New Jersey § 58:5-41
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 58:5-41, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 58:5-41.
(a) A commission shall have power to sell any unused water to any municipality or
person for the account of any contracting municipality or municipalities having the
right to use such water (herein called “interested municipality”). Any such sale shall be subject however to the prior right of the interested municipality
to use such water; (b) Any such sale shall be made by an agreement in writing on such terms and for such
periods as the commission shall determine, but not at a price lower than the cost
of the water to the interested municipality unless such municipality shall consent
thereto; (c) No sale of unused water shall be made to any consumer without the consent of the
municipality in which such water will be used, but such consent shall not unreasonably
be withheld; (d) No person and no municipality which is not a contracting municipality in a project
shall have any right to require a commission to sell nor have any right to purchase
any unused water available as a result of such project unless and until a party to
a sale agreement and then only to the extent and upon the terms set forth therein.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 58:5-41
What does New Jersey Statutes § 58:5-41 cover?
Section 58:5-41 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.
How do I cite New Jersey § 58:5-41?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 58:5-41 apply to my situation?
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