# N.J. Stat. § 13:8A-3: Definitions

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T13_C8A_S8A-3

## Section

- **Citation:** N.J. Stat. § 13:8A-3
- **Heading:** Definitions
- **Jurisdiction:** New Jersey
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 8A / Section 8A-3

## Text

Except as the context may otherwise require: (a) "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Conservation and Economic Development or his designated representative; (b) "Local unit" means a municipality, county or other political subdivision of this State, or any agency thereof. (c) "Recreation and conservation purposes" means use of lands for parks, natural areas, forests, camping, fishing, water reserves, wildlife, reservoirs, hunting, boating, winter sports and similar uses for public outdoor recreation and conservation of natural resources; and (d) "Land" or "lands" means real property, including improvements thereof or thereon, rights of way, water, riparian and other rights, easements, privileges and all other rights or interests of any kind or description in, relating to or connected with real property. L.1961, c. 45, p. 478, s. 3.

## Nearby sections

- [N.J. Stat. § 13:8A-1 Short title](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T13_C8A_S8A-1.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 13:8A-2 Legislative findings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T13_C8A_S8A-2.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 13:8A-3 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T13_C8A_S8A-3.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 13:8A-4 Acquisition of lands for recreation and conservation purposes; grants to assist local units acquire lands](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T13_C8A_S8A-4.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 13:8A-5 Considerations to guide commissioner in acquiring lands and making grants](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T13_C8A_S8A-5.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 13:8A-6 Manner of acquisition; statement of intended acquisition](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T13_C8A_S8A-6.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 13:8A-7 Rules and regulations governing administration, operation and use of lands](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T13_C8A_S8A-7.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 13:8A-8 Manner of acquisition of lands by local unit with state assistance](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T13_C8A_S8A-8.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 13:8A-9 Conditions precedent to local assistance grant; terms and conditions of grant; acceptance by local unit](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T13_C8A_S8A-9.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 13:8A-10 Conditions precedent to local assistance grant; rules and regulations governing administration, operation and use of lands](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T13_C8A_S8A-10.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 13:8A-11 Grants by state treasurer upon approval by commissioner; amount of grant](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T13_C8A_S8A-11.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 13:8A-12 Acquisition of lands subject to rights of another; conservation easements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T13_C8A_S8A-12.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 13:8A-13 Disposal of acquired land; disposition of returned moneys](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T13_C8A_S8A-13.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 13:8A-14 Discrimination prohibited](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T13_C8A_S8A-14.md)

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