New Jersey § 58:5-26
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 58:5-26, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 58:5-26.
After such hearing, the commission, if the water supply under its control is adequate
for the supply of the applying municipality, may contract with the municipality for
the supply to it of water at such price as shall impose upon the municipality an equitable
share of the cost of constructing, acquiring and operating such supply; or the commission
may allow the municipality to become part owner of the water supply plant controlled
by the commission, or such part thereof as is necessary for the supply of the municipality
by means of a contract whereby the municipality shall agree to pay to the commission
its proportionate share of the cost of acquisition, construction and operation of
the plant. Any money so paid to the commission by the municipality shall be paid over to the
municipalities which have heretofore contributed to the cost of the water supply plant,
upon such terms and in such proportion as the contracting municipalities have heretofore
mutually agreed or as they shall hereafter mutually agree, and as shall be approved
by the commission.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 58:5-26
What does New Jersey Statutes § 58:5-26 cover?
Section 58:5-26 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.
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