N.J. Stat. tit. 59, ch. 12

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N.J. Stat. § 59:12-1 Fund establishment

There is hereby established in the custody of the State Treasurer a fund to be used for the payment of claims against the State arising out of tort. No money shall be withdrawn from such fund unless the claim has been settled according to law or reduced to final judgment in a court of competent jurisdiction. Whenever any tort claim or claim for indemnification shall have been settled according to law or reduced to final judgment in a court of competent jurisdiction, the same shall be certified by the Attorney General or his designee, to the State Treasurer who shall pay the claim upon the warrant of the Director of the Division of Budget and Accounting out of moneys contained in the fund. Whenever the State Treasurer shall determine that funds are unavailable to pay any such claim, he shall certify the amount of such deficiency and the amount so certified shall be appropriated and paid to the claimant in the manner aforesaid. L.1972, c. 45, s. 59:12-1.

N.J. Stat. § 59:12-2 Repealers

All acts and parts of acts inconsistent with this act are, to the extent of such inconsistency, repealed, including without limitation: P.L.1971, c. 199, s. 26 (C. 40A:12-26). N.J.S. 18A:20-35; N.J.S. 38A:4-9; N.J.S. 38A:4-10; R.S. 53:1-22. L.1972, c. 45, s. 59:12-2.

N.J. Stat. § 59:12-3 Prospective application of act

This act applies only to claims that accrue on or after its effective date. Claims that accrued prior to the effective date of this act are not affected by this act but shall continue to be governed by the law applicable thereto prior to the effective date of this act; provided however that this act shall apply to the suit presently pending between Willis and Department of Conservation and Economic Development, Superior Court, Docket No. L-9817-66. L.1972, c. 45, s. 59:12-3.

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