32:16-1 - Parkway authorized; location; aid from federal government; acquisition of lands by gift, purchase or condemnation - New Jersey Statutes

32:16-1.  Parkway authorized;  location;  aid from federal government; acquisition of lands by gift, purchase or condemnation
    In addition to the powers conferred by this subtitle, Palisades Interstate Park Commission is authorized to construct, maintain and operate a parkway on top of the Palisades, extending from the southerly line of the park already established to the New York State line and within one thousand feet westerly from the top or steep edge of the Palisades or the crest of the slope in places  where the steep Palisades rocks are absent, and, for such purpose and the  acquisition of the necessary lands therefor, may apply for and accept grants or  other aid from the Federal emergency administration of public works, or other  boards, officers or departments of the United States.  For the purpose of  laying out and establishing the parkway mentioned in this section, the  commission may acquire by gift, purchase or condemnation any lands or rights in  lands necessary for such objects and lying within the area described in this  section;  but, after a copy of the map required to be made by section 32:16-2  of this Title has been filed in the office of the county clerk of Bergen county  pursuant to section 32:16-3 of this Title, the right to condemn lands shall not  extend west of the westerly boundary line of the parkway as shown on the map.

     Amended by L.1939, c. 191, p. 565, s. 34.