New Jersey § 5:16-7
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 5:16-7, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5:16-7.
a. A campground facility owner may remove or cause to be removed from such campground
facility any person residing in the campground facility or portion thereof in violation
of the terms of the rental agreement by notifying such person that the campground
facility no longer desires to entertain them and requesting that they immediately
leave. Such removal shall be construed as eviction. Any person who remains or attempts to remain after being so requested to leave shall
be guilty of a disorderly persons offense. b. (1) A campground facility owner may remove or cause to be removed by a law enforcement
officer any person refusing to pay registration or visitor's fees or any person who
willfully denies other persons their right to quiet enjoyment of the campground facility
or any person who violates any local, county or State law. (2) The right to remove or cause to be removed shall arise after the campground facility
owner makes a reasonable attempt to verbally warn the person to cease and desist the
breach of quiet enjoyment or violation of the local, county or State laws, or rules
of the campground facility or contained within the rental agreement signed by the
person or person's agent . (3) Following eviction, said person may make a written request to the owner within
30 days for a refund of the unused portion of his prepaid campsite rental or visitor
fee. (4) Upon such request the owner shall refund such unused portion of the fees less
any amount deducted for damages. (5) Upon eviction, the person shall be deemed to have abandoned his right to use of
the facility and the owner may make the facility available to other persons. c. (1) A law enforcement officer, upon the request of a campsite facility owner, shall
place under arrest and take into custody any person who violates this section in the
presence of the officer. (2) Upon arrest, the person arrested shall be deemed to have abandoned his right of
use of the facility and the owner may then make such facility available to other persons.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 5:16-7
What does New Jersey Statutes § 5:16-7 cover?
Section 5:16-7 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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