a) In the development of rules and regulations to establish standards for the acquisition, maintenance and operation of lands under the administration of the section; and
(b) In the formation of an over-all program of land acquisition.
L.1961, c. 51, p. 526, s. 5, eff. June 3, 1961.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations › Section 13:1B-15.9 - Acquisition of lands

13:1B-15.9. Acquisition of lands
Lands acquired by the State pursuant to this act shall be acquired by the commissioner in the name of the State. They may be acquired by gift, purchase or otherwise on such terms and subject to such conditions and restrictions as the commissioner, after consultation with the council, may determine.
L.1961, c. 51, p. 526, s. 6, eff. June 3, 1961.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations › Section 13:1B-15.10 - Rules and regulations; standards for acquisition, maintenance and operation of lands

13:1B-15.10. Rules and regulations; standards for acquisition, maintenance and operation of lands
The section, with the advice of the council, shall prescribe rules and regulations establishing standards for the acquisition, maintenance and operation of lands under its administration. Such rules and regulations shall be approved by the commissioner.
L.1961, c. 51, p. 527, s. 7, eff. June 3, 1961.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations › Section 13:1B-15.11 - Acceptance of grants and gifts by commissioner; expenditure of funds

13:1B-15.11. Acceptance of grants and gifts by commissioner; expenditure of funds
The commissioner may accept grants and gifts of lands, money or other things of value to carry out the purpose of this act and may use such grants and gifts and any sums as may be appropriated from time to time to acquire lands for natural areas and to maintain and operate such lands. The commissioner may expend funds in the State Recreation and Conservation Land Acquisition Fund, should such fund be established by law, to implement the purpose of this act.
L.1961, c. 51, p. 527, s. 8, eff. June 3, 1961.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations › Section 13:1B-15.12 - Use of departmental employees

13:1B-15.12. Use of departmental employees
Insofar as possible, the section shall make use of the employees of the department in carrying out the provisions of this act.
L.1961, c. 51, p. 527, s. 9, eff. June 3, 1961.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations › Section 13:1B-15.12a - Short title

13:1B-15.12a. Short title
This act shall be known as, and may be cited as, the "Natural Areas System Act."
L.1975, c. 363, s. 1, eff. March 3, 1976.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations › Section 13:1B-15.12a1 - Natural areas system; standards for inclusion of area

13:1B-15.12a1. Natural areas system; standards for inclusion of area
For inclusion in the system, it is not necessary that an area be wholly unmarked by man, but that the impact of man be not permanent, not seriously destructive of the area's potential for developing natural values, and not obtrusively apparent to the casual observer, and is of such character that the lessening of human impact will allow the land or water to recover natural values of interest. Notwithstanding the above definition and criteria, lands subject to the noise of vehicular traffic and of commercial and industrial operations, and subject to air and water pollution as the result of the activities of man, may nevertheless be designated as parts of the system if they lie on the perimeters of primary natural areas within the system, and if the purpose of their inclusion within the system is to protect or buffer the primary natural areas.
L.1975, c. 363, s. 2, eff. March 3, 1976.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations › Section 13:1B-15.12a2 - Review and update of planning for natural areas

13:1B-15.12a2. Review and update of planning for natural areas
The Department of Environmental Protection shall within 2 years of the effective date of this act review and update the planning for natural areas as part of the New Jersey Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan and shall recommend certain areas for inclusion within a New Jersey Natural Areas System, hereinafter referred to as "the system."
L.1975, c. 363, s. 3, eff. March 3, 1976.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations › Section 13:1B-15.12a3 - Establishment of system; inclusion of additional areas

13:1B-15.12a3. Establishment of system; inclusion of additional areas
The department shall have the authority to establish the system initially by declaring those areas designated as natural areas as of January 1, 1975 and, after suitable studies and public hearings, up to 5,000 additional acres of State parklands, State forests, hunting and fishing preserves, or other State lands within the jurisdiction of the department to be within the system.
L.1975, c. 363, s. 4, eff. March 3, 1976.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations › Section 13:1B-15.12a4 - Inclusion of other additional state lands; study; public hearings; periodic recommendations

13:1B-15.12a4. Inclusion of other additional state lands; study; public hearings; periodic recommendations
The department shall as rapidly as possible study all remaining State lands that may have the required potential for natural values, and after a public hearing as to each such area of land being considered for inclusion in the system, make periodic recommendations to the Governor concerning additional lands to be included within the system.
L.1975, c. 363, s. 5, eff. March 3, 1976.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations › Section 13:1B-15.12a5 - Study of private lands for inclusion

