New Jersey § 12:2-21
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 12:2-21, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12:2-21.
The board may purchase or acquire by gift, grant, or by condemnation, for the purpose
of furthering the commercial interests of this state, lands not to exceed one thousand
feet in width from Raritan bay, at Morgan, in the county of Middlesex, across the
state to the Delaware river, at Bordentown, in the county of Burlington, as shown
on a route upon map of United States, intercoastal waterway, Boston, Massachusetts,
Beaufort inlet, North Carolina division, New York bay, Delaware river section, and
on file in the office of the board, or upon any other route, if in the judgment of
the board deviation of said route shall be advisable. After the acquisition of said land, the board may donate so much thereof to the federal
government for the construction of a ship canal as the federal government shall deem
necessary and advisable.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 12:2-21
What does New Jersey Statutes § 12:2-21 cover?
Section 12:2-21 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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