N.J. Stat. tit. 40, ch. 47A

N.J. Stat. § 40:47A-1.1 Emergency; definition

As used in this act and in the act of which this act is amendatory and supplementary, "emergency" means any unusual conditions caused by civil disturbance whereby the safety of the public is endangered or imperiled. The occurrence of such an emergency shall be determined within the sole discretion of the officer, board or official having charge of the police or fire department in any municipality. L.1970, c. 23, s. 1.

N.J. Stat. § 40:47A-5.1 Reimbursement; amount

The State House Commission, having verified the accuracy of statements made in the application for reimbursement and established the eligibility of the municipality to receive payment pursuant to the provisions of this act, shall: (a) Award reimbursement in an amount equal to 75% of the actual expenditures made by a municipality, pursuant to emergency appropriations adopted in dealing with an emergency within its borders, or (b) Award reimbursement equal to 100% of the expenditures incurred by a sending municipality and provided for by an emergency appropriation, in instances where said municipality is asked to provide and render assistance to a neighboring municipality in an emergency by supplying fire and police aid, or both, and does provide such assistance. (c) In the event that the total of eligible requests for reimbursement exceeds the total amount of the fund, the State House Commission shall prorate and distribute the fund on the basis of the total of all eligible requests received. L.1970, c. 23, s. 4.

N.J. Stat. § 40:47A-7 Rules and regulations

The State House Commission shall issue rules and regulations necessary to implement the administration of the Local Emergency Aid Fund. L.1970, c. 23, s. 5.