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Section
48:1-1
Application of provisions of general corporation law
Section
48:2-1
Board of Public Utilities continued; membership; terms.
Section
48:2-1.1
Designation of president of board.
Section
48:2-1.2
Repeal
Section
48:2-1.3
Short title
Section
48:2-1.4
Effective date
Section
48:2-2
Seal; employees; compensation
Section
48:2-3
Office; director of office management; meetings
Section
48:2-3.1
Principal office; filing of copy of designation
Section
48:2-4
Duties of secretary
Section
48:2-5
Salary
Section
48:2-6
Traveling expenses
Section
48:2-7
Purchase of necessary materials
Section
48:2-8
Connection with public utilities or government office.
Section
48:2-9
Reports of findings and decisions; publications
Section
48:2-10
Certified copies of records as evidence
Section
48:2-10.1
Definitions.
Section
48:2-10.2
Electronic public document search system.
Section
48:2-11
Annual report
Section
48:2-12
Rules
Section
48:2-13
Powers of board; public utility defined; exemptions from jurisdiction
Section
48:2-13.1
Rural, electric cooperatives; powers of board
Section
48:2-13.1a
Customers of rural electric cooperative, electronic billing, payment permitted.
Section
48:2-13.2
Limited jurisdiction of Board of Public Utilities over certain nonpublicly-owned, nonprofit water companies
Section
48:2-14
Approval of grants by municipalities of franchises and privileges to public utilities
Section
48:2-15
Authority over interstate commerce; interstate co-operation
Section
48:2-16
Supervisory and regulatory powers in general
Section
48:2-16.1
Examination and audit of accounts
Section
48:2-16.2
Inspection and examination of books and records
Section
48:2-16.3
Failure to file annual report on date due; penalty
Section
48:2-16.4
Management audits
Section
48:2-17
Filing list of officials and their duties with board
Section
48:2-18
Depreciation accounts; rates of depreciation; conformity to rates
Section
48:2-19
Investigations; valuation of property of public utility
Section
48:2-20
Testing appliances; access to premises; fees
Section
48:2-21
Rates
Section
48:2-21.1
Adjustment of rates during pendency of hearing
Section
48:2-21.2
Circumstances under which board not required to find rate base
Section
48:2-21.3
Stipulations extending suspension periods or waiving effective dates of tariffs or rates
Section
48:2-21.10
Expenses incurred in complying with the worker and community right to know act considered as current expenses
Section
48:2-21.11
Moneys received as reimbursement for costs incurred from insurance carrier or as result of legal action or settlement as moneys available
Section
48:2-21.12
Adjustment to rates to provide reimbursements received are applied to reduction of utility rates
Section
48:2-21.13
Inapplicability of act to reimbursements under $100,000
Section
48:2-21.14
Fines, penalties not operating expense
Section
48:2-21.15
Rate reduction
Section
48:2-21.16
Findings, declarations
Section
48:2-21.17
Definitions.
Section
48:2-21.18
Plans for alternative form of regulation, petition, requirements
Section
48:2-21.19
Competitive services, rates not regulated; conditions.
Section
48:2-21.20
Interexchange carrier services deemed competitive, standards
Section
48:2-21.21
Rate counsel assessments
Section
48:2-21.22
Findings, declarations relative to AOS providers.
Section
48:2-21.23
Regulation of the alternate operator service provider; definition.
Section
48:2-21.24
Findings, declarations relative to production, delivery of electricity, natural gas
Section
48:2-21.25
Definitions
Section
48:2-21.26
Standards for off-tariff rate agreements
Section
48:2-21.27
Base rate case proceedings
Section
48:2-21.28
Petitions for alternative forms of regulation; NJSAVE program
Section
48:2-21.29
Reports
Section
48:2-21.30
Authority of Division of Ratepayer Advocate
Section
48:2-21.31
Terms, conditions unaltered for retail sales, certain.
Section
48:2-21.32
Rules.
Section
48:2-21.33
Tax and related savings to consumers.
Section
48:2-21.34
Definitions relative to phase out schedule of transitional energy facility assessment unit rate surcharges; formulas; adjustments to rates.
Section
48:2-21.35
Cooperation on development of statement to energy user bills.
Section
48:2-21.36
Definitions relative to a manufacturing facility; electricity, natural gas agreements.
Section
48:2-21.37
Definitions relative to imposition of standby charges.
Section
48:2-21.38
Study to determine effects of distributed generation.
Section
48:2-21.39
Establishment of criteria for fixing rates.
Section
48:2-21.40
Rules, regulations.
Section
48:2-21.41
Definitions relative to veterans' organization which qualify for residential rate.
Section
48:2-22
Compacts for joint regulation and control of gas and electricity rates
Section
48:2-23
Safe, adequate service
Section
48:2-23.1
Assessment, review of conveyances.
Section
48:2-23.2
Sale of real property owned by public utility; deadline for decision by BPU provided.
Section
48:2-24
Discontinuance of service; permission; resumption of service
Section
48:2-24.1
Ratification of unauthorized discontinuance
Section
48:2-24.2
Notice of certain utility service discontinuance to chief law enforcement officer.
Section
48:2-25
Standards, classifications and measurements of service
Section
48:2-25.1
Determining and fixing time for supplying products or services or for installation of facilities or equipment
Section
48:2-26
Maintenance of junction points and connections
Section
48:2-27
Extension of facilities
Section
48:2-28
New grade crossings; approval of board
Section
48:2-29
Protection at grade crossings
Section
48:2-29.1
Prohibit payment of dividends except from surplus or net profits
Section
48:2-29.2
Prohibit or limit payment of dividends by utility failing to comply with board's order
Section
48:2-29.3
Discontinuance of surcharge
Section
48:2-29.4
Repayment of excess surcharge
Section
48:2-29.5
Regulating deposits by customers to secure payment for services; interest on deposits
Section
48:2-29.15
Establishment of lifeline credit program
Section
48:2-29.16
Eligibility for Lifeline Credit Program
Section
48:2-29.16a
"Lifeline Credit Program," notification as to error in estimated annual income.
Section
48:2-29.17
Credit against electric or gas utility bills
Section
48:2-29.18
State payments to utilities for amount of credit; schedule; return of payments for unused credit; special state utility supplement to supplementary security income program
Section
48:2-29.19
Rules and regulations; services of state departments, boards, etc.
Section
48:2-29.20
Notice of lifeline credit program
Section
48:2-29.21
Annual report on lifeline credit program
Section
48:2-29.22
Transfer of responsibility for administration, powers and duties from board of public utilities to commissioner of department of human services
Section
48:2-29.30
Legislative findings and declarations
Section
48:2-29.31
Tenants' lifeline assistance program; establishment and administration
Section
48:2-29.32
Eligibility for Tenants' Lifeline Assistance Program
Section
48:2-29.32a
"Tenants' Lifeline Assistance Program," notification as to error in estimated annual income.
Section
48:2-29.33
Annual tenants assistance payment; limitations
Section
48:2-29.34
Certification by commissioner; issuance of payment; date; special state utility supplement to supplemental security income program
Section
48:2-29.35
Rules and regulations; assistance from or contracts for services of state agency
Section
48:2-29.36
Annual report to legislature and Governor
Section
48:2-29.38
Findings, declarations relative to energy assistance program.
Section
48:2-29.39
Designation of Statewide, nonprofit energy assistance organization.
Section
48:2-29.40
Utilization of funds provided; eligibility criteria.
Section
48:2-29.41
Rules, regulations.
Section
48:2-29.42
Third party designation to receive transmission of public utility service termination
Section
48:2-29.43
Rules, regulations
Section
48:2-29.44
Findings, declarations relative to electric public utility service
Section
48:2-29.45
Provision of continued electrical service during periods of excessive heat
Section
48:2-29.46
Rules, regulations
Section
48:2-29.47
Prevailing wage requirement, construction undertaken with BPU financial assistance.
Section
48:2-29.48
Definitions relative to electric public utility service discontinuances.
Section
48:2-29.49
Annual request for information by electric public utility.
Section
48:2-29.50
Liability for payment of bill balance.
Section
48:2-29.51
Customer outreach plan.
Section
48:2-29.52
Excuse from compliance.
Section
48:2-29.53
Rules, regulations.
Section
48:2-29.54
Definitions relative to public utilities.
Section
48:2-29.55
Winter Termination Program, inclusions.
Section
48:2-29.56
Rules, regulations.
Section
48:2-30
Requisition of sum required for payments for services; reservation
Section
48:2-31
Balance of reserve; disposition
Section
48:2-32
Board rules to govern; single member may sit
Section
48:2-32.1
Hearing examiners; authority; rules and regulations; compensation
Section
48:2-32.2
Municipal, county rights of intervention; notice
Section
48:2-32.2a
Applicability of notification procedures
Section
48:2-32.2b
Complementary requirements
Section
48:2-32.3
Public passenger transportation service; changes or curtailment; notice
Section
48:2-32.4
Hearing in affected municipality
Section
48:2-32.5
Definitions
Section
48:2-32.6
Public hearings.
Section
48:2-32.7
Final decision or order.
Section
48:2-32.8
Advance notice of public meeting available on public document search system.
Section
48:2-32.9
Discussion with interested parties on policy matters.
