N.J. Stat. § 46:23-9.17 Nonapplicability of P.L. 1997, c.211 to certain maps relating to construction bids advertised prior to July 1, 2001
1. a. The provisions of P.L.1997, c.211 shall not apply to the filing of any right of way parcel map in connection with projects for which construction bids are advertised on or prior to July 1, 2001. For the purposes of this section, the advertising of construction bids shall mean the first publication for the solicitation of bids for work and material for a highway, road or street project. The provisions of P.L.1997, c.211 shall apply to the filing of right of way parcel maps after July 1, 2001. b. All right of way parcel maps, and amendments thereto, of the State, or any county or municipality showing acquisitions and associated easements for projects for which construction bids are advertised on or prior to July 1, 2001 may be filed with the county recording officer at any time without meeting the requirements of P.L.1997, c.211, so long as certification as to the date of the advertisement notice is produced when requested by the county recording officer. c. The plot plan which is required to be included as part of a declaration of taking under paragraph (c) of section 17 of P.L.1971, c.361 (C. 20:3-17) need only meet the accuracy standards of a right of way parcel map. d. The scale of the maps and the dimensions depicted upon right of way parcel maps may be in metric or English at the discretion of the preparer. e. In addition to sizes set forth in P.L. 1997, c.211, a map size of 22 inches by 36 inches shall be acceptable for right of way parcel maps. L.1998,c.23,s.1.