New Jersey § 2a:35a-7
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 2a:35a-7, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2a:35a-7.
a. In an action brought pursuant to section 4 b. hereof 1 any alleged pollution, impairment or destruction of the environment, or the interest
of the public therein, shall be determined, and no conduct shall be authorized or
approved which does, or is likely to, have such effect so long as there is a feasible
and prudent alternative consistent with the reasonable requirements of the public
health, safety and welfare. b. Upon completion of such proceedings in any action brought pursuant to section 4
b. hereof, the court shall adjudicate the impact of the defendant's conduct on the
environment and on the interest of the public therein in accordance with this act. In such adjudication the court may order that additional evidence be taken to the
extent necessary to protect the rights recognized in this act. 1
N.J.S.A. § 2A:35A-4(b).
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