Section
48:2-33
Witnesses; production of documents; oaths; subpoenas
Section
48:2-34
Depositions
Section
48:2-35
Compelling witness to testify or produce documents; contempt
Section
48:2-36
Self-incrimination; immunity from prosecution
Section
48:2-36.1
Requiring utility to submit data relevant to inquiry or investigation by board
Section
48:2-37
Corporations and persons owning or controlling public utility stock; compelling production of records and attendance of witnesses
Section
48:2-38
Evidence by member or employee in civil suit
Section
48:2-39
Fees of witnesses
Section
48:2-40
Issuance of order; effective dates; service; posting on Internet; rehearing.
Section
48:2-41
Enforcement
Section
48:2-42
Penalty for noncompliance with orders
Section
48:2-43
Appeal; notice
Section
48:2-43.1
Appearance by board in review proceedings
Section
48:2-46
Setting aside orders
Section
48:2-47
Ordering rehearing by board
Section
48:2-49
Performing, participating in or causing prohibited acts
Section
48:2-50
Failure to perform required acts
Section
48:2-51
Utilities acting unlawfully
Section
48:2-51.1
Acquisition of control of public utility; approval of board of public utilities; exceptions.
Section
48:2-52
Rights preserved
Section
48:2-56
Fees and charges.
Section
48:2-56.1
Bus inspection fees, revenue of the commission.
Section
48:2-57
Disposition of fees and charges
Section
48:2-58
Repeal
Section
48:2-59
Annual assessments
Section
48:2-60
Amount of assessment
Section
48:2-61
Exclusion of operating revenue derived from service receiving public funds
Section
48:2-62
Levy of assessment; time for payment; gross operating revenues statement
Section
48:2-63
Objections to statement; hearing
Section
48:2-64
Findings of board
Section
48:2-65
Payment of statement objected to; notice of delinquency
Section
48:2-66
Action for recovery of payments
Section
48:2-67
Payment necessary prior to action contending assessment excessive, erroneous or unlawful
Section
48:2-68
Procedure
Section
48:2-69
Failure to pay or file objections; notice to state treasurer
Section
48:2-70
Collection
Section
48:2-71
Disposition of moneys
Section
48:2-72
Companies not subject to fees and charges by commissioners
Section
48:2-73
Short title
Section
48:2-74
Findings, declarations, determinations
Section
48:2-75
Definitions.
Section
48:2-76
One-Call Damage Prevention System, established; rules, regulations
Section
48:2-77
Operation of One-Call Damage Prevention System
Section
48:2-78
Appropriate waiver conditions
Section
48:2-79
System operator, responsibilities
Section
48:2-80
Underground facility operator, responsibilities; underground facility markings.
Section
48:2-81
Marking of facilities; nonapplicability; excavation, permitting process on State property
Section
48:2-82
Notification of the One-Call Damage Prevention System; excavator's duties.
Section
48:2-83
Proof of notification required for permission to excavate
Section
48:2-84
Nonapplicability to emergencies
Section
48:2-85
Map of pipeline; filing
Section
48:2-86
Violation of act; injunction; civil penalties.
Section
48:2-87
Illegal excavation; disorderly persons offense, third degree crime
Section
48:2-88
Penalty for operator violations
Section
48:2-89
Notice failure, prima facie evidence of negligence
Section
48:2-90
Civil penalties to the State
Section
48:2-91
Board's jurisdiction not affected
Section
48:2-92
Short title.
Section
48:2-93
Findings, declarations relative to BPU Business Ombudsman.
Section
48:2-94
Definitions relative to BPU Business Ombudsman.
Section
48:2-95
BPU Business Ombudsman; appointment, powers, duties, funding.
Section
48:2-96
Function of office of BPU Business Ombudsman.
Section
48:2-97
Annual report to board.
Section
48:2-98
Rules, regulations.
Section
48:3-1
Unjust or unreasonable discriminations or classifications of rates; "board" defined
Section
48:3-2
Unjust or unreasonable regulations
Section
48:3-2.1
Interest on utility overpayments
Section
48:3-2.2
Notice to customers
Section
48:3-2.3
Assessment of late charge on unpaid utility bill, conditions.
Section
48:3-3
Improper service; refusal or withholding of service
Section
48:3-3.1
Refusal to furnish service for nonpayment of bill by previous occupant prohibited
Section
48:3-4
Undue preferences
Section
48:3-4.1
Reduced fare for transporting persons over age 65
Section
48:3-5
Capitalizing franchises or contracts for consolidation
Section
48:3-6
Gratuities to public officials
Section
48:3-7
Utility property transactions.
Section
48:3-7.1
Certain contracts between public utilities and corporations or persons owning or controlling utility stock; approval of board; disapproval
Section
48:3-7.2
Loans to corporations or persons owning or controlling public utility stock; approval of board required
Section
48:3-7.3
Investment of depreciation fund in certain securities; approval of board
Section
48:3-7.4
Depreciation fund investments kept in state
Section
48:3-7.5
Disposition of certain depreciation fund investments; board may order
Section
48:3-7.6
Balance of depreciation fund to be deposited within state
Section
48:3-7.7
Certain railroads exempt
Section
48:3-7.8
Regulations applicable to public utilities.
Section
48:3-7.9
Designation of agent.
Section
48:3-7.10
Superior Court, chancery division, to enforce compliance
Section
48:3-7.11
Service of process to produce records
Section
48:3-7.12
Railroads and railway express exempt
Section
48:3-7.13
Transportation of motor vehicles, trailers, etc.; unlawful agreements and charges; violation as misdemeanor
Section
48:3-9
Security transactions.
Section
48:3-10
Sale or transfer of stock unless authorized by board prohibited; exceptions.
Section
48:3-11
Article to govern granting of consents; "street" defined
Section
48:3-12
Petition; contents
Section
48:3-13
Notice; publication
Section
48:3-14
Notice; contents
Section
48:3-15
Grant by ordinance; fifty-year limit
Section
48:3-16
Acceptance of ordinance granting consent to be filed
Section
48:3-17
Construction; exceptions
Section
48:3-17.1
Presumption from occupancy; action for removal of poles barred in 10 years
Section
48:3-17.2
Definitions
Section
48:3-17.3
Recording of grants; effect as constructive notice
Section
48:3-17.3a
Notice of development applications
Section
48:3-17.4
Effect of act on previously granted easement rights
Section
48:3-17.5
Effective date
Section
48:3-17.6
Authority to take property
Section
48:3-17.7
Necessity; application; notice and hearing; rules and regulations
Section
48:3-17.8
Taking of state property prohibited
Section
48:3-17.9
Definitions
Section
48:3-17.10
Notice to landowner before entry
Section
48:3-17.11
Definitions relative to public utility infrastructure projects.
Section
48:3-17.12
Notification of infrastructure project plan to local unit, local utility service area; examination of underground utility facility.
Section
48:3-17.13
Notification of public utilities; examination of underground utility facility.
Section
48:3-17.14
Rules, regulations.
Section
48:3-17a
Public utility pole or underground facility placement; municipal consent required; procedures, enforcement.
Section
48:3-18
Agreements
Section
48:3-19
Municipal consent
Section
48:3-20
Powers, rights and franchises not impaired
Section
48:3-20.1
Franchise not to lapse on death of holder; transfer by estate with consent of board
Section
48:3-20.2
Designation of agent to act for estate
Section
48:3-21
Sale of property and franchises of gas, water, or gas and water companies; purchasers constituted corporation; powers
Section
48:3-22
Filing certificate of organization; copy as evidence
Section
48:3-23
Sale of railroad, canal, turnpike, bridge or plank road company; purchasers constituted corporation; powers
Section
48:3-24
Meeting of purchasers for organization of new corporation; procedure; stock and bonds
Section
48:3-25
Certificate of organization; filing; prior liens not affected
Section
48:3-26
Number of directors of new company
Section
48:3-27
Railroad, canal or turnpike lying partly within and partly without state
Section
48:3-28
Receivers or trustees for insolvent companies; appointment; sale or lease of property
Section
48:3-29
Sale or lease of property and franchises by receiver; exception
Section
48:3-30
Time-tables to conform to standard time
Section
48:3-31
Passes to officers and employees and their families; "employees" defined
Section
48:3-32
Free transportation of police; deduction from franchise tax
Section
48:3-33
Service dogs permitted on bus, public utility.
Section
48:3-34
Transportation as one fare.
Section
48:3-35
Overcharges; penalty; recovery
Section
48:3-36
Ticket agents; certificate of authority; selling without certificate; penalty
Section
48:3-37
Redemption of unused tickets
Section
48:3-38
Police for railroad, street railway, canal or steamboat companies
Section
48:3-42
Identification badges; necessity for employees for collections or reading meters
Section
48:3-43
Size, form of badge
Section
48:3-44
Issuance of new identification badge
Section
48:3-45
Improper use of public utility employee identification badge, fourth degree crime.
Section
48:3-46
Failure to issue identification badge by public utility; penalty
Section
48:3-47
Failure to wear identification badge; penalty; collection of penalties
Section
48:3-48
Notification of customers
Section
48:3-49
Short title
Section
48:3-50
Findings, declarations relative to competition in the electric power and gas industries
Section
48:3-51
Definitions relative to competition in certain industries.
