Title 13, Title 13: CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT--PARKS AND RESERVATIONS

13:8A-20. Legislative findings The Legislature hereby finds that: a. The provision of lands for public recreation and conservation of natural resources promotes the public health, prosperity and general welfare and is a proper responsibility of government; b. Lands now provided f…

13:8A-21. Definitions Except as the context may otherwise require: a. "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Environmental Protection or his designated representative; b. "Local unit" means a municipality, county or other political subdivision of this State, or any agency there…

13:8A-22. Use of moneys The commissioner shall use the sum appropriated by this act from the proceeds of the sale of bonds under the New Jersey Green Acres Land Acquisition Act of 1971, and such other sums as may be appropriated from time to time for like purposes, to acquire lan…

13:8A-23. Guidelines in acquisition of lands and making grants In acquiring lands and making grants to assist local units to acquire lands the commissioner shall: a. Seek to achieve a reasonable balance among all areas of the State in consideration of the relative adequacy of are…

13:8A-24. Acquisition of lands; purchase; eminent domain; declaration of taking; filing; deposit of estimated compensation; notice; right to possession; adjustment of compensation Lands acquired by the State shall be acquired by the commissioner in the name of the State. They may…

13:8A-25. Rules and regulations on administration, operation and use of acquired lands The commissioner shall prescribe rules and regulations governing the administration, operation and use of lands acquired by the State under this act to effect the purpose of this act. L.1971, c…

13:8A-26. Acquisition of lands by local units Lands approved by the commissioner for acquisition by a local unit with State assistance shall be acquired by and in the name of the local unit and may be acquired in any manner authorized by law for the acquisition of lands for such …

13:8A-27. Grant to assist local unit to acquire lands for recreation and conservation use; conditions A grant to assist a local unit to acquire lands for recreation and conservation purposes shall not be made under this act until: a. The local unit has applied to the commissioner…

13:8A-28. Grant to local unit; prerequisite of adoption of regulations governing administration, use and development of lands; alteration of regulations; approval A grant may not be made under this act until the local unit has adopted regulations governing the administration, use…

13:8A-29. Grants; payment upon certification of approval; limitation Grants under this act shall be made by the State Treasurer upon certification of approval by the commissioner. Each grant shall be in an amount equal to not more than 50% of the actual cost of the lands in quest…

13:8A-3. Definitions Except as the context may otherwise require: (a) "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Conservation and Economic Development or his designated representative; (b) "Local unit" means a municipality, county or other political subdivision of this State, or an…

13:8A-30. Power to acquire lands subject to leases or conservation easements Without limitation of the definition of "lands" herein, the commissioner may acquire, or approve grants to assist a local unit to acquire: a. Lands subject to the right of another to occupy the same for …

13:8A-31. Use of acquired lands 13. a. Lands acquired by a local unit with the aid of a grant under this act shall not be disposed of or diverted to a use for other than recreation and conservation purposes without the approval of the commissioner and the State House Commission a…

13:8A-32. Prohibition of discrimination in use of lands Use of lands acquired under this act by the State or with State assistance shall not be restricted by any conditions of race, creed, color or nationality, and shall not be restricted by any condition of residence except by d…

13:8A-33. Sale of lands to state by local unit Notwithstanding any other provision of law, lands to be acquired by the State under this act from any local unit may be sold to the State by the unit at private sale. L.1971, c. 419, s. 15, eff. Jan. 24, 1972.

13:8A-34. Assistance rendered by commissioner to help in acquisition of lands The commissioner, in executing this act, may do all things necessary or useful and convenient in connection with the acquisition of lands by the State or with the assistance of the State, including the …

13:8A-35. Short title This act may be cited as the "New Jersey Green Acres Land Acquisition and Recreation Opportunities Act." L.1975, c. 155, s. 1, eff. July 15, 1975.

13:8A-36. Legislative findings The Legislature hereby finds that: a. The provision of lands for public recreation and the conservation of natural resources promotes the public health, prosperity and general welfare and is a proper responsibility of government; b. Lands now provid…

13:8A-37. Definitions Except as the context may otherwise require: a. "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Environmental Protection or his designated representative; b. "Cost," as used with respect to cost of acquisition or cost of development, shall include, in addition to t…

13:8A-38. Use of funds The commissioner shall use the sums appropriated by this act from the proceeds of the sale of bonds under the New Jersey Green Acres and Recreation Opportunities Bond Act of 1974 and such other sums as may be appropriated from time to time for like purposes…

13:8A-39. Considerations in acquisition and development of lands and in grants to assist local units In acquiring and developing lands and making grants to assist local units to acquire and develop lands the commissioner shall: a. Seek to achieve a reasonable balance among all ar…

13:8A-4. Acquisition of lands for recreation and conservation purposes; grants to assist local units acquire lands The commissioner shall use the sum appropriated by this act from the proceeds of the sale of bonds under the New Jersey Green Acres Bond Act of 1961, and such other …

13:8A-40. Acquisition of lands; purchase or condemnation a. Lands acquired by the State shall be acquired by the commissioner in the name of the State. They may be acquired by purchase or otherwise on such terms and conditions as the commissioner shall determine, or by condemnati…

