New Jersey § 59:3-16
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 59:3-16, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 59:3-16.
An architect or professional engineer shall not be considered an employee of a public
entity pursuant to N.J.S.59:1-1 et seq. and shall not have the immunity protection provided by section 1 of this act 1 if: a. the architect or professional engineer, or a private entity for which the architect
or engineer is employed, has any existing contract for services with the public entity,
other than the State of New Jersey, whose public safety officer made the request for
architectural or engineering services provided under section 1 of this act; b. the architect or professional engineer, or a private entity for which the architect
or engineer is employed, enters into any contract for services that involve the performance
of any additional architectural or engineering services related to the voluntary,
uncompensated services performed for the public entity whose public safety officer
made the request for architectural or engineering services provided under section
1 of this act; or c. the act or omission by the architect or engineer involves actual fraud, actual
malice, willful misconduct or an intentional wrong. 1
N.J.S.A. § 59:3-15.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 59:3-16
What does New Jersey Statutes § 59:3-16 cover?
Section 59:3-16 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 § 59:3-16?
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How does New Jersey § 59:3-16 apply to my situation?
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