13:1L-6 - Grant of authority to operate facilities for private profit; acquisition of interest in lands - New Jersey Statutes

13:1L-6.  Grant of authority to operate facilities for private profit; acquisition of interest in lands
  a.  Notwithstanding any other law, rule or regulation to the contrary, the department shall have the authority to grant such rights or privileges to individuals or corporations for the construction, operation and maintenance for  private profit of any facility, utility or device upon the State parks and  forests, lands and waters as the department shall find necessary and proper for  the use and enjoyment of the lands by the public.  Such rights and privileges  shall include, but not be limited to, concessions, franchises, licenses,  permits and other rights and privileges deemed by the department to be  appropriate in the utilization of the lands for the public benefit.  The grant  or award of such rights or privileges shall be made in the name of the State of  New Jersey and executed by the department, at such price and upon such terms  and conditions as shall be fixed by the department.

    b.  The department shall have the authority to acquire rights and privileges  in lands owned by individuals or corporations where the department deems it  necessary or useful, for the proper implementation of the provisions of this  amendatory and supplementary act, that an interest in such lands be acquired.   Such rights and privileges shall include, but not be limited to, leases,  licenses, concessions, franchises and permits. Any rights or privileges  acquired hereunder and the considerations therefor shall be subject to terms  and conditions fixed by the department.

     L.1983, c. 324, s. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 1983.