Section
48:3-52
Electric public utilities, unbundled rate schedules
Section
48:3-53
Provision of retail choice of electric power suppliers
Section
48:3-54
Offering of customer account services on regulated basis
Section
48:3-55
Competitive service to retail customers requires board approval
Section
48:3-56
Board shall not regulate, fix, prescribe certain aspects of competitive services.
Section
48:3-57
Electric public utility to provide basic generation service; Retail Margin Fund, use; report.
Section
48:3-58
Gas public utilities, unbundled rate schedules
Section
48:3-59
Requirements for electric public utility after retail choice
Section
48:3-60
Societal benefits charge by public utility; "Universal Service Fund."
Section
48:3-60.1
Imposition of certain charges by gas public utilities prohibited.
Section
48:3-60.2
BPU to provide equal opportunity for certain types of funding incentives for businesses.
Section
48:3-60.3
Credit against societal benefits charge permitted.
Section
48:3-60.4
Certain energy incentives available Statewide.
Section
48:3-61
Market transition charge for stranded costs
Section
48:3-62
Authorization for issuance of transition bonds.
Section
48:3-63
Proceeds of transition bonds not considered income to utility; tax consequences of sale of assets
Section
48:3-64
Bondable stranded costs rate orders
Section
48:3-65
Orders become irrevocable upon issuance
Section
48:3-66
State pledge to holders of transition bonds; orders not pledge of State's credit
Section
48:3-67
Customers assessed for transition bond charges
Section
48:3-68
Effectiveness of bondable stranded costs rate order
Section
48:3-69
Recourse against issuer only
Section
48:3-70
Electric public utility to maintain records of transition bond charges
Section
48:3-71
Issuance of transition bonds; security
Section
48:3-72
Transfer of bondable transition property
Section
48:3-73
Successor to electric public utility
Section
48:3-74
Application for bondable stranded costs rate order not required
Section
48:3-75
Expedited judicial review of bondable stranded costs rate orders
Section
48:3-76
Bondable transition property constitutes an account.
Section
48:3-77
Charges for sale, delivery of power to off-site customer.
Section
48:3-77.1
Utilization of locally franchised public utility electric distribution infrastructure.
Section
48:3-78
Electric power supplier license.
Section
48:3-79
Gas supplier license.
Section
48:3-80
Investigative powers of board relative to suppliers
Section
48:3-81
Revocation, suspension, refusal to issue, renew supplier's license
Section
48:3-82
Additional remedies
Section
48:3-83
Violations, penalties.
Section
48:3-84
Rights, remedies, prohibitions; cumulative
Section
48:3-85
Consumer protection standards.
Section
48:3-86
"Slamming" prevention; penalties.
Section
48:3-87
Environmental disclosure requirements; standards; rules.
Section
48:3-87.1
Application to construct offshore wind project.
Section
48:3-87.2
Approval of project by board.
Section
48:3-87.3
Findings, declarations relative to nuclear energy.
Section
48:3-87.4
Definitions relative to nuclear energy.
Section
48:3-87.5
Information included with application; certification.
Section
48:3-87.6
Study by BPU to evaluate efficacy of program.
Section
48:3-87.7
Severability.
Section
48:3-87.8
Energy storage analysis; report.
Section
48:3-87.9
Public utility to reduce use of electricity, natural gas in territory.
Section
48:3-87.10
Study to determine optimal voltage; benchmark energy and water use for certain commercial buildings.
Section
48:3-87.11
"Community Solar Energy Pilot Program"; rules, regulations.
Section
48:3-87.12
Application, approval process.
Section
48:3-87.13
Rules, regulations for "Dual-Use Solar Energy Pilot Program."
Section
48:3-88
Status of municipal systems, rural electric cooperatives, definition.
Section
48:3-89
Aggregator contracts; bundling restriction; tax treatment
Section
48:3-90
Registration of private aggregator.
Section
48:3-91
Government aggregator.
Section
48:3-91.1
Written contract for procurement of certain electric and gas services for State or local government or aggregator.
Section
48:3-91.2
Request for inclusion in proposed contract.
Section
48:3-91.3
Determination of best contract for services; alternative forms of bidding; administrative fee.
Section
48:3-91.4
Provision in contract for additional locations, facilities of government.
Section
48:3-91.5
Regulations.
Section
48:3-91.6
Contracts for provision of alternative electrical energy systems; inclusion of local units in State contract, certain conditions; definitions.
Section
48:3-92
Government energy aggregation programs
Section
48:3-93.1
Establishment, operation of government energy aggregation program
Section
48:3-93.2
Rules, regulations relative to government energy aggregation
Section
48:3-93.3
Contributions to campaign committees, candidates, office holders; restrictions; enforcement
Section
48:3-94
Operation of government energy aggregation program
Section
48:3-95
Rule adoptions by board
Section
48:3-96
Standards for inspection, maintenance, repair, replacement of electric equipment, facilities
Section
48:3-96.1
Electronic billing, payment by BPU customers, certain circumstances.
Section
48:3-97
Construction of act relative to DOT, DEP
Section
48:3-98
Effective date; retroactivity
Section
48:3-98.1
Electric, gas public utilities energy efficiency and conservation programs, investments, cost recovery; terms defined.
Section
48:3-98.2
Findings, declarations relative to a long-term capacity agreement pilot program to promote construction of qualified electric generation facilities.
Section
48:3-98.3
Initiation, completion of schedule to support commencement of LCAPP.
Section
48:3-98.4
Challenged provisions; final resolution.
Section
48:3-98.5
Switching between certain providers.
Section
48:3-99
Definitions relative to energy efficiency.
Section
48:3-100
Applicability of act.
Section
48:3-101
Rules, regulations establishing minimum energy efficiency standards.
Section
48:3-102
Compliance of new products with standards, time.
Section
48:3-103
Procedures for testing energy efficiency of new products.
Section
48:3-104
Periodic inspections of distributors, retailers.
Section
48:3-105
Investigations of complaints; violations, penalties.
Section
48:3-106
Further regulations.
Section
48:3-106.1
Definitions.
Section
48:3-106.2
School and Small Business Energy Efficiency Stimulus Program Fund.
Section
48:3-106.3
Modifications to law, regulation that may interfere with expedited award.
Section
48:3-106.4
SSBVEEVR program.
Section
48:3-106.5
Administration of School and Small Business Noncompliant Plumbing Fixture and Appliance Program.
Section
48:3-106.6
Rules, regulations.
Section
48:3-107
Program for certification of persons who install renewable energy devices in buildings; fee schedule; rules, regulations.
Section
48:3-108
Standard request for proposal.
Section
48:3-109
BPU designated as responsible agency.
Section
48:3-110
Definitions relative to certain electric generation facilities.
Section
48:3-111
Connection with distribution network.
Section
48:3-112
Net metering, rate.
Section
48:3-113
Standby charge.
Section
48:3-114
Findings, declarations relative to certain solar energy projects.
Section
48:3-115
SREC-II program.
Section
48:3-116
Development of small solar facilities incentive program.
Section
48:3-117
Solicitation process for awarding contracts.
Section
48:3-118
Requirements for solar electric power generation facilities receiving SREC-II grants.
Section
48:3-119
Siting criteria required to commence operation.
Section
48:3-120
Report to Governor, Legislature.
Section
48:4-1
Scope of chapter; terms defined
Section
48:4-1.2
Charter and special busses; jurisdiction
Section
48:4-2
Other automobile laws applicable
Section
48:4-2.1a
Discontinuance of operation of motor vehicle.
Section
48:4-2.1b
Vehicle emission, brake tests, emissions inspections.
Section
48:4-2.1c
Short title
Section
48:4-2.1d
Findings, determinations on bus safety
Section
48:4-2.1e
Definitions.
Section
48:4-2.1f
Bus safety out-of-service violations; schedule, sanctions established.
Section
48:4-2.1g
Evidence of appropriate insurance; holding, impoundment of vehicle
Section
48:4-2.1h
Bus safety out-of-service violation; holding, impoundment of vehicle
Section
48:4-2.1i
Inspection; penalty, MVC inspections prohibited on casino-owned property; exceptions.
Section
48:4-2.1j
Vehicle inspection report
Section
48:4-2.1k
Penalty enforcement; summons issued for violation of act.
Section
48:4-2.1l
Enforcement of provisions of act
Section
48:4-2.1m
Agreements with governmental agencies
Section
48:4-2.1n
Penalty money deposited into General Fund
Section
48:4-2.1o
Act in addition to other law
Section
48:4-2.2
Bus drivers exempt from municipal fees
Section
48:4-2.3
Receivers and trustees in bankruptcy operating autobusses to carry insurance; deposit with commissioner of banking and insurance
Section
48:4-2.20
Establishment; autobus defined
Section
48:4-2.21
"Zone of rate freedom" established annually.
Section
48:4-2.22
Filing by owner or operator; conclusive presumption to be just and reasonable
Section
48:4-2.23
Adjustments; notice to department of transportation and public; posting
Section
48:4-2.24
Establishment in accordance with other provisions of law
Section
48:4-2.25
Casino, charter, special bus operations
Section
48:4-3
Certificate of public convenience and necessity; penalties.
