New Jersey § 32:8-26
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 32:8-26, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 32:8-26.
a. Notwithstanding any inconsistent provisions of any general or special law, all
meetings of the commission are declared to be public meetings and shall be open to
the public and members of the news media, individually and collectively, for the purpose
of observing the full details of all phases of the deliberation, policy-making and
decision-making of the board to the extent that meetings and deliberations are open
to the public under the “Open Public Meetings Act,” P.L.1975, c. 231 ( C. 10:4-6 et seq. ) and the “Sunshine Act,” number 84 of the laws of Pennsylvania of 1986. b. The board shall adopt, within six months of the effective date of this act, appropriate
rules and regulations concerning proper notice to the public and the news media of
its meetings and the right of the public and the news media to be present at its meetings. The rules and regulations adopted pursuant to this section shall provide for the
same notice and right of the public and news media to be present as well as any other
rights and duties provided in the “Open Public Meetings Act,” P.L.1975, c. 231 ( C. 10:4-6 et seq. ) and the “Sunshine Act,” number 84 of the laws of Pennsylvania of 1986. To the extent that these laws conflict, the commission shall incorporate into the
rules and regulations the provisions of that law which provides for the greatest rights
to the public and the news media.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 32:8-26
What does New Jersey Statutes § 32:8-26 cover?
Section 32:8-26 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 § 32:8-26?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 32:8-26 apply to my situation?
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