New Jersey § 12:3-64
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 12:3-64, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12:3-64.
The Department of Conservation and Economic Development may acquire title, in fee
simple, in the name of the State, by gift, devise or purchase or by condemnation in
the manner provided in chapter one of the Title Eminent Domain (20:1-1 et seq.) to
any lands in the State, including riparian lands, of such area and extent which, in
the discretion of the department, may be deemed necessary and advisable. All lands so acquired shall be subject to the jurisdiction and control of the department. The department may enter upon and take property in advance of making compensation
therefor where for any reason it cannot acquire the property by agreement with the
owner. Upon the department exercising the right of condemnation and entering upon and taking
land in advance of making compensation therefor it shall proceed to have the compensation
fixed and paid to the owner, as provided in said chapter one of the Title Eminent
Domain. Lands thus acquired shall be used for the improvement or development of any waterway,
stream, river or creek or any waterfront or oceanfront property or to give access
to any lands of the State.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 12:3-64
What does New Jersey Statutes § 12:3-64 cover?
Section 12:3-64 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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