N.J. Stat. tit. 40, ch. 23

in effect

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-1 Books and stationery for county officers

The board of chosen freeholders may provide and furnish the books, blanks and stationery necessary for use by the courts, county clerk, surrogate, register and sheriff of the county.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-2 Printing for county superintendent of schools

The printing required in the office of the county superintendent of schools shall be paid for as other county printing, but the sum expended for this purpose in any county shall be determined by the board of chosen freeholders. Amended by L.1946, c. 24, p. 64, s. 1, eff. March 22, 1946.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-3 Exhibition of county products

The board of chosen freeholders may prepare, maintain and display any exhibition of the products and industries of the county, or any poultry or agricultural exhibitions, or may contribute funds towards the maintenance or conduct of any such exhibition.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-4 Acceptance of contributions for county improvements; agreements for

The board of chosen freeholders, when contemplating the making of any improvement or the doing of any work, may accept any sum contributed by any person towards the cost or expense thereof, which sum shall be used only for the purpose for which it was accepted. The board may also agree in writing with any person that he shall pay such sum towards, or proportion of the cost or expense of such improvement or work as may be specified in the agreement.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-5 Advertise advantages of county

The board of chosen freeholders may appropriate such sums as it shall deem necessary for the purpose of advertising in newspapers, magazines or otherwise, either within or without the state, the advantages and attractions of the county for residence and business purposes.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-5.1 Office or department to study economic resources and encourage economic development of county; establishment

The board of chosen freeholders of any county may, by resolution, establish an appropriate office, department, committee, board or other agency having the following purposes: a. Research and study of the county economics of every nature. b. Develop, assemble and distribute information to assist present and prospective business and industry. c. Develop, assemble and distribute pertinent information to county and municipal planning boards to encourage and assist comprehensive economic development. d. Hold public meetings, release information, and encourage public interest in county economic development. e. Promote, in any authorized manner, county economic development. f. Co-operate with any other interested public or private entities for authorized purposes. L.1962, c. 124, s. 1, eff. July 25, 1962.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-5.2 Assignment of activities and functions

When created, the board of chosen freeholders shall assign such activities and functions to whatever county office, board, department or agency it deems feasible, whether previously existing or not. L.1962, c. 124, s. 2, eff. July 25, 1962.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-5.3 Appropriation

The board of chosen freeholders is authorized to appropriate, at its discretion, in any authorized manner, sufficient money to permit the activities and functions authorized by this act, including the engagement of staff and consultants, office space, equipment, supplies and other facilities required. L.1962, c. 124, s. 3, eff. July 25, 1962.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-5.4 Appointment of advisory committee

The board of chosen freeholders is authorized to appoint an advisory committee or commission composed of residents of New Jersey representative of various county economic and governmental interests, and to seek its advice on matters of economic development. L.1962, c. 124, s. 4, eff. July 25, 1962.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-5.5 Conduct of activities requiring real estate broker's license prohibited

This act shall not authorize any county agency to conduct activities requiring a license as a real estate broker. L.1962, c. 124, s. 5, eff. July 25, 1962.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-5.6 Liberal construction

This act shall be liberally construed. L.1962, c. 124, s. 6, eff. July 25, 1962.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-6 Membership in New Jersey Association of Counties and County Officers Association of New Jersey

A county may agree to contribute and expend in any 1 year, for membership in and the service of the New Jersey Association of Counties and the County Officers Association of New Jersey, such sums as said county may determine. Amended by L.1947, c. 214, p. 876, s. 1; L.1951, c. 106, p. 516, s. 1; L.1960, c. 129, p. 634, s. 1, eff. Sept. 29, 1960; L.1973, c. 296, s. 1, eff. Dec. 6, 1973; L.1977, c. 134, s. 1, eff. June 29, 1977; L.1979, c. 159, s. 1, eff. July 19, 1979.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-6.1 Summer camps for children in populous counties

The provisions of this section 40:23-6.1 of this Title shall apply to counties which have or may hereafter have a population, as ascertained by the most recent State or Federal census, of more than two hundred thousand inhabitants. In any such county, the board of chosen freeholders shall have the power, whenever in its judgment the public need requires it, to use land now or hereafter in its possession, to acquire land and buildings, by purchase, condemnation, gift or otherwise, anywhere in the county, and to erect thereon suitable structures and buildings, and to furnish, operate and maintain the same, for the purpose of establishing and operating a summer camp for undernourished and under-privileged children of the county, and children of the county whose health may be benefited by it and advancing public recreation and the public health and welfare. In any such county, the board of chosen freeholders shall have the power, whenever in its judgment the public need requires it, to conduct and operate a summer camp for under-nourished and under-privileged children of the county, and children of the county whose health may be benefited by it, and to establish rules and regulations for admission to the same. Amended by L.1938, c. 33, p. 109, s. 1, eff. March 23, 1938.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-6.2 Camp for undernourished and underprivileged children; commission or board

When the board of chosen freeholders has determined to establish a camp for undernourished and underprivileged children of the county and has acquired a site therefor and has awarded contracts for the necessary buildings and improvements thereon, or has resolved to maintain, establish a camp for undernourished and underprivileged children of the county, as provided in this chapter, a commission or board shall be constituted and appointed. L.1940, c. 24, s. 1, eff. March 30, 1940.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-6.3 County camp commission and managers of camp

The commission shall be composed of five citizens of the county, at least two of whom shall be women, to be appointed by the board of chosen freeholders, who, with two designated members of the board of chosen freeholders and the county adjuster, as ex-officio member, shall constitute the county camp commission and managers of the camp. The holding of any other office by a member of the commission shall not constitute such holding as incompatible with his office as member of the commission. L.1940, c. 24, s. 2, eff. March 30, 1940.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-6.4 Members of commission; terms; vacancy

Members shall hold their offices for five years except that the first appointments shall be respectively for one, two, three, four and five years, which terms as to duration shall be in the order of appointments as made and indicated. Vacancies in such offices shall be filled for the unexpired term only. L.1940, c. 24, s. 3, eff. March 30, 1940.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-6.5 No compensation to members; expenses

Members shall receive no compensation for their services but shall be allowed their actual and necessary expenses, on the approval of the commission, all of which shall be audited and paid in the same manner as other expenses are paid in and for the county. L.1940, c. 24, s. 4, eff. March 30, 1940.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-6.6 Officers

The commission shall elect from among its members a president, vice-president and secretary-treasurer. L.1940, c. 24, s. 5, eff. March 30, 1940.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-6.7 Powers and duties of board of managers

The board of managers of the camp shall have charge of all matters relating to the government, discipline, contracts, and fiscal concerns of the camp, and shall make such rules and regulations as may be necessary for carrying out the purposes of the camp. L.1940, c. 24, s. 6, eff. March 30, 1940.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-6.8 Equipment and maintenance of camp

The commission shall so equip and maintain the camp as to provide proper heat and all furniture, materials and supplies, recreational, medical and otherwise, as may be necessary for the adequate maintenance of the camp. L.1940, c. 24, s. 7, eff. March 30, 1940.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-6.9 Meetings of commission; budget

The commission shall meet regularly once each month and at other times as may be necessary or as may by rule be provided. The commission shall hold its annual meeting before the first day of December of each year, at which time amongst other things there shall be prepared the annual budget for presentation to the board of chosen freeholders. L.1940, c. 24, s. 8, eff. March 30, 1940.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-6.10 Appropriations

All appropriations for the expenditure of money as set forth in this chapter shall be subject to the approval of the board of chosen freeholders. L.1940, c. 24, s. 9, eff. March 30, 1940.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-6.11 Bills and accounts including salaries and wages

The commission shall certify all bills and accounts including salaries and wages and transmit them to the board of chosen freeholders of the county which shall make payment out of the appropriations, therefore in the same manner as any other charges against the county. L.1940, c. 24, s. 10, eff. March 30, 1940.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-6.12 Employees and assistant employees

The commission shall appoint such employees and assistant employees as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter. L.1940, c. 24, s. 11, eff. March 30, 1940.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-6.13 Employees subject to rules and regulations

Employees shall be subject to such rules and regulations in the discharge of their duties as may be made by the commission. L.1940, c. 24, s. 12, eff. March 30, 1940.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-6.14 Tenure of employees

All employees of the commission shall hold their office or employment at the pleasure of the commission. L.1940, c. 24, s. 13, eff. March 30, 1940.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-6.15 Salaries of employees

The commission shall fix the salaries of all employees within the limits of the appropriation made therefor by the board of chosen freeholders and such salaries shall be compensation in full for services rendered. L.1940, c. 24, s. 14, eff. March 30, 1940.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-6.16 Secretary to commission