13:1B-15.12a5. Study of private lands for inclusion
The department shall also, as rapidly as possible study lands that are not State-owned lands to determine their natural values and potential for inclusion with the system.
L.1975, c. 363, s. 6, eff. March 3, 1976.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations › Section 13:1B-15.12a6 - Registry of lands suitable for inclusion

13:1B-15.12a6. Registry of lands suitable for inclusion
The department shall, in keeping with the findings of the studies conducted pursuant to sections 5 and 6 of this act, maintain a registry of all lands, public and private, which are suitable for inclusion within the system under the provisions of this act and the act to which this act is a supplement.
L.1975, c. 363, s. 7, eff. March 3, 1976.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations › Section 13:1B-15.12a7 - Limitations on use of land in system

13:1B-15.12a7. Limitations on use of land in system
No land in the system may be leased, sold or exchanged or be taken by any corporation, public or private, nor shall the timber thereon be sold, removed or destroyed, nor minerals extracted, except by authorizing special legislation.
L.1975, c. 363, s. 8, eff. March 3, 1976.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations › Section 13:1B-15.12a8 - Acquisition of land by purchase, gift or otherwise

13:1B-15.12a8. Acquisition of land by purchase, gift or otherwise
The department is authorized to acquire by purchase, gift, or otherwise any land or any interest therein that will serve to further the purposes of this act and the act to which this act is a supplement.
L.1975, c. 363, s. 9, eff. March 3, 1976.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations › Section 13:1B-15.12a9 - Designation and regulation of classifications and uses of land within system

13:1B-15.12a9. Designation and regulation of classifications and uses of land within system
The department shall designate and regulate those classifications and uses of lands within the system as it shall deem proper to effectuate the purposes of this act and the act to which this act is a supplement, such that the New Jersey Natural Areas System shall include:
a. Areas of limited public access which are dedicated and restricted to ecological research and study, wherein the only permissible development shall be that of temporary, unobtrusive structures erected for scientific purposes and later removed;
b. Areas which provide opportunities for public interpretation of the natural processes, flora and fauna of this State, wherein the development of nature trails and educational facilities shall be permitted;
c. Areas of minimal interference by man wherein those recreational activities at those levels, to be determined by the department, which will not have serious or long-term effects on natural values and processes shall be permitted.
L.1975, c. 363, s. 10, eff. March 3, 1976.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations › Section 13:1B-15.12a10 - Permitted activities and obligation of users

13:1B-15.12a10. Permitted activities and obligation of users
Swimming, canoeing, rowboating, fishing and hunting may be permitted in designated sections of the system at the discretion of the department, but only at levels of activity that will not have serious or long-term effects on the natural values of areas within the system. Hiking may also be permitted in lands of the system, but only to the extent of minimal impact on natural values. Camping may be permitted but shall be restricted to occasional overnight camping along trails and shall not include day-long camping or camping at established campgrounds. Auto campgrounds are excluded from all natural areas. Overnight trailside shelters of the type called lean-tos are permitted, but there may not be two such shelters within 3 miles of each other, and such shelters may not be used for day-long camping or for more extended stays. Nothing may be brought into a natural area and left there except upon specific approval of the department. Nonburnable camping trash shall be removed for disposal elsewhere.
L.1975, c. 363, s. 11, eff. March 3, 1976.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations › Section 13:1B-15.100 - Division of Parks and Forestry, director

13:1B-15.100. Division of Parks and Forestry, director
1. Within the Department of Environmental Protection there shall be a Division of Parks and Forestry.
The division shall be under the immediate supervision of a director, who shall be a person qualified by academic training and at least 7 years of responsible professional experience in the management of public parks, forests, and outdoor recreation facilities to direct the work of such division.
L.1966,c.54,s.1; amended 1991,c.415,s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations › Section 13:1B-15.101 - Powers and duties

