# N.J. Stat. § 13:8A-8: Manner of acquisition of lands by local unit with state assistance

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T13_C8A_S8A-8

## Section

- **Citation:** N.J. Stat. § 13:8A-8
- **Heading:** Manner of acquisition of lands by local unit with state assistance
- **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-8

## Text

Lands approved by the commissioner for acquisition by a local unit with State assistance shall be acquired by and in the name of the local unit and may be acquired in any manner authorized by law for the acquisition of lands for such purposes by the local unit. L.1961, c. 45, p. 480, s. 8.

## 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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