New Jersey § 48:14-20
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 48:14-20, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 48:14-20.
Every water power company organized to construct one or more dams in any river or
stream tributary to Barnegat bay for the purpose of developing and selling water power
and generating, distributing and selling electricity, may cause examinations and surveys
to be made of its proposed dams, reservoirs, ponds, locks, weirs, gates, bridges,
canals, race and power stations, as well as the land that may be overflowed by the
erection of the dams. It may enter upon any lands or waters for the purpose of making such examinations
and surveys, subject to liability for all damage done. A survey and map shall be made of the land to be taken or entered upon, which map
shall be signed by the president and secretary of the company and filed in the office
of the clerk of the county in which the lands shown on the map are situated.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 48:14-20
What does New Jersey Statutes § 48:14-20 cover?
Section 48:14-20 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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