# N.J. Stat. § 13:19-5.3: Waiving of permit requirement

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T13_C19_S19-5.3

## Section

- **Citation:** N.J. Stat. § 13:19-5.3
- **Heading:** Waiving of permit requirement
- **Jurisdiction:** New Jersey
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 19 / Section 19-5.3

## Text

21. The commissioner may waive the permit requirement for development in the coastal area pursuant to P.L.1973, c.185 (C.13:19-1 et seq.) for any development that involves the grading or excavation of a dune by a governmental agency if the commissioner finds that such a waiver is warranted as a result of a storm, natural disaster or similar act of God. L.1993,c.190,s.21.

## Nearby sections

- [N.J. Stat. § 13:19-1 Short title](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T13_C19_S19-1.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 13:19-2 Findings, declarations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T13_C19_S19-2.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 13:19-3 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T13_C19_S19-3.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 13:19-4 "Coastal area" defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T13_C19_S19-4.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 13:19-5 Development permits required](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T13_C19_S19-5.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 13:19-5.1 Issuance of general permit](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T13_C19_S19-5.1.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 13:19-5.2 Permits not required, conditions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T13_C19_S19-5.2.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 13:19-5.3 Waiving of permit requirement](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T13_C19_S19-5.3.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 13:19-5.4 Solar panels not included in certain calculations relative to coastal development.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T13_C19_S19-5.4.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 13:19-6 Application for permit](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T13_C19_S19-6.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 13:19-8 Declaration of completeness of application](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T13_C19_S19-8.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 13:19-9 Hearing, comment period](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T13_C19_S19-9.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 13:19-10 Review of applications; required findings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T13_C19_S19-10.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 13:19-10.1 Wind dependent energy facilities, construction on piers, certain circumstances; permitted.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T13_C19_S19-10.1.md)

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