The commission may appoint a secretary who shall be responsible for the keeping of all minutes and records of the commission. The secretary shall also assist in whatever capacity she is assigned to by the commission. L.1940, c. 24, s. 15, eff. March 30, 1940.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-6.17 Care and treatment of veterans in county hospitals

Boards of chosen freeholders are authorized to enter into contracts with the United States Government, or any of its agencies through the proper Federal officials, for the care and treatment in any county hospital, including clinic or out-patient service, of any soldier, sailor, marine or nurse under the jurisdiction of the Veterans Administration of the United States Government, without regard to his legal settlement, and to receive and care for such soldiers, sailors, marines and nurses upon such terms and conditions, and upon such payments by the United States Government, as shall be mutually agreed upon between any such board of chosen freeholders and the proper officials of the United States Government. L.1946, c. 73, p. 262, s. 1, eff. April 12, 1946.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-6.18 Necessary funds; appropriation

To meet any necessary expenses incurred by any board of chosen freeholders under the provisions of this act, it shall be lawful for such board to appropriate and raise funds annually in the same manner as appropriations are made for county purposes. L.1946, c. 73, p. 263, s. 2, eff. April 12, 1946.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-6.19 Use of funds not otherwise dedicated; borrowing money

If, during the fiscal year in which this act shall be adopted, upon the commencement of the care and treatment of such soldiers, sailors, marines and nurses, any board of chosen freeholders shall have made no provision in its annual budget for the necessary expense thereof during such fiscal year, said board may appropriate and use any county funds not otherwise appropriated or dedicated, or may appropriate and raise such funds as may be necessary for such purpose during such fiscal year, and may borrow the same, or any part thereof, on the credit of the county, and may issue obligations therefor in the same manner as other similar obligations are issued under the provisions of the act to which this act is a supplement. L.1946, c. 73, p. 263, s. 3, eff. April 12, 1946.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-6.20 Counties over 400,000 other than counties of first class; no fee for building permit for county buildings

No county having a population in excess of four hundred thousand inhabitants other than a county of the first class, or the board of chosen freeholders thereof or any of its contractors, shall be required to pay any municipal fee or charge in order to secure a building permit for the erection or alteration of any county building or part thereof from the municipality wherein such building may be located. L.1948, c. 413, p. 1633, s. 1, eff. Sept. 22, 1948.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-6.22 Museum facilities and services; maintenance and support

The board of chosen freeholders of any county or the governing body of any municipality may provide by contract, and appropriate funds for the support and maintenance of existing museum facilities and services for the educational or recreational use and benefit of the public. Such museum facilities and services may include exhibition in a museum building or elsewhere of subjects of natural, historical, educational, scientific, industrial or cultural nature; operation of arts, crafts and other hobby workshops; conduct of field trips and other projects of an educational or recreational nature and provision for the personal services required in connection with any of the foregoing. L.1956, c. 34, p. 77, s. 1, eff. May 14, 1956. Amended by L.1969, c. 34, s. 1, eff. May 9, 1969.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-6.23 Distribution of federal surplus food commodities; contracts for sharing cost

Every board of chosen freeholders is authorized to enter into a contract or contracts with the municipalities within such county for sharing the cost of distribution by such municipalities, of Federal surplus food commodities to the recipients of old age assistance, permanent and total disability assistance, and blind assistance on the rolls of the county welfare board of such county, resident in such municipalities, upon such terms and conditions as may be agreed upon between such board of chosen freeholders and such municipality or municipalities. Such board of chosen freeholders may designate the county welfare board of its county as agent for the purpose of negotiating and carrying out the terms of such contract or contracts. L.1957, c. 119, p. 495, s. 1, eff. July 3, 1957.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-6.24 Appropriating or raising funds for surplus food distribution

It shall be lawful for each such board of chosen freeholders to appropriate and raise funds annually for the purposes aforesaid in the same manner as appropriations are made for other county purposes. In the event that any such board of chosen freeholders shall designate the county welfare board as its agent, it may turn such moneys over to such county welfare board to meet the costs incurred under any such contracts. If, during the fiscal year in which this act shall be adopted, any board of chosen freeholders shall have made no provision in its annual budget for the necessary funds for the aforesaid purposes during such fiscal year, said board may appropriate and use any county funds not otherwise appropriated or dedicated, or may appropriate and raise such funds as may be necessary for such purpose during such fiscal year, and may borrow the same, or any part thereof, on the credit of the county, and may issue obligations therefor in the same manner as other similar obligations are issued under the provisions of the Title to which this act is a supplement. L.1957, c. 119, p. 495, s. 2, eff. July 3, 1957.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-6.25 Payment of costs of surplus food distribution by board of freeholders

Nothing in this act shall be construed as requiring, in the absence of any such contract, any such board of chosen freeholders to pay any part of the cost of the distribution of such Federal surplus food commodities to such persons on the rolls of the county welfare board. L.1957, c. 119, p. 496, s. 3, eff. July 3, 1957.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-6.26 Contracts with municipalities for services or facilities by counties over 500,000 population

The board of chosen freeholders of any county having a population in excess of 500,000, by resolution, may provide for the entering into a contract by the said county with any municipality located in such county, or with 2 or more such municipalities acting jointly to provide for the furnishing by the county to such municipality or municipalities with any service or facility which the said municipality or municipalities may otherwise lawfully furnish or provide to the inhabitants thereof or to others. The entering into any such contract by the municipality or municipalities shall be authorized by an ordinance or ordinances adopted by the governing body or bodies of said municipality or municipalities. L.1958, c. 121, p. 601, s. 1. Amended by L.1959, c. 59, p. 168, s. 1; L.1961, c. 57, p. 547, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1961.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-6.27 Term of contract; advertisement for bids

Any such contract shall be and remain in force for such term not exceeding 10 years as shall be provided therein and no provision of any law requiring advertisement for bids before the making of any contract involving the expenditure of money shall be applicable to the making of any such contract between the county and the municipality or municipalities, but any contract entered into by the county for services or facilities to be provided to a municipality or municipalities shall be advertised and awarded in accordance with chapter 25 of Title 40 of the Revised Statutes. L.1958, c. 121, p. 601, s. 2. Amended by L.1971, c. 307, s. 1, eff. Sept. 2, 1971.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-6.28 Contract; required provisions

Any such contract by any county and 1 or more municipalities shall provide in detail the extent, manner and type of services or facilities to be furnished or performed thereunder by the county and shall specify the cost thereof to the municipality or municipalities and the manner in which it shall be paid to the county. L.1958, c. 121, p. 602, s. 3.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-6.29 Appropriation of funds; purchase or lease of machinery and equipment; acquisition of lands

Any county and municipality entering into a contract authorized by this act may appropriate the necessary funds to provide for the carrying out thereof. Any such county entering into any such contract may purchase or lease all machinery and equipment and may acquire by gift, purchase, lease or condemnation all such lands as may be necessary in order to perform the terms thereof. L.1958, c. 121, p. 602, s. 4.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-6.30 Establishment and maintenance of program for rehabilitation of youthful offenders in counties of first class over 800,000 population

The board of chosen freeholders of any county of the first class having a population in excess of 800,000 may establish and maintain a program for the rehabilitation of youthful offenders by the operation or the support of centers which provide treatment for persons under 18 years of age adjudged delinquents or convicted of crime, whether public or operated privately by a nonprofit organization, and which provide work projects, training, therapy or other rehabilitation treatment for youthful offenders. Such program may be carried on by the establishment and operation of separate facilities, by conducting the same as a separate program in connection with an existing county or municipal facility or institution or by contract with such a nonprofit organization. L.1964, c. 263, s. 1, eff. Dec. 30, 1964.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-6.31 Appropriation of funds

The board of chosen freeholders of such county may appropriate funds to carry out a program established and maintained pursuant to this act. L.1964, c. 263, s. 2, eff. Dec. 30, 1964.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-6.32 Construction of additional entrances and exits to highway projects

The board of chosen freeholders of a county or the governing body of a municipality is authorized to contract with the New Jersey Highway Authority for the construction by the authority of additional entrances and exits, to a highway project operated by the authority, which entrances or exits the authority refuses to construct at its own expense on the basis of financial feasibility studies. Any entrance or exit constructed pursuant to this act shall become the property of, and a part of the highway project of the authority. L.1966, c. 294, s. 1, eff. Nov. 29, 1966.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-6.33 Appropriation of funds to pay for additional entrances and exits to highway projects

The board of chosen freeholders or the governing body of a municipality entering into a contract pursuant to section 1 of this act is authorized to appropriate and pay to the New Jersey Highway Authority such sums as shall be called for under such contract. L.1966, c. 294, s. 2, eff. Nov. 29, 1966.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-6.38 Legislative intent

