32:14-1.8. Studies and evaluation
The commission shall, within 18 months of the effective date of this act:
a. Conduct a feasibility study of imposing tolls on some portion of the Palisades Parkway, as well as other sources of funding, and report the results thereof to the Governor and the Legislature;
b. Examine the fees charged at its marinas and other facilities, and make such revisions thereto as are necessary to conform with fees charged for comparable public or private facilities;
c. Study and evaluate the existing payments in lieu of taxes made to affected New Jersey municipalities, pursuant to P.L.1947, c. 73 (C. 54:4A-4 et seq.), as compared with similar payments made to affected New York municipalities, and to make recommendations to the Governor and the Legislature for changes in the method or amount of such payments, including cost estimates and potential sources of funding therefor;
d. Consider the consolidation of any existing facilities which, in the judgment of the commission, would facilitate maintenance and security programs;
e. Solicit the interest of private groups in running park concessions and, where appropriate, maintaining buildings and grounds frequently used by particular groups; and
f. Consider the imposition of a beverage container deposit requirement on containers sold within the Palisades Interstate Park.
L.1980, c. 104, s. 8, eff. Sept. 11, 1980.