New Jersey § 52:9p-15

§ 52:9p-15.

a. The New Jersey Historical Commission shall formulate and implement a program for

the observance of the historical aspects of the 250th anniversary of the independence

of the United States and of the first Constitution of this State, including but not

limited to: historical activities; the creation and publication of historical documents

and studies; cooperation with agencies responsible for the preservation or restoration

of historic sites, buildings, art, and artifacts; establishing Statewide wayfinding

signage for Revolutionary Era sites and markers and establishment of a State American

Revolution visitor center; the arrangement of appropriate public ceremonies; planning

for commemorative events, supported by a comprehensive marketing and tourism campaign,

from calendar year 2024 through calendar year 2033; and the dissemination of public

information regarding New Jersey's involvement in the American Revolution. b. As part of the implementation of a program in accordance with subsection a. of

this section, P.L.2018, c. 103 ( C.52:9P-15 ), the commission may enter into a contract with a private entity, to be referred

to as a public-private partnership agreement, to coordinate and plan the programs

and observance of the State's semiquincentennial celebration of the founding of the

United States, and to ensure that the State is appropriately recognized for its role

in the American Revolution. A private entity will be eligible to enter into the public-private partnership with

the commission if: (1) it is a tax-exempt nonprofit organization as defined in this section; and (2) it is responsible for the maintenance and administration of a national heritage

area dedicated to the history of the American Revolution as it relates to New Jersey. Any partnership agreement between the commission and a private entity shall establish

an advisory council to support and guide the work of the partnership. In addition to funds appropriated to the commission or the private entity related

to the commemoration of the semiquincentennial anniversary of the founding of the

United States, the advisory council shall undertake fundraising efforts and seek out

sources of revenue for the partnership's commemoration of the 250th anniversary of

the founding of the United States. The advisory council shall also develop collaborative activities with the Division

of Parks and Forestry and the Division of Travel and Tourism for the planning and

promotion of semiquincentennial programs and activities. c. Any partnership agreement entered into between the commission and a private entity

pursuant to this section, P.L.2018, c. 103 ( C.52:9P-15 ) shall expire no later than December 31, 2033. d. As used in this act: “ Public-private partnership agreement ” means an agreement entered into by the New Jersey Historical Commission and a private

entity pursuant to subsection b. of this section, P.L.2018, c. 103 ( C.52:9P-15 ). “ Tax-exempt nonprofit organization ” means a nonprofit organization that is exempt from federal taxation pursuant to

section 501(c)(3) of the federal Internal Code, 26 U.S.C. s.501(c)(3) .