New Jersey § 48:15-24
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 48:15-24, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 48:15-24.
Every street railway or traction company before beginning the construction of any
extension of an existing railway, or the construction of any new line of railway shall
file in the office of the secretary of state a description of the route of the extension
or new line showing the termini thereof together with a map exhibiting the same with
the courses and distances thereof. The company shall thereby secure the exclusive right to build the extension or new
line for a period of six months, and thereafter for an additional period of two years
if within said six months the company shall have in good faith begun to construct
the extension or new line and shall have diligently pursued such construction to the
completion of the extension or new line within such two years and six months, to be
computed from the day of the filing of the description and map; provided such company
shall have obtained the consents required by sections 48:15-29 and 48:15-30 of this title.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 48:15-24
What does New Jersey Statutes § 48:15-24 cover?
Section 48:15-24 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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