New Jersey § 48:19-15
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 48:19-15, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 48:19-15.
Every water utility desiring to take, use or occupy any lands or to take or divert
any spring or stream of water necessary for the rendition of its public utility service
may exercise the power of eminent domain as provided in sections 48 and 49 hereof 1 to acquire such lands, right and privileges. If the owner of any real estate shall not have given his consent in writing to the
diversion, or diminution of such spring or stream, and the damage to the real estate
by reason of such diversion or diminution shall not have been ascertained and paid
pursuant to said chapter 1 of the Title 20, Eminent Domain, then the owner may, by
action at law, recover any damages he may sustain by reason of such diversion or diminution. Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit or affect the power or jurisdiction
of the Department of Conservation and Economic Development. 1
N.J.S.A. §§ 48:3-17.6 and 48:3-17.7.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 48:19-15
What does New Jersey Statutes § 48:19-15 cover?
Section 48:19-15 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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