New Jersey § 44:10-62

§ 44:10-62.

a. The State Treasurer is authorized to establish a pilot program for the transfer

of ownership and title of surplus State motor vehicles to any qualified nonprofit

charitable organization for the purpose of providing transportation to persons eligible

for transportation assistance under the Work First New Jersey program, established

under the “Work First New Jersey Act,” pursuant to P.L.1997, c. 38 ( C.44:10-55 et seq. ). b. As used in this section, “ surplus State motor vehicle ” shall mean any motor vehicle that is in the custody and control of any State department,

commission, board, body, or other agency of the State and is deemed by the Director

of the Division of Purchase and Property in the Department of the Treasury as surplus,

obsolete or no longer suitable for the purpose for which it was intended. c. In determining whether to establish such a pilot program, the State Treasurer shall

consult with the Commissioner of the Department of Human Services and shall solicit

and consider information provided by county agencies responsible for administering

the Work First New Jersey program. The State Treasurer shall also consider whether it may be possible to realize net

cost savings to the State through such a program. d. A pilot program established pursuant to this section, shall be designed to maximize,

to the greatest extent possible, potential net cost savings to the State and shall

include such terms and conditions as the State Treasurer shall provide by regulations

adopted pursuant to the “Administrative Procedure Act,” P.L.1968, c. 410 ( C.52:14B-1 et seq. ). e. In determining the eligibility of a nonprofit charitable organization to participate

in a pilot program established pursuant to this section, the State Treasurer shall

examine the organization's experience in providing donated motor vehicles to recipients

of public assistance and the availability of mass transportation facilities, including

but not limited to New Jersey Transit bus or rail routes, in the geographic area in

which the nonprofit organization operates. f. The State shall not be liable for any damages that may result from the use or operation

of any motor vehicle transferred pursuant to this section. g. The State Treasurer shall report findings and recommendations to the Governor and

the Legislature within two years of the establishment of a pilot program pursuant

to this section.