13:8A-41. Rules and regulations governing administration, operation and use The commissioner may prescribe rules and regulations governing the administration, operation and use of lands acquired or developed by the State under this act to effect the purpose of this act. L.1975, c…

13:8A-42. Acquisition of land by local unit with state aid Lands approved by the commissioner for acquisition by a local unit with State assistance shall be acquired by and in the name of the local unit and may be acquired in the manner provided in section 6 hereof or in any othe…

13:8A-43. Grant to assist local unit; conditions A grant to assist a local unit to acquire or develop lands for recreation and conservation purposes shall not be made under this act until: a. The local unit has applied to the commissioner on forms prescribed by him describing the…

13:8A-44. Regulations by local unit governing administration and use of lands A grant may not be made under this act until the local unit has adopted regulations governing the administration and use of the lands in question. L.1975, c. 155, s. 10, eff. July 15, 1975.

13:8A-45. Grants by commissioner; limitation on amount Grants under this act shall be made by the commissioner. Each grant shall be in an amount not more than 50% of the actual cost of acquisition or development of the lands in question. L.1975, c. 155, s. 11, eff. July 15, 1975.…

13:8A-46. Lands subject to occupation for term or to conservation easement; acquisition Without limitation of the definition of "lands" herein, the commissioner may acquire, or approve grants to assist a local unit to acquire: a. Lands subject to the right of another to occupy th…

13:8A-47. Use, disposal of land acquired by local unit for other than recreation, conservation purposes; exceptions 13. a. Lands acquired or developed by a local unit with the aid of a grant under this act shall not be disposed of or diverted to a use for other than recreation an…

13:8A-48. Disposition of lands acquired by State; approval 14. a. Lands acquired or developed by the State under this act with money from the State Recreation and Conservation Land Acquisition and Development Fund shall not be disposed of or diverted to use for other than recreat…

13:8A-49. Acquisition of lands by lease with minimum term of 25 years; use for recreation facilities The commissioner may authorize the development of recreation facilities or approve grants to assist a local unit develop recreation facilities on lands acquired through the execut…

13:8A-5. Considerations to guide commissioner in acquiring lands and making grants In acquiring lands and making grants to assist local units to acquire lands the commissioner shall: (a) seek to achieve a reasonable balance among all areas of the State in consideration of the rel…

13:8A-50. Operation and maintenance of property or facilities by local unit A local unit which receives a grant under this act shall satisfactorily operate and maintain, or cause to be operated and maintained, the property or facilities acquired or developed pursuant to the condi…

13:8A-51. Restrictions on use due to race, sex, nationality, or residence; prohibition Use of lands acquired under this act by the State or with State assistance shall not be restricted by any conditions of race, creed, color, sex or nationality, and shall not be restricted by an…

13:8A-52. Acquisition of lands from local unit by state; private sale Notwithstanding any other provision of law, lands to be acquired by the State under this act from any local unit may be sold to the State by the unit at private sale. L.1975, c. 155, s. 18, eff. July 15, 1975.

13:8A-53. Powers of commissioner The commissioner, in executing this act, may do all things necessary or useful and convenient in connection with the acquisition or development of lands by the State or with the assistance of the State, including the following: a. Make arrangement…

13:8A-54. Appropriation of money in state recreation and conservation land acquisition and development fund; use The money in the State Recreation and Conservation Land Acquisition and Development Fund created by the New Jersey Green Acres and Recreation Opportunities Bond Act of…

13:8A-55. Comprehensive master plan; acquisition, development and use of open lands; annual report The Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Protection is hereby authorized and directed to develop and maintain a Comprehensive Master Plan for the acquisition, development…

13:8A-56 Certain public parking lots, use for commuter parking. 1. a. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 13 of P.L.1961, c.45 (C.13:8A-13), section 13 of P.L.1971, c.419 (C.13:8A-31), section 13 of P.L.1975, c.155 (C.13:8A-47), or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant th…

13:8A-6. Manner of acquisition; statement of intended acquisition Lands acquired by the State shall be acquired by the commissioner in the name of the State. They may be acquired by purchase or otherwise on such terms and conditions as the commissioner shall determine, or by the …

13:8A-7. Rules and regulations governing administration, operation and use of lands The commissioner shall prescribe rules and regulations governing the administration, operation and use of lands acquired by the State under this act to effect the purpose of this act. L.1961, c. 4…

13:8A-8. Manner of acquisition of lands by local unit with state assistance Lands approved by the commissioner for acquisition by a local unit with State assistance shall be acquired by and in the name of the local unit and may be acquired in any manner authorized by law for the …

13:8A-9. Conditions precedent to local assistance grant; terms and conditions of grant; acceptance by local unit A grant to assist a local unit to acquire lands for recreation and conservation purposes shall not be made under this act until: (a) The local unit has applied to the …

13:8B-1. Title of act This act shall be known and may be cited as the "New Jersey Conservation Restriction and Historic Preservation Restriction Act." L.1979, c. 378, s. 1, eff. Feb. 5, 1980.

13:8B-2. Definitions As used in this act: a. "Charitable conservancy" means a corporation or trust whose purposes include the acquisition and preservation of land or water areas or of a particular land or water area, or either thereof, in a natural, scenic or open condition, no p…