2A:35A-11 - Notice of intention to commence action; persons to whom sent; waiver; exemptions - New Jersey Statutes

2A:35A-11.  Notice of intention to commence action;  persons to whom sent; waiver;  exemptions
    No action may be commenced pursuant to this act unless the person seeking to  commence such suit shall, at least 30 days prior to the commencement thereof,  direct a written notice of such intention by certified mail, to the Attorney  General, the Department of Environmental Protection, the governing body of the  municipality in which the alleged conduct has, or is likely to occur, and to  the intended defendant; provided, however, that if the plaintiff in an action  brought in accordance with the  "N.J. Court Rules, 1969,"  can show that  immediate and irreparable damage will probably result, the court may waive the  foregoing requirement of notice.  The provisions of this section shall not  apply to actions brought by the State, any political subdivision of the State  and any agency or instrumentality of the State or of any political subdivision of the State.

     L.1974, c. 169, s. 11, eff. Dec. 9, 1974.