58:16A-9 - Acquisition of property; eminent domain; entry on property - New Jersey Statutes

58:16A-9.  Acquisition of property;  eminent domain;  entry on property
    (1) The commissioner, for the people of the State of New Jersey, shall acquire any property or interest therein necessary for purposes connected with the flood control project by gift, devise or purchase, or by condemnation in the manner provided by the  "Eminent Domain Act of 1971," (P.L.1971, c. 361; C. 20:3-1 et seq.).    (2) Awards and judgments after condemnation proceedings shall be paid out of  State treasury from moneys appropriated for purposes connected with flood control projects.    (3) The expense of such acquisitions including the cost of making surveys, and preparing descriptions and maps of property to be acquired, serving notices  of appropriation, making appraisals and agreements and of searches ordered and  examinations and readings of title, and expenses incurred by the commissioner  or Attorney General in proceedings for removal of owners and occupants, shall  be deemed part of the cost of such flood control projects.    (4) Notwithstanding the provisions of any general, special or local law, the  commissioner, his officers or agents, and the officers, agents or contractor of  the United States when engaged on flood control projects, may enter upon  property for the purpose of making surveys, test pits, test borings, or other  investigations.  Claim for any damage caused by such work may be adjusted by  agreement by the commissioner without taking such property, and payment shall  be made in like manner as provided in this act for property taken for flood  control purposes.     L.1948, c. 351, p. 1413, s. 9.  Amended by L.1979, c. 358, s. 8, eff. Jan. 31,  1980.