The Legislature hereby finds and declares that: (a) There are nearly 700,000 people over the age of 65 in this State, and that these citizens, now numbering almost 10% of the State's population, are of special concern because their numbers are growing faster than the rest of the population and because, increasingly there is no room for them in the labor market. (b) During the last century life expectancy has been lengthened by 20 years. Since 1900 the total population of New Jersey has doubled but our senior population has quadrupled. With the lengthening of life expectancy has come the impact of technology which permits earlier retirement and makes employment opportunities unavailable for much of the older population. (c) The result of these changes is that many older people are socially isolated and economically deprived. Lack of preparation for changed family relationships and social situations create crises for which assistance is not readily available. Many such crises can be averted if the problems of aging are anticipated and made the subject of prior planning. (d) A central place is needed, therefore, where older citizens facing such situations can turn for assistance through information on community resources. Those who need such information vary from the middle-aged unemployed to the recent retiree and the helpless aged, from the affluent to the very poor, from the rural citizen to the urban and suburban resident, from the learned to the uneducated. (e) Efforts to avert crises among this expanding segment of the population must have two major goals; the development of an understanding of the nature of aging so that people may grow old with dignity and independence; and, the ready identification and availability of community resources for older people, to whom they are often inaccessible or nonexistent. These resources need to be identified, expanded and made more immediately available to those who need them. (f) While the Government of the State of New Jersey has recognized some of its special responsibilities in this area by creating the State Division on Aging, it has become apparent that this agency will function more effectively by providing a means by which it can achieve a closer relationship with the people it seeks to help, and through which it can increase access to desirable programs. (g) It is apparent, therefore, that channels for the distribution of information on the resources available to older people, should be established throughout the State so as to be conveniently available to all segments of our older population, and that they should be maintained by county governments. L.1970, c. 248, s. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1971.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-6.39 Establishment of county office on aging by resolution

The board of chosen freeholders of any county may be resolution establish a county office on aging. L.1970, c. 248, s. 2, eff. Jan. 1, 1971.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-6.40 Powers and duties

Each county office on aging shall have the power and duty and it shall be the function of said office to: (a) Maintain a central source of information on programs and services for older people; (b) Circulate current knowledge related to aging to the public at large and to individuals and groups to which such knowledge would be of benefit; (c) Stimulate expansion of existing services to more adequately meet the needs of older people and, where desirable, encourage new programs to meet these needs. L.1970, c. 248, s. 3, eff. Jan. 1, 1971.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-6.41 Executive director; appointment; qualifications

The board of chosen freeholders shall appoint an executive director, who shall be a person qualified by training and experience to direct the work of such office, to administer the work of the county office on aging. L.1970, c. 248, s. 4, eff. Jan. 1, 1971.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-6.42 Receipt and expenditure of moneys

The board of chosen freeholders may receive and expend moneys from the State, Federal Government or private individuals, corporations or associations thereof, to meet the expenses of the county office on aging. L.1970, c. 248, s. 5, eff. Jan. 1, 1971.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-6.43 Appropriations and payments of State aid.

6. There shall be appropriated and paid annually to each county office on aging, subject to the approval of the Commissioner of Human Services, an amount equal to one-half of the amount of annual expense of the county office on aging; provided, however, that no county shall receive more than $20,000 in State aid hereunder in any calendar year. Payments shall be made by the State Treasurer, upon certificate of the Commissioner of Human Services and warrant of the Director of the Division of Budget and Accounting, on or before December 31 of each calendar year. This payment shall constitute reimbursement to the county for the State aid portion of the annual expense of each county office on aging during the year in which the payment is made. L.1970, c.248, s.6; amended 2012, c.17, s.408.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-6.44 Rules and regulations by director of division on aging

The Director of the Division on Aging shall issue and promulgate rules and regulations for the proper control and management of activities of the county offices on aging, for the certification of persons to hold the position of executive director and for the administration of grant funds available for the purposes of this act, and may issue and promulgate such other rules and regulations necessary to carry out the purposes of this act. L.1970, c. 248, s. 7, eff. Jan. 1, 1971.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-6.45 Lands of county or county park commission; use as training grounds for firemen or police

The board of chosen freeholders of any county or county park commission may, by resolution, make available any lands owned or leased by said county or county park commission, or otherwise under its control, to be used as training grounds for paid, part-paid or volunteer fire companies and for police departments and forces located in any municipality or fire district in such county or adjoining counties. L.1973, c. 215, s. 1, eff. Aug. 23, 1973.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-6.46 Operation and improvement of properties for training purposes; appropriation and expenditure of funds

The board of chosen freeholders or county park commission may from time to time raise, appropriate and expend such sums of money as it may deem expedient for operating and improving any such properties for training purposes, including construction of buildings, installation of water mains and hydrants, and the construction on said lands of drill towers and training equipment, in order to instruct members of fire companies in the latest methods, procedures and techniques of fire fighting, to instruct members of police departments and forces in the latest methods, procedures and techniques of police work, and for the purpose of testing apparatus and equipment. L.1973, c. 215, s. 2, Aug. 23, 1973.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-6.47 Office of consumer affairs; establishment by county or municipality; employees

A county, by resolution or ordinance, as the case may be, or a municipality, by ordinance, may create and establish an office of consumer affairs to be administered by a county or municipal director of consumer affairs who shall be appointed by the governing body thereof. In addition, the governing body may provide for the employment of such other officers and employees as may be necessary or desirable for the proper conduct of the affairs of the office. The qualifications of the director and other officers and employees shall be established by the Attorney General. L.1975, c. 376, s. 1. Amended by L.1981, c. 178, s. 2, eff. June 19, 1981.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-6.48 Powers

Offices created hereunder shall have the following powers: a. Those powers granted to the Attorney General by P.L.1960, c. 39 (C. 56:8-1 et seq.) and all supplements thereto, which he may from time to time by rule or regulation delegate to them; provided, however, that the following powers shall not be delegable: the power to promulgate substantive regulations as authorized by P.L.1960, c. 39, s. 4 (C. 56:8-4); the power to conduct administrative hearings and other powers connected therewith as authorized by P.L.1967, c. 97, s. 1 (C. 56:8-3.1) and by P.L.1971, c. 247, s.s. 3 through 6, inclusive (C. 56:8-15 through 56:8-18); and the power to grant immunity as authorized by P.L.1960, c. 39, s. 7 (C. 56:8-7). b. Such other powers not inconsistent with the provisions of this act or any other act or the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder which may from time to time be assigned to such offices by the governing body of the county or municipality which created them. L.1975, c. 376, s. 2.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-6.49 Office of consumer affairs in county or municipality established prior to and in conformity with this act; validation of acts and proceedings

All acts and things done or authorized by any county or municipality within the powers granted by this act prior to its enactment are hereby ratified and confirmed. Where any office of consumer affairs has heretofore been established in substantial conformity with the provisions of this act under and by virtue of a county resolution or municipal ordinance which may be invalid by reason of lack of power in the county or municipality to pass such resolution or ordinance, such resolution or ordinance and all acts and proceedings thereunder are hereby validated and confirmed, including any proceeding initiated within 90 days of the effective date of this act to compel compliance with or prevent the violation of such resolution or ordinance; provided, however, that nothing in this section shall validate or authorize any act or thing which is expressly prohibited by the provisions of this act, or of any other statute of this State. L.1975, c. 376, s. 3.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-6.50 Surplus and surface waters on railroad property; construction of works to control by county

Whenever a railroad company shall not properly construct and maintain on its property in any county any structures, ditches, watercourses, dykes, dams, and such other works and such filling and excavating necessary to control the flow of surplus and surface waters for the protection of the public health, safety and welfare, the governing body of such county may, after notice to the company and approval of the construction plans and specifications by the company within 90 days of their submission, enter upon such property and construct and maintain such works, fillings and excavations. The county shall not be required to make compensation to such railroad for entering upon such property and constructing and maintaining such works, fillings and excavations. L.1977, c. 71, s. 1, eff. April 21, 1977.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-6.52 Acceptable forms of payment for road opening permits.

