# N.J. Stat. § 13:8A-9: Conditions precedent to local assistance grant; terms and conditions of grant; acceptance by local unit

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## Section

- **Citation:** N.J. Stat. § 13:8A-9
- **Heading:** Conditions precedent to local assistance grant; terms and conditions of grant; acceptance by local unit
- **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-9

## Text

A grant to assist a local unit to acquire lands for recreation and conservation purposes shall not be made under this act until: (a) The local unit has applied to the commissioner on forms prescribed by him describing the land acquisition for which a grant is sought, stating the recreation and conservation purpose or purposes to which such lands will be devoted, stating the facts which give rise to the need for such lands for such purpose, enclosing a comprehensive plan for the development of the local unit approved by its governing body, and stating such other matters as the commissioner shall prescribe; (b) The commissioner shall have prescribed the terms and conditions under which the grant applied for will be made; and (c) The local unit shall have filed with the commissioner its acceptance of such terms and conditions, and has otherwise complied with the provisions of this act. L.1961, c. 45, p. 480, s. 9.

## 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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