New Jersey § 48:15-21
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 48:15-21, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 48:15-21.
Whenever after hearing, upon notice, the board of public utility commissioners shall
find that public convenience and necessity require the use by one street railway or
traction company or by a company organized under the general railroad law of this
state operating an interurban railway company of the tracks, wires or other property
or equipment and appurtenances or any part thereof in any street, or other public
place belonging to another such company, and that such public utilities have failed
to agree upon such use or the terms and conditions or compensation for the same, the
board may by order direct that such use be permitted and prescribe a reasonable compensation
and reasonable terms and conditions for such joint use; provided that the consent
of the municipalities affected be first obtained. Such joint use shall not be required if the same will prevent the owners of the tracks,
wires or other property or equipment and appurtenances or other users thereof from
performing their public duties, or result in serious injury to the owners or other
users, or in any substantial detriment to the service or danger to the public or employees
of the owners or users. This section shall not be construed to give the right to use the tracks, wires, or
other property or equipment and appurtenances of a company in territory already served
by it to another company seeking to compete with the owner of the tracks, wires or
other property or equipment and appurtenances in such territory.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 48:15-21
What does New Jersey Statutes § 48:15-21 cover?
Section 48:15-21 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 § 48:15-21?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 48:15-21" (New Jersey). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 48:15-21 apply to my situation?
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