New Jersey § 48:7-26
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 48:7-26, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 48:7-26.
As used in P.L.2021, c. 29 ( C.48:7-26 et seq. ): “ Assisted living facility ” means an assisted living residence or comprehensive personal care home licensed
pursuant to P.L.1971, c. 136 ( C.26:2H-1 et seq. ). “ Board ” means the Board of Public Utilities or any successor agency. “ DNA ” means deoxyribonucleic acid. “ Electric public utility ” means a public utility, as that term is defined in R.S.48:2-13 , that transmits and distributes electricity to end users within this State. “ Extended power outage ” means an electric power outage lasting more than 24 hours. “ Facility ” means an assisted living facility; hospital; chronic or acute renal dialysis facility;
clinical or research laboratory or institute that stores human blood, other human
tissue, or human DNA; or nursing home. “ Hospital ” means hospital licensed pursuant to P.L.1971 c. 136 ( C.26:2H-1 et seq. ). “ Major event ” means a natural or humanly caused occurrence arising from conditions beyond the
control of the utility, including, but not limited to, a terrorist attack, thunderstorm,
tornado, hurricane, flood, heat wave, snow storm, ice storm, or earthquake, which
results in: a. a sustained interruption of electric public utility service to at least 10 percent
of the customers in an operating area or 10 percent of a utility's customers within
a municipality or county located in an operating area; or b. the declaration of a state of emergency or disaster by the State or by the federal
government. “ Nursing home ” means a nursing home licensed pursuant to P.L.1971 c. 136 ( C.26:2H-1 et seq. ).
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 48:7-26
What does New Jersey Statutes § 48:7-26 cover?
Section 48:7-26 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 § 48:7-26?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 48:7-26" (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 § 48:7-26 apply to my situation?
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