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NJ A639

NJ A639
Increases amount annually credited to Shore Protection Fund to $50 million.


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Introduced
01/14/2020
In Committee
01/14/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022

Introduced Session

2020-2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill increases from $25 million to $50 million the amount that is annually credited to the Shore Protection Fund from the collection of realty transfer fees. The realty transfer fee is imposed on the recording of deeds transferring real property, and is calculated on the basis of the amount paid in the deed. The basic rate is $1.75 for each $500 of consideration, of which $0.50 is retained by the county and $1.25 is the State share. Currently, the first $25 million of the State share collected annually is credited to the Shore Protection Fund.

AI Summary

This bill increases from $25 million to $50 million the amount that is annually credited to the Shore Protection Fund from the collection of realty transfer fees. The realty transfer fee is imposed on the recording of deeds transferring real property and is calculated based on the amount paid in the deed. The basic rate is $1.75 for each $500 of consideration, of which $0.50 is retained by the county and $1.25 is the state share. The first $50 million of the state share collected annually will now be credited to the Shore Protection Fund, up from the previous $25 million. The bill also stipulates that no monies shall be credited to the Highlands Protection Fund until the full $50 million has been credited to the Shore Protection Fund.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (14)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee (on 01/14/2020)

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