13:1B-15.101. Powers and duties
The division shall, under the direction and supervision of the commissioner:
a. Develop, improve, protect, manage and administer all State forests, State parks, State recreation areas, State historic sites, and State natural areas, excepting those regulated by interstate compact.
b. Protect all forests, brush lands and marshes from damage by fire, insects and disease, and promote the use of good forest management principles on all forest lands.
c. Administer the program for licensing of certified tree experts in accordance with the "Tree Expert Act" (P.L.1940, c. 100).
d. Administer the program of the Bureau of Recreation in accordance with P.L.1950, chapter 338, effective July 24, 1950.
e. Administer the program of the natural areas section in accordance with P.L.1961, chapter 51.
f. Manage the properties of the Morris Canal and Banking Company in accordance with Revised Statutes 13:12-1 to 13:12-29.
g. Administer the historic sites program as in this act provided and in accordance with Revised Statutes 28:1-4 to 28:1-11, 28:1-13, 28:1-17, 28:2-7 to 28:2-14, 28:2-17 and 28:2-18, P.L.1945, chapter 22 and P.L.1948, chapter 448.
h. Provide liaison between the Federal and the lesser governmental levels in matters pertaining to forestry, conservation, recreation, historic sites and other appropriate fields.
i. Perform such other functions of the department as the commissioner may prescribe.
L.1966, c. 54, s. 2, eff. July 1, 1966.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations › Section 13:1B-15.102 - Division organization

13:1B-15.102. Division organization
The functions of the division shall be administered by the director, under the direction and supervision of the commissioner, within such bureaus as may be necessary.
The commissioner shall have authority to create and organize such bureaus as may be appropriate for the efficient and effective administration of this act. The commissioner may designate a deputy director to assist the director and to exercise the duties of the director in event of the absence or disability of the director or of a vacancy in that office.
L.1966, c. 54, s. 3, eff. July 1, 1966.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations › Section 13:1B-15.105 - Administration of historic sites and structures program; functions and duties

13:1B-15.105. Administration of historic sites and structures program; functions and duties
In addition to other functions, powers and duties vested in it by this or any other law, the Division of Parks, Forestry and Recreation shall administer the State's program concerned with the interpretation of New Jersey's heritage through its historic sites and structures and perform the following functions and such other duties as the commissioner may direct:
a. Formulate comprehensive policies for the preservation, restoration and public presentation of all historic sites within the State.
b. Make the necessary research, prepare exhibits and furnish the services required for a proper and adequate interpretive program.
c. Prepare and disseminate informational materials to inform the public with respect to New Jersey's historic sites.
d. Consult and co-operate with groups and organizations in order to advance the purposes of the historic sites program.
L.1966, c. 54, s. 6, eff. July 1, 1966.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations › Section 13:1B-15.106 - Transfer of moneys, employees or property

13:1B-15.106. Transfer of moneys, employees or property
The transfer of any appropriation and other moneys available or of any employee, files, records, books, papers, tools, equipment and other property required by the adoption of this act shall be done in the same manner as is provided in P.L.1948, chapter 448.
L.1966, c. 54, s. 11, eff. July 1, 1966.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations › Section 13:1B-15.107 - Repeal

13:1B-15.107. Repeal
The provisions of any other act or acts inconsistent with the provisions of this act are to the extent of such inconsistency hereby repealed.
L.1966, c. 54, s. 12, eff. July 1, 1966.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations › Section 13:1B-15.108 - Historic sites council; members; terms; compensation; vacancies; removal

13:1B-15.108. Historic sites council; members; terms; compensation; vacancies; removal
Within the Division of Parks, Forestry and Recreation of the Department of Conservation and Economic Development there shall be an Historic Sites Council consisting of 11 members. Each member of the council shall be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate, from among citizens of New Jersey or persons otherwise associated with the State who are known for their competence and experience in connection with historic sites preservation and related areas, to serve for a term of 4 years from the date of his appointment, except that of those first appointed, one shall be appointed for a term of 1 year, 2 for 2 years, 4 for 3 years, and 4 for 4 years. Members of the council shall serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. The members of the council shall elect annually a chairman and vice-chairman from their number. The council shall organize and adopt procedures for the conduct of its business. The director or an employee of the division designated by him shall serve as secretary of the council. The chairman of the council shall be its presiding officer. Any vacancies in the membership of said council occurring other than by expiration of term shall be filled by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate, for the unexpired term only. Any member of the council may be removed from office by the Governor, for cause, upon notice and opportunity to be heard.
L.1967, c. 124, s. 1, eff. June 21, 1967.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations › Section 13:1B-15.109 - Use of division employees

