New Jersey § 58:5-12
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 58:5-12, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 58:5-12.
The district water supply commission shall thereupon proceed to formulate plans for
obtaining a water supply or a new or additional water supply for the municipality and any other municipalities that may desire water from such joint water
supply, as provided for herein, and to estimate the cost thereof, the annual cost
of operating the same, the probable share of the cost which each of the municipalities
will be called upon to pay for its share of water supply and plant used in common
with the other municipalities, and the cost of any distribution system, water supply
or plant acquired or constructed for its individual use, and shall report the plans to the municipalities, together with a form of contract, providing for the
raising and payment of the necessary funds to meet the cost of acquisition and operation. If the plans to be formulated pursuant to this section involve obtaining water from
the Highlands Region, as defined in section 3 of P.L.2004, c. 120 ( C.13:20-3 ), the district water supply commission shall consult with the Highlands Water Protection
and Planning Council established pursuant to section 4 of P.L.2004, c. 120 ( C.13:20-4 ) prior to moving forward with any such plans or entering into any such contracts. The provisions of section 16 of P.L.2004, c. 120 ( C.13:20-16 ) shall apply to the district water supply commission.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 58:5-12
What does New Jersey Statutes § 58:5-12 cover?
Section 58:5-12 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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