New Jersey § 48:12-80
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 48:12-80, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 48:12-80.
Whenever the proper municipal authorities of a municipality shall enter into a contract
with a railroad company pursuant to section 48:12-79 of this title, the municipality shall provide its lawful share of the money necessary
to do the work and make the payments required by the contract and its lawful share
of all the moneys necessary to pay for the changes and improvements authorized by
said section 48:12-79 , by the levy of a general tax for one or more years or by the issue and sale of bonds
of such municipality. The governing body of a municipality within which a highway crosses or is crossed
by a railroad and which municipality shall have been ordered by the board of public
utility commissioners to bear and pay part of the cost and expense of altering, changing
or removing such crossing, may issue bonds of the municipality to pay for the whole
or any part of the amount so ordered to be paid. All bonds authorized by this section to be issued by any municipality shall be issued
and disposed of in the manner prescribed by article 1 of chapter 1 of the title Municipalities
and Counties ( § 40:1-1 et seq. ).
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 48:12-80
What does New Jersey Statutes § 48:12-80 cover?
Section 48:12-80 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 § 48:12-80?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 48:12-80 apply to my situation?
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