27:7-44.3 - Relocation of structures impeding construction, acquisition of lands for - New Jersey Statutes

27:7-44.3.  Relocation of structures impeding construction, acquisition of lands for    Whenever it shall appear to the State Highway Commissioner that construction  of a State highway, the acquisition of lands for which has been previously  authorized by him, will be impeded by reason of the presence of a structure or  structures on the lands authorized to be required for such highway, he shall  have power to acquire, by gift, purchase or condemnation, additional unimproved  lands for the purpose of providing sites upon which may be relocated such  structure or any or all of such structures which are removable from the lands  authorized to be acquired for such highway and which, after relocation, will be  suitable for the purpose for which they were used prior to such relocation;   provided, however, that before the commissioner shall order the acquisition of  any such additional unimproved lands he shall ascertain the quantum thereof requisite for the relocation of such structure or structures, and shall obtain  an agreement in writing from the owner of such structure or structures at a  stipulated rental for the structure or structures, or a portion or portions  thereof, to be relocated on such additional lands.

     L.1950, c. 250, p. 863, s. 1.