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NJ A826

NJ A826
Increases amount annually credited to Shore Protection Fund to $50 million.


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Introduced
01/09/2018
In Committee
01/09/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020

Introduced Session

2018-2019 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 the annual amount credited to the Shore Protection Fund from $25 million to $50 million. The Shore Protection Fund is financed by a portion of the realty transfer fee, which is a fee imposed on the recording of deeds transferring real property. The bill also specifies that no monies will 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 01/09/2018)

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