Title 34, Title 34: LABOR AND WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION

34:1B-146 Definitions relative to unification of ports 3. As used in this act: "Authority" or "New Jersey Economic Development Authority" means the New Jersey Economic Development Authority created pursuant to section 4 of P.L.1974, c.80 (C.34:1B-4) or a subsidiary corporation of…

34:1B-147 Powers of authority 4. a. For the purpose of providing funds for the financing of the establishment, acquisition, construction, rehabilitation, improvement and ownership of port facilities, the authority shall have the power to issue bonds or notes, incur indebtedness, …

34:1B-148 Payment of, redemption of bonds, notes 5. The authority may, in any resolution authorizing the issuance of bonds or notes pursuant to this act, pledge the Port Facility Revenue Fund or a portion thereof for payment of the redemption of the bonds or notes, or the princip…

34:1B-149 "Port Facility Revenue Fund" 6. There is created within the authority a special nonlapsing fund, to be known as the "Port Facility Revenue Fund." This fund shall consist of: a. Such moneys as may be transferred to the fund by the State Treasurer, upon appropriation by t…

34:1B-15 Powers constitute essential governmental function; tax exempt status. 15. The exercise of the powers granted by this act, P.L.2000, c.72 (C.18A:7G-1 et al.), and P.L.2007, c.137 (C.52:18A-235 et al.) shall constitute the performance of an essential governmental function …

34:1B-15.1. Contiguous municipalities with project; agreements to share revenues; reciprocal ordinances The governing bodies of any two contiguous municipalities within which is located or is to be located a New Jersey Economic Development Authority project situated in part withi…

34:1B-15.2. Agreement; apportionment of costs of services and services to be supplied Any agreement entered into pursuant to section 1 of this act for the sharing of payments and revenues derived from a project shall also set forth the manner in which the costs of municipal servi…

34:1B-150 Use of moneys in Port Facility Revenue Fund 7. a. The authority may use moneys in the Port Facility Revenue Fund to pay the principal and interest and premium, if any, on the bonds or notes issued by it pursuant to this act and in connection with the lease, management, …

34:1B-151 Bonds, notes considered special, limited obligations 8. Bonds and notes issued by the authority pursuant to the provisions of this act shall be special and limited obligations which are payable only from the sources enumerated in this act. Neither the members of the aut…

34:1B-152 Pledges, covenants with holders of bonds, notes, obligations 9. The State hereby pledges and covenants with holders of any bonds, notes or other obligations issued pursuant to this act that it will not limit or alter the rights or powers vested in the authority by this …

34:1B-153 Immunity for authority, members, employees 10. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law to the contrary, the State shall indemnify and save harmless the authority, its members or employees from any actions, claims, judgments or awards of any type, arising from or…

34:1B-154 Immunity for South Jersey Port Corporation, members, employees 11. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law to the contrary, the State Treasurer is authorized to enter into an agreement with the South Jersey Port Corporation on or after the transfer of the port f…

34:1B-155 Limited immunity for Delaware River Port Authority 12. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the State Treasurer is authorized to enter into an agreement with the Delaware River Port Authority or the subsidiary corporation, or both, which would pro…

34:1B-156 Agreements authorized 13. The State Treasurer and the authority may enter into any agreements as may be necessary to effectuate the provisions of this act, which may include, but not be limited to, procedures for the transfer of moneys to the Port Facility Revenue Fund …

34:1B-157 Cooperation of South Jersey Port Corporation with authority to effect transfer 14. a. The South Jersey Port Corporation shall cooperate with the authority in the defeasing, refunding or refinancing of the outstanding obligations of the corporation by the authority as au…

34:1B-158 Authority not to acquire certain port facilities 15. Notwithstanding the provisions of this act to the contrary, the authority shall not acquire from the South Jersey Port Corporation the former port facilities of the Salem Municipal Port Authority as acquired previousl…

34:1B-159 Additional powers of authority to form subsidiary 16. a. To effectuate any of its authorized purposes either directly or indirectly, the authority, in addition to any powers granted to it elsewhere in P.L.1997, c.150 (C.34:1B-144 et al.), shall have the authority to for…

34:1B-16. Legal investments Notwithstanding any restriction contained in any other law, the State and all political subdivisions of this State, their officers, boards, commissioners, departments or other agencies, all banks, bankers, trust companies, savings banks and institution…

34:1B-160 Joint ventures 17. The authority, or any subsidiary, may enter into agreements with any individual, partnership, trust, association or corporation, or any public agency, under which the authority or subsidiary and such other entity or entities shall undertake a project …

34:1B-161 Written summary of developments in Camden 18. When undertaking any construction, reconstruction, or other improvement of property which is part of the marine facilities or redevelopment facilities located in the City of Camden, the authority shall provide the Planning B…

34:1B-162 Authority's activities, tax exempt; in lieu of taxes on commercial activities 19. a. The exercise of the powers granted by this act shall constitute the performance of an essential governmental function and the authority shall not be required to pay any taxes or assessm…

34:1B-163 Eligibility of employees for State Health Benefits Program 27. A subsidiary corporation or other corporation established by the Delaware River Port Authority which has employees eligible to participate in the State Health Benefits Program as provided in section 3 of P.L…

34:1B-164 Concurrent resolution expressing disapproval of Legislature 28. At any time, the Legislature may express its disapproval of a decision, action or procedure of the subsidiary corporation established by the Delaware River Port Authority pursuant to the provisions of the "…

34:1B-165 Short title. 1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Local-State Business Incentive Promotion Act." L.1998,c.94,s.1.

