New Jersey § 26:2c-29
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 26:2c-29, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 26:2c-29.
If the State Commissioner of Health determines at any time that air pollution, in
any county, locality, place or other area in the State constitutes an unreasonable
and emergency risk to the health of those present within said area of the State, such
determination shall be communicated in writing, with the factual findings on which
such determination is based, to the Governor; the commissioner may delegate in writing
to any employee of the department the power to make such determination and deliver
the same to the Governor in the absence of the commissioner from the State. Upon being so advised the Governor may by proclamation declare, as to all or any
part of said area mentioned in the aforesaid determination, that an air pollution
emergency exists, and upon making such declaration the Governor shall have the following
powers which he may exercise in whole or in part by the issuance of an order or orders: (a) To prohibit, restrict or condition motor vehicle travel of every kind, including
trucks and buses, in the area; (b) To prohibit, restrict or condition the operation of retail, commercial, manufacturing,
industrial, or similar activity in the area; (c) To prohibit, restrict or condition operation of incinerators in the area; (d) To prohibit, restrict or condition the burning or other consumption of any type
of fuel in the area; (e) To prohibit, restrict or condition the burning of any materials whatsoever in
the area; (f) To prohibit, restrict or condition any and all other activity in the area which
contributes or may contribute to the air pollution emergency.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 26:2c-29
What does New Jersey Statutes § 26:2c-29 cover?
Section 26:2c-29 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 § 26:2c-29?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 26:2c-29 apply to my situation?
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