# N.J. Stat. § 13:8A-6: Manner of acquisition; statement of intended acquisition

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## Section

- **Citation:** N.J. Stat. § 13:8A-6
- **Heading:** Manner of acquisition; statement of intended acquisition
- **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-6

## Text

Lands acquired by the State shall be acquired by the commissioner in the name of the State. They may be acquired by purchase or otherwise on such terms and conditions as the commissioner shall determine, or by the exercise of the power of eminent domain in the manner provided in chapter 1 of Title 20 of the Revised Statutes. This power of acquisition shall extend to lands held by any local unit. At least 60 days prior to any acquisition the commissioner shall submit a statement of any such intended acquisition to each of the following bodies in the Department of Conservation and Economic Development: the Water Policy and Supply Council, the Planning and Development Council, the Fish and Game Council and the Shell Fisheries Council. L.1961, c. 45, p. 479, s. 6.

## 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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