34:1B-166 Definitions relative to local-State business incentive promotion. 2. As used in this act: "Act" means the "Local-State Business Incentive Promotion Act." "Applicant" means any business within a county or municipality applying for a loan pursuant to this act. "Authority"…

34:1B-167 "Local-State Business Incentive Promotion Program" created. 3. a. There is created, in the authority, a "Local-State Business Incentive Promotion Program." The program shall be established by the authority. The program shall consist of loans which shall be provided to q…

34:1B-168 Use of moneys; sources. 4. a. To implement this act, the authority shall establish and maintain the program with moneys to be used by the authority for the purposes specified in this act. Moneys to be utilized by the program shall include, but not be limited to: (1) suc…

34:1B-169 Loan criteria. 5. a. The authority shall use the moneys from the program to provide loans to applicants determined to be qualified by the authority to participate in the program, in accordance with the criteria set forth in this section, and in accordance with the autho…

34:1B-17. Sureties or collateral for deposits of authority All banks, bankers, trust companies, savings banks, investment companies and other persons carrying on a banking business are hereby authorized to give to the authority a good and sufficient undertaking with such sureties…

34:1B-170 Investment of moneys. 6. The authority shall have, in addition to the powers set forth in section 5 of P.L.1974, c.80 (C.34:1B-5), the power to enter into written agreements with one or more private investors, or with one or more State agencies or authorities for the pu…

34:1B-171 Coordination of efforts, activities. 7. a. The authority shall seek to coordinate its efforts and activities, to the greatest extent feasible, with the county or municipality, in order to retain or attract businesses in the applicant's jurisdiction. b. The authority sha…

34:1B-172 Report, contents. 8. In addition to the duties of the authority required under section 4 of P.L.1974, c.80 (C.34:1B-4), the authority shall prepare a report within two years following the effective date of this act, and not later than September 15 of each third year the…

34:1B-173 Agreement, cancelled, rescinded. 9. If a project fails to meet or comply with a condition or requirement set forth in a loan agreement with the authority or in rules and regulations of the authority, the authority may cancel or rescind the agreement or amend the agreeme…

34:1B-174 Rules, regulations. 10. The authority may adopt, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), rules and regulations as may be necessary to effectuate the purposes of this act. L.1998,c.94,s.10.

34:1B-175. Findings, determinations relative to informational sessions for veterans 1. The Legislature finds and determines that: a. In order to encourage and assist veterans to avail themselves of the State's business assistance programs, it is important to provide for the estab…

34:1B-176. Development of informational sessions by EDA 2. a. The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (hereinafter referred to as "the authority"), established pursuant to section 4 of P.L.1974, c.80 (C.34:1B-4), shall, in consultation with the Adjutant General of the Depar…

34:1B-177. Preparation of report to Governor, Legislature 3. The authority shall prepare a report within two years following the effective date of this act, and not less than every third year thereafter, which shall include, but not be limited to: a description of the demand for …

34:1B-178. Short title 1. Sections 1 through 7 of this act shall be known and may be cited as the "New Jersey Film Production Assistance Act." L.2003,c.182,s.1.

34:1B-179. Findings, declarations relative to film production assistance 2. The Legislature finds and declares that: a. The film industry spent over $69 million in this State in the year 2000 on a record 664 different projects including 88 feature films; b. The creation of additi…

34:1B-18. Inapplicability of other laws The foregoing sections of this act shall be deemed to provide a complete method for the doing of things authorized thereby and shall be regarded as not in conflict with, or as restrictive of, powers conferred by any other laws, and the prov…

34:1B-180. Definitions relative to film production assistance 3. As used in this act: "Above-the-line expenses" means the major expenses committed to a film project before production begins and may include storywriting, salaries for the producer, director, and cast, travel and li…

34:1B-181. New Jersey Film Production Assistance Program 4. a. There is created in the authority the New Jersey Film Production Assistance Program. The purpose of the program shall be to attract film production companies with financial assistance from the authority in order to pr…

34:1B-182. Establishment, maintenance of program; funding; use 5. a. To implement this act, the authority shall establish and maintain the program with moneys to be used by the authority for the purposes specified in this act. Moneys to be utilized by the program shall include, b…

34:1B-183. Report to Governor, Legislature 6. Within two years of the effective date of P.L.2003, c.182 (C.34:1B-178 et al.), the authority shall submit a written report to the Governor and the Legislature describing the status of the program, the demand for the program, the tota…

34:1B-184. Rules, regulations 7. The authority shall adopt, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), any rules and regulations necessary to effectuate the purposes of this act. L.2003,c.182,s.7.

34:1B-185 Definitions relative to sales tax exemption program. 19. As used in sections 19 through 22 of P.L.2004, c.65 (C.34:1B-185 through C.34:1B-188) the following terms shall have the following meanings: "Eligible property" means machinery, equipment, furniture and furnishing…