New Jersey § 58:16a-50
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 58:16a-50, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 58:16a-50.
a. This act shall be known and may be cited as the “Flood Hazard Area Control Act.” b. It is in the interest of the safety, health, and general welfare of the people
of the State that legislative action be taken to empower the Department of Environmental
Protection to delineate and mark flood hazard areas, to authorize the Department of
Environmental Protection to adopt land use regulations for the flood hazard area,
to control stream encroachments, to coordinate effectively the development, dissemination,
and use of information on floods and flood damages that may be available, to authorize
the delegation of certain administrative and enforcement functions to county governing
bodies and to integrate the flood control activities of the municipal, county, State
and Federal Governments.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 58:16a-50
What does New Jersey Statutes § 58:16a-50 cover?
Section 58:16a-50 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 § 58:16a-50?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 58:16a-50" (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 § 58:16a-50 apply to my situation?
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