New Jersey § 52:18-51

§ 52:18-51.

As used in P.L.2015, c. 167 ( C.52:18-51 et seq. ): “ Economic development subsidy ” means the provision of an amount of funds to a recipient business by or from a State

public body with a value of greater than $25,000 for the purpose of stimulating economic

development in New Jersey, including, but not limited to, any bond, grant, loan, loan

guarantee, matching fund, tax credit, or other tax expenditure. “Economic development subsidy” shall not mean any contract under which a State public

body purchases or otherwise procures goods, services, or construction on an unsubsidized

basis, including any contract solely for the construction or renovation of a facility

owned by a State public body. “ Recipient business ” means any non-governmental person, association, for-profit or non-profit corporation,

joint venture, limited liability company, partnership, sole proprietorship, or other

form of business organization or entity either within or outside this State that receives

an economic development subsidy. A “recipient business” shall not mean a public or private institution of higher

education. “ State public body ” means the State of New Jersey or any agency, authority, board, commission, or instrumentality

of the State. “State public body” shall not mean a political subdivision of the State or an agency,

authority, board, commission, or instrumentality of a political subdivision of the

State. “ Tax expenditure ” means the amount of foregone tax collections due to any abatement, reduction, exemption,

credit, or transfer certificate against any State tax, including, but not limited

to: taxes on raw materials, inventories, or other assets; taxes on gross receipts,

income, or sales; and any use, excise, or utility tax. “Tax expenditure” shall not mean: any credit against any tax liability of an employee;

any personal exemption, homestead rebate, credit, or deduction for the expenses of

a household or individual; or other reduction of the tax liability of an individual

or household.