New Jersey § 48:5-24 Bridges to become property of states after fifty years

New Jersey Statutes

§ 48:5-24 — Bridges to become property of states after fifty years

New Jersey § 48:5-24

Title 48PUBLIC UTILITIES

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Bluebook

N.J. Stat. Ann. § 48:5-24 (2026).

Text

If the state, acting jointly with any adjoining state, shall not have purchased a bridge constructed by a company organized under this article at the expiration of fifty years after the opening of the bridge for public use, the bridge together with the necessary approaches and appurtenances shall become the property of such states for public use without cost or expense to the states and the right, title and interest of the company shall cease.

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If the state, acting jointly with any adjoining state, shall not have purchased a bridge constructed by a company organized under this article at the expiration of fifty years after the opening of the bridge for public use, the bridge together with the necessary approaches and appurtenances shall become the property of such states for public use without cost or expense to the states and the right, title and interest of the company shall cease.