13:1B-15.109. Use of division employees
Insofar as possible, the council shall make use of the employees of the division in carrying out the provisions of this act.
L.1967, c. 124, s. 2, eff. June 21, 1967.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations › Section 13:1B-15.110 - Powers and duties of council

13:1B-15.110. Powers and duties of council
The Historic Sites Council shall consult with and advise the commissioner and the director with respect to the work of the division.
The council, in addition to other powers and duties vested in it, shall recommend programs and policies for:
a. The acquisition, development, use, improvement and extension of historic sites, including archeological sites.
b. The development of a broad historic sites preservation program on a State-wide and local basis.
c. The identification, authentication, protection, preservation, conservation, restoration, and management of all historic sites within the State.
L.1967, c. 124, s. 3, eff. June 21, 1967.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations › Section 13:1B-15.111 - New Jersey Historic Trust

13:1B-15.111. New Jersey Historic Trust
4. There is hereby created and established in but not of the Department of State, a body corporate and politic with corporate succession, to be known as the New Jersey Historic Trust. The trust is hereby constituted an instrumentality exercising public and essential governmental functions, and the exercise by the trust of the powers conferred by P.L.1967, c.124 (C.13:1B-15.111 et al.) shall be deemed and held to be an essential governmental function of the State.
L.1967,c.124,s.4; amended 1983, c.562, s.1; 1995, c.217, s.1; 1999, c.152, s.44.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations › Section 13:1B-15.112a - Board of trustees

13:1B-15.112a. Board of trustees
3. a. The powers and duties of the New Jersey Historic Trust shall vest in and be exercised by a board of 15 trustees, of whom three shall be the Administrator of the New Jersey Historic Preservation Office in the Department of Environmental Protection or such other representative of that department as may be designated by the Commissioner of Environmental Protection, the State Treasurer, and the Executive Director of the New Jersey Historical Commission in the Department of State or such other representative of that department as may be designated by the Secretary of State, or their respective designees, who shall serve ex officio, and 12 shall be citizens of the State, representing the several geographic regions of the State, to be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. Citizen trustees shall possess a minimum of five years' experience in historic preservation, except this requirement shall not apply to any citizen trustee serving on the board on the date of enactment of P.L.1995, c.217 (C.13:1B-15.115f et al.) for the remainder of the unexpired term of that trustee.
b. Citizen trustees shall serve for three-year terms provided, however, that the terms of the four new trustees appointed pursuant to P.L.1995, c.217 (C.13:1B-15.115f et al.) shall begin in the same calendar year as the effective date of that act, and that two of those trustees first appointed shall be appointed for a two-year term and two shall be appointed for a one-year term. Each citizen trustee shall hold office for the term of the appointment and until a successor shall have been appointed and qualified. No citizen trustee may serve more than three consecutive terms, except this restriction shall not apply to terms either completed or commenced prior to the effective date of P.L.1995, c.217 (C.13:1B-15.115f et al.).
c. The trustees shall elect a chairman, vice-chairman, treasurer, and assistant secretary.
d. Eight trustees shall constitute a quorum, and the concurrence of a majority of the quorum shall be necessary to validate all acts of the board.
L.1983,c.562,s.3; amended 1995, c.217, s.2; 1999, c.152, s.45.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations › Section 13:1B-15.113 - Compensation of trustees

13:1B-15.113. Compensation of trustees
The trustees shall serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties.
L.1967, c. 124, s. 6, eff. June 21, 1967. Amended by L.1983, c. 562, s. 2, eff. Jan. 17, 1984.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations › Section 13:1B-15.115a - "Historic Preservation Revolving Loan Fund" created

13:1B-15.115a. "Historic Preservation Revolving Loan Fund" created
There is created a revolving loan fund to be known as the "Historic Preservation Revolving Loan Fund," authorized pursuant to subsection b. of section 10 of P.L.1987, c.265. The "Historic Preservation Revolving Loan Fund" shall be administered by the New Jersey Historic Trust. Monies in the fund shall be used for loans for historic preservation projects.
L.1991,c.41,s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations › Section 13:1B-15.115b - Appropriation to "Historic Preservation Revolving Loan Fund;" approval, terms