1. Notwithstanding any law, rule or regulation to the contrary, whenever the governing body of any county shall require the provision of a deposit as a condition of granting a road opening permit, the county shall accept as a deposit from the permit applicant either cash, or in lieu of cash, bonds, or a combination of cash and bonds, as determined by the permit applicant. Whenever bonds are used, the bonds may consist of registered book bonds, entry municipal bonds, State bonds or other appropriate bonds of the State of New Jersey, or negotiable bearer bonds or notes of any political subdivision of the State, the value of which is equal to the amount necessary to satisfy the amount that otherwise would be required to be deposited pursuant to the terms of the permit application and such requirements as set forth. The nature and amount of the bonds or notes to be deposited shall be subject to the approval by the governing body of the county. Such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. For purposes of this section, "value" shall mean par value or current market value, whichever is lower. If the permit applicant deposits cash for granting a road opening permit, such deposit shall be placed with a banking institution or savings and loan association insured by an agency of the Federal government, in an account bearing interest at the rate currently paid by such institutions or associations on time or savings deposits. Any interest accruing on cash deposits shall be credited to the governing body of the county. If the permit applicant deposits bonds for granting a road opening permit, the bonds shall be deposited with the county. The amount of any interest accruing on such bonds shall be returned to the bond applicant upon fulfillment of the terms of the permit application. L.1999,c.196,s.1.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-6.53 Contracts for collection of delinquent fees, fines.

37. The governing body of any county may enter into a contract with a private agency or firm for the purpose of collecting delinquent fees, fines, costs, surcharges, and other penalties or assessments imposed, after a final determination of guilt, by a central municipal court established pursuant to subsection e. of N.J.S.2B:12-1, or imposed, after a final determination of guilt, on cases that were filed in a regional municipal court established pursuant to N.J.S.2B:12-34. The use of private agencies or firms to collect delinquent fees, fines, costs, surcharges and other penalties or assessments imposed by a central municipal court or for cases filed in a regional municipal court shall be in accordance with rules or procedures adopted by the Supreme Court. Any such contract shall be made pursuant to the provisions of the "Local Public Contracts Law," P.L.1971, c.198 (C.40A:11-1 et seq.). The governing body of any county may authorize the assessment of a fee by a private agency or firm not to exceed 22% of the amount collected to be paid by the debtor to the private agency or firm to pay for the costs of collection. L.2000, c.126, s.37; amended 2009, c.233, s.2; 2023, c.284, s.4.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-7 Power to raise money by taxation

The board of chosen freeholders may raise by taxation, in the method prescribed by law, all money necessary to pay for any improvement or property which it is authorized to make or acquire, and to pay the current expenses of maintaining the same, and for the execution and performance of any power or authority given to the county or the board of chosen freeholders thereof, and to pay the principal of and interest upon all obligations and debts of the county, for the maintenance of county parks, and for the fulfillment of all obligations imposed by law upon the county.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-8 Appropriations to Civil War organizations; purposes

Any county may make appropriations to a post of the Grand Army of the Republic, and if there be no such post in the county it may make appropriations to any camp of Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, for the proper observance of memorial and other patriotic holidays.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-8.1 Appropriations for observance of Memorial Day

It shall be lawful for the board of chosen freeholders of any county, and they are hereby authorized and empowered so to do, to make appropriations for the proper observance of Memorial Day.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-8.2a Junior college; appropriations in counties over 300,000

It shall be lawful for the board of chosen freeholders of a county having a population in excess of 300,000 and they are hereby authorized and empowered to make appropriations for and pay to any accredited nonprofit junior college established and located in said county for the maintenance, support and operation of said educational institution. L.1962, c. 42, s. 1.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-8.3 Protecting roads against erosion by tidewater

Any county of the sixth class may expend any sum not exceeding twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00), in any one year, for the protection of county roads from erosion by tidewater; provided, that no part of such sum shall be used for any work, labor or materials upon any structure or work located more than two thousand feet from the road to be protected. L.1942, c. 198, p. 570, s. 1, eff. May 13, 1942.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-8.4 Blood and its derivatives; contributions for collection and distribution authorized

Boards of chosen freeholders are authorized to contribute funds, in amounts to be determined by such boards, for the establishment, equipment, maintenance and conduct of suitable programs for the collection, processing, storing and public distribution of human blood, and the various human blood derivatives, including special therapeutic and diagnostic serums, which are deemed of value in the treatment of sick and injured persons, and the prevention of certain diseases. Such contributions of funds may be made to public and private institutions, hospitals, societies and organizations for such purposes, on such terms as may be agreed upon. L.1946, c. 22, p. 61, s. 1, eff. March 19, 1946.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-8.5 Appropriations for blood collection purposes; borrowing money

It shall be lawful for such boards to appropriate and raise funds annually for the purposes aforesaid, in the same manner as appropriations are made for other county purposes. If, during the fiscal year in which this act shall be adopted, any board of chosen freeholders shall have made no provision in its annual budget for the necessary funds for the aforesaid purposes during such fiscal year, said board may appropriate and use any county funds not otherwise appropriated or dedicated, or may appropriate and raise such funds as may be necessary for such purpose during such fiscal year, and may borrow the same, or any part thereof, on the credit of the county, and may issue obligations therefor in the same manner as other similar obligations are issued under the provisions of the title to which this act is a supplement. L.1946, c. 22, p. 61, s. 2, eff. March 19, 1946.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-8.6 Appropriations annually for expenses

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-8.7 Appropriations during year when blood collection act is adopted--borrowing money

If, during the fiscal year in which this act shall be adopted, upon the establishment of such program, any board of chosen freeholders shall have made no provision in its annual budget for the necessary expense thereof during such fiscal year, said board may appropriate and use any county funds not otherwise appropriated or dedicated, or may appropriate and raise such funds as may be necessary for such purpose during such fiscal year and may borrow the same, or any part thereof, on the credit of the county, and may issue obligations therefor in the same manner as other similar obligations are issued under the provisions of the act to which this act is a supplement. L.1946, c. 22, p. 62, s. 4, eff. March 19, 1946.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-8.8 Appropriations annually for children's homes, etc.

The board of chosen freeholders of any county of this State wherein any child or children shall have been or may hereafter be lawfully committed to the care and control of the trustees or managers of any duly incorporated children's home located in said county or of any duly incorporated charitable institution in said county, having for or among its objects the care, management and support of orphans, half orphans and destitute children and of affording them moral and useful training, and including care for any children found in circumstances necessitating temporary care and housing, may make an appropriation of a sum of money not exceeding $15,000.00 each year, in the same manner that appropriations for other county purposes are made, which sum so appropriated shall be included in the annual tax levy of such county, and collected in the same manner and at the same time as other taxes and shall be paid to the trustees or managers of such children's home or charitable institution for the board, maintenance and education of such child or children so committed during their continuance in said home or institution until they arrive at the age of 18 years; provided, that the sum so appropriated shall be in lieu and instead of any sum per week for each and every child so committed to such home or institution. In the event that there is no such children's home or charitable institution within the county willing and able to provide the care for which such appropriation may be made, the board of chosen freeholders is authorized to contract with any other organization within the county to provide said care and may expend pursuant to any such contract a sum not to exceed $15,000.00 in any 1 year and which may include the expenditure of reasonable sums for the acquisition of facilities, equipment and services and for the payment of personnel necessary to provide said care. L.1948, c. 258, p. 1132, s. 1. Amended by L.1964, c. 203, s. 2, eff. Oct. 13, 1964.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-8.9 Volunteer fire companies; appropriation to aid; uniforms

The board of chosen freeholders of any county may raise, appropriate and expend such sums of money not exceeding $10,000.00 in any 1 year, as it may deem expedient to aid volunteer fire companies located in any municipality or fire district in such county to keep abreast of the latest methods, procedures and techniques of fire fighting by enabling members of said companies to attend courses of instruction or otherwise acquire familiarity with said methods, procedures and techniques. Any such appropriation and expenditure may include a provision for the purchasing of uniforms for the members of said volunteer fire companies. L.1949, c. 79, p. 383, s. 1. Amended by L.1954, c. 170, p. 677, s. 1; L.1960, c. 64, p. 497, s. 1, eff. June 22, 1960; L.1969, c. 276, s. 1, eff. Jan. 12, 1970; L.1973, c. 347, s. 1, eff. Dec. 27, 1973.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-8.11 Appropriations for services for certain persons.

