New Jersey § 48:13a-8
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 48:13a-8, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 48:13a-8.
a. Should any person engaged in the solid waste disposal business fail or refuse to
complete, execute or perform any contract or agreement obligating that person to provide solid waste disposal services, the Department of Environmental Protection may order any person engaged in the solid waste disposal business to extend solid
waste disposal services into any area where service has been discontinued in accordance
with the provisions of R.S.48:2-27 , and the department shall: (1) fix an appropriate initial rate for solid waste collection service; or (2) fix and exercise continuing jurisdiction over just and reasonable rates for solid waste disposal service in the extended area. b. Should any person engaged in the solid waste collection business refuse to furnish
solid waste collection services within a municipality pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1991, c. 170 ( C.40:66-5.2 ), the department may order the solid waste collector to provide these services in accordance with
the provisions of R.S.48:2-23 .
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 48:13a-8
What does New Jersey Statutes § 48:13a-8 cover?
Section 48:13a-8 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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