Section
48:4-3.1
Conditions permitted
Section
48:4-6
Transfer of certificate of public convenience and necessity; liability for outstanding debts
Section
48:4-7
Revocation of certificate of public convenience and necessity
Section
48:4-7.1
Notice of intent to change service; violations, penalty.
Section
48:4-8
Substitution of busses
Section
48:4-9
Special or occasional trips
Section
48:4-11
Penalties.
Section
48:4-12
Corporations may carry own liability insurance; paid up cash capital
Section
48:4-13
Exemption; revocation
Section
48:4-14.1
Franchise tax or license fee on owner or operator of autobus; imposition by municipalities; prohibition; exception
Section
48:4-14.2
Payment in lieu of franchise taxes on autobusses by state to municipalities; annual certification of amount due
Section
48:4-18
Construction and equipment
Section
48:4-19
Insurance
Section
48:4-20
Tax on interstate bus service; exemptions
Section
48:4-21
Monthly report of mileage; payment of tax
Section
48:4-22
Report of schedule of operations; contents; subsequent changes
Section
48:4-23
Revenues used for highway purposes
Section
48:4-24
Enforcement; bond
Section
48:4-25
Examination of records of owners or operators; oaths
Section
48:4-26
Hearings; examination of witnesses
Section
48:4-27
Subpoenas; witnesses' fees
Section
48:4-28
Refusal to obey subpoena; procedure before supreme court; contempt
Section
48:4-29
Appointment of auditors, investigators, etc.; civil service
Section
48:4-30
Revocation of registration certificate; grounds
Section
48:4-31
Collection of excise; prior lien
Section
48:4-32
Failure to file report or pay excise; penalty
Section
48:4-33
False report or statements; evasion of excise; misdemeanor
Section
48:4-34
Perjury
Section
48:4-35
Definitions.
Section
48:4-36
Financial coverage required; insurance policy; filing with utility board; rejection; minimum and maximum liability for bodily injury or death
Section
48:4-37
Property damage; liability
Section
48:4-38
Provision for continuing liability
Section
48:4-39
Self-insurance unaffected
Section
48:4-40
Evidence of financial coverage; driver to have in possession and exhibit upon request
Section
48:4-41
Rules and regulations
Section
48:4-42
Operating motor vehicle without financial coverage; misdemeanor
Section
48:4-43
Driver refusing to exhibit evidence of financial coverage; penalty
Section
48:4-44
Construction of article
Section
48:4-45
Certain autobusses excepted
Section
48:4-46
Definitions
Section
48:4-47
Financial coverage required; insurance policy; filing with utility board; rejection; minimum and maximum liability for bodily injury or death
Section
48:4-48
Property damage; liability
Section
48:4-49
Provision for continuing liability
Section
48:4-50
Self-insurance unaffected; nonresident owners and operators; certificate of self-insurance
Section
48:4-51
Evidence of financial coverage; driver to have in possession and exhibit upon request
Section
48:4-52
Rules and regulations
Section
48:4-53
Operating motor vehicle without financial coverage; misdemeanor
Section
48:4-54
Refusal to exhibit evidence of financial coverage; penalty
Section
48:4-55
Construction of article
Section
48:5-1
Formation authorized
Section
48:5-2
Certificate of incorporation; contents
Section
48:5-3
Recording and filing certificate
Section
48:5-4
Certificate or copy as evidence
Section
48:5-5
Directors and officers
Section
48:5-6
Stock
Section
48:5-7
General powers
Section
48:5-8
Tolls
Section
48:5-8.1
Charter inoperative or void for nonpayment of taxes; reinstatement
Section
48:5-9
Joint agreement of bridge companies for constructing and operating bridge
Section
48:5-10
Terms of joint agreement
Section
48:5-11
Stockholders' meeting; filing agreement
Section
48:5-12
Mortgages of corporate rights and franchises
Section
48:5-13
Formation authorized
Section
48:5-14
Certificate of incorporation; contents
Section
48:5-15
Signing, recording and filing certificate
Section
48:5-16
Conditions precedent to filing of certificate
Section
48:5-17
Certificate or copy as evidence
Section
48:5-18
General powers
Section
48:5-19
Tolls
Section
48:5-20
Uses of bridge
Section
48:5-21
Keeping bridge open
Section
48:5-22
Acquisition of bridge by states; terms of acquisition
Section
48:5-23
Acquisition of bridge by states; two or more bridges
Section
48:5-24
Bridges to become property of states after fifty years
Section
48:5-25
Interpretation
Section
48:5-26
Conviction of nuisance; taking toll without paying fine; penalty
Section
48:5-27
Investigation of toll bridges and fixing of rates
Section
48:5-28
Destruction or removal of materials of toll bridges; regulating passage over
Section
48:5A-1
Short title
Section
48:5A-2
Legislative findings, determinations, and declarations.
Section
48:5A-3
Definitions.
Section
48:5A-4
Office of Cable Television; establishment; inapplicability of Title 48 to cable television.
Section
48:5A-5
Director; qualifications; compensation; appointment; term
Section
48:5A-6
Director; powers and duties.
Section
48:5A-7
Officers and employees; appointment; terms of employment.
Section
48:5A-8
Annual report
Section
48:5A-9
Board and director; power, authority and jurisdiction.
Section
48:5A-10
Rules and regulations; promulgation; subject matter; cooperation with federal regulatory agencies.
Section
48:5A-10.1
Electronic filing of documents by cable television companies.
Section
48:5A-10.2
Electronic filing of documents by public utilities.
Section
48:5A-10.3
Electronic filing of documents by entities under jurisdiction of BPU.
Section
48:5A-11
Rates, charges and classifications for services; filing; publication; notice; review; hearings; limitations on revenues; effective competition.
Section
48:5A-11.1
Public purpose.
Section
48:5A-11.2
Discounted CATV rates; qualifications.
Section
48:5A-11.3
Discount in rates not mandatory.
Section
48:5A-11.4
No additional charge to hearing impaired individuals
Section
48:5A-11.5
No charge permitted
Section
48:5A-11.6
No charge if connected by subscriber, in series
Section
48:5A-11.7
Installation
Section
48:5A-11.8
Charge for connection of auxiliary equipment
Section
48:5A-11.9
Other law not superseded
Section
48:5A-11.10
Cable television company, specific late fee, method of calculation.
Section
48:5A-11.11
CATV, advance notification, certain; requirement eliminated.
Section
48:5A-11.12
Definitions relative to cable television, telecommunications service contracts.
Section
48:5A-11.13
Opting out of contract without penalties for victims of domestic violence.
Section
48:5A-11a
Cable TV outages.
Section
48:5A-11b
Notices to subscribers.
Section
48:5A-15
Certificate of approval or system-wide franchise for extension, operation of CATV system; exceptions.
Section
48:5A-16
Application for certificate of approval, system-wide franchise, fees; decision; appeal; hearings.
Section
48:5A-17
Certificate of approval, system-wide franchise for CATV operations.
Section
48:5A-18
Hearings; conduct; notice; intervention by municipalities; fees; disposition of fees and charges.
Section
48:5A-19
Certificate of approval, system-wide franchise; transferability; duration; renewal.
Section
48:5A-20
Highways and rights-of-way; use; joint use with other CATV company or public utility.
Section
48:5A-20.1
Notice of development applications to CATV general manager, municipal registration.
Section
48:5A-21
Lease, rental of facilities, rights-of-way.
Section
48:5A-22
Municipal consent; necessity for certificate of approval
Section
48:5A-23
Application; filing; fee; hearings; notices; additional applications; decision by municipality; report; conditions; fees; disposition
Section
48:5A-24
Issuance by ordinance; terms; acceptance by company
Section
48:5A-25
Conformance of municipal consent with act.
Section
48:5A-25.1
Municipal consents, certificates of approval previously issued remain in effect, conversion to system-side franchise; conditions.
Section
48:5A-25.2
Requirements for CATV system-wide franchise.
Section
48:5A-26
Designation of municipal "complaint officer;" Office of CATV for system-wide franchises.
Section
48:5A-26.1
Record of complaints, annual report.
Section
48:5A-27
Information on applicant's financial responsibility, technical competency and general fitness
Section
48:5A-28
Contents of application, commitments by system-wide franchises.
Section
48:5A-28.1
Rules for dispute resolution between companies and municipalities.
Section
48:5A-28.2
Application requirements relevant to board's decision on applications; enforcement of commitments.
Section
48:5A-29
Conformance of proposals, representations to rules, regulations.
Section
48:5A-30
Payment from CATV company to municipality; system-wide franchise fees, local and State.
Section
48:5A-31
Municipal officers and employees; interest in CATV company; prohibitions
Section
48:5A-32
Annual assessment by office
Section
48:5A-33
Amount
Section
48:5A-34
Levy and payment; statement of amount; statement of gross operating revenues by companies; filing; objections; hearings; determination; failure to pay; collection; actions for recovery of amount paid
Section
48:5A-35
Failure to pay amount; notice to state treasurer and company; collection by seizure and sale of goods or chattels
Section
48:5A-36
Duties of CATV companies
Section
48:5A-36.1
CATV service termination notices, designation of third parties to receive.
Section
48:5A-37
Abandonment of property or discontinuance or temporary suspension of service; approval of board
Section
48:5A-38
Combinations, mergers, consolidations, acquisition of control, certain circumstances; approval of board.