1. The board of chosen freeholders of any county may appropriate annually to any approved, privately operated, nonprofit organization whose services are nonsectarian, funds for the purpose of defraying the necessary expense incident to the diagnosis, treatment and training of persons with intellectual disabilities, persons with a brain injury, or persons with mental illness who are residents of the county, at suitable homes, schools, hospitals, day-care centers, residential treatment centers or sheltered workshops anywhere in the State supported by public funds or private charity, including the cost of transporting such persons to and from, and their support and maintenance at, such homes, schools, hospitals, day-care centers, residential treatment centers or sheltered workshops for the purpose of, or while undergoing diagnosis, treatment and training. L.1964, c.10, s.1; (title amended 1969, c.6, s.1) amended 1969, c.6, s.2; 2010, c.50, s.66.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-8.13 County firemen's association; contribution

The board of chosen freeholders of any county may contribute to a county firemen's association within the county a sum not to exceed $25,000.00 in any 1 year for the operation of an emergency operating control center to serve the entire county for the better preservation of life and property against fire or any other type of emergency. L.1967, c. 224, s. 1, eff. Oct. 13, 1967.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-8.14 Nonprofit child care centers or committees or councils coordinating child care; annual appropriation of funds by counties or municipalities

The board of chosen freeholders of any county and the governing body of any municipality may appropriate annually funds for the support of nonprofit child care centers possessing a valid certificate of approval or waiver in writing from said requirement issued by the Commissioner of Institutions and Agencies pursuant to chapter 70 of Title 18A of the New Jersey Statutes and R.S. 30:1-25, and to committees or councils coordinating child care, located within said county or municipality. L.1971, c. 422, s. 1, eff. Feb. 1, 1972. Amended by L.1974, c. 138, s. 2, eff. Oct. 24, 1974.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-8.15 Contract as basis for appropriation

Any appropriation made pursuant to section 1 shall be made pursuant to a contract between the governing body of said county or municipality and the board of directors of the nonprofit child care enter or coordinating committee or council. Said contract shall describe the services to be rendered by the center or committee or council in exchange for the appropriation and shall be approved by the Commissioner of Institutions and Agencies. L.1971, c. 422, s. 2, eff. Feb. 1, 1972. Amended by L.1974, c. 138, s. 3, eff. Oct. 24, 1974.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-8.16 County facilities leased by nonprofit or charitable association; reimbursement of costs of renovation

Any county may appropriate an amount not to exceed $250,000.00 for payment to a nonprofit or charitable association of all or part of any costs incurred in the renovation or improvement of any building or structure owned by the county and leased, for a term of 21 years at a nominal consideration, to said association for use in the provision of health services. Any costs so incurred shall be reimbursable only to the extent that the renovations or improvements have served to enhance the value of said building or structure. The enhanced value due to such renovations or improvements shall be ascertained and certified to the board of chosen freeholders of said county at the termination of the lease. L.1975, c. 71, s. 1, eff. Apr. 25, 1975.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-8.17 Private nonprofit camps for emotionally maladjusted or physically undernourished children; authorization for appropriations

The governing body of any county or municipality may appropriate annually to any privately-operated, nonprofit organization, whose services are nonsectarian and interracial, funds for the purpose of defraying the necessary expense incident to the feeding, care, treatment, and training of emotionally maladjusted or physically undernourished children between the ages of 5 and 12 years, who are residents of any county or municipality making such appropriation, at a camp or camps operated for said purpose within the county, including the cost of transporting such children to and from, and their support and maintenance at, such camp. L.1975, c. 278, s. 1, eff. Jan. 12, 1976.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-8.18 Community action programs defined

As used in this act: "Community action programs" are programs operated within counties or municipalities by public, or private nonprofit, agencies or organizations and established pursuant to the Federal "Economic Opportunity Act of 1964," (Public Law 88-452). L.1975, c. 342, s. 1, eff. March 3, 1976.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-8.19 Appropriation and distribution by county or municipality to agency or organization maintaining community action programs

The governing body of any county or municipality may annually appropriate and distribute to any public, or private nonprofit, agency or organization funds to defray in whole or in part the expenses incurred by any such agency or organization in maintaining community action programs and in providing facilities and equipment therefor within said county or municipality, as the case may be. L.1975, c. 342, s. 2, eff. March 3, 1976.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-8.20 Continuance after expiration of authorizing legislation

Such appropriation and distribution may at the discretion of the governing body continue beyond the expiration of the Federal "Economic Opportunity Act of 1964" or succeeding legislation. L.1975, c. 342, s. 3, eff. March 3, 1976.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-8.21 Cooley's anemia; promotion of public awareness, referral service for testing and expenses incidental to diagnosis and treatment; appropriations

The governing body of a county may appropriate not more than $5,000.00 each year to promote public awareness among prospective parents as to the necessity of testing for Cooley's anemia, to establish a referral service whereby such individuals can be tested for the existence of this disease, and, in the case of a county which has no county home or hospital suitable for the treatment of said disease, for any expenses incidental to the diagnosis and treatment of children afflicted with Cooley's anemia; provided, however, that the governing body of a county of the first class having a population in excess of 800,000 may appropriate not more than $10,000.00 each year. Before spending money for such purposes the governing body shall adopt such rules and regulations as it deems desirable concerning the requirements of residence and eligibility for such relief. Disbursements shall be made through officers designated by the board for that purpose on verified bills presented and approved as in the case of other county expenditures. L.1975, c. 393, s. 1, eff. March 3, 1976. Amended by L.1978, c. 142, s. 1, eff. Nov. 13, 1978.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-8.22 National burn victim foundation; contributions by counties or municipalities

Any county or municipal governing body may enter a line item in its annual budget for the purpose of making a contribution to the National Burn Victim Foundation which shall be for a public purpose and which will be used to provide the following services to the State of New Jersey: a. Specialized burn treatment facilities and services; b. Burn treatment educational programs for first aid, E.M.S. and other emergency level personnel; c. Burn victim rehabilitation programs, psychological; d. Burn medical research; e. Burn prevention programs for the general public and civic organizations. L.1977, c. 13, s. 1, eff. Feb. 10, 1977.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-8.23 Legislative findings

The Legislature finds and declares that private, nonprofit organizations which provide certain services relating to burn treatment, rehabilitation, research and prevention contribute significant and necessary medical, rehabilitative, research and educational services to the residents of the State of New Jersey, that these services benefit the general safety, health and welfare of residents of communities of this State, and that it is in the public interest of this State that local governments of this State be permitted to contribute to such organizations as a means of assuring that these services and benefits are available to their residents. L.1977, c. 14, s. 1, eff. Feb. 10, 1977.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-8.24 Burn prevention and treatment, private, nonprofit organizations; contributions

The board of chosen freeholders of any county, or the governing body of any municipality, of this State may annually raise and appropriate an amount not to exceed $1,500.00, for the purpose of making a contribution to any private, nonprofit organization which provides the following services to residents of this State: a. Specialized burn treatment facilities and services; b. Burn treatment educational programs for first aid, emergency medical services and other emergency level personnel; c. Burn victim rehabilitation programs; d. Burn medical research; and, e. Burn prevention programs for the general public and civic organizations. L.1977, c. 14, s. 2, eff. Feb. 10, 1977.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-8.25 Center for performing and visual arts; appropriation of funds

The governing body of any county may appropriate funds to any privately operated, nonprofit organization approved by the governing body whose services are nonsectarian, in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00 in any year for the purpose of the planning, construction, acquisition or operation of a center for the performing and visual arts, the location and successful operation of which within such county said governing body deems to be necessary, or conducive, to the improvement and furtherance of the tourist industries and recreational attractiveness of such county, or to the fulfillment of the recreational, entertainment, cultural, and educational needs of the residents of such county. L.1978, c. 104, s. 1, eff. Aug. 21, 1978.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-8.26 Tay-Sachs disease; county aid

A county may appropriate not more than $5,000.00 each year to promote public awareness among prospective parents as to the necessity of testing for Tay-Sachs disease, to establish a referral service whereby such individuals can be tested for the existence of this disease, and, in the case of a county which has no county home or hospital suitable for the treatment of said disease, for and expenses incidental to the diagnosis and treatment of children afflicted with Tay-Sachs disease; provided, however, that a county of the first class having a population in excess of 800,000 may appropriate not more than $10,000.00 each year. Before spending money for such purposes the governing body shall adopt such rules and regulations as it deems desirable concerning the requirements of residence and eligibility for such relief. Disbursements shall be made through officers designated by the governing body for that purpose on verified bills presented and approved as in the case of other county expenditures. L.1978, c. 150, s. 1, eff. Nov. 22, 1978.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-8.27 Legislative findings

The Legislature hereby finds that there is a need for improved planning and coordination among public and private agencies, organizations and institutions providing health and welfare programs and services to community residents. The Legislature further finds that because private, nonprofit health and welfare councils are providing such needed planning and coordination, it is in the public interest to authorize counties to appropriate funds for the purpose of helping to defray expenses incurred by such health and welfare councils in the provision of these services. L.1978, c. 170, s. 1, eff. Dec. 22, 1978.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-8.28 County aid to health, welfare councils

The governing body of any county may annually appropriate such sums as it deems necessary to any private, nonprofit health and welfare council engaged in reviewing, developing, promoting and coordinating in an advisory and consultative capacity, health and welfare programs and services offered by any public or private agency, organization or institution in that county, for the purpose of helping to defray expenses incurred by such council in the provision of the aforesaid services. L.1978, c.170, s.2; amended by L. 1987, c. 162, s. 1.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-8.29 Appropriations by county authorized

