New Jersey § 48:12a-20

Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 48:12a-20, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 48:12a-20.

As used in this act, unless the context indicates another or different meaning or

intent: (a) “ Carrier ” shall mean any individual, copartnership, association, corporation, joint stock

company, receiver or trustee, operating any railroad in the State for public use; (b) “ Commissioner ” shall mean the State Highway Commissioner; (c) “ Improvements to capital facilities ” shall mean the construction, reconstruction, relocation, establishment, improvement

(by way of betterments, additions or otherwise) or rehabilitation in connection with

passenger service of passenger stations and terminals, automobile parking facilities

for railroad patrons, track connections, signal systems, power systems, roadbeds,

equipment storage and service facilities, and shall include the reconstruction or

rehabilitation of railroad passenger cars, locomotives, self-propelled passenger carrying

rail cars.

Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 48:12a-20

What does New Jersey Statutes § 48:12a-20 cover?

Section 48:12a-20 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.

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