13:1B-15.115b. Appropriation to "Historic Preservation Revolving Loan Fund;" approval, terms
2. a. There is appropriated to the "Historic Preservation Revolving Loan Fund" from the "Cultural Centers and Historic Preservation Fund" created pursuant to section 20 of P.L.1987, c.265 the sum of $3,000,000 for the purpose of making low-interest loans, to the extent sufficient funds are available, to units of county or municipal government, or to tax-exempt nonprofit organizations, to finance the historic preservation costs of acquiring, restoring, repairing, or rehabilitating historic structures.
b. Prior to awarding any loans under this section, the New Jersey Historic Trust shall submit to the Legislature for its approval a list of projects that are to receive loans and the amount of each loan, which approval may given in the form of (1) a declaration of approval included in any act appropriating moneys for historic preservation projects pursuant to P.L.1999, c.152 (C.13:8C-1 et al.), (2) the passage of a concurrent resolution, or (3) a declaration of approval by the Joint Budget Oversight Committee or its successor.
c. Loans issued from the "Historic Preservation Revolving Loan Fund" shall be for a term not to exceed 20 years and at an interest rate not to exceed 4 percent per year. The terms of any loan agreements shall be approved by the State Treasurer.
L.1991,c.41,s.2; amended 1999, c.152, s.47.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations › Section 13:1B-15.115c - Criteria for awarding loan

13:1B-15.115c. Criteria for awarding loan
Any loan made by the New Jersey Historic Trust pursuant to this act shall be awarded based on the criteria established pursuant to section 5 of P.L.1987, c.265, except that no specific proportion of matching funds shall be required of loan applicants. The New Jersey Historic Trust shall, however, consider the extent of matching funds in reviewing loan applications.
L.1991,c.41,s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations › Section 13:1B-15.115d - Rules, regulations for expenditure of funds

13:1B-15.115d. Rules, regulations for expenditure of funds
The expenditure of funds pursuant to this act shall be subject to the provisions and conditions of P.L.1987, c.265 and any rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto.
L.1991,c.41,s.4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations › Section 13:1B-15.115e - Repayment of loans

13:1B-15.115e. Repayment of loans
All repayments of loans made pursuant to this act, and interest thereon, shall be deposited in the "Historic Preservation Revolving Loan Fund." Earnings received from monies in the fund shall be credited to the fund.
L.1991,c.41,s.5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations › Section 13:1B-15.115f - Charge, collection of application fee, appraisal costs

13:1B-15.115f Charge, collection of application fee, appraisal costs
6. a. The New Jersey Historic Trust may charge and collect an application fee not to exceed $100 to be paid in connection with any application for a loan pursuant to P.L.1991, c.41 (C.13:1B-115a et seq.). All application fees collected pursuant to this subsection shall be deposited into the Historic Preservation Revolving Loan Fund created pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1991, c.41 (C.13:1B-15.115a).
b. In connection with any application for a loan pursuant to P.L.1991, c.41 (C.13:1B-115a et seq.), the New Jersey Historic Trust may require the applicant to pay for the cost of any appraisal, credit investigation or report, survey, or other professional service performed by a third party that is deemed necessary by the trust to properly evaluate the application.
L.1995,c.217,s.6.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations › Section 13:1B-15.116 - Trust restrictions.

13:1B-15.116 Trust restrictions.
9. The trust may not acquire, hold, receive or accept any moneys or other property, real or personal, tangible or intangible, which will result in the incurrence of any financial obligations on the part of the State of New Jersey which cannot be supported entirely from funds available in the trust without the express approval of the Commissioner of Community Affairs and the Legislature.
L.1967, c.124, s.9; amended 1995, c.217, s.5; 1999, c.152, s.48; 2009, c.288, s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations › Section 13:1B-15.117 - Legal counsel and services

13:1B-15.117. Legal counsel and services
The trustees may request, and upon request shall receive from the Attorney General of the State of New Jersey, all legal counsel and services necessary to carry out the purpose of the trust.
L.1967, c. 124, s. 10, eff. June 21, 1967.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations › Section 13:1B-15.118 - Partial invalidity

13:1B-15.118. Partial invalidity
If any section or sections of this act or any provision thereof shall be declared to be unconstitutional, invalid or inoperative in whole or in part, such section or provision shall, to the extent that it is not unconstitutional, invalid or inoperative be enforced and effectuated and no such determination shall be deemed to invalidate or make ineffectual the remaining provisions of the sections of this act.
L.1967, c. 124, s. 12, eff. June 21, 1967.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations › Section 13:1B-15.119 - Natural Lands Trust