1. The governing body of any county may annually appropriate funds in support of the Vietnam Veterans' Memorial Foundation in support of the development, construction and maintenance of the Vietnam Veterans' Memorial at the Garden State Arts Center. L.1992,c.50,s.1.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-9 Depositories for moneys

The governing body of any county may direct by resolution that all moneys belonging to the county, except such as may be subject to the control of a body or commission other than the board of chosen freeholders, may be deposited in depositories selected by it, which shall include the State of New Jersey Cash Management Fund, created pursuant to section 1 of this amendatory and supplementary act, to the credit and in the name of the governing body. Amended by L.1977, c. 281, s. 6, eff. Nov. 2, 1977.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-11 Judiciary fund for salaries of court and probate clerks

The board of chosen freeholders shall provide in its annual budget of appropriations, a "judiciary fund" from which shall be paid the salary or compensation of clerks assigned by the county clerk for service in the courts held in the county, not exceeding one clerk to each judge holding said courts, and the probate clerks employed in the surrogate's office of the county. The compensation for the probate clerks shall be recommended by the surrogate and fixed by the board of chosen freeholders. Amended by L.1953, c. 37, p. 643, s. 40, eff. March 19, 1953.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-12.1 Definitions

As used in this act: "Farmland" means land that qualifies for valuation, assessment, and taxation pursuant to the "Farmland Assessment Act of 1964," P.L. 1964, c. 48 (C. 54:4-23.1 et seq.). "Low-interest loan" means a loan issued at an annual interest rate not in excess of 1% above the rate paid by the county on the obligations issued to fund the loan program authorized pursuant to section 2 of this act. L. 1987, c. 34, s. 1.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-12.2 Farm loan program

The governing body of any county may, by ordinance or resolution, establish a low-interest loan program for the purpose of assisting persons in purchasing farmland to be kept in continuous use as farmland, in accordance with criteria developed by a County Agriculture Development Board established under section 7 of P.L.1983, c.32 (C.4:1C-14). L.1987,c.34,s.2; amended 1989,c.158,s.2.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-12.3 Bonds authorized

For the purpose of funding a farm loan program authorized pursuant to section 2 of this act, the county is authorized, by bond ordinance, to incur indebtedness, borrow money, and authorize and issue negotiable obligations in an amount not to exceed $5,000,000.00 in any five-year period, or to appropriate general revenues of the county, or both. All the provisions of the "Local Bond Law" (N.J.S.40A:2-1 et seq.) not in conflict with this act shall be complied with by the county in adopting its bond ordinances. L.1987,c.34,s.3; amended 1989,c 158,s.3.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-13 Official newspapers

The board of chosen freeholders may by resolution designate an official newspaper or newspapers in which shall be published all advertisements and notices required by law to be published, or may from time to time, by a majority vote, specify one or more newspapers in which shall be published certain notices and advertisements required by law to be published.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-14 Public works jointly constructed and maintained; county and municipal co-operation

The board of chosen freeholders of any county may by contract, join with the governing body of any municipality within the county or adjoining it, or of any other county or of any district, to acquire or construct any public improvement or works, do any act, maintain any department or render any service which any such municipality, county or district may acquire, construct, do, maintain or render, but no county under any such contract may acquire, construct, maintain or operate any property or service defined as a "public utility" by section 48:2-13 of the title Public Utilities, until a majority of the legal voters in the county affected shall, at an election advertised, held and conducted in accordance with the general laws relating to elections, vote in favor of a proposition to be submitted in the manner provided in section 40:23-15 of this title.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-15 Ballot; form and content

The proposition to be submitted in accordance with the provisions of section 40:23-14 of this title shall be in substantially the following form: "Shall the county of acquire (or construct, as the case may be) and maintain and operate a (here insert brief description of the public utility proposed to be established or operated)?"

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-16 Contents of joint contract; amendments

Any contract so entered into shall set forth the proportion of the cost each party thereto shall assume and shall specify all the details of the management of the joint undertaking and any other matters which may be deemed necessary for insertion therein. The contract may be amended from time to time by the contracting parties.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-17 Acquisition of property; officers and employees

For the purpose of carrying into execution any such contract, any county, as a party thereto, may acquire real estate as tenants in common by purchase, gift or condemnation, erect buildings thereon and equip the same, acquire and hold any property in common, appoint such officers and employees as may be necessary for the joint enterprise and generally enter into any contract which the board of chosen freeholders or any municipality or district with which it may contract is authorized to enter into separately.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-18 Costs and expenses; appropriations; bond issues

The board of chosen freeholders may raise and disburse all necessary money, either by taxation or the issuance of bonds in the manner provided by law, to pay its respective share of the cost of carrying out any joint contract authorized by sections 40:23-14 to 40:23-17 of this title.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-19 Use of municipal sewer by county

The board of chosen freeholders may contract with any municipality or municipalities for the use of municipal sewers for the disposal of sewage from any county building or institution and may raise in the usual manner and disburse moneys under such contract for the disposal of sewage.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-20 Resolution by board of freeholders; exceptions

The board of chosen freeholders may by resolution provide for the regulation and inspection of wires, conductors and appliances for the purpose of utilizing electrical energy for light, heat and power when introduced or placed in any building in the county. Such regulation and inspection shall not be inconsistent with the current issue of the national electrical code and the rules and regulations of the person by whom the electrical energy is to be supplied, or the existing standards of the board of public utility commissioners.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-21 Contents of resolution; fees fixed

The proposed resolution shall prescribe the method of location, arrangement, installation and use of the wires and appliances, and shall fix the powers and duties of the inspector thereof, as the board shall from time to time deem necessary for the protection of life and property, and fix fees for each inspection not exceeding ten dollars.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-22 Inspectors; appointment, compensation and qualifications

The board of chosen freeholders providing by resolution for the inspection of electrical wires, appliances and currents for furnishing light, heat and power pursuant to section 40:23-20 of this title shall appoint and fix the compensation of the inspector or inspectors, who shall have a practical and technical knowledge of the construction and operation of interior electrical wiring and appliances.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-23 Inspection; certificate by inspector

After the passage of such resolution no person shall put in use any electrical wires, appliances and currents for the purposes set forth in section 40:23-20 of this title which shall not have been inspected and approved by the inspector of the county appointed for that purpose. The inspector shall furnish a certificate of inspection to any person applying therefor.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-24 Companies to supply current upon certificate; enforcement

Upon the passage of the resolution provided for in section 40:23-20 of this title no person engaged in the business of furnishing electricity for light, heat and power purposes shall refuse to supply electrical current for such purposes upon the production of a written certificate of the inspector of electrical wires and appliances approving the construction thereof in any building, and no such person shall exact or charge a fee or charge for the inspection covered by the inspector as a condition to supplying electrical current for furnishing light, heat and power. No insurance company, or agent thereof, after the passage of such resolution, shall exact or charge a fee or charge for the inspection covered by the inspector as a condition to insuring any building or buildings in which such electrical wires, appliances and currents are introduced or placed. No person supplying electrical energy shall be compelled to extend its lines or wires more than two hundred and fifty feet to connect such building unless the board of public utility commissioners shall, after hearing, order the extension, and no such person shall be obliged to supply service to any person who is at the time indebted to the person from whom the service connection is sought. The foregoing provisions shall be enforced by the board of public utility commissioners and the department of banking and insurance respectively.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-25 Article inapplicable in certain cases

The board of chosen freeholders shall not exercise jurisdiction under the provisions of this article in any city, the governing body of which may have adopted the provisions of an act entitled "An act to authorize cities in this state to provide by ordinance for the regulation and inspection of electrical wires, appliances and currents for furnishing light, heat and power in certain cases, and to fix the penalty for the failure to comply with the provisions of such ordinance and to make it unlawful when an ordinance for such regulation is passed by any city in this state, for insurance companies, and those engaged in furnishing electricity for light, heat or power purposes, to charge for inspection covered by such ordinance," approved March twenty-ninth, one thousand nine hundred and twelve (L.1912, c. 271, p. 477).

