New Jersey § 13:8a-5
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 13:8a-5, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13:8a-5.
In acquiring lands and making grants to assist local units to acquire lands the commissioner
shall: (a) seek to achieve a reasonable balance among all areas of the State in consideration
of the relative adequacy of area recreation and conservation facilities at the time
and the relative anticipated future needs for additional recreation and conservation
facilities; (b) insofar as practicable, limit acquisition to predominantly open and natural land
to minimize the cost of acquisition and the subsequent expense necessary to render
land suitable for recreation and conservation purposes; (c) wherever possible, select land for acquisition which is suitable for multiple
recreation and conservation purposes; (d) give due consideration to co-ordination with the plans of other departments of
State Government with respect to land use or acquisition. For this purpose, the commissioner is authorized to use the facilities of any interdepartmental
committee or other agency suitable to assist in such co-ordination.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 13:8a-5
What does New Jersey Statutes § 13:8a-5 cover?
Section 13:8a-5 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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