New Jersey § 48:12-76
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 48:12-76, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 48:12-76.
In connection with the elimination of any crossing at grade, the improvement, relocation,
alteration or reconstruction of any crossing not at grade, or the location and construction
of any new crossing not at grade under sections 48:12-68 to 48:12-75 of this Title, the Board of Public Utility Commissioners on petition of the State
Highway Department or of any railroad company affected or of any party in interest
may close, abandon or combine any railroad crossing or crossings at grade of any State,
county or municipal highway or highways, when the board shall determine that the public
safety so requires or public convenience so permits and that by reason of said State
highway construction or improvement the crossing is or the crossings are no longer
necessary.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 48:12-76
What does New Jersey Statutes § 48:12-76 cover?
Section 48:12-76 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 § 48:12-76?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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