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-26 Sale of personal property and surplus output of county institutions

The board of chosen freeholders may sell, convey and deliver any goods, chattels, personal property, materials or equipment and any surplus product or output of any institution maintained and conducted by it, not needed for public use, and appropriate the proceeds to the legal use of the county.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-27 Advertisement for bids where value exceeds $1,000

Whenever it is reasonably apparent that the value of such personal property, except live stock, about to be disposed of at any one time or in the course of any one transaction is likely to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), the board of chosen freeholders shall publicly advertise for bids in the manner provided in section 40:25-8 of this Title and shall sell the property to the highest bidder. Amended by L.1947, c. 106, p. 532, s. 1, eff. May 6, 1947.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-27.3 Sale of unneeded building to municipality for municipal purposes

Any building or structure owned by a county which is no longer required for county purposes and which must be razed or relocated to permit the construction or reconstruction of any bridge, road or other public improvement may be sold by the county for a nominal consideration to any municipality within the county for relocation and for the use thereof for municipal purposes. L.1971, c. 288, s. 1, eff. Aug. 19, 1971.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-28 Freeholders to furnish crushed stone to municipalities

In counties of the second, third and fifth classes in which there is a stone quarry and a stone crusher operated in connection therewith, owned and worked by the county, the board of chosen freeholders shall furnish and supply therefrom, free of cost, towards the making, working, mending and repairing of the public roads and highways in the municipalities of the county, and the roads and walks in public parks of such municipalities, whether the same be within or without the municipal limits of the municipality, excepting improved county roads, such quantity of crushed or broken stone, and of such size or sizes, as shall be requested by such municipalities, as hereinafter provided.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-29 Maximum amount to be furnished by county

The quantity to which all such municipalities shall be entitled, and which the board of chosen freeholders shall be required to furnish and deliver, shall not exceed a total of ten thousand tons annually, to be apportioned among the several municipalities in the county, pro rata, based on the amount of the county tax raised and actually paid to the county treasurer in the preceding year.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-30 Stone furnished on request

The board of chosen freeholders shall cause to be furnished and delivered, free on board at the quarry, to any such municipality, upon the written request of the mayor, chairman or other chief executive officer thereof, and to such person as he may designate to receive the same, so much crushed or broken stone, and in such quantities and of such size or sizes, as shall from time to time be requested, not exceeding five hundred tons nor less than one hundred tons in any single requisition, and the same shall be distributed and assigned by the municipal authority of the municipality and thereafter used under the direction of the person designated by such municipal authority or officer having charge and supervision of the public roads and highways in the municipality, for the purposes specified in section 40:23-28 of this title.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-31 Reapportionment of unclaimed stone

If the proper authorities of any municipality shall fail to demand in writing of the board of chosen freeholders or the chairman of the committee on workhouse of the board, and provide for the shipment of the same before the first days of April, July, September and November in any year for the share or portion of crushed stone to which it shall be entitled at each quarterly distribution under the provisions of sections 40:23-28 to 40:23-33 of this title, then such portion or share shall immediately be reapportioned in the next succeeding quarterly distribution among the several municipalities of the counties as provided for in section 40:23-28 of this title; which said board of chosen freeholders shall be required to furnish and deliver under the provisions of said sections 40:23-28 to 40:23-33, and shall not exceed ten thousand tons in any year.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-32 Purposes for which stone may be used

The stone so furnished and delivered shall be used for and applied to the purposes set forth in section 40:23-28 of this title and for no other purposes.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-33 Selling or otherwise disposing of stone a misdemeanor; exception

If any person shall sell, or offer to sell, any of such stone or dispose of the same for any other purpose than as provided in section 40:23-28 of this title he shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine not exceeding one hundred dollars, or by imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding ninety days, or both, but if any municipality be so distant from the stone quarry and stone crusher operated in connection therewith as to make it inconvenient to haul the stone, it may sell its share of crushed or broken stone so apportioned, and use the money obtained therefor in the purchase of other stone, or exchange the stone so apportioned for other stone. The stone so bought or exchanged shall be used only for the purposes set forth in said section 40:23-28.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-47 Findings, declarations

1. The Legislature finds and declares that it is necessary for the health, safety and welfare of the residents of this State that a standard, basic three-line address system be established and adopted on a county-by-county basis which will accurately reflect the location of all existing and potential properties, without duplication. The Legislature further finds and declares that such a standard mailing address system shall function for use in conjunction with the emergency 9-1-1 system, for delivery of mail, and for all other uses for which an address is applicable. The Legislature further finds and declares that prior to the implementation of a standard 9-1-1 locatable mailing address system on a Statewide level, it is necessary to demonstrate the feasibility of such a program by establishing a pilot program in a single county; that the pilot program should take place in an area where significant problems exist due to a dual mailing address system; that Burlington County is a large county in which several municipalities have the same postal name, several streets within municipalities have similar names, and many residents of municipalities in the county have experienced difficulty when needing emergency services due to these circumstances; and that because of the above mentioned criteria, in Burlington County, a pilot program to test the feasibility of a standard mailing address system would be especially suitable and would provide the best laboratory to demonstrate the feasibility of the program. L.1991,c.265,s.1.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-48 Definitions

2. As used in this act: "Building" means a house, residence, dwelling, store or other structure used for residential, commercial or public purpose which has frontage on, or access to, a street in a municipality. "County" means Burlington County. "Street" means any paved or unpaved road, highway, avenue, lane, pedestrian mall, alleyway or cartway for the passage of motor vehicles and pedestrians and located within the borders of a municipality or a county. "System" means the 9-1-1- locatable mailing address system. L.1991,c.265,s.2.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-49 9-1-1 locatable mailing address system

3. The governing body of the county shall, by resolution, establish a 9-1-1 locatable mailing address system within the county. The county governing body shall require the governing body of each municipality within the county to implement the system as follows: a. The governing body in each municipality in the county shall review the names and numbers assigned to county and municipal streets within the municipality and the numbering of properties and buildings within the municipality to determine if the assignment of names and numbers conforms with the guidelines established in section 4 of this act. b. Upon completion of the review required by subsection a. of this section, the governing body of each municipality shall determine what changes, if any, are necessary in the naming or numbering of the county or municipal streets, or in the numbering of properties or buildings in order to effectuate the provisions of this act. c. Any changes which are made pursuant to the provisions of subsections a. and b. of this section shall be reflected on the appropriate municipal tax and house numbering maps and the 9-1-1 Vernon Graphics maps for inclusion in the 9-1-1 data base. A copy of the corrected municipal tax map cover sheet, and emergency services map as adopted by the governing body, shall be presented to the county for its use. The new or corrected maps are to be available to the public, map companies, and any State or federal agency requesting or entitled to a copy. L.1991,c.265,s.3.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-50 Guidelines for implementation of act

