New Jersey § 48:15-52
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 48:15-52, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 48:15-52.
Whenever a street railway or traction company operates its cars in any street in this
state in which a bridge forms a connecting link and it has a franchise to lay its
tracks in the street on either side of a bridge owned by a municipality but has no
legal authority to cross the bridge or its right to cross is disputed, and any municipality
owning the bridge cannot agree with the company as to the terms and conditions of
the use of the bridge by the company, the company, or the municipality through its
body having charge of its bridges, or any taxpayer of any municipality in which the
bridge or part thereof is located, may apply to the board of public utility commissioners
for a direction that the company place its tracks, wires and appurtenances on the
bridge and operate its cars thereon for the convenience of the public, and to fix
the terms and conditions of the use of the bridge by the company.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 48:15-52
What does New Jersey Statutes § 48:15-52 cover?
Section 48:15-52 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 § 48:15-52?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 48:15-52 apply to my situation?
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