32:20-40. Acquisition of property in New Jersey for project authorized; cost; deposit required

In connection with the construction of any such storage dam and reservoir or any such diversion dam, real property in New Jersey may be acquired by purchase or may be taken by the exercise of the power of eminent domain. The power so to take shall be exercised by the New Jersey State Department of Conservation and Economic Development, or its successor, hereinafter called the department, and any such acquisition or taking shall be deemed to be for and shall inure to the benefit of the State of New Jersey and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The cost of any such acquisition and the entire expense of any condemnation proceeding, including the payment of awards, shall be borne by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, or by said commission, public body or municipality; provided however, that if the State of New Jersey shall be a participant in the construction of the storage dam and reservoir, the State of New Jersey shall bear its proportionate share of such cost and expense. Before such condemnation proceeding shall be instituted, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, or its authorized commission, public body or municipality, shall deposit with the Treasurer of the State of New Jersey for the use of the department such reasonable amount in cash or United States Government securities as shall meet with the approval of the Governor of the State of New Jersey as security for the payment of its share of such cost and expense, and any surplus remaining after the payment of such cost and expense shall be repaid or returned to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

L.1953, First Sp.Sess., c. 443, p. 2426, s. 7.