4. The guidelines for the implementation of this act shall include, but shall not be limited to, the following: a. Municipalities shall have one correct name, which shall be filed with the county clerk and the Secretary of State. b. No two municipalities in the county shall have the exact same name. For the purposes of this act, a prefix or suffix in the name of a municipality, such as "Township," shall constitute a separate name. c. In the event that two or more municipalities within the county have the same name, the municipality which incorporated first under its existing name shall retain the right to continue to use its existing name. d. If a municipality is required, or chooses, to change its name pursuant to the provisions of this act, it shall not adopt any existing municipal or county name currently being used in this State. e. One correct name shall be used for each street in a municipality and where two separate and noncontiguous streets within a municipality have the exact same name, a distinctive prefix or suffix shall be assigned to distinguish the streets, or a new name shall be assigned to one street. If two existing streets have names that have resulted in confusion due to any similarity, and a name change is not practical, the property numbering on the streets shall be made to contrast significantly as an added safety measure. Numbering by the mile post system may be used as an alternative, if applicable. f. All properties which now or hereafter have frontage on or access to any street shall be plotted on the official tax map of the municipality. g. Each property with frontage on or access to any street shall be assigned an official property number, except where one or more buildings or lots are located on an unnamed private road, lane or way having access to a street. In that situation only one official number shall be assigned, and it shall be based upon the number which best describes the location of the access point on the street. If more than one occupied building exists, each building shall be known as the number assigned, followed by a letter, beginning with "A" and continuing alphabetically. h. Official property numbers shall proceed from a logical point of origin and shall be in proper numerical sequence in relation to the numbers assigned to other lots with frontage on or access to the same street. i. Odd numbers shall be assigned to properties on one side of a street and even numbers assigned to properties on the other side of the street with sufficient flexibility so that the numbering system may accommodate maximum density as allowed by zoning regulations now in effect. If existing lot frontage is less than the minimum zoned frontage, the numbering shall compress to accommodate the existing lot frontage. j. Governing bodies are encouraged to number property on federal and State highways and county roads by the mile post marker system, according to the following protocol. Even numbers shall be on the right as the numbering increases according to the mile posts. The most southern or westerly street origin of a mile post marker system shall be indicated as zero. The numbering shall relate and progress according to the mileage. If a municipality has already established mile post marker numbering with the odd numbers on the right, the numbering may remain if no confusion exists. If the county elects to request mile post numbering on a county road, or a key access road, it shall erect the mile post markers if they do not presently exist. If a county route is comprised of two or more streets that have separate names, then the names assigned by the municipality shall be used in the addressing, the 9-1-1 data base and on the 9-1-1 map, and street signs. Where applicable, the county route number shall also be listed in the 9-1-1 data bank. k. Priority shall be given to numbers or names of federal highways and roads over all other numbers and names of streets in a county. State highway or street numbers or names shall have priority over all county or municipal street names or numbers. Governing bodies are encouraged to number property on all major highways and important county roads by the mile post marker system, except that if an important county road that provides access to many municipalities is not easily numbered by the mile post marker system, it shall have one set of numbers that is in sequence for its entire length. l. All municipalities shall erect "Entering .............." (insert name of municipality) signs at the municipal boundary on every major access road that enters the municipality, except interstate highways. The sign shall face traffic as it enters the municipality. If the street name changes or the property numbering is not in sequence on any street that crosses a municipal boundary then that data shall be announced by a sign. When a major access road crosses a municipal boundary, the street name shall stay the same and the property numbering shall remain in sequence. m. Upon any subdivision of land in a municipality resulting in lots other than those delineated in the official municipal tax map, the governing body of a municipality shall assign a property number to each lot resulting from the subdivision. Any new street shall have a unique name which shall be registered with the county 9-1-1 coordinator for entry into the data base prior to the issuance of a construction permit. n. If a large lot has more than one available property number and it contains a building, then the property number that best describes the location of the driveway, or access point shall be assigned. o. The owner of any building or occupied lot for which an official property number is designed and assigned shall be required at his own expense to place the official number at a point near where the driveway enters the street, or in such a manner that the number is easily visible from the street, or both. Three inch high numbers shall be the standard, and reflective numbers shall be encouraged. In those cases where more than one building exists on a lot or private road, land, or way, an address sign shall be placed near the point of access to the street showing the official number and letter designation of each building with a legal address on the lot or private roadway. Each building shall also have the number and letter designation clearly posted in front of or on the structure. The cost of erecting and maintaining an address sign shall be borne by the owners of the buildings who are also responsible for notifying any tenants of their official 9-1-1 locatable mailing address. p. Each municipality shall, after implementation and adoption of the 9-1-1 locatable mailing address system, forward a correct version of the official municipal tax map and house numbering map, where available, to each U.S. Post Office serving the municipality, and to all emergency services. Each municipality shall take any steps which it deems necessary to inform the residents and businesses of the changes in their addresses. The residents or businesses are responsible for making the address corrections at their delivering postal facility and all other notifications. q. The legal name of the municipality shall appear on the bottom line of all mailing addresses within the municipality. The name of the postal facility shall not be used unless it is exactly the same as the municipal name. The existing five digit zip-code that presently delivers the mail shall be incorporated into the address and remain unchanged. The standard three-line 9-1-1 locatable mailing address shall appear as follows when mail is delivered to the location: RESIDENT OR BUSINESS NAME ### STREET NAME APT, SUITE, ETC. MUNICIPAL NAME NJ XXZIP-CODE The standard three-line 9-1-1 locatable mailing address shall appear as follows for a location when the occupant receives mail delivered to a post office box within a postal facility: RESIDENT OR BUSINESS NAME ### STREET NAME MUNICIPAL NAME P O BOX ### POST OFFICE NAME NJ XXZIP-CODE This standard shall apply to the entire State and shall become effective within the county after adoption of the provisions of this act by the county governing body. If postal rural route or rural box numbers are still in use, they shall be replaced by municipally designated and assigned property numbers according to standard protocols defined in this legislation. The county governing body shall assist any municipality unable to accomplish the property numbering or street name corrections if financial hardship exists or technical assistance is required by funding or performing the necessary work in cooperation with the municipal governing body. r. If a rural mail box is located at the driveway entrance to a rural property and it is on the same side of the street it shall have three-inch high numbers on both sides of the mail box. If the mail box is located across the street, then it shall have at least one number on the box. The number shall face traffic, and a three-inch high property number shall be posed at the driveway entrance of the property. If the mail box is remotely located on another street or clustered with several other mail boxes then the number and street name should be printed on the front of the box in one-inch high letters or numbers, as appropriate, and a three-inch high property number is to be posted at the driveway entrance. L.1991,c.265,s.4.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-51 Completion of review required

5. The governing body of the county shall require municipalities within the county to complete the review required under section 3 of this act and to complete all changes required under section 4 of this act as soon as is practical and in combination with preparations for the implementation of the mandated enhanced 9-1-1 program. L.1991,c.265.s.5.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-52 Use of municipal names

6. Beginning on the effective date of this act and pending compliance with the provisions of this act by all of the municipalities in Burlington County, all State income tax and data forms shall accurately show the municipal name on the form, and data processing in all State departments, agencies and commissions, especially with regard to school funding, shall be accomplished using the legal municipal name and not postal facility names or zip-codes. L.1991,c.265,s.6.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-53 Report

7. Within one year of the establishment of the system by the board of freeholders, the board of freeholders shall provide a report to the Governor and to the Legislature evaluating the effectiveness of the program. L.1991,c.265,s.7.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-54 Criminal history record check requested by county, authority for.

33. a. A county may enact an ordinance or resolution, as appropriate, providing that an authorized county official or officer may request a criminal history record background check of any person for an official governmental purpose, including, but not limited to, employment, licensing and the procurement of services. The ordinance or resolution shall provide that the person shall submit to being fingerprinted in accordance with applicable State and federal laws, rules and regulations. The ordinance or resolution shall further provide that the official or officer is authorized to exchange fingerprint data with and receive criminal history record information from the State Bureau of Identification in the Division of State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. b. In order to obtain criminal history record information pursuant to the provisions of an ordinance or resolution, the official or officer shall submit fingerprint data to the State Bureau of Identification. The bureau shall receive all criminal history record information from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and shall disseminate that information to the officer or official. c. The county shall transmit the fees for the criminal history record background check to the State Bureau of Identification. d. Pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), the Attorney General may promulgate regulations to effectuate the provisions of this section. L.2003,c.199,s.33.

N.J. Stat. § 40:23-55 Definitions; impoundment of shopping carts by county.

2. a. As used in this section: "Shopping cart" means a push cart of the type or types which are commonly provided by grocery stores, drug stores or other retail mercantile establishments for the use of the public in transporting commodities in stores and markets and their parking areas; and "Parking area" means a parking lot or other property provided by a retailer for the use of a customer for parking an automobile or other vehicle. The parking area of a retail mercantile establishment located in a multi-store complex or shopping center shall include the entire parking area used by the complex or center. b. No county shall impound a shopping cart that has a sign or notice identifying the owner of the cart, or the retailer who has written consent from the owner to use the cart, and listing a valid telephone number or address through which the owner or retailer can be contacted, unless the following conditions are met: (1) The shopping cart is located outside the premises or parking area of a retail mercantile establishment; (2) The county notifies the owner or retailer of the location of the cart and allows three business days from the date of such notification for the owner, retailer, or an authorized agent to retrieve the shopping cart, unless the immediate removal is necessary to prevent a danger to public safety; (3) The county notifies the owner or retailer upon impoundment of a shopping cart, and includes information as to how the cart may be retrieved; (4) The location that an impounded shopping cart is held is reasonably convenient to the owner, retailer, or authorized agent, and is open for business at least six hours of each business day; (5) Any fine imposed upon the owner or retailer for an impounded shopping cart does not exceed $50 for each occurrence for failure to retrieve shopping carts. An occurrence includes all shopping carts impounded in accordance with this section during a 24-hour period; and (6) The county must allow the owner or retailer a minimum of five business days following receipt of notice that a shopping cart has been impounded to retrieve the cart before it may sell or otherwise dispose of the cart. c. A county may impound a shopping cart that has a sign or notice identifying the owner of the cart, or the retailer who has written consent from the owner to use the cart, and lists a valid telephone number or address through which the owner or retailer can be contacted, without meeting the conditions required by paragraphs (1) through (5) of subsection b. of this section if the county: (1) Notifies the owner or retailer within 24 hours of impounding the shopping cart, and includes information on how the cart may be retrieved; (2) Releases the cart to the owner, retailer or authorized agent without any charge or fine whatsoever, if the owner, retailer, or authorized agent attempts to retrieve the cart within five business days of notice. d. Nothing contained in this section shall preclude or otherwise limit a county from impounding a shopping cart that does not have a sign or notice identifying the owner of the cart, or the retailer who has written consent from the owner to use the cart, and lists a valid telephone number or address through which the owner or retailer can be contacted. L.2008, c.13, s.2.

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