Section
48:5A-39
Prohibited activities
Section
48:5A-40
Sale, mortgage, lease, disposition, encumbrance, merger, consolidation, certain circumstances, approval by board.
Section
48:5A-41
Loan of money or property to owners or corporations owned by shareholders; approval of board
Section
48:5A-42
Issuance, renewal of stocks, bonds, notes, other evidences of indebtedness, certain circumstances; review by board.
Section
48:5A-43
Sale or transfer of stock to other CATV corporation or to corporation or person resulting in acquisition of majority in interest; authorization
Section
48:5A-44
Requirements by board; notice; system of accounting; depreciation account; report of finances and operations; notice of accidents
Section
48:5A-45
Records, books, accounts, documents and writings; keeping within state; consent for exemption; conditions; designation of agent as custodian; jurisdiction for enforcement of compliance
Section
48:5A-46
Inspection and examination of books, records, accounts, papers and memoranda
Section
48:5A-47
Revocation, suspension, alteration of certificate, franchise.
Section
48:5A-48
Order to extend system, to repair, to improve or add to system
Section
48:5A-49
Landlords allowing cable television service reception by tenants; prohibition of charges and fees; indemnification of owners by installers; definitions
Section
48:5A-50
Immunity from liability for use of facilities for CATV company
Section
48:5A-51
Penalties, enforcement.
Section
48:5A-53
Severability
Section
48:5A-54
Short title
Section
48:5A-55
Definitions
Section
48:5A-56
Personally identifiable information
Section
48:5A-57
Provision of personally identifiable information to others
Section
48:5A-58
Disclosure to subscriber
Section
48:5A-59
Monitoring
Section
48:5A-60
Collection of debt
Section
48:5A-61
Examination, disclosure of data
Section
48:5A-62
Fine for violation
Section
48:5A-63
Liability
Section
48:5A-64
Contract between private aggregator and municipalities.
Section
48:6-14
Powers in general
Section
48:6-15.1
Condemnation; authority; restrictions; payment of damages
Section
48:6-16
Width of canal
Section
48:6-17
Borrowing money and issuing bonds secured by mortgage
Section
48:6-18
Extension of time for completing works
Section
48:6-19
Bridges and passageways over canal
Section
48:6-20
Highways may cross over or under canal
Section
48:6-21
Contracts for transporting goods and passengers
Section
48:6-22
Abandonment of feeder in municipality; bridges and viaducts
Section
48:6-23
Canal not authorized in city
Section
48:6A-1
Agents for service of process; filing of powers of attorney
Section
48:6A-2
Public records, powers of attorney as
Section
48:7-1
Erection of poles; consent of property owner; designation of street
Section
48:7-1.1
Street light outage reporting plan.
Section
48:7-2
Pipes and conduits; restrictions on laying; municipal consent
Section
48:7-3.1
Power to condemn; designation of streets and highways; location of posts, towers, etc.
Section
48:7-5
Determination of disputes as to territories served
Section
48:7-6
Construction, reconstruction, extensions and contracts validated
Section
48:7-14
Approval of electrical inspection authorities by board of public utility commissioners
Section
48:7-15
Acceptance by electrical utilities of approved electrical inspection agencies
Section
48:7-26
Definitions relative to certain power restoration practices of electric public utilities.
Section
48:7-27
Rules, regulations.
Section
48:8-1
Board of freeholders to fix rates; clerk's fee for copies
Section
48:8-2
Table of rates; posting at ferry
Section
48:8-3
Taking excessive fare; penalty
Section
48:8-4
Proper boats adequately equipped required; penalties
Section
48:8-5
Refusal to or delay in carrying passengers or goods; exception
Section
48:8-6
Ejecting persons from ferryboats
Section
48:8-7
Persons carried according to arrival; penalty
Section
48:8-8
Maintenance of safe landing places
Section
48:8-9
Actions for penalties
Section
48:8-10
Stopping boat while receiving and discharging passengers; penalty; liability for injuries
Section
48:8-11
Stopping engine while discharging passengers into small boats; penalty
Section
48:8-12
Running steamboats against each other; penalty; damages
Section
48:8-13
Deviating from course to impede boat passing in same direction; penalty; damages
Section
48:8-14
Steamboats passing nearer than ten yards; penalty
Section
48:8-15
Lights on steamboats navigated at night; penalty; damages
Section
48:8-16
Law posted in cabin of steamboats; penalty
Section
48:8-17
Actions for penalties; process
Section
48:9-5
Exclusive franchises; general laws applicable
Section
48:9-17
Powers of gas company; consent to laying of conductors
Section
48:9-18
Companies may mortgage property and franchises
Section
48:9-19
Increasing bonded indebtedness
Section
48:9-21
Manner of laying pipes
Section
48:9-23
Extension of main pipes to neighboring municipality
Section
48:9-24
Piping gas to other municipalities
Section
48:9-24.1
Condemnation; authority; purposes
Section
48:9-25.1
Approval by Board of Public Utility Commissioners of character or heating quality of gas or of change therein required
Section
48:9-25.2
Corporations manufacturing gas may distribute natural gas
Section
48:9-25.3
Powers granted by act are additional powers
Section
48:9-25.4
Distribution of natural gas; designation of route
Section
48:9-25.8
Franchise, consents, permits and rights related to maintenance and operation of gas properties and facilities may also be acquired
Section
48:9-25.9
Rights of corporation to which sale, transfer, conveyance and assignment has been made
Section
48:9-26
Companies which may extend their corporate existence
Section
48:9-27
Certificate; filing; contents
Section
48:9-28
Affidavit of doing business
Section
48:9-29
Privileges conferred by extension
Section
48:9-30
No exclusive privileges; general laws applicable
Section
48:9-31
Rights of state preserved
Section
48:9-32
Taxes according to general laws
Section
48:9-33
Penalties for violation of natural gas pipelines safety.
Section
48:10-1
Power to condemn; state water policy commission unaffected
Section
48:10-1.1
Power to condemn; department of conservation and economic development unaffected
Section
48:10-2
Title
Section
48:10-3
Definitions
Section
48:10-4
Supervision and regulation
Section
48:10-5
Board to prescribe rules, regulations; promulgate orders
Section
48:10-6
Factors to be considered
Section
48:10-7
General powers
Section
48:10-8
Enforcement of orders
Section
48:10-9
Separability of provisions
Section
48:10-10
Report of specifications for natural gas pipeline subject to pressure of over 125 pounds per square inch; filing of maps; objections
Section
48:10-11
Penalties.
Section
48:12-1
Application of chapter
Section
48:12-2
Exclusive franchises; railroads subject to general laws
Section
48:12-3
Certified copies of certificates, surveys and documents as evidence
Section
48:12-4
Time for discharging duty or exercising privilege; effect of restraint by court
Section
48:12-13
General powers, restrictions and liabilities; governed by Title 14
Section
48:12-14
Purchase and sale of capital stock, securities and franchises of other corporations
Section
48:12-15
Sale or exchange by railroad company of its property and franchises; procedure
Section
48:12-16
Change of name; extension of corporate existence; change in amount and classes of stock
Section
48:12-17
Voting by bondholders
Section
48:12-18
Borrowing money; bonds; mortgages; usury as defense; penalty
Section
48:12-19
Motive power; condemnation
Section
48:12-20
Construction and use of tracks across streets and highways by certain companies
Section
48:12-21
Operation of ferry as part of railroad system
Section
48:12-22
Purchasing or hiring vessels, wharves and landings
Section
48:12-23
Foreign railroads in this state; rights and liabilities
Section
48:12-23.1
Improvement and use of real estate not required or used for railroad purposes
Section
48:12-24
Filing surveys of routes of main line and branches
Section
48:12-25
Deposit with treasurer prerequisite to filing survey of branch
Section
48:12-26
Recording surveys of main lines and branches; fees
Section
48:12-27
Right of way; width
Section
48:12-28
Entry on lands and construction of road; payment or tender of damages
Section
48:12-29
Time for commencement and completion of road
Section
48:12-30
Failure to timely commence or complete road; priority of location
Section
48:12-31
Extension of time for completing road
Section
48:12-32
Branch lines to mills, factories and mines; municipal consent
Section
48:12-32.1
Branch lines, spurs or side tracks to horse race meeting premises; deposit with state treasurer; municipal consent
Section
48:12-33
Connecting roads by branches
Section
48:12-34
Connection between railroad and street railway
Section
48:12-35.1
Authority and extent of condemnation.