13:1B-15.119. Natural Lands Trust
There is hereby created and established in but not of the Division of Parks and Forestry of the Department of Environmental Protection, a body corporate and politic with corporate succession, to be known as the New Jersey Natural Lands Trust. The trust is hereby constituted an instrumentality exercising public and essential government functions and the exercise by the trust of the powers conferred by this act shall be deemed and held to be an essential government function of the State. The statutory goals of the trust shall include the preservation of land in its natural state for enjoyment by the public and to protect elements of natural diversity.
L. 1968, c. 425, s. 1, eff. Jan. 23, 1969. Amended by L. 1973, c. 64, s. 1, eff. March 22, 1973; L. 1986, c. 178, s. 1, eff. Dec. 9, 1986.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations › Section 13:1B-15.120 - Trustees; terms; appointment; chairman

13:1B-15.120. Trustees; terms; appointment; chairman
The powers and duties of the trust shall vest in and be exercised by a board of 11 trustees comprised initially of the six members of the Natural Areas Council, who shall serve for terms co-extensive with their respective terms on the council, and shall be succeeded by trustees appointed by the Governor from a list of candidates nominated by a nominating committee provided by a group of nonprofit New Jersey corporations having open space preservation or environmental education as their corporate purpose, such as North Jersey Conservation Foundation, New Jersey Audubon Society, Rutgers, The State University, New Jersey Federation of Women's Clubs, Conservation and Garden Department, New Jersey Federation of Garden Clubs, and Watershed Associations incorporated in the State of New Jersey. Organizations must apply to the trustees in order to provide one member to the nominating committee. The trustees thus appointed will serve for 3-year terms, each of whom will continue to serve until succeeded. The remaining trustees shall be: a member of the State House Commission designated by the Governor, and by virtue of their offices, the State Treasurer, the Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Protection and two members of the staff of the Department of Environmental Protection designated by the commissioner, or their respective representatives.
The Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Natural Lands Trust shall be elected by the trustees.
The concurrence of six members of the board shall be necessary to the validity of all acts of the board. At least one member of this majority must be an official of the State Government represented on the board.
L.1968, c. 425, s. 2, eff. Jan. 23, 1969. Amended by L.1973, c. 64, s. 2, eff. March 22, 1973.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations › Section 13:1B-15.121 - No compensation; reimbursement

13:1B-15.121. No compensation; reimbursement
The trustees shall serve without compensation, but the trust may reimburse its members for necessary expenses incurred in the discharge of their duties.
L. 1968, c. 425, s. 3, eff. Jan. 23, 1969. Amended by L. 1986, c. 178, s. 2, eff. Dec. 9, 1986.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations › Section 13:1B-15.123 - Particular powers

13:1B-15.123. Particular powers
The trust shall have power in particular:
(a) To accept gifts, legacies, bequests and endowments for any purpose which falls within that of the trust and, unless otherwise specified by the person making such a gift, legacy, bequest and endowment of money in furtherance of the trust, to invest the same in whole or in part in an interest-bearing trust account or general obligations of the State of New Jersey;
(b) To acquire and hold real and personal property and lands significant as natural areas, by gift, purchase, devise, bequest or by any other means, and to preserve, interpret and administer such properties; in the acquisition of such properties, to acquire properties deemed necessary for the proper use and administration of natural areas property;
(c) To apply all moneys, assets, property or other things of value it may receive as an incident to its operation to the general purpose of the trust;
(d) To cooperate with and assist, insofar as practicable, any agency of the State or any of its political subdivisions, and any private agency or person in furtherance of the purposes of the trust;
(e) To give any moneys or property held by the trust to the Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Protection on behalf of the State, for the purpose of administering, operating or maintaining the natural areas programs of the State of New Jersey;
(f) To establish a stewardship program, comprising committees of volunteers under the direction and supervision of the board of trustees, and take all reasonable action necessary for maintenance of its property, and to employ such other employees and agents as may be required in its judgment to safeguard and maintain its lands, all without regard to the provisions of Title 11, Civil Service, of the Revised Statutes;
(g) To procure insurance against any losses in connection with its property, operations or assets, in such amounts and from such insurers as it deems desirable.
L. 1968, c. 425, s. 5, eff. Jan. 23, 1969. Amended by L. 1973, c. 64, s. 4, eff. March 22, 1973; L. 1986, c. 178, s. 4, eff. Dec. 9, 1986.