N.J. Stat. § 6:1-88
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Acquisition of interest in property or nonconforming structure
Official statutory text
In any case in which it is desired to remove, lower, or otherwise terminate a nonconforming use; or in which the necessary protection from an airport hazard cannot, because of constitutional limitations, be provided by zoning regulations; or if it appears advisable that the necessary protection from an airport hazard be provided by acquisition of property rights rather than by zoning regulations, the commissioner may acquire by purchase, grant, condemnation, or otherwise in the manner provided by law, such air right, easement, or other estate or interest in the property or nonconforming structure or use in question as may be necessary to effectuate the purposes of this act, including acquisition of a fee simple estate. L.1983, c. 260, s. 9, eff. July 7, 1983.
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