New Jersey § 34:1b-238

§ 34:1b-238.

As used in this act: “ Authority ” means the New Jersey Economic Development Authority established by section 4 of

P.L.1974, c. 80 ( C.34:1B-4 ). “ Business ” means any entity including, but not limited to a corporation, an S corporation,

limited liability corporation, partnership, limited liability partnership, and sole

proprietorship, and shall include all entities related by common ownership or control. “ Capital investment ” means expenses of at least $5,000 incurred for the direct use and operation of a

business for (1) the site preparation and construction, renovation, improvement, equipping

of, or obtaining and installing fixtures and machinery, apparatus or equipment in,

a newly constructed, renovated or improved building, structure, facility, or improvement

to real property; and (2) obtaining and installing fixtures and machinery, apparatus

or equipment in a building, structure, or facility. Provided however, that “capital investment” shall not include soft costs such as

financing and design, furniture or decorative items such as artwork or plants, or

office equipment if the office equipment is property with a recovery period of less

than five years. The recovery period of any property, for purposes of this section, shall be determined

as of the date such property is first placed in service or use in this State by the

business, determined in accordance with section 168 of the federal Internal Revenue Code of 1986 ( 26 U.S.C. s.168 ). “ Capital investment ” shall also include remediation of a business facility site, but only to the extent

the remediation has not received financial assistance from another federal, State

or local government funding source. “ Chief Executive Officer ” means the Chief Executive Officer of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority. “ Eligible position ” means a full-time position filled by an individual whose wages are subject to withholding

as provided in the “New Jersey Gross Income Tax Act,” N.J.S.54A:1-1 et seq. An eligible position shall include only a position for which a business provides

employee health benefits under a group health plan as defined under section 14 of P.L.1997, c. 146 ( C.17B:27-54 ), a health benefits plan as defined under section 1 of P.L.1992, c. 162 ( C.17B:27A-17 ), or a policy or contract of health insurance covering more than one person issued

pursuant to Article 2 of chapter 27 of Title 17B of the New Jersey Statutes. An eligible position shall not include an independent contractor or a consultant.