N.J. Stat. § 52:4A-1 Actions on tort against state
Except for actions founded upon the Constitution of this State or the United States or an express provision of the statutory laws of this State, no action shall be instituted or continued against the State or any department or other agency thereof for the recovery of money damages, based on tort, where the cause of action accrues prior to July 1, 1972. L.1970, c. 98, s. 1, eff. June 15, 1970. Amended by L.1971, c. 187, s. 1, eff. June 2, 1971; L.1972, c. 9, s. 1, eff. April 7, 1972.