Section
48:12-36
Crossing another railroad; required grade angle
Section
48:12-37
Relocating route before construction
Section
48:12-38
Change of location of route to avoid physical obstacles
Section
48:12-39
Straightening, shortening or improving road; condemning land
Section
48:12-40
Abandonment of part of line; repaying of deposit; new survey
Section
48:12-40.1
Cautionary boards not connected with automatic block signal system
Section
48:12-40.2
Violations
Section
48:12-41
Construction and maintenance; draws; land under water belonging to state
Section
48:12-42
Draws; lights and attendants; penalty for neglect
Section
48:12-43
Bridge over shallow tidal waters; necessity of draw; determination of department of conservation and economic development
Section
48:12-44
Bridges over Delaware river; condemnation; taking lands of state
Section
48:12-45
Tunnel under interstate waters; manner of constructing; changing sewers
Section
48:12-46
Duty to erect and maintain; liability
Section
48:12-47
Penalty for driving animals on tracks
Section
48:12-48
Speed of trains through cities where fence, embankment or cut is maintained
Section
48:12-49
Bridges and passages at street and road crossings; private ways and cattle guards
Section
48:12-49.1
Construction of bridges or passages; installation of protective devices; division of expenses
Section
48:12-50
Piers to support bridges over streets or highways
Section
48:12-51
Highways over or under railroad; condemnation of lands for embankment or cutting
Section
48:12-52
Failure to construct and maintain bridges and crossings; procedure by county or municipality
Section
48:12-53
Construction of tracks along city streets; elevated roads; contracts
Section
48:12-54
Protections at grade crossings; group signals
Section
48:12-55
Compelling proper protection of grade crossing
Section
48:12-56
Enforcement; penalty; construction
Section
48:12-57
Safety measure for locomotives; penalties; "supplementary safety measure" defined; limitations.
Section
48:12-57.1
Pilot demonstration program for supplementary safety measures.
Section
48:12-58
Warning signs at grade crossings
Section
48:12-58.1
Abandonment of line and grade crossings; notice; substitution of abandoned grade crossing sign for warning sign
Section
48:12-59
Protection of electrified third rail at grade crossings
Section
48:12-60
Failure to protect electrified third rail; penalty; negligence per se
Section
48:12-61
Authority of board of public utility commissioners; manner of elimination
Section
48:12-62
Division of expenses
Section
48:12-63
Expense of change in or removal of public utility property or facilities; hearing
Section
48:12-64
Petition for removal of grade crossing; hearing; notice; determination
Section
48:12-65
Notice of hearing; publication; contents
Section
48:12-66
Powers vested in board of public utility commissioners and courts
Section
48:12-67
Changes or alterations ordered prior to April 14, 1930
Section
48:12-67.1
Application of sections 48:12-61 to 48:12-66
Section
48:12-68
Annual program by state highway department; maximum yearly expenditure
Section
48:12-69
Railroad companies to be furnished annual program; co-operation required
Section
48:12-70
Division of cost between railroads and Highway Department
Section
48:12-71
Agreement for division of cost
Section
48:12-72
Expense of certain crossings not at grade
Section
48:12-73
Agreements with railroad companies to perform the work
Section
48:12-74
Furnishing annual program to municipalities and public utilities; changes at own expense
Section
48:12-75
Maintenance and repair of completed work
Section
48:12-76
Closing, abandoning or combining crossings
Section
48:12-77
Sharing of expense of closing, abandoning or combining highway or crossing
Section
48:12-78
Determination of disputes
Section
48:12-79
Contracts between municipalities and railroads; condemnation; division of expenses
Section
48:12-80
Taxes or bonds by municipalities to pay their share of expenses
Section
48:12-81
Contracts between county and railroad for elimination of grade crossings; street railways
Section
48:12-82
Contributory negligence at crossings having safety gates jury question
Section
48:12-83
Crossing not having protective device; contributory negligence jury question
Section
48:12-84
Traveler's right to assume proper operation of safety devices at grade crossing
Section
48:12-85
Spark arresters on engines; penalty
Section
48:12-86
Liability for damage by fire from sparks
Section
48:12-87
Insurance by railroad of property exposed to fire from sparks
Section
48:12-87.1
Diesel locomotives; ventilation of cab; penalty for violation
Section
48:12-87.2
General requirements
Section
48:12-87.3
Exception
Section
48:12-87.4
Administration and enforcement; penalty
Section
48:12-87.5
Partial invalidity
Section
48:12-88
Requiring safe ingress and egress to railroad station
Section
48:12-89
Inclosures around stations
Section
48:12-90
Abandonment of station or discontinuance of passenger or freight agent
Section
48:12-90.1
Electric headlight and tail light
Section
48:12-90.2
Windshield and device for removing moisture; top
Section
48:12-90.3
Administration of act; rules and regulations
Section
48:12-90.4
Violation of act; penalty
Section
48:12-91
Consent of municipality and approval of public utility commissioners
Section
48:12-92.1
Condemnation
Section
48:12-93
Stocks and bonds; mortgages; approval
Section
48:12-95.1
Condemnation of right-of-way
Section
48:12-96
Operation authorized
Section
48:12-97
Prerequisites to operation of autobusses
Section
48:12-98
Franchise taxes; exemption from other taxes
Section
48:12-99
Train service; accommodations for transportation; civil liability
Section
48:12-100
Right to demand and receive fares
Section
48:12-101
Tickets; length of validity
Section
48:12-103
Extra fare for parlor and sleeping cars
Section
48:12-104
Ejection of passenger for nonpayment of fare
Section
48:12-105
Reduced rates for ministers and members of religious orders
Section
48:12-106
Liability for injuries to passenger on platform
Section
48:12-107
Baggage checks; penalty for refusal
Section
48:12-108
Transportation of bicycles as baggage; penalty for refusal
Section
48:12-109
State officials and employees entitled to free transportation
Section
48:12-110
Issuance of certificates; contents; list to railroads; revocation
Section
48:12-111
Production of certificate on request
Section
48:12-112
Loaning certificate; illegal use of certificate; penalty
Section
48:12-113
Certificates taken up for misuse; restoration or cancellation
Section
48:12-114
Return of certificate at expiration of office or employment
Section
48:12-115
Existing charter or statute obligation of railroads not affected
Section
48:12-116
Free transportation to municipal police and county detectives
Section
48:12-117
Freight charges
Section
48:12-118
Rates for way freight
Section
48:12-118.1
Greater rate for way freight; lesser rate for long hauls; board may authorize; restrictions
Section
48:12-119
Exchange of freight; transportation and rate
Section
48:12-120
Mail; rate and terms of carrying; commission to determine
Section
48:12-121
Rates for express matter and fragile property; agreement between railroad and express companies
Section
48:12-122
Responsibility for freight not delivered at station
Section
48:12-123
Charges for demurrage or car service
Section
48:12-124
Lien for demurrage; bond for delivery of property where claim disputed
Section
48:12-125
Limitation of liability; notice
Section
48:12-125.1
Railroad rights of way; acquisition; abandonment; sale, conveyance.
Section
48:12-125.2
Contents of notice
Section
48:12-125.3
Service of notice
Section
48:12-126
Lease, consolidation or merger authorized; rates
Section
48:12-127
Filing agreement of waiver; approval of board of public utility commissioners
Section
48:12-128
Joint agreement for consolidation or merger; contents
Section
48:12-129
Submission of agreement to stockholders
Section
48:12-130
Filing and recording of agreement; record or copy as evidence
Section
48:12-131
Effect of consolidation or merger; rights, duties and liabilities of new or acquiring company; acquisition of land
Section
48:12-132
Stockholders dissenting from consolidation, merger or lease; procedure
Section
48:12-133
Issuance of stock and exchange or sale of stock and bonds by consolidated company
Section
48:12-134
Borrowing money; bonds secured by mortgage
Section
48:12-135
Lessor company may borrow money and issue bonds secured by mortgage
Section
48:12-136
Filing of survey and maps of lines; relocation of routes
Section
48:12-137
State treasurer to repay deposit in certain cases
Section
48:12-138
Sale or lease; title vested in purchaser or lessee
Section
48:12-139
Acceptance of former charter or organization of new company
Section
48:12-140
New company may issue bonds and stock; settling debts of former company
Section
48:12-141
Foreclosure sale of railroad of another state with part of route in this state
Section
48:12-142
Procedure to acquire property and franchise within state; transfer of property to new company
Section
48:12-143
Purchase by another railroad company of railroad and franchises sold by court order
Section
48:12-144
Foreclosure sale in another state of foreign railroad operating road within this state
Section
48:12-145
Failure to run daily trains; receiver; exceptions
Section
48:12-146
Operation of insolvent railroad by receiver; expenses
Section
48:12-147
Sale or lease of railroad by receiver
Section
48:12-148
Lease of railroad by trustee or receiver; conditions
Section
48:12-149
Return to receiver of insolvent railroad money deposited with state treasurer
Section
48:12-150
Dissolution; procedure; repayment of deposit with state treasurer
Section
48:12-151
Limitation of certain actions.
Section
48:12-152
Trespassing on property prohibited; recovery barred in certain cases.
Section
48:12-153
Liability of railroad for amount due laborer by contractor
Section
48:12-154
Badges for passenger train and station employees
Section
48:12-155
Number in train crews
Section
48:12-156
Selling articles on train without license
Section
48:12-157
Unauthorized exercise of franchise; penalty
Section
48:12-158
Placing freight car in rear of passenger car; misdemeanor; exceptions where ordered by army or navy officers
Section
48:12-160
Unobstructed windows on passenger cars; penalty
Section
48:12-161
Signal device between engine and cars; penalty
Section
48:12-163
Intoxication of engineer or conductor; misdemeanor
Section
48:12-164
Strikes; employees abandoning or refusing to aid in movement of trains; misdemeanor
Section
48:12-165
Strikes; interfering with employees; injuring, destroying or obstructing property; misdemeanor
Section
48:12-166
Neglect or refusal to pay fare; penalty
Section
48:12-168
Railroad operators to remove obstructive vegetation near railroad crossings.
Section
48:12A-17
Legislative findings and policy
Section
48:12A-18
Contract for connecting passenger service
Section
48:12A-19
Obligations of carrier; costs; obligation of State; contract for approved service
Section
48:12A-20
Definitions
Section
48:12A-21
Elimination or relocation of grade crossings
Section
48:13-9
Entry on lands for preliminary surveys
Section
48:13-10
Construction of works; laying pipes and conduits
Section
48:13-11
Laying pipes beneath streets; municipal consent; maps and specifications
Section
48:13-12.1
Power to condemn
Section
48:13-13
Time of commencement and completion of sewerage system
Section
48:13-14
Rentals for use of sewers
Section
48:13-15
Extension of chapter to certain water companies filing certificate prior to January 1, 1938
Section
48:13-16
Cessation of service without board's consent prohibited; extension of corporate existence
Section
48:13A-1
Short title
Section
48:13A-2
Findings, declarations
Section
48:13A-3
Definitions
Section
48:13A-4
Rules, regulations for utility aspects
Section
48:13A-4.1
Septic waste disposal; charges or rates; jurisdiction
Section
48:13A-5
Award of franchises
Section
48:13A-5.1
Tonnage charge
Section
48:13A-6
Qualifications
Section
48:13A-6.1
Sanitary landfill facility; operation after filing of and under conditions in tariff
Section
48:13A-6.2
Regulation of transfer stations
Section
48:13A-6.3
Increase of tariffs for solid waste facilities
Section
48:13A-7
Proof of reasonable rates; adjustments
Section
48:13A-7.1
Short title
Section
48:13A-7.2
Findings, declarations
Section
48:13A-7.3
Definitions
Section
48:13A-7.4
Fees
Section
48:13A-7.5
Just and reasonable rates and charges
Section
48:13A-7.6
Review of rate and charges
Section
48:13A-7.7
Filing revised tariff sheets
Section
48:13A-7.8
Conditions for the adjustment of rates
Section
48:13A-7.9
Rules, regulations; schedule of rate bands in transition
Section
48:13A-7.10
Rate adjustments by collector; report filing; customer notice
Section
48:13A-7.11
Customer notices and bill of rights
Section
48:13A-7.12
Uniform tariff rates; exigent
Section
48:13A-7.13
Publication of rate schedules by the Board
Section
48:13A-7.14
Board of Public Utilities reports; contents
Section
48:13A-7.15
Deregulation or rates by Board of Public Utilities; conditions
Section
48:13A-7.16
Provision of annual report; failure to comply
Section
48:13A-7.17
Provision of records and other documents; failure to comply
Section
48:13A-7.18
Extension of services; failure to comply
Section
48:13A-7.19
Criteria for determining effective competition
Section
48:13A-7.20
Review of collector's excessive rates; time; orders
Section
48:13A-7.21
Solid Waste Enforcement Fund
Section
48:13A-7.22
Rules, regulations
Section
48:13A-7.23
Procedures for review of charges per container under municipal contracts
Section
48:13A-7.24
Short title
Section
48:13A-7.25
Findings, declarations relative to solid waste disposal services
Section
48:13A-7.26
Definitions relative to solid waste disposal services
Section
48:13A-7.27
Certificate of public convenience and necessity required for operation
Section
48:13A-7.28
Adjustment of rates
Section
48:13A-7.29
Annual fee
Section
48:13A-7.30
Solid waste disposal rates deemed just and reasonable
Section
48:13A-7.31
Contested case proceedings
Section
48:13A-7.32
Jurisdiction of department
Section
48:13A-7.33
Rules, regulations by department for regulatory reform
Section
48:13A-8
Failure to perform; department orders
Section
48:13A-9
Revocation or suspension of certificate of public convenience and necessity
Section
48:13A-10
Monopoly prohibited; recovery of damages; prequalification test
Section
48:13A-11
Attendance of witnesses; production of tariffs, accounts and documents
Section
48:13A-12
Penalties; injunctive relief; payment to fund
Section
48:13A-12.1
Solid waste vehicles not to transport food, rules and regulations
Section
48:13A-12.2
Violations, penalties.
Section
48:13A-13
Derogation of rights
Section
48:14-2
Manner of laying pipes and conduits
Section
48:14-3
Restoration of pavements; repair and maintenance of streets
Section
48:14-9
Surveys; entry on lands
Section
48:14-10.1
Condemnation; authority; action against utility
Section
48:14-11
Dams; construction; jurisdiction of department of conservation and economic development
Section
48:14-12
Canals and raceways; jurisdiction of department of conservation and economic development
Section
48:14-13
Time for commencement and completion of dams, canals and raceways
Section
48:14-14
Forfeiture of franchise
Section
48:14-15
Construction and maintenance of necessary works
Section
48:14-16
Development and sale of electric power
Section
48:14-17
Erection of poles; municipal consent
Section
48:14-18
Lease of dams and works; consolidation
Section
48:14-19
Supplying water for domestic uses prohibited; diversion by municipality
Section
48:14-20
Surveys of dams, canals and other works; filing map with county clerk
Section
48:14-21.1
Power to condemn
Section
48:15-1
"Street railway or traction company" ; "street"
Section
48:15-2
Computation of time for performance of duty or exercise of privilege
Section
48:15-3
Public consent to have force of contract
Section
48:15-4
Improper incorporation of certain companies not ground for questioning right to operate
Section
48:15-5
Valuation report; open to public inspection; as evidence
Section
48:15-10
General powers
Section
48:15-11
Powers not limited by description of route in certificate of incorporation
Section
48:15-12
Issuance of stock for stocks and securities of other corporations
Section
48:15-13
Borrowing money; limitation
Section
48:15-14
Bonds and mortgages; recording mortgages
Section
48:15-16.1
Power of condemnation
Section
48:15-17
Entry on land to explore and survey; filing survey
Section
48:15-18
Entry on railway for purpose of operating; certificate, description and map
Section
48:15-19
Carrying newspapers, freight and express
Section
48:15-20
Change of gauge
Section
48:15-21
Joint use of tracks and equipment
Section
48:15-22
Steam locomotives prohibited
Section
48:15-23
Inclosed or vestibuled platforms on cars required; penalty
Section
48:15-24
Filing description and map of extension or new line; exclusive right to route
Section
48:15-25
Amended description and map
Section
48:15-26
Relocation before completion of extension or new line
Section
48:15-27
Change of route; land condemned along original route to revert to owners
Section
48:15-28
Relocation of tracks at request of body having control of streets; effect on period of operation; approval
Section
48:15-29
Municipal consent to construction of street railways
Section
48:15-30
Consent of public authority other than municipal governing body
Section
48:15-31
Consent of property owners
Section
48:15-32
Map or description of route; location of tracks and poles
Section
48:15-33
Right to maintain poles, wires and conduits
Section
48:15-34
Extension of tracks in cities of first and second class for connections or detours; approval
Section
48:15-35
Municipal consent; petition; fixing location of poles or conduits
Section
48:15-36
Consent of public authority other than municipal
Section
48:15-37
Municipal consent to operation of autobusses; fares; franchise taxes
Section
48:15-38
Substitution of busses for suspended street railway service
Section
48:15-39
Substitution of busses for street cars
Section
48:15-40
Co-ordinated bus and street railway operation
Section
48:15-41
Substitution of trackless trolleys or trolley busses for street cars; overhead ground wires
Section
48:15-42
Removal of tracks; resumption of street car service; restoration of tracks
Section
48:15-43
Substitution deemed compliance with franchise
Section
48:15-43.1
Complete substitution of autobusses for street cars; payment of taxes on busses
Section
48:15-43.2
Trackless trolleys deemed autobuses for certain purposes; taxation
Section
48:15-43.3
Operation of substituted vehicles on designated streets authorized; erection and maintenance of poles and wires
Section
48:15-43.6
One-way streets; operation over parallel streets
Section
48:15-44
Company required to restore pavement disturbed by it
Section
48:15-45
Compelling company to repair pavement between tracks damaged by operation of street cars
Section
48:15-46
Tracks and roadbed to be put in good condition when street is paved
Section
48:15-47
Obligations under article in lieu of all others
Section
48:15-48
Duty to repay moneys advanced to company not affected
Section
48:15-49
Construction and operation of terminal; acquisition of property; condemnation
Section
48:15-50
Subways connecting tracts and terminals; elevated or surface tracts
Section
48:15-51
Issuance of stocks or bonds; mortgages; approval
Section
48:15-52
Application to board of public utility commissioners
Section
48:15-53
Hearing; determination
Section
48:15-54
Compliance with order; fixing of compensation
Section
48:15-55
Lease of property and franchises; rights and liabilities of lessee
Section
48:15-56
Proceedings where stockholder dissents
Section
48:16-1
Definitions
Section
48:16-2
Necessity of municipal consent before operating autocab; limitation on license fee
Section
48:16-2.1
Determination of number of taxi licenses available for issuance.
Section
48:16-2.2
Construction of C.48:16-2.1 relative to issuance of license.
Section
48:16-2.3
Issuance, qualification for license; reimbursement to municipality.
Section
48:16-2.4
Display of tax license number.
Section
48:16-3
Insurance; amount; criminal history record background check.
Section
48:16-4
Blanket bond or insurance policy
Section
48:16-5
Power of attorney
Section
48:16-6
Certificate of compliance; contents; filing and posting
Section
48:16-7
Operation in more than one municipality; filing of insurance policy
Section
48:16-8
Exemption from insurance
Section
48:16-9
Revocation of order of exemption
Section
48:16-10
Revocation of municipal consent
Section
48:16-11
Other automobile laws applicable
Section
48:16-12
Penalty
Section
48:16-13
Definitions.
Section
48:16-13.1
Limousine defined; county, certain.
Section
48:16-14
Insurance policy on limousine.
Section
48:16-16
Power of attorney executed by owner of limousine.
Section
48:16-17
Issuance of license to operate limousine; fee.
Section
48:16-18
Insurance policy filed where owner has principal place of business.
Section
48:16-18.1
Municipal licensing requirements for limousine service; fee.
Section
48:16-21
Compliance with other laws.
Section
48:16-22
License required to operate limousine.
Section
48:16-22.1
Requirements for operation of limousine.
Section
48:16-22.2
General examination of condition of limousine.
Section
48:16-22.3
Limousine service owner, one license, etc. required.
Section
48:16-22.3a
Requirements for applicants as driver of limousine, certain passenger vehicles.
Section
48:16-22.3b
Applicants to be tested for controlled dangerous substances; regulations.
Section
48:16-22.4
Regulations applicable to out-of State limousines, black cars; definition.
Section
48:16-22.5
Construction of act in regard to taxis, limousine fares.
Section
48:16-22.6
Construction of act in regard to filing complaint for consumer fraud.
Section
48:16-23
Definitions
Section
48:16-24
Municipal consent to operation; insurance; power of attorney; revocation of consent
Section
48:16-25
Franchise tax; monthly statement of gross receipts; penalty for nonpayment; perjury
Section
48:16-26
Other automobile laws applicable
Section
48:16-27
Penalty
Section
48:16-28
License fee in fourth-class cities
Section
48:16A-1
Definitions
Section
48:16A-2
Filing of insurance policy as condition precedent to operation; amount; policy provisions
Section
48:16A-3
Operation of more than one vehicle; blanket insurance; provisions
Section
48:16A-4
Appointment of attorney for acknowledgment of service of process
Section
48:16A-5
Issuance of certificate of compliance; contents; posting
Section
48:16A-6
Operation of vehicle in more than one municipality; place of filing policy or bond
Section
48:16A-7
Authority of corporation to carry own insurance; exemption order; statement by corporate officers; filing
Section
48:16A-8
Revocation of exemption order
Section
48:16A-9
Operation in violation of act; misdemeanor
Section
48:17-8
Poles and conduits; erection or construction; consent of owner of land
Section
48:17-9.1
Condemnation
Section
48:17-10
Consent of municipality or county for local line
Section
48:17-11
Designation of streets for construction of through line; restrictions
Section
48:17-12
Designation of streets for local line
Section
48:17-14
Use of one telephone or telegraph line by another; apportionment of cost
Section
48:17-14.1
Tickers and teleprinters to be registered with Board of Public Utility Commissioners
Section
48:17-14.2
Effective date
Section
48:17-15.1
Setting forth substance of s. 2A:170-25.5 in telephone directories
Section
48:17-16
When authorized; use of highways; consent of city
Section
48:17-17
Offices; reception and transmission of messages
Section
48:17-18
Arrangements with other railroad or telegraph companies; rates
Section
48:17-19
Disclosure of contents of communications prohibited; exception
Section
48:17-20
Punishment for disclosing contents of communications
Section
48:17-21
Injuring or obstructing telegraph or telephone lines; punishment
Section
48:17-22
Access option
Section
48:17-23
Definitions
Section
48:17-24
Requirements for alternate operator service providers
Section
48:17-25
Instructions to telephone company customers for removal of name from telephone solicitation lists
Section
48:17-26
Regulations
Section
48:17-27
Definitions
Section
48:17-28
Delivery of certain recorded telephone messages prohibited.
Section
48:17-29
Use of certain devices; violation
Section
48:17-30
Exceptions
Section
48:17-31
Violations, penalties
Section
48:17-32
Short title.
Section
48:17-33
Findings, declarations relative to Voice over Internet Protocol, Protocol-enabled services.
Section
48:17-34
Definitions relative to Voice over Internet Protocol, Protocol-enabled services.
Section
48:17-35
Regulation of VoIP limited to this act.
Section
48:17-36
Construction of act.
Section
48:17-37
Definitions relative to telecommunications, cable television service.
Section
48:17-38
Opting out of contracts without penalty for victims of domestic violence.
Section
48:19-5
Extension of chapter to companies filing certificate prior to January 1, 1920
Section
48:19-6
Extension of chapter to companies filing certificate prior to January 1, 1926
Section
48:19-7
Extension of chapter to companies filing certificate prior to January 1, 1934
Section
48:19-8
Incorporation of certain companies recognized; powers
Section
48:19-11
Increase of capital; approval of public utility commission
Section
48:19-13
General powers
Section
48:19-13.1
Membership fees of certain water companies
Section
48:19-14
Entry on land
Section
48:19-15.1
Condemnation; action against utility
Section
48:19-17
Pipes in streets authorized; consent of public body; appeal
Section
48:19-18
Sale of water, rates.
Section
48:19-18.1
Statement of amount of water sold in gallons on bill
Section
48:19-19
Contracts between companies for supply of water
Section
48:19-20
Extension of works
Section
48:19-22
Refund for failure to supply water
Section
48:19-23
Municipal consents to formation of water companies validated
Section
48:19-24
Incorporation and contracts of certain water companies validated
Section
48:19-25
Incorporation and powers of certain water companies validated
Section
48:19-26
Nonprofit senior citizen cooperative associations; exceptions from rules and laws on rates
Section
48:19-27
Applications for exception
Section
48:19-28
Exceptions granted; record; public examination
Section
48:23-1
Short title
Section
48:23-2
Definitions.
Section
48:23-3
New Jersey Public Broadcasting Authority; establishment.
Section
48:23-4
Board; appointment; terms; compensation; meetings; organization; secretary; seal.
Section
48:23-7
Powers of authority.
Section
48:23-8
Encumbering of assets
Section
48:23-9
Political activities
Section
48:23-10
Educational policies; curriculum content
Section
48:23-13
Foundation for New Jersey Public Broadcasting established
Section
48:23-14
Board of directors.
Section
48:23-15
Executive director, employees
Section
48:23-16
Bylaws
Section
48:23-17
Use of funds.
Section
48:23-18
Short title.
Section
48:23-19
Findings, declarations relative to the State's public broadcasting system.
Section
48:23-20
Transfer of State's public broadcasting system to another entity.
Section
48:23-21
Preparation of written inventory of assets and liabilities.
Section
48:23-22
Authorization for receipt of proposals, negotiation of contract.
Section
48:23-23
Authorization to delegate by contract responsibility to another entity.
Section
48:23-24
Receipt of records, liabilities, obligations, commitments of authority to effectuate transfer.
Section
48:23-25
Authority to enter into contracts, transfer assets.
Section
48:23-26
Disposition of transferred assets.
Section
48:23-27
Terms of office terminated.
Section
48:23-28
Terms of first members appointed.
Section
48:23-29
"Trust Fund for the Support of Public Broadcasting."
Section
48:23-30
Transfer approval.
Section
48:23-31
Liberal construction, severability.
Section
48:24-1
Short title.
Section
48:24-2
Definitions relative to rural electric cooperatives.
Section
48:24-3
Recognition, affirmation of rural electric cooperative.
Section
48:24-4
Articles of incorporation.
Section
48:24-5
Use of "Rural Electric Cooperative" designation restricted.
Section
48:24-6
Liberal construction.
Section
48:24-7
Powers of rural electric cooperative.
Section
48:24-8
Power relative to bylaws.
Section
48:24-9
Eligibility for membership.
Section
48:24-10
Liability for, payment of debts.
Section
48:24-11
Certificate of membership.
Section
48:24-12
Board of directors.
Section
48:24-13
Meetings.
Section
48:24-14
Quorum.
Section
48:24-15
Voting.
Section
48:24-16
Operating expenses; revenues.
Section
48:24-17
Merger, consolidation, division.
Section
48:24-18
Dissolution.
Section
48:24-19
Security of borrowed money.
Section
48:25-1
Findings, declarations relative to the use of plug-in electric vehicles.
Section
48:25-2
Definitions relative to the use of electric plug-in vehicles.
Section
48:25-3
State goals for use of plug-in electric vehicles.
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48:25-4
Light duty plug-in electric vehicle incentive program.
Section
48:25-5
Offering of light duty plug-in electric vehicle incentive by seller, lessor.
Section
48:25-6
Program to provide incentives for purchase, installation of in-home electric vehicle service equipment.
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48:25-7
Plug-in Electric Vehicle Incentive Fund.
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48:25-8
Development of website.
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48:25-9
Public education program.
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48:25-10
Not deemed electric public utility.
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48:25-11
Rules, regulations.