N.J. Stat. tit. 27, ch. 27

in effect

N.J. Stat. § 27:27-1 "Monorail" defined

As used in P.L. 1983, c. 295 and this 1985 amendatory and supplementary act, "monorail" means any type of transportation system in which manned or unmanned vehicles are operated on fixed guideways along an exclusive easement or right-of-way, but excluding conventional railroads. L. 1985, c. 538, s. 6, eff. Jan. 21, 1986; per s.12, expired on January 21, 1991.

N.J. Stat. § 27:27-2 Transportation responsibility

The Department of Transportation shall have exclusive responsibility for assisting in the development of monorail systems except where otherwise provided by law. The Commissioner of Transportation, in cooperation with State departments, commissions, authorities, and other State agencies and with interested private individuals and organizations, shall be the exclusive coordinator of plans and policies for the utilization of monorail systems under the jurisdiction of the Department of Transportation. L. 1985, c. 538, s. 7, eff. Jan. 21, 1986; per s.12, expired on January 21, 1991.

N.J. Stat. § 27:27-3 Functions, powers, duties

Except as otherwise provided by law, the Commissioner of Transportation shall have the following functions, powers and duties: a. Approve or reject any proposed monorail project, including its route; b. Set fares for monorail systems; and c. Establish safety standards for the operation of monorail systems. L. 1985, c. 538, s. 8, eff. Jan. 21, 1986; per s.12, expired on January 21, 1991.

N.J. Stat. § 27:27-4 Report to commission

Any authority or agency proposing a monorail project and not subject to approval pursuant to subsection a. of section 8 of this act shall report to the commission its intentions concerning the proposed project. L. 1985, c. 538, s. 9, eff. Jan. 21, 1986; per s.12, expired on January 21, 1991.

N.J. Stat. § 27:27-5 Rules, regulations

The Commissioner of Transportation shall adopt rules and regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L. 1968, c. 410 (C. 52:14B-1 et seq.) to effectuate the purposes of sections 7 through 9 of this act. L. 1985, c. 538, s. 10, eff. Jan. 21, 1986; per s.12